Mumbai: BMC Plans Shelters For Stray Dogs From Sensitive Locations Under ₹13.35-Crore Proposal
Mumbai, October 5, 2026: The BMC is planning a new system for managing stray dogs picked up from sensitive public locations, under which the animals will be shifted to designated shelters instead of being released back after sterilisation and vaccination. The proposed arrangement covers dogs found in and around schools and colleges, hospitals, sports complexes, bus stations and depots,…
The Mumbai Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has unveiled a ₹13.35-crore plan to create designated shelters for stray dogs collected from sensitive public areas such as schools, hospitals, and transport hubs. Under this new system, dogs picked up from these locations will not be released back into the same areas, but instead, will be relocated to specialized shelters for the remainder of their lives.
The BMC will cover the daily costs of shelter, food, vaccination, and medical care for each dog, estimated at Rs 155 per dog per day. A two-year contract with the Janice Smith Animal Welfare Trust, an Animal Welfare Board of India-recognised organisation, is proposed, with an annual expenditure of around Rs 5.66 crore. The trust, which operates a shelter in Panchgani and has experience managing ABC centres in various Mumbai suburbs, will be responsible for registering the animals and ensuring their daily care.
This policy aligns with Supreme Court directives on stray dog management in sensitive public locations. The organisation will maintain GPS-based records, photographic logs, and digital reports for each dog from rescue to shelter. The arrangement is set to run for two years initially, with a review of the organisation's performance, shelter availability, and expenditure before any extension.
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