Overview

• Teams led by Dr D R Anil and veterinary experts from Goa, Maharashtra and Delhi began the 20-to-25-day drive on August 17 with four mobile units and boarding facilities.
• Each stray dog will receive a QR-based smart tag and GPS collar to record sterilisation status, vaccination history and biometric data in a digital registry.
• Aggressive or repeat-biting dogs will be housed at a dedicated ‘Dog Hut’ facility in Tutikandi to reduce public risk.
• Shimla Municipal Corporation estimates about 3,000 strays citywide and plans to confirm the exact number through the campaign’s records.
• The initiative follows a Supreme Court directive and rising rabies cases as authorities intensify efforts after a recent spate of dog-bite incidents.