PRAYAGRAJ, March 28 -- In an effort to curb the stray dog menace in Sangam city, the Prayagraj Municipal Corporation (PMC) initiated a sterilisation and vaccination drive that has now been in operation for over a year and a half. As of March 26, 2025, a total of 16,334 street dogs have undergone sterilisation and vaccination, informed civic officials on Thursday.

To regulate stray dog population, maintain their health, and reduce human-dog conflicts, PMC is working on various initiatives. The importance of the move can be gauged from the fact that in Sangam city, there are approximately 5 to 6 street dogs for every 100 residents residing in the city limits, officials added.

In addition to sterilisation, street dogs will soon receive ant...