A committee of experts has proposed a 10-year roadmap to address the stray dog issue in Kerala, recommending a shift away from the conventional sterilisation-and-release model. The panel has suggested a system centred on adoption by individuals and institutions, along with scientific waste management to help reduce the street dog population.
According to the recommendations, people who adopt adult dogs could receive a monthly maintenance subsidy. The panel has also promoted “institutional adoption” of strays, under which organisations and institutions would take responsibility for caring for the animals.
The experts said better waste management is essential to cut down food sources that sustain stray dogs on the streets. The proposal is aimed at creating a long-term, structured approach to managing the issue in the state.
