The University Grants Commission (UGC), on December 18, 2025, issued a advisory to Higher Educational Institutions on Measures to Prevent Stray Dog Ingress and Dog-Bite Incidents.
The following has been stated namely:-
• In compliance with the aforesaid directions, all Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) are hereby requested to undertake the following actions:
• The management of every educational institution shall designate a Nodal officer responsible for the upkeep and cleanliness of the premises and for ensuring that stray dogs do no enter or inhabit the campus. The details of the said officer shall be displayed prominently at the entrance and notified to the jurisdictional municipal body/authority.
• Every educational institution is directed to conduct awareness sessions for students and staff on preventive behaviour around animals, first-aid in case of bites, and immediate reporting protocols.
• The management of stadiums and sports complexes shall ensure the deployment of security or ground-keeping personnel specifically tasked with around-the-clock vigil against the entry or habitation of stray dogs.
• All other guidelines as per Hon’ble Supreme Court order dated 7th November, 2025 (copy enclosed) may also be followed to implement the safety of students and staff and to curb the dog bites incidents.
[Notification No. D.O.No. 2-17/2025(CPP-II)(C.162595)]
