Hut Bay | January 07, 2026
The Department of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services strengthened its Animal Birth Control (ABC) campaign in Hut Bay, Little Andaman, by conducting school awareness programmes on January 2, reaching more than 100 students across two educational institutions.
During the sessions, the veterinary team interacted with students and staff on key issues related to dog bite prevention, management of dog menace, immediate first-aid measures, the importance of dog vaccination, and responsible community practices to support humane management of stray dogs.
At Ananda Marga Primary School, Rabindra Nagar, the programme saw the participation of 25 students and six staff members. The discussions were designed specifically for younger children, encouraging active interaction and practical understanding. Meanwhile, at PM Shri Government Senior Secondary School, R.K. Pur, 76 students along with four staff members attended the session and engaged in meaningful dialogue, raising questions on safety protocols and the objectives of the ABC programme.
The awareness drives highlighted simple yet crucial life-saving measures, including maintaining a safe distance from unknown dogs, washing bite wounds thoroughly with soap and running water for at least 15 minutes, seeking immediate medical attention, and refraining from roadside feeding of stray dogs. The veterinary team also underscored the islands’ long-standing rabies-free status and emphasized the importance of community cooperation in sterilization and vaccination drives to sustain public safety and animal welfare.
