Srinagar, Dec. 11 -- Educators and academics have sharply criticized recent government directions assigning teachers in government and private schools the responsibility of acting as nodal officers for monitoring stray dogs within educational premises. The reaction came after district-level orders in Poonch and Kupwara directed schools to nominate teachers to report dog sightings, coordinate with municipal bodies and ensure preventive measures inside campuses.Teacher professional development

Terming the directive "shameful" and "a fall for society," several senior educationists said that placing such duties on teachers undermines the dignity of one of the most respected professions. They said teachers are nation builders entrusted with s...