New Delhi: The Centre has directed all ministries and departments to immediately review and strengthen measures aimed at preventing stray dog attacks within institutions under their control, following directions issued by the Supreme Court on public safety.
The Union Health Ministry, designated as the nodal ministry for coordinating compliance on behalf of the central government, has instructed ministries to assess conditions at hospitals, schools, railway stations, sports complexes, bus terminals and other institutional campuses and submit detailed reports by June 30, 2026.
The exercise is intended to support the filing of a consolidated status report before various courts by August 7, 2026, outlining steps taken to improve safety and prevent stray dog related incidents in public spaces.
Authorities have been asked to provide information on measures such as installation of boundary walls, fencing and gates to restrict the movement of stray dogs into institutional premises. Ministries must also identify campuses that have already been made completely free of stray animals and appoint designated officers responsible for monitoring and maintaining these standards.
The Health Ministry has emphasised the need to protect vulnerable groups including children, students, patients and sportspersons, describing public safety as a matter directly linked to citizens’ right to life and security.
Detailed reports have also been sought on the availability of anti rabies vaccines and immunoglobulin supplies in healthcare facilities operated by departments including Railways, Defence, Mines, Labour and Power.
Educational institutions have been advised to conduct awareness programmes on animal behaviour, dog bite prevention and first aid measures, while transport hubs and sports venues have been asked to strengthen surveillance and security arrangements.
The directions stem from a Supreme Court order issued in November 2025, which called for immediate preventive and administrative measures to curb stray dog attacks and improve safety across institutional campuses nationwide.
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