The University Grants Commission (UGC) has directed all higher educational institutions to appoint nodal officers and form Animal Welfare Committees to manage stray dogs on campus, prioritizing student and staff safety. This advisory, prompted by a Supreme Court order concerning rising dog-bite incidents, mandates humane measures like sterilization and vaccination, alongside physical security enhancements such as improved fencing. Institutions must coordinate with local authorities and animal welfare organizations to implement these guidelines effectively.