INDIA, Nov. 26 -- The Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) on Tuesday issued a public advisory, urging residents and community representatives to ensure the humane feeding and care of street and community animals across the city, in line with the revised Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules, 2023 notified by the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying.

According to the notice, issued by the Municipal Veterinary Officer, the duty of arranging feeding spots and schedules now rests with Resident Welfare Associations, Mohalla Committees, Apartment Associations and recognized animal welfare activists.

The notice states the civic body said such spots must be designated through mutual understanding and kept away from areas frequented by...