Tamil Nadu launches ₹107-crore project to become rabies-free, tackles street dogs

Why in news

Tamil Nadu government launched a ₹107-crore project to eliminate rabies through street dog capture and animal birth control programs.

Background

The project involves a ₹107-crore investment for rabies eradication. It includes multi-level parking in Kanniyakumari (₹40cr) and Polpet (₹90cr), and the restoration of 30 water bodies in town panchayats.

Facts for Prelims

• FactTotal budget for the rabies-free project in Tamil Nadu is ₹107 crore.
• PlacePolpet and Kanniyakumari are locations for new multi-level parking facilities.
• FactThe project includes the restoration of 30 water bodies in town panchayats.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the challenges in managing zoonotic diseases like rabies in urban areas and the role of public-private partnerships in animal birth control.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• public health infrastructure
• One Health approach
• urban planning and animal welfare

Keywords: Zoonotic diseases · Animal Birth Control · Public Health Infrastructure · Urban Governance

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