India, Jan. 7 -- Teacher unions in Pune have opposed the University Grants Commission's (UGC) advisory on stray dogs entering and living on educational campuses.

UGC, on December 18, 2025, issued a formal advisory to all universities and higher education institutions to take action on the increasing problem of stray dogs on campuses

The UGC's advisory followed a Supreme Court order in November 7, 2025 that noted a significant rise in stray-dog bite cases in public places, including educational institutes, and directed that these places be secured against stray dog ingress. The panel stated that every university/college must appoint a nodal officer who will be the single point of contact for matters related to stray dogs within the campu...