Maharashtra averages 1,369 dog bites every day over last six years

Key Points

1. Maharashtra recorded over 30 lakh dog bite cases in the last six years.
2. Approximately 1,369 dog bite incidents occur daily in Maharashtra.
3. 30 deaths due to rabies were reported in Maharashtra between 2021 and 2023.
4. Local bodies have been instructed to intensify animal birth control and anti-rabies vaccination programs following Supreme Court directions in August 2024.
5. The Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023, are being implemented across Maharashtra.
6. Urban Development Department issued instructions to all civic bodies on November 14, 2025.
7. Instructions were given to rural local bodies on November 27, 2025.