The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has floated a plan to construct a shelter for the lifetime care of stray dogs, who will be relocated from hospitals and educational institutions as per a 2025 Supreme Court order.

On Thursday, the BMC put out an expression of interest for NGOs working in animal welfare to build and operate a shelter that can house at least 3000 such dogs and sought to identify eligible organisations. The shelter, which could be built on 3000 square metres of land that the BMC is willing to provide, will be equipped with vets, and will provide food and medical aid to all rescued street dogs.