Urban Human-Canine Conflict Mitigation: A 2023 Pilot Study on Stray Dog Population Management in Chembur, Mumbai

Ojus Wankhede

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Abstract: This study investigates the urban stray dog population in Mumbai, Maharashtra, and proposes actionable policy recommendations to mitigate human-canine conflicts. A mixed-methods retrospective pilot study was utilised, incorporating a March 2023 community survey (n=91) in the Chembur area, alongside site visits to local Non-Governmental Organisations and semi-structured interviews with Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) officials. The survey revealed that 61.53% of respondents supported the relocation of stray dogs, whereas only 21.97% supported neutering. The findings indicate a pressing need for enhanced infrastructural capacity within the Animal Birth Control (ABC) programme. Core policy recommendations include the systematic expansion of sterilisation drives, the integration of private veterinary practitioners into mass vaccination campaigns, and the strict enforcement of the Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023.

Date: 2026-10-12
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