MCD to set aside ₹35 crore for microchipping, vaccinating stray dogs in upcoming budget
Published: 02 Apr 2026
Author: Precedence Research
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) plans to allocate Rs 35 crore in its latest budget for microchipping and vaccinating stray dogs, as officials disclosed. This strategic and bold move focuses on public safety and animal health in the nation's capital. With the advancement in technology Microchipping is the implantation of an integrated chip under an animal's skin for recording information such as vaccination history, location, and identity.
The main goal of the municipal corporation is to microchip and vaccinate at least 25,000 dogs across Delhi within the next two to three months. As an additional input, the Municipal Corporation has allocated 60 lakh for catching and relocating monkeys in Delhi. The Delhi government shifted 6,500 monkeys rescued by civic bodies from residential and commercial areas across the city to Asola-Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary in the last five years.
Market growth is driven by public safety and animal health.
According to Towards Healthcare, the Veterinary Microchips Market is projected to experience significant growth, with estimates suggesting the market size will increase from USD 943.16 million in 2026 to approximately USD 2305.27 million by 2035, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.44% from 2026 to 2035. Growth is driven by increasing pet ownership and rising animal expenditure, growing awareness about animal identification, and the increasing incidence of lost animals.
Collaboration with an NGO
Collaboration with NGOs is intended to expand reach and accelerate the fieldwork needed to inoculate and track street dogs. The official said it also set a target to microchip and vaccinate at least 25,000 dogs across the city in the next 2-3 months. Senior official pushes and comes amid broader efforts in Delhi to control dog populations humanely and reduce incidents of rabies and bites.
Microchipping will help to record key information such as vaccination history, location, and identity. This data can help to monitor health and respond quickly in cases of dog bites or disease outbreaks.
A recent report by Towards Healthcare highlights that the Veterinary Microchips Market is witnessing market growth due to the integration of microchips with digital health, and the implementation of mandatory microchipping regulations for pets and livestock.