In a bold move to beautify Ahmedabad, the municipal corporation has rolled out feeding spots for strays and harnessed AI to manage wandering livestock. This strategy promises a cleaner, safer urban landscape.
Stray dogs and cows now have specific feeding areas in all nine zones. Violators feeding elsewhere face penalties, a direct response to mess from random handouts. Drawing from national rules and court guidelines, AMC’s Naresh Rajput highlighted the goal: eliminate filth and inconvenience plaguing streets.
Road safety takes center stage with tech intervention. Microchips and RFID tags on 110,000 cows pair with 130 CCTV-monitored junctions. AI-powered analysis traces owners from footage, reuniting animals promptly. The result? Fewer accidents and freer traffic.
Dog management mirrors this rigor: 126 spots ensure organized feeding, backed by shelters for health services. Rabies incidents have plummeted, easing residents’ worries. Local Ekta noted the shift: ‘No more garbage from scattered feeding—it’s organized and hygienic now.’
Ahmedabad’s blueprint marries animal welfare with civic order, accelerating its clean city ambitions. This model could inspire other metros grappling with stray animal woes.
