The Modi government has directed all central ministries and departments to immediately implement the Supreme Court’s directions to keep stray dogs away from government institutions, according to a report by News18. The Union Health Ministry has asked ministries to review safety arrangements in educational institutions, hospitals, railway stations, sports complexes, bus terminals and other campuses under their control after the court raised concerns over rising stray dog attacks.
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Centre seeks compliance report
The Health Ministry said it has been designated as the nodal ministry to file a consolidated compliance affidavit on behalf of the Union government before various High Courts. Ministries have been asked to send state-wise compliance reports by 30th June, 2026, so that the Centre can submit a comprehensive report before the courts by 7th August, 2026.
Referring to the Supreme Court’s 19th May, 2026 order in the suo motu case “City Hounded by Strays, Kids Pay Price”, the ministry said the objective is to ensure that “the menace of the stray dog attacks within the institutional areas is curbed through effective preventive and administrative mechanisms.” It added that the directions aim to “safeguard the fundamental right to life and safety of citizen, particularly children, student, patient and sports persons.”
What ministries have been asked to do
The Modi govt has sought details on the number of campuses secured with boundary walls, fencing and gates, institutions made completely free of stray dogs, and whether every campus has appointed a nodal officer to prevent stray dogs from entering or staying inside. Ministries must also report if the officer’s details have been displayed at the entrance and shared with the local municipal authority.
The Health Ministry has also asked departments to confirm the availability of Anti-Rabies Vaccine (ARV) and Anti-Rabies Immunoglobulin (RIG) in hospitals run by ministries, including Railways, Defence, Labour, Coal, Mines, Steel and Power. Schools have been asked to hold awareness sessions on safe behaviour around animals and first aid after dog bites, while railway stations, sports complexes and stadiums must ensure stray dogs do not enter their premises. The review also covers waste management systems and quarterly inspections to maintain safe campuses.
Warning on non-compliance
Every ministry has been directed to nominate a single point of contact not below the rank of Joint Secretary to coordinate with the Health Ministry. The communication also reminds ministries that “any continued failure or deliberate non-compliance with the directions issued by this Court” could invite legal action, including contempt proceedings, against officials responsible for ignoring the Supreme Court’s directions.
