Dog Bite Prevention Committee
Following the University Grants Commission (UGC) advisory issued in compliance with the Supreme Court order, all Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) were asked to must implement mandatory protocols to prevent stray dog ingress and mitigate dog-bite incidents on campus.
An institutional Dog Bite Prevention Directive for HEIs requires the immediate implementation of the following administrative, structural, and educational protocols:
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Administrative Framework & Oversight Appoint a Nodal Officer: Designate a specific campus official responsible for maintaining campus cleanliness, managing waste, and preventing stray dog entry or habitation. Public Information Disclosure: Display the Nodal Officer’s name, designation, and contact details prominently at all campus entrances and formally notify the jurisdictional municipal authority. Routine Safety Inspections: Conduct comprehensive inspections at least once every three months to identify potential high-risk zones, feeding spots, or unauthorized animal shelters.
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Infrastructure & Ingress Control Perimeter Security: Ensure the campus boundary is secured with complete fencing or walls measuring not less than 6 feet in height. Access Point Monitoring: Deploy dedicated security and ground-keeping personnel to maintain a 24/7 vigil at gates, stadiums, housing blocks, and sports complexes. Sanitation & Waste Management: Implement closed-bin systems across all cafeterias, hostels, and open areas. Remove food waste daily to eliminate attractants for stray packs.
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Awareness & Behavioral Training HEIs must conduct mandatory orientation and awareness sessions for students, faculty, and non-teaching staff covering: Reading Animal Body Language: Teaching community members to recognize signs of canine fear, anxiety, or aggression (e.g., rigid body posture, tucked tail, growling, or showing teeth).De-escalation Tactics: Instilling proper protocols when approached by a dog (e.g., remaining completely still, avoiding eye contact, and never running or screaming).Coexistence Management: Restricting unauthorized feeding of animals to designated spaces outside active campus student zones, or implementing digital tracking tags for authorized campus animals.
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Emergency Medical Protocol Campus Health Clinic Readiness: Keep adequate stocks of Anti-Rabies Vaccines (ARV) and look into routing to the nearest healthcare center equipped with Rabies Immunoglobulins (RIG).Standard First-Aid Protocol: In the event of a bite, the wound must immediately be flushed under running water with soap for 10 to 15 minutes, treated with an antiseptic solution, and referred to a medical professional within 24 hours. Immediate Reporting System: Maintain a strict logbook of all encounters. Direct victims or witnesses to report incidents immediately to the Nodal Officer and local municipal authorities for quick animal control response.
Nodal Officer DR Surabhi Pillai , Dept of English and Communication Skills .
All protocols were examined and installed where necessary.
Activities during 2025-2026
- January 2026: All necessary protocols were studied and complied with.
- February 2026
(1)Talk on Dog-Bite Safety :Dhruv Shrimali and Kresha Shah interviewed Dr. Shah, MD Medicine, about the precautions needed following a dog bite. Dr. Shah, MD Medicine advised washing the wound thoroughly with soap and water and seeking immediate medical attention. He explained that the doctor would assess the wound and prescribe the required anti-rabies vaccinations as per the recommended schedule.
The students were made aware of the protocols needed to be followed.The informative interaction was recorded by the students and shared in the student groups to spread awareness about prompt and appropriate action after a dog bite.
(2) One of our initiatives was tree plantation at Freedom Park, in association with the NGO working there.
(3) We also placed water pots at various locations so that stray dogs have access to drinking water, particularly
during the hot months.
Activities during 2026-2027
Title: Awareness Seminar on Animal Welfare – 1st September 2026
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On 1st September 2026, the college hosted an impactful seminar in collaboration with Freedom Park NGO, engaging 150 students in an interactive session. Mayaben and her team explained dog aggression, first-aid for bites, anti-rabies protocols, and compassionate handling of injured animals. Practical rescue contacts, Q&A discussions, and NSS volunteers ensured a disciplined, safety‑oriented program, earning wide appreciation from staff, parents, and students.