Tamil NaduMonday, 21 September 2026·Hindu Tamil Thisai
Chennai civic health drive vaccinates 86,489 stray dogs against rabies
Chennai Corporation says special camps launched on August 11 have vaccinated 86,489 stray dogs so far, with a target of about 2 lakh dogs in 39 working days.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On August 11, 2026, the Chennai Corporation launched a citywide special camp to vaccinate stray dogs against rabies, and by the latest update it had covered 86,489 dogs across multiple zones in Chennai.
Key specifics
- Vaccination has been completed in 8 zones so far, including Tiruvottiyur, Manali, Tondiarpet, Madhavaram, Royapuram, Ambattur, Anna Nagar and Alandur.
- Zone-wise counts include Tiruvottiyur 12,313, Manali 7,200, Tondiarpet 12,477 and Royapuram 8,598.
- Ambattur recorded 18,627, Madhavaram 16,956, Anna Nagar 9,653 and Alandur 665 dogs.
- Each of the 3 zones currently under the camp uses 10 teams for vaccination and deworming work.
- The corporation plans to extend the camp to 7 more zones, including T. Nagar, Teynampet, Kodambakkam, Valasaravakkam, Adyar, Perungudi and Sholinganallur, within 39 working days.
Exam lens
Question type: Tamil Nadu governance and urban health, municipal programme, zone-wise data; key facts: Chennai Corporation, August 11, 2026, 86,489 dogs, 10 teams, 39 working days. TNPSC may ask the zones covered and the target number of dogs.