MLA Vijai Sardesai recently participated in a meeting with the Animal Husbandry Department to discuss the implementation of a dog sterilization project aimed at controlling the stray dog population in Goa.

During the meeting, Sardesai emphasized the importance of a systematic and humane approach to address the challenges posed by the increasing number of stray dogs in urban and rural areas. He highlighted the need for collaboration between government agencies, local municipalities, and animal welfare organizations to ensure the project’s success.

During the meeting, Sardesai emphasized the necessity for a comprehensive and humane approach to dog sterilization, highlighting the importance of collaboration with NGOs and local bodies to ensure the program’s success. He expressed concerns over the underutilization of allocated funds, noting that only ₹58 lakh out of the ₹3 crore budget had been spent, and criticized the inadequate honorarium of ₹50 for dog catchers as insufficient to attract participation.

Sardesai advocated for the establishment of monitoring facilities at the constituency level to oversee sterilization efforts effectively. He also called for increased remuneration for individuals involved in the program to enhance its efficiency and reach