The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has identified 30 proposed locations across the city to serve as designated dog-feeding zones, following applications submitted by local animal feeders. However, officials have emphasized that this list is not yet final and will undergo a series of verifications before formal approval.
✅ Locations Under Review — Not Finalized Yet
According to NMC authorities, each shortlisted spot will be carefully evaluated based on:
- Public safety
- Distance from residential homes
- Clearance from electric poles and utility layouts
- Non-encroachment on private entrances
- Feedback from local residents
Only after meeting these criteria will a spot be officially declared as a designated feeding zone.
🏛️ Phased Approval Process
Instead of enforcing feeding zones immediately, the NMC will follow a step-by-step approach:
- Draft list publication of the 30 proposed sites
- Public scrutiny and objections invited
- Local consultations with residents in each area
- On-ground inspections by officials
- Final notification of approved feeding zones
This inclusive model aims to ensure animal welfare without disrupting public order.
🗣️ Official Statement
Additional Commissioner Vasumana Pant stressed the importance of striking a balance. She stated:
“We must balance compassion for animals with residents’ safety. These sites are only proposals for now. We will finalize only after on-ground checks and community consensus.”
The inspections will also ensure that none of the proposed areas interfere with electricity infrastructure or private property entrances.
🐕🦺 Parallel Focus on Public Health: 24/7 Anti-Rabies Vaccine Availability
In a proactive safety move, NMC Commissioner Dr. Abhijeet Chaudhari has instructed all 10 zonal offices to ensure round-the-clock availability of anti-rabies vaccines at their respective Urban Primary Health Centres.
This measure will help provide immediate treatment for dog-bite cases and improve public health readiness across Nagpur.
🔍 Why This Matters?
This initiative tackles two crucial issues simultaneously:
✅ Regulated feeding of stray dogs
✅ Timely medical access for dog-bite victims
By formalizing feeding zones, the NMC aims to:
- Prevent random feeding on roads and near residences
- Reduce territorial aggression among strays
- Avoid conflicts between animal feeders and citizens
- Improve hygiene and monitoring of stray dog activity
Meanwhile, 24/7 anti-rabies vaccine availability ensures that treatment delays are avoided, especially during emergencies.