Lucknow, Sept. 6 -- Responding to the persistent challenge of stray dog bites and human-animal conflicts in urban areas, the Urban Development Department (UDD) of Uttar Pradesh has released an updated circular with stringent measures for stray dog management. The directive builds on previous guidelines and targets municipal corporations and municipalities. It prioritises humane treatment under the Animal Birth Control (Dogs) Rules, 2023 (ABC Rules, 2023), while emphasising public safety, particularly for children and senior citizens.

The circular, informed by directives from Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and aligned with Supreme Court mandates and the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, outlines a multi-faceted strategy. This in...