Writeup AP 2011-12 - Punjab State Planning Board

CS(AH)-14 Birth control and immunization of Stray Dogs (100% CSS)
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Outlay-NIL
2.3.64 The main objective of this scheme is to control the population of stray dogs
by sterilization and reduce the incidence of rabies by immunization. The sterilization-cum-
immunization of stray dogs will be conducted zone/colony wise and proper records will be
maintained. Immunization of stray dog will be conducted in the different localities itself to
assure the community about safety from stray dogs.
2.3.65 Under this scheme, financial assistance is given to the Animal Welfare
Organizations (AWOs)/Societies for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCAs) working
under the municipalities for:-
(a) Animal birth control of stray dogs though sterilization @ Rs.300 per dog.
(b) Immunization of stray dogs to reduce the incidence of Rabies @ Rs 40.00 per
dog.
2.3.66 The funds will be provided to the AWOs/SPCAs working under
municipalities/rural areas by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment on receipt of
the application in the prescribed Performa and subject to terms and conditions laid down for
this purpose. It is proposed to implement this scheme as a pilot project through Municipal
Corporations/N.G.Os in selective districts of the State.
2.3.67 An outlay of Rs.700.00 lac is provided for 11 th
Five Year Plan. Since the
scheme could not be implemented by GoI, no outlay is provided for the Annual Plan 2011-
12.
CS(AH)-15 Construction of Animal Shelters (Gaushalas) (100%CSS)
Outlay - NIL
2.3.68 Keeping in view the interest/demand of the society, there is a dire need to
provide facilities for the rehabilitation of the stray cattle (especially for cows). The
reasonable rehabilitation programme may provide home to these vagabond cattle i.e.
maintenance ration, a minimum level of health cover and the home care. It is proposed to
construct 20 shelter houses (Gaushalas) at district headquarters under this scheme.
An outlay of Rs.2500.00 lac is provided for 11 th Five Year Plan. No outlay is
provided for the Annual Plan 2011-12.