Mumbai Stray Dogs To Get QR-Enabled Collars For Digital Tracking Of Sterilisation & Vaccination Records
Mumbai: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Thursday undertook a technology-based initiative to introduce QR code-enabled reflective collars for stray dogs in Mumbai, aimed at making the identification and digital tracking of sterilised and rabies-vaccinated dogs across the city easier. The initiative has been undertaken in accordance with directives of the Supreme Court concerning…
Mumbai's municipal government has launched a tech-driven program to equip stray dogs with QR-enabled reflective collars, allowing for easier identification and monitoring of sterilised and vaccinated canines citywide. This initiative aligns with Supreme Court mandates for systematic sterilisation, vaccination, and proper record-keeping of Mumbai's stray-dog population.
The program, spearheaded by BMC Commissioner Ashwini Bhide and Additional Commissioner Prajakta Verma-Lavangare, involves a partnership between the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation and the Ridlan AI Foundation, a Mumbai-based non-profit leveraging AI and digital solutions for social welfare. The QR collars will enable officials to quickly confirm a dog's sterilisation and vaccination status, streamlining monitoring efforts.
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