Why has the stray dog population increased in India? (MPPSC State Services Prelims 2021)

Question

The increase in India\'s stray dog population is linked to the legal ban on culling non-rabid dogs, enforced by the judiciary. This ban was established following concerns over animal welfare and led to a lack of effective animal birth control implementation. The concept of Ahimsa influences this legal stance. Inefficient management, including inadequate sterilization programs, has contributed to population growth. Stray dogs are unconfined urban dogs commonly found on Indian streets, with estimates around 30 million. This population rise is associated with increased public health issues like dog bites and rabies.

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Restriction on indiscriminate culling of stray dogs The increase in India\'s stray dog population is linked to the legal ban on culling non-rabid dogs, enforced by the judiciary. This ban was established following concerns over animal welfare and led to a lack of effective animal birth control implementation. The concept of Ahimsa influences this legal stance. Inefficient management, including inadequate sterilization programs, has contributed to population growth. Stray dogs are unconfined urban dogs commonly found on Indian streets, with estimates around 30 million. This population rise is associated with increased public health issues like dog bites and rabies.

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