CHANDIGARH: Punjab Local Government Minister Dr. Ravjot Singh on Tuesday announced in the Vidhan Sabha that the state government will bring together various departments and experts on to formulate a comprehensive strategy to address the stray animal menace in Punjab.
The Minister informed the House that the Local Government Department will lead the coordination efforts among all concerned departments and stakeholders to devise an effective action plan. He reiterated the government’s commitment to resolving the issue, recalling that the Chief Minister had already assured prompt action during the debate on the Amendment Bill of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act.
Dr. Ravjot Singh highlighted that the department has already implemented “The Punjab Compensation to Victims of Animal Attacks and Accidents Policy, 2023" under which financial relief is provided to families of deceased or those suffering permanent disability due to stray animal attacks. The compensation is disbursed by a committee headed by the Deputy Commissioner of the respective district.