Controversy Erupts as Chhattisgarh Teachers Ordered to Monitor Stray Dogs in Schools

Nov 23, 2025 11:16 pm CST

A government directive in Chhattisgarh requiring teachers to monitor and report stray dogs on school premises has sparked widespread outrage. Teacher associations and political leaders have condemned the order as an insult to educators already burdened with non-academic tasks amid a severe teacher shortage of over 22,000 vacant positions across the state, raising concerns about education quality particularly in rural areas.