Hyderabad, Feb. 14 -- Telangana Minister Konda Surekha on Saturday took part in a street dog adoption programme near KBR National Park, urging citizens to adopt and protect stray dogs. Rajya Sabha MP Renuka Chowdhury was also present at the programme.

She said the initiative, supported by the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) and animal welfare groups, aims to reduce stray dog numbers through adoption, vaccination, and sterilisation. The initiative led to the adoption of 30 puppies, according to GHMC.

Surkekha posted on X about the programme, highlighting sheltering orphaned animals as a great act of humanity.

"Participated in the "Stray Dog Adoption Drive" organized by the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) at...