Pimpri Chinchwad Steps Up Fight Against Dengue, Malaria, Over 5.4 Lakh Home Inspected

Pimpri: With the ongoing monsoon season, the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has intensified its efforts to prevent the spread of vector-borne diseases such as dengue and malaria. In a large-scale campaign spanning across all eight zones, the civic body has inspected over 5.43 lakh homes and nearly 29 lakh water containers in search of mosquito breeding sites. The drive also covered more than 1,200 scrap yards and over 1,600 construction sites.

So far, breeding-friendly conditions were found in the surroundings of 9,680 houses and in over 10,548 water containers. Notices have been issued at 3,431 locations, and penalties have been imposed on 624 households and commercial establishments, resulting in the collection of Rs 22.24 lakh in fines.

Under the guidance of Municipal Commissioner Shekhar Singh, Additional Commissioner Vijaykumar Khorate, and Deputy Commissioner Sachin Pawar, the PCMC health department has adopted a multipronged strategy. This includes not only identifying and eliminating mosquito breeding grounds but also increasing public awareness and taking punitive action wherever necessary.

The campaign involves regular insecticide spraying, household visits by health workers, and the distribution of information pamphlets. In addition, the corporation is running awareness programs in schools and conducting cleanliness drives in public spaces and high-risk areas.

The civic body has appealed to residents to actively support the campaign by keeping their surroundings clean, especially during the rainy season. Citizens are advised to clean water storage containers every week, keep them covered at all times, and observe one ‘dry day’ each week to prevent mosquito breeding.

Commissioner Shekhar Singh said, “PCMC is adopting a comprehensive approach to combat dengue and malaria—through larval source elimination, rigorous inspections, and strong awareness campaigns. We urge citizens to actively participate by keeping their surroundings clean and supporting this city-wide effort.”

Deputy Commissioner Sachin Pawar added, “We are reviewing the ward-wise implementation of all anti-mosquito measures. Public support is crucial—every household must observe one dry day each week to prevent mosquito breeding.”

PCMC action against Dengue and Malaria

Inspections Conducted So Far:

5,43,766 homes

28,93,934 water containers

1,238 scrap yards

1,609 construction sites

Breeding Grounds Identified:

9,680 homes

10,548 containers

Enforcement Action:

3,431 notices issued

624 penalties levied

Rs 22.24 lakh in fines collected

Key Awareness Measures:

Regular insecticide spraying

Door-to-door pamphlet distribution

School-level awareness sessions

Community cleanliness drives

Public Advisory:

Clean and cover all water storage containers

Observe one dry day every week

Avoid stagnant water in and around homes