Uttar Pradesh
India’s First Animal Birth Control (ABC) Training Centre
- 07 Oct 2025
- 1 min read
Why in News?
The Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) has established India’s first Animal Birth Control (ABC) Training Centre in Jarhara, Uttar Pradesh, aiming to train professionals in street dog management and serve as a national hub for ABC training.
Key Points
- Partnership: The centre is a collaboration between LMC, the Animal Welfare Board of India, and the Uttar Pradesh government, in partnership with Humane World for Animals India.
- Objective: Its primary goal is to strengthen street dog sterilisation programmes and improve animal welfare practices.
- Training Programmes: The centre offers a 15-day training course that includes both theoretical and practical components. Participants will gain expertise in dog handling, anaesthesia administration, sterilisation techniques, and post-operative care.
- Target Audience: The training is open to veterinarians, para-veterinarians, animal handlers, and organisations involved in street dog management.
- Certification: Upon successful completion, participants will receive a certificate, signifying their readiness to conduct humane and effective ABC procedures.
