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HP High Court Warns Private Vets, NGOs Won't Suffice for Stray Dog Sterilisation
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 16 Oct 2026, 04:46 AM
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The Himachal Pradesh High Court has highlighted gaps in the state's stray dog sterilisation programme, stating that reliance on private veterinarians and NGOs is inadequate.
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has flagged significant gaps in the state's stray dog sterilisation programme, asserting that the current reliance on private veterinarians and non‑governmental organisations is insufficient to curb the rising stray dog population.
In a recent order, the court urged state authorities to adopt a more proactive, government‑led approach to strengthen the sterilisation drive and address public health concerns associated with stray dogs.
The remarks underscore the need for a coordinated strategy that ensures effective sterilisation, better resource allocation and sustained monitoring to protect community health and safety.
In a recent order, the court urged state authorities to adopt a more proactive, government‑led approach to strengthen the sterilisation drive and address public health concerns associated with stray dogs.
The remarks underscore the need for a coordinated strategy that ensures effective sterilisation, better resource allocation and sustained monitoring to protect community health and safety.