Noida: Noida Authority will begin installing boards marking dog-feeding points across the city to streamline the feeding of stray dogs and reduce conflicts in residential and commercial areas. The Rs 1.2-crore project, implemented by the public health department, will cover multiple locations in Phase-1 sectors. Officials said the work is scheduled to be completed within six months.A senior official said this is the second tender issued under the project. A similar tender of Rs 1.3 crore had been issued earlier, and both cover the entire city. “With this round, the remaining sectors will be brought under the plan,” the official said.Supreme Court, in an order dated Aug 22, 2025, had directed local civic bodies to create dedicated feeding zones for community dogs. The court observed that unregulated feeding often led to inconvenience and untoward incidents. It clarified that feeding must take place only at designated locations.In Sept 2025, the Authority had announced plans to develop around 1,200 designated feeding points at an estimated cost of Rs 2.5 crore. The then general manager (public health), SP Singh, had said a city-wide survey would be conducted to identify suitable sites in consultation with apartment owners’ associations and residents’ welfare associations, particularly in areas with high stray dog density. He had said, “For now, the focus is on identifying safe, permanent locations where dogs can be fed without creating nuisance or safety risks. This will help regulate their movement, reduce group gatherings in colonies, and improve overall cleanliness.” The city is home to around 30,000 stray dogs and has four new small veterinary hospitals and a big one in Sector 94, which has been operational for over 30 years. Last year, TOI had reported a series of incidents involving RWAs and dog feeders. In Sept, a resident of Sector 75 society had been detained overnight for chasing a dog feeder with a stick and threatening her. Officials said the authority’s role is to create basic infrastructure and install signboards clearly marking the feeding zones. Maintenance and day-to-day monitoring will eventually be handed over to the residents.Once completed, the marked feeding points are expected to bring uniformity to feeding practices, reduce friction between residents and animal feeders and improve waste management in neighbourhoods, officials added.
