Kathmandu, March 3 The Office of Kathmandu Metropolitan City all is set to launch a campaign to manage stray dogs in the Kathmandu Valley. According to a press statement issued by the metropolis, at least 40 female canines will be sterilised as part of the campaign, in Singha Durbar, the administrative headquarters of the country, tomorrow. Earlier, the KMC had announced three-year campaign with an estimated budget of Rs 30.3 million to manage stray dogs in the Kathmandu Valley. A census of stray dogs will also be conducted as part of the campaign. The metropolis will be assisted by Human Society, an NGO. Last week, the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Minister had also directed all ministries and offices situated on the premises of Singha Durbar to prevent entry of stray animals, mainly dogs, into its premises. Officials are worried about increasing population of dogs on the premises of Singha Durbar, which always wears a busy look with the movement of VIPs and service-seekers during office hours. Singha Durbar premises have become a safe haven for around 400 community dogs, according to the KMC. Population of stray dogs is on the rise in Kathmandu due to the trend of abandoning the canines after they get old or get infected with disease. Haphazard disposal of leftover foods and waste produced from the canteens have been attracting more stray dogs to Singha Durbar. Therefore, the ministries, offices and canteens have been asked to manage the waste produced by them on their own and not to allow the dogs to enter the premises as far as possible. The Kathmandu Valley is home to around 400,000 dogs, both pet and stray ones, said the officials.