Teachers in government, private schools to act as Nodal Officers for management of stray dogs
Srinagar, Dec 10: The teachers in both government and private schools will now act as the Nodal Officers for management of stray dogs who will be also responsible for reporting dog sightings besides the incidents related to stray dogs.
As per the official communication issued by Chief Education Officer (CEO) Poonch, all the Drawing and Disbursing Officers (DDOs) and Heads of the Institutions (HoIs) of Government and Private Schools of this district have been directed to nominate one Nodal Officer in their respective offices and schools for timely monitoring and coordination regarding issues related to stray dogs in and around the premises.
"The Nodal Officer shall be responsible for reporting sightings and incidents related to stray dogs and coordinate with the concerned Municipal, Animal Husbandry, Local Bodies for necessary action," reads an official communication signed by CEO Poonnch.
The communication has been issued in wake of the a meeting chaired by the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Poonch regarding stray dog control and animal birth control.
"The nodal officers will ensure safety and awareness among staff and students. Further it is mandatory to display the name, designation and contact number of the nominated Nodal Officer prominently outside the boundary wall or main gate of the office or school for public information," the communication reads.
All the DDOs and HOls of Government and Private schools have been asked to ensure compliance and submit the details of the nominated Nodal Officer to the office within two days.
"Any lapse in compliance shall be viewed seriously," it reads.
Similarly, CEO Kupwara has also issued an official communication to all the Principals, ZEOs and headmasters with the instructions to display signage boards bearing the message "Beware of Dogs" at prominent places in and outside school premises to create awareness regarding stray dogs.
"Moreover, you are further directed to nominate as school nodal officer for the said purpose and submit compliance report," it reads.
