Published on : 30 Oct 2025, 5:30 am 3 min read

Lucknow finds itself at a crossroads, grappling with the dual challenge of managing its street dog population humanely while addressing a worrying spike in dog bites, a situation sharply intensified by the recent Diwali festivities.

The city’s ambitious Animal Birth Control (ABC) program, aimed at controlling the stray dog population, has yet to gain the momentum needed, with limited infrastructure and manpower being cited as major obstacles.

2,794 dogs sterilised in three months, but rate unchanged

Lucknow's efforts to humanely manage its street dog population through its ABC program have hit a critical juncture. While a significant 84% of the city's strays are now sterilised and vaccinated, the daily pace of the programme has sta

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