Hyderabad: In a move to address Hyderabad’s stray dog issues, GHMC Commissioner Ilambarithi has called on city officials to enhance sterilisation efforts. This directive came during his inspection of the Fatullaguda animal sanctuary on Friday, where he reviewed critical resources such as dog-catching vehicles, the on-site operating theater, and the pet dog crematorium.
Speaking with veterinary officers, he assessed daily operations and inquired about the number of dogs captured and sterilised each day, underscoring the importance of consistent, large-scale efforts and requesting daily progress updates from field officials.
GHMC plans to get multiple new dog catching vehicles
Meanwhile in a related development, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has announced a new push to improve its management of stray dogs, focusing on expanding its fleet of dog-catching vehicles and boosting sterilisation programs. On Friday, GHMC Commissioner K. Ilambarithi inspected the Fathullaguda animal welfare center, assessing the site’s operation theater and crematorium facilities.
During the visit, Chief Veterinary Officer Dr. Abdul Wakil briefed the commissioner, noting that the facility currently handles the cremation of about 30 to 35 pet animals monthly.
GHMC announces 15 Mobile Sanitation Teams
To enhance cleanliness and promote public health in the Serilingampally Zone, the mobile sanitation team (MST) has been launched, comprising 15 dedicated vehicles with a driver and two sanitation workers each. The total 15 vehicles, covering a 20-kilometer stretch daily (10… pic.twitter.com/ZiKnaTrrTE
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Furthermore, in a bid to enhance cleanliness and promote public health in the Serilingampally Zone, a new Mobile Sanitation Team (MST) has commenced operations. The MST consists of 15 specialised vehicles, each equipped with a driver and two sanitation workers. These teams will daily cover a 20-kilometer route, addressing a 10-kilometer stretch in each direction.
Meanwhile, GHMC Commissioner Ilambarithi yesterday also visited the construction waste processing plant, where Commissioner of Solid Waste Management Srinivas Reddy shared an update on four new 500-ton capacity processing units that have recently become operational.
