AgroVet Research & Development Foundation (ARDF) is a nationally active, Section‑8, not‑for‑profit organisation working at the interface of animal welfare, public health, and veterinary capacity building. Through our Dog Population Management and Animal Birth Control (ABC) initiatives, ARDF supports Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), industrial townships, and corporate entities in implementing humane, legally compliant, and outcome‑oriented stray dog management programmes.
Our approach is firmly aligned with the Animal Birth Control (Dogs) Rules, 2023 and recent Supreme Court of India directives emphasising humane population control, public safety, and accountability of State and municipal authorities.
India’s challenge of free‑roaming dog population is closely linked with:
Rising incidents of dog bites and rabies risk
Public nuisance and human–animal conflict
Abandonment of unsterilised owned dogs
Inconsistent implementation of ABC programmes
The Hon’ble Supreme Court of India has repeatedly underscored that indiscriminate removal, relocation, or cruel handling of dogs is impermissible, and that scientific sterilisation, vaccination, and monitoring are the only sustainable and lawful solutions.
ARDF’s programmes are designed to address both public safety and animal welfare, treating them as complementary goals.
Trained dog catching personnel following approved SOPs
Use of humane equipment (loop catchers, nets, transport cages)
Stress‑minimised, non‑injurious capture methods
Area‑wise and time‑based capture planning
Community‑assisted catching wherever feasible
Male and female dog sterilisation (spay & neuter)
Anti‑rabies vaccination and deworming
High‑volume, high‑quality surgery protocols
Strict aseptic and anaesthesia safety standards
Engagement of trained government and private veterinarians
Post‑surgery monitoring and recovery
Identification through ear‑notching and records
Release of dogs back to original territories as mandated by law
Special handling of injured, aggressive, or diseased animals
Dog‑wise digital records
Area‑wise sterilisation and vaccination data
Periodic reports to ULBs / contracting agencies
Support for compliance affidavits and audits
Alignment with Supreme Court of India Directives
Recent proceedings before the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India have reinforced the following principles:
Dog population control is a statutory obligation of States and Urban Local Bodies
Measures must be humane, scientific, and compliant with ABC Rules, 2023
Indiscriminate relocation or permanent confinement of dogs is not permissible
Sterilisation, vaccination, and regulated feeding are essential for public safety
Authorities must demonstrate measurable outcomes and accountability
ARDF’s operational model directly supports these judicial expectations by:
Expanding sterilisation capacity through trained veterinary manpower
Ensuring humane catching and lawful release
Strengthening monitoring, documentation, and transparency
Public–Private Veterinary Partnership (PPVP) Model
ARDF promotes a Public–Private Veterinary Partnership framework to strengthen ABC implementation:
Engagement of empanelled private veterinary clinics
Deployment of trained private veterinarians for sterilisation
Voucher‑based or service‑based payment mechanisms
Reduced burden on municipal infrastructure
Long‑term sustainability and quality assurance
This model is particularly suited for industrial townships and municipal corporations, including Jamshedpur and similar urban ecosystems.
Training & Capacity Building
Dog catchers and animal handlers
Municipal veterinary staff
Private veterinary practitioners
NGOs and community volunteers
Training covers humane handling, ABC SOPs, occupational safety, legal provisions, and community engagement.
AgroVet Research & Development Foundation is prepared to act as a technical and operational service provider for:
Dog catching and ABC operations
Sterilisation and vaccination campaigns
Monitoring and compliance support
Capacity building and SOP development
We are committed to delivering ethical, transparent, and results‑driven services in collaboration with:
Urban Local Bodies
Industrial townships and PSUs
State Governments
Corporate CSR initiatives
If your organisation is seeking a credible, law‑compliant, and professionally managed agency for humane dog population management, we invite you to collaborate with AgroVet Research & Development Foundation.
📩 For partnerships, tenders, or expressions of interest:
Please contact us on
+91-9431309542/8092877290
or write to us via –
agrovetfoundation@gmail.com
AgroVet Research & Development Foundation
Working for Animal Welfare, Public Health, and Sustainable Veterinary Solutions