MCD Sterilised and Immunised 65,784 Stray Dogs Till August 2026: RTI Data
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) sterilised and immunised 65,784 stray dogs from January to August 2026, according to an RTI response from the Veterinary Services Department. In previous years, the numbers were 1,31,137 in 2024-25 and 1,01,394 in 2025-26. The 2026-27 budget allocates Rs 20 crore each for dog shelters and microchipping, with microchipping piloted at the Bijwasan ABC centre. The last dog survey was in 2016, estimating around 1.9 lakh dogs; current estimates suggest about 10 lakh stray dogs in Delhi.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (51/100). Lens Score 42/100.
Outlets measured: news18, hindustantimes. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–52/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
hindustantimes broke this story on 19 Oct, 11:54 am. Other outlets followed.
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