Goa, 2nd April 2025 – Taking a significant step towards controlling the rising stray dog population along Goa’s coastal belt, the much-awaited Coastal Belt Sterilisation Camp 2025 was launched in Colva. This sterilisation drive aims to tackle growing concerns over stray dog population growth and increasing cases of dog bites along the coastline.
Director of Tourism Kedar Naik stated: We had promised this initiative, and we made sure that it has happened. The well-being of our residents and visitors is our top priority, and this sterilisation drive is a crucial step in mitigating the issues caused by the increasing stray dog population. With this initiative, we are taking a step towards a long-term, sustainable solution to this challenge.
As part of the campaign, awareness drives were conducted at Cavelossim-Mobor beach, where citizens and shack owners were sensitized about the importance of sterilisation. The initiative will continue until April 19, 2025, covering multiple locations along Salcete’s coastal belt.
With several reported incidents of dog attacks on visitors, including international tourists, authorities have sought the cooperation of tourism stakeholders and local communities to effectively address the issue. The camp aims to ensure a humane and sustainable solution while promoting responsible pet care and animal welfare.
