Archive · 30 Dec 2025
Delhi Institutes to Appoint Nodal Officers for Stray Dog Management
The Delhi government has asked schools and sports places to pick special people called nodal officers to handle stray dogs.
These officers will make sure no stray dogs live or gather in these places and will tell the local authorities if they find any.
The government also wants to teach students and staff about how to act around dogs and what to do if someone gets bitten.
Some people thought teachers would have to count stray dogs, but the government said that's not true.
This all started after some coaches were bitten by stray dogs at a big sports event.
Delhi government directs schools and sports facilities to appoint nodal officers for stray dog management.
Nodal officers will conduct inspections, prevent stray dog habitats, and inform local bodies for remedial action.
Heads of institutions must ensure guards and gatekeepers prevent the entry of stray dogs.
Awareness programs on animal behavior, first aid for dog bites, and reporting protocols will be conducted for students and staff.
The directive clarifies that no specific duties have been assigned to teachers, countering media speculation.
- Who
- District education officers (DDEs), nodal officers, and heads of schools, offices, and stadiums in Delhi
- What
- Designation of nodal officers to manage stray dogs and implement safety measures in educational and sports facilities
- When
- Details to be compiled and submitted as per the circular, with the latest directive issued on December 10
- Where
- All schools, stadiums, and sports complexes under the jurisdiction of DDEs in Delhi
- Why
- To establish a coordinated approach for managing stray dog populations and prevent their entry into educational and sports facilities, following incidents of stray dog bites
Government Directive
Media Speculation
Role of Teachers
Government Directive
No specific role assigned to teachers; nodal officers will handle stray dog management.
Media Speculation
Speculation that teachers would be deployed to count stray dogs.
- Initiative
- Designation of nodal officers for stray dog management
- Scope
- All schools, stadiums, and sports complexes in Delhi
- Details Required
- Name, designation, contact number, and email ID of nodal officers
- Authority Issuing Order
- Directorate of Education’s Caretaking Branch
- Recipients of Information
- Delhi chief secretary’s office
- Responsibilities of Nodal Officers
- Conduct regular inspections, prevent stray dog habitats, and inform local bodies for remedial action
- Additional Measures
- Awareness programs for students and staff on animal behavior, first aid for dog bites, and reporting protocols
- Incident Triggering Action
- Stray dog bites on coaches at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium during the 12th World Para Athletics Championships
