New Delhi, Aug. 27 -- The Delhi government will launch a sterilisation and vaccination drive campaign under the Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules 2023 after the Supreme Court orders on stray dogs. The SC ordered that the stray dogs must be released after sterilisation and immunisation, except those infected with rabies or exhibiting aggressive behaviour.

According to the sources, out of 78 government veterinary hospitals, 24 will be converted into vaccination centres. The Supreme Court has recognised the Lucknow ABC programme as India's national benchmark for humane and effective stray dog management.

The Lucknow model is based on a 'capture, sterilise, vaccinate, and release' model hailed as humane, scientifically grounded, and effectiv...