“MOTI” Program on Community Dog Adoption at Cubbon Park on May 03

The Bengaluru Central City Corporation will host the “MOTI” (Movement of Trust & Inclusion) program at Cubbon Park on May 03, 2026, to promote adoption of community dogs and encourage compassionate urban coexistence.

Key Details:

• Event Name: MOTI – Movement of Trust & Inclusion

• Date: May 03, 2026 (Sunday)

• Time: 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM

• Location: Cubbon Park

• Organized by: Bengaluru Central City Corporation

• Official Statement by: Daljit Kumar, Additional Commissioner (Development)

Program Highlights:

• Adoption drive for community (Indie) dogs

• “Dogathon” walkathon promoting coexistence

• Free vaccination for adopted dogs

• Distribution of adoption kits (food, collar, chain)

• Volunteer registration under “Leaf of Change” initiative

• QR-based citizen and volunteer registration

• Awareness stalls on:

Adoption

• Sterilization

• Responsible feeding

• Felicitation of animal welfare activists and volunteers

Children & Community Activities:

• “Paint with Puppies” – painting activity for children

• Interactive sessions on compassion towards animals

• Poetry, storytelling, and creative expression events

Purpose of the Initiative:

• Encourage adoption of community dogs

• Promote responsible pet ownership

• Foster compassion and coexistence in urban spaces

• Build community participation in animal welfare