Chennai: The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has issued a call for volunteers and NGOs to take up feeding and maintenance duties at cattle sheds across all 15 zones, including facilities currently under construction. The initiative comes amid escalating concerns over stray cattle on Chennai roads and mounting public safety issues.

A 2024 GCC survey found nearly 22,875 cattle being reared within city limits, many of which are left free to roam due to limited space in residential areas, leading to road accidents, traffic disruption and pedestrian safety risks. In response, the civic body strengthened enforcement by deploying dedicated cattle-catching units in each zone and imposing a ₹10,000 penalty on owners when cattle are found wandering on public roads. Between 2021 and 2025, the GCC

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