From Streets to Safety: Zigly's Rabies War

In Delhi’s dense neighbourhoods, where community dogs are part of the everyday landscape, rabies remains a serious but often unseen threat. At the centre of a focused response is Zigly Foundation, driven by Managing Trustee Yamini Kumar Jaipuria, which has turned an abstract concern into an organised, on-ground campaign.

The Zigly Anti-Rabies Programme works on a simple premise: sustained, systematic vaccination and microchipping of street dogs, paired with sensitisation of residents. In Shalimar Bagh, teams of veterinarians, volunteers, and local feeders fan out in coordinated drives, administering anti-rabies shots and implanting microchips that enable future tracking and care. In under a month, more than 2,000 community dogs have been covered—an early indication of what disciplined execution can achieve in an urban setting.

Equally important is the human side of the effort. Alongside every drive, the Foundation conducts awareness interactions with local communities, clarifying basic questions on dog behaviour, bite management, and the importance of vaccination. The aim is not only to curb rabies but to encourage a more informed, less fearful relationship between residents and community animals.

From planning zone-wise coverage to maintaining data for follow-up, Zigly Foundation’s work reflects a structured public health intervention anchored in animal welfare. With Jaipuria at the helm, the mission is clear: build safer streets and healthier communities, one vaccinated dog at a time.