- Jharkhand schools implement strict guidelines against stray dogs.
- Supreme Court order mandates student and teacher safety.
- Seven key measures include security, waste, and awareness.
Jagran Correspondent, Dhanbad | The Jharkhand Education Project Council has taken a strict step to ensure the safety of students and teachers in all government, government-aided and other educational institutions in the state. The authorities issued guidelines for protection from stray dogs.
In the light of the Supreme Court's order on May 19, 2026, in the Suo Motu Writ Petition (Civil) (City Hounded by Strays, Kids Pay Price), the State Project Director has issued a letter to the DEO and given instructions to completely ban the entry of stray dogs in all the schools and to strengthen the security arrangements.
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Action Against Officials For Failing To Implement SC Order
The Apex Court clearly warned that if any laxity or negligence is shown in ensuring safety from stray dog attacks in schools and educational campuses, then strict legal action will be taken against the concerned administrative and departmental officers under contempt of court. Subsequently, DEO Abhishek Jha has asked all BEEOs to comply with the instructions immediately and submit a report.
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Seven Key Guidelines For Safety And Hygiene:
- It will be mandatory to provide strong boundary walls, gates and security fences in all schools to prevent entry of stray dogs.
- Each school will appoint a nodal officer to oversee campus cleanliness and dog control. Their name and contact details will be displayed at the school's main entrance and submitted to the local municipal body.
- Awareness sessions will be organised for students and teachers on how to stay safe around animals, first aid for dog bites and the process of reporting immediately.
- There will be proper arrangements for disposal of waste (especially food remains) in schools, so that stray animals are not attracted towards the premises due to the lure of food.
- School-level inspections will be conducted every three months to ensure that stray dogs do not reside on the campus.
- Regular monitoring and reporting mechanisms will be in place to ensure a safe and secure environment.
- A report on compliance with safety standards, along with the total number of educational institutions in the district, will be prepared and sent to the state headquarters.