Government rules can change. Last checked against official sources on 20-10-2026. Please confirm with the office before acting.
Stray cattle on Ahmedabad’s roads are a risk to commuters and to the animals themselves. The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has a dedicated department for this. This guide explains what it does and who to contact. For more on cattle care, visit our cow hub. For the state-wide rules, see our guide to Gujarat’s stray cattle policy.
AMC’s Cattle Nuisance Control Department
The department’s listed services are: [S1]
- reducing the nuisance of stray cattle, as per the Government of Gujarat’s Stray Cattle Policy 2023, dated 21/08/2023
- veterinary care for sick animals in Ahmedabad through an animal ambulance
- running an Animal Welfare Center at Danilimda
- ABC (animal birth control) work, as per the ABC Rules 2023
The department is at Central Stores Compound, opposite Jagannathji Temple, Jamalpur. Telephone: 079-25359650. [S1]
Who to call
- Catching Stray Cattle Control Room (Central Stores Compound, Jamalpur): Mr. Salim Ismail Lodha, Sanitary Inspector, 96014 01999 [S1]
- Superintendent: Dr. Divyeshkumar P. Solanki, 97127 77379 [S1]
- AMC’s Comprehensive Complaint Redressal System (CCRS): 155303, toll free 1800 233 2330. The department’s page lists CCRS for stray dog complaints. [S1]
When you call, give the exact location and a landmark, how many animals there are, and whether any look injured or sick, so the animal ambulance can be sent if needed.
What the AMC page doesn’t say
AMC’s page names the 2023 stray cattle policy but does not link to it, and does not list penalties for owners or charges for releasing impounded cattle. If you own cattle, confirm the current rules with the department.
What residents can do
- Report stray cattle on busy roads early, before an accident happens.
- Don’t leave food waste or feed on roadsides; it draws cattle into traffic.
- If you see an injured animal, call the control room and stay at a safe distance until help arrives.
The Pawsitive Hoomans Take
Most stray cattle are animals that were once owned. Reporting them gets them off dangerous roads and into care. Save the control room number on your phone so you can act quickly.
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Frequently asked questions
Who handles stray cattle in Ahmedabad?
AMC’s Cattle Nuisance Control Department, as per the Government of Gujarat’s Stray Cattle Policy 2023. [S1]
What number do I call to report stray cattle in Ahmedabad?
The Catching Stray Cattle Control Room, 96014 01999, or the department on 079-25359650. [S1]
Does AMC have an animal ambulance?
Yes. The department provides veterinary care for sick animals through an animal ambulance. [S1]
Where is AMC’s Animal Welfare Center?
At Danilimda. [S1]
Sources and last checked
- [S1] Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation, Cattle Nuisance Control Department – ahmedabadcity.gov.in – Last checked: 20-10-2026
Disclaimer: PawsitiveHoomans is an independent information resource and is not affiliated with the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation. If an animal is injured or unwell, contact a veterinarian.