The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) came out with their budget today 25 February 2025. Municipal Commissioner, Dr. Kailas Shinde, presented the NMMC’s Budget 2025-26, which includes updates regarding animal welfare in Navi Mumbai. Shinde outlined plans for a new animal hospital in Sanpada, a pet crematorium, continued work on the Juinagar hospital, and the ongoing Animal Birth Control (ABC) programme.
Key Takeaways for animal welfare provisions in NMMC’s Budget 2025-26:
- Sanpada Animal Hospital: The budget allocates funds for the establishment of an animal hospital in Sanpada, aimed at providing veterinary services.
- Pet Crematorium: Plans are in place for a pet crematorium to serve the community.
- Juinagar Hospital: Work on the Juinagar hospital continues, with interior work reported to be nearing completion and civil and equipment upgrades ongoing.
- Animal Birth Control (ABC) Programme: The ongoing ABC programme will continue, with the aim of controlling the stray animal population.
A Measured Response:
Residents have noted the updates and expressed a desire for practical results. “We acknowledge the ongoing efforts,” said Kapil Malhotra, founder of The Bark Treat, Seawoods, “and hope to see these projects progress smoothly. It is important that these services become available to the community, including the continued work of the ABC program.”
The NMMC will now focus on the implementation of these plans, with the aim of providing improved animal welfare services to Navi Mumbai.
Last Updated on February 25, 2025 by Staff Reporter
