Noida Authority Backs Humane Street Dog Control With Dedicated Shelters, Vaccination & Feeding Zones

The Noida Authority has announced a comprehensive plan to manage street dogs while upholding humane treatment and community safety. The approach puts Resident Welfare Associations and Apartment Owners Associations at the centre of ground-level monitoring, supported by vaccination, sterilisation and improved public reporting. The framework also introduces new shelters for aggressive cases, designated feeding points and a city-wide population baseline. Together, these steps are designed to deliver consistent, data-driven action and accountable implementation across neighbourhoods.

Community Monitoring At The Core

Local community bodies will map their sectors and societies to identify unsterilised dogs and file photographic reports with the Authority. The V-notch on the ear will be used to recognise animals that have already been sterilised, ensuring resources are directed to areas with the greatest need. By formalising survey duties for RWAs and AOAs, the administration aims to create a continuous feedback loop between residents and officials, closing gaps that often slow down animal birth control programmes.

High-Level Meeting Sets The Plan

The directives were finalised in a high-level meeting held yesterday and chaired by Noida Authority Chief Executive Officer Lokesh. Senior officials were in attendance, including Additional CEO Sanjay Kumar Khatri, General Manager S P Singh and Public Health Officer Indu Prakash, along with other department heads. The gathering aligned operational roles, timelines and reporting formats so that field actions by RWAs, NGOs and the Public Health Department can be coordinated without duplication.

Dedicated Shelters For Aggressive Or Rabid Dogs

To handle biting, rabid or persistently aggressive animals humanely, the Authority has cleared two dedicated shelters for Noida. The Public Health Department will issue a Request for Proposal to onboard an experienced agency to run these facilities with veterinary oversight and transparent record-keeping. Until the new shelters are commissioned, such dogs will be accommodated in animal hospitals or existing NGO shelters, ensuring that urgent cases do not wait for infrastructure to be completed.

Baseline Survey To Guide Operations

A selected NGO will conduct a city-wide baseline to estimate population, distribution and behaviour patterns of street dogs across urban sectors and nearby villages. The survey will categorise dogs by sterilisation status and note any history of biting or aggression. These findings will guide targeted sterilisation camps, vaccination routes and shelter capacity planning, allowing the Authority to prioritise hotspots and measure progress over time.

New Helpline And Designated Feeding Zones

To streamline communication, the Authority is preparing a toll-free number for complaints, suggestions and follow-ups related to street dogs. Until the new service goes live, residents can continue to use 0120-2425025 for assistance. In parallel, designated feeding points will be created in consultation with RWAs and resident volunteers. A survey of current feeding practices will help place these points in safe, accessible locations so that food and water can be provided responsibly without disrupting public spaces.

Anti-Rabies Vaccination Drive Continues

Two NGOs already partnered with the Authority will continue administering anti-rabies vaccines and maintaining proper documentation as per schedule. Consistent vaccination is essential for public health and animal welfare, reducing the risk of outbreaks while building a reliable medical history for the street dog population. The vaccination logs will be integrated with RWA surveys to avoid overlaps and missed pockets.

Flood Response Protects Cattle In Low-Lying Areas

Alongside dog management, the Authority has confirmed that 135 cattle shelters in the Jewar region were shifted to safer ground in response to rising Yamuna levels. Arrangements for fodder, water and veterinary care are in place at the relocated sites. This evacuation drive underscores a broader approach to animal protection, extending preparedness beyond companion animals to include livestock during seasonal threats.

Balancing Safety, Welfare And Compliance

Officials emphasise that the blueprint marries public safety with compassion. By putting RWAs and AOAs at the centre of field monitoring, leveraging NGO expertise and strengthening helpline access, the Authority seeks predictable outcomes and fewer conflicts. With shelters, vaccinations, feeding points and a robust baseline in place, Noida’s effort aims for measurable progress that aligns with recent court directions while nurturing a more responsible urban ecosystem.