India, Oct. 15 -- Aiming to eliminate dog-mediated rabies deaths by 2030, the Canine Control and Care (CCC) Trust, Pune, has launched 'Zero by Thirty' (ZBT), an awareness and training initiative focused on rabies prevention, responsible pet ownership, and safe human-dog interaction.

The CCC Trust, a flagship initiative of Bajaj Auto Limited, which has launched ZBT, has already trained more than 2,500 people across Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad, with sessions also being conducted online across India. The initiative seeks to create awareness among children, teachers, and citizens in preventive measures, immediate wound care, and completion of anti-rabies vaccination schedules after exposure.

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