Bengaluru, Feb 4 (PTI): In a groundbreaking move, the Karnataka legislature has decided to address the growing issue of street dogs around Vidhana Soudha, the state’s seat of governance. Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, U.T. Khader, announced that the government plans to construct dedicated shelters for the dogs, with support from non-governmental organizations (NGOs), ensuring the animals are well-managed on-site.
Khader clarified that the dogs would not be relocated, but instead would be provided with proper shelter within the premises. He elaborated that experts would soon submit a comprehensive report on the number of dogs, their ages, and whether sterilization procedures had been carried out. Based on these findings, shelters will be built, with NGOs like Prani Daya Sangha playing a key role in the welfare of the animals.
"Currently, the dogs lack proper shelter, which causes them to seek refuge within the Vidhana Soudha building during rainy conditions. By offering them designated shelters, we aim to create a more systematic and humane solution to this issue," Khader explained.
In collaboration with the Public Works Department (PWD), an estimate for the required infrastructure will soon be prepared. The Speaker stressed that experts would be consulted to determine the most suitable locations for the shelters, ensuring minimal disturbance to both the public and the animals.
Council Chairman Basavaraj Horatti added that the initiative was taken after several complaints regarding the dogs’ presence and occasional aggressive behavior. However, he emphasized that the main goal is to prevent any inconvenience to the public while ensuring that the dogs are not harmed.
"This marks a historic decision where, for the first time, we will be taking care of the dogs within Vidhana Soudha itself, addressing both the safety of the public and the welfare of the animals," Horatti said.
This initiative represents a compassionate approach to managing the stray dog population in a highly sensitive public space, blending animal welfare with public safety.
Khader clarified that the dogs would not be relocated, but instead would be provided with proper shelter within the premises. He elaborated that experts would soon submit a comprehensive report on the number of dogs, their ages, and whether sterilization procedures had been carried out. Based on these findings, shelters will be built, with NGOs like Prani Daya Sangha playing a key role in the welfare of the animals.
"Currently, the dogs lack proper shelter, which causes them to seek refuge within the Vidhana Soudha building during rainy conditions. By offering them designated shelters, we aim to create a more systematic and humane solution to this issue," Khader explained.
In collaboration with the Public Works Department (PWD), an estimate for the required infrastructure will soon be prepared. The Speaker stressed that experts would be consulted to determine the most suitable locations for the shelters, ensuring minimal disturbance to both the public and the animals.
Council Chairman Basavaraj Horatti added that the initiative was taken after several complaints regarding the dogs’ presence and occasional aggressive behavior. However, he emphasized that the main goal is to prevent any inconvenience to the public while ensuring that the dogs are not harmed.
"This marks a historic decision where, for the first time, we will be taking care of the dogs within Vidhana Soudha itself, addressing both the safety of the public and the welfare of the animals," Horatti said.
This initiative represents a compassionate approach to managing the stray dog population in a highly sensitive public space, blending animal welfare with public safety.
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