Madhya Pradesh Records Over 10 Lakh Stray Dogs: NHM Report
8 Nov 2025 12:37 PM IST8 Nov 2025 12:37 PM IST
Six major cities account for the highest number of dog bite cases as state targets rabies-free status by 2030
An NHM study reveals Madhya Pradesh has more than 10 lakh stray dogs, with Indore, Bhopal, and Jabalpur reporting the most dog bite cases in 2024.
Madhya Pradesh is home to more than 10 lakh stray dogs, with six cities reporting the highest number of dog bite incidents, according to a study by the National Health Mission (NHM).
The NHM report estimates the state’s stray dog population at 10,09,000, with Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, Ujjain, and Jabalpur together accounting for over six lakh of them.
Indore topped the list for dog bite cases in 2024, reporting 30,304 incidents, followed by Bhopal with 19,285 and Jabalpur with 13,619 cases.
The NHM is implementing the National Rabies Control Programme in six cities of Madhya Pradesh, aiming to make them rabies-free by 2030.
( Source : Deccan Chronicle )
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