Chief Minister steps in with Centre to ease hostility towards Mission Rabies

The Chief Minister has intervened with the central government to address growing hostility towards the Mission Rabies initiative. The move aims to foster cooperation between state and Union authorities and to smooth the implementation of the programme, which seeks to curb rabies transmission across the country. Officials said the intervention is intended to clarify misconceptions and to ensure that the anti‑rabies measures receive the necessary support at both levels of government. No further details on the specific actions or timelines were disclosed at the time of reporting. The effort reflects ongoing attempts to align health policies between state and central bodies.

The Mission Rabies programme, launched to vaccinate stray dogs and raise public awareness, has encountered resistance in certain quarters, prompting the Chief Minister’s outreach. By engaging directly with the central government, the state hopes to mitigate opposition and accelerate the rollout of vaccination drives.

Stakeholders from both the state and Union health ministries are expected to meet in the coming days to discuss coordination mechanisms and address any lingering concerns that have fueled the hostility.