T.N. drafts policy framework for management of community dog population
The HinduThe Tamil Nadu State Planning Commission has come out with a comprehensive draft policy framework for community dog management and regulation, aimed at addressing the challenges posed by the growing dog population in the State and ensuring public health and safety. These facilities can be effectively utilised for the implementation of animal birth control programmes, in addition to animal birth control centres established by city corporations and other local bodies across the State. Setting up of mobile units It also suggested that establishment of mobile operation facilities is essential to ensure that even local bodies in distant places can access periodic animal birth control programmes, along with vaccination campaigns. The SPC pointed out that a periodic review of the policy is essential to ensure its continued effectiveness and relevance in managing community dog populations and promoting humane practices.