BBMP's Kukur Tihar: A step towards a bite-free, dog-friendly Bengaluru

The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has launched a unique initiative with the inaugural Kukur Tihar dog festival, aimed at fostering harmony between humans and dogs in the city. The event commenced at the BBMP’s central office, officiated by Special Commissioner Suralkar Vikas Kishore. This festival is part of the BBMP’s broader campaign titled “Coexistence: Bite-Free Locality,” which seeks to minimize man-dog conflicts while promoting a safer environment for both.

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For the first time, the festival will be celebrated in every ward of Bengaluru, highlighting the BBMP's commitment to stray welfare. As part of the initiative, the BBMP has introduced food provisions for stray dogs to ensure their well-being. The festival aims to mend relations between dogs and humans, addressing the negative perceptions surrounding stray animals. 

ಬೃಹತ್ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ಮಹಾನಗರ ಪಾಲಿಕೆ ಪಶುಸಂಗೋಪನಾ ಇಲಾಖೆ ವತಿಯಿಂದ ಪಾಲಿಕೆಯ ಎಲ್ಲಾ ವಲಯಗಳ ಆಯ್ದ ಸ್ಥಳಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಪ್ರಾಣಿ ಪಾಲಕರ ನೋಂದಣಿ ಮೂಲಕ ಶ್ವಾನ ಮಹೋತ್ಸವ(ಕುಕುರ್ ತಿಹಾರ್)ಕ್ಕೆ ಪಶು ಸಂಗೋಪನಾ ವಿಭಾಗದ ವಿಶೇಷ ಆಯುಕ್ತರಾದ ಶ್ರೀ ಸುರಳ್ಕರ್ ವಿಕಾಸ್ ಕಿಶೋರ್ ರವರು ಚಾಲನೆ ನೀಡಿದರು.#BBMP#BBMPCares#bengaluru#doglover#dogspic.twitter.com/XOEXPFeyZv

— Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (@Bbmpcares)

ಬೃಹತ್ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ಮಹಾನಗರ ಪಾಲಿಕೆ ಪಶುಸಂಗೋಪನಾ ಇಲಾಖೆ ವತಿಯಿಂದ ಪಾಲಿಕೆಯ ಎಲ್ಲಾ ವಲಯಗಳ ಆಯ್ದ ಸ್ಥಳಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಪ್ರಾಣಿ ಪಾಲಕರ ನೋಂದಣಿ ಮೂಲಕ ಶ್ವಾನ ಮಹೋತ್ಸವ(ಕುಕುರ್ ತಿಹಾರ್)ಕ್ಕೆ ಪಶು ಸಂಗೋಪನಾ ವಿಭಾಗದ ವಿಶೇಷ ಆಯುಕ್ತರಾದ ಶ್ರೀ ಸುರಳ್ಕರ್ ವಿಕಾಸ್ ಕಿಶೋರ್ ರವರು ಚಾಲನೆ ನೀಡಿದರು.#BBMP#BBMPCares#bengaluru#doglover#dogspic.twitter.com/XOEXPFeyZv

— Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (@BBMPofficial) October 17, 2024

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Additionally, the BBMP is focused on educating local restaurateurs about the importance of sharing leftover food with strays. Pourakarmikas, or municipal waste workers, will play a crucial role as intermediaries, facilitating this connection between restaurants and stray dogs. By organizing the Kukur Tihar festival, the BBMP hopes to cultivate a compassionate community that respects animal rights and fosters a peaceful coexistence between all living beings in Bengaluru.