Pimpri Chinchwad Mayor Ravi Landge Directs Officials to Identify Ward-Wise Land for Dog Care Centres
Pimpri Chinchwad Mayor Ravi Landge Directs Officials to Identify Ward-Wise Land for Dog Care Centres
Pimpri, March 10, 2026:
Ravi Landge has directed officials of the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) to identify ward-wise locations across the city for establishing dedicated dog care centres. The instruction was issued during a review meeting of the civic body’s veterinary department held at the Late Mayor Madhukarrao Pawale Hall in the main administrative building at Pimpri.
During the meeting, the mayor emphasized the need for effective management of stray dogs in the city along with proper care, healthcare services, and prompt redressal of complaints received from citizens. He instructed officials to take concrete measures to ensure better management and welfare of stray animals.
Deputy Mayor Sharmila Babar, corporators Vaishali Kalbhor, Vaishali Ghodekar, Archana Saste, Anant Korhale, Mandar Deshpande, Uttam Kendale, Sanjay Kate, Suhas Kamble, Deputy Commissioner Sandeep Khot, Anna Bodade, Veterinary Officer Arun Dagade, and other officials were present at the meeting.
Mayor Landge stressed that setting up dog care centres across wards would help improve the implementation of vaccination, treatment, and sterilization programs for stray dogs. He also directed officials to inspect available plots in different wards and submit a detailed proposal in consultation with local corporators.
He further instructed the veterinary department to conduct a detailed survey to determine the exact population of stray and pet dogs in the city, their distribution, and the current status of sterilization and vaccination drives.
The mayor also asked the department to ensure prompt and coordinated action on complaints related to stray dogs from residents. He said the civic body must work in a more systematic and effective manner to control the stray dog population, ensure their health, and maintain a safe environment for citizens.
Deputy Commissioner Sandeep Khot informed that four special vehicles are currently deployed under the Animal Birth Control (ABC) program to capture stray dogs, carry out sterilization, and release them back into their original locations. These vehicles are also used to treat injured or sick animals and to respond quickly to complaints from citizens.
He added that the staff appointed for the work have been given technical training and guidance on handling animals in a sensitive and humane manner. Preliminary inspections of some potential locations for setting up dog care centres have also been conducted, and further action is underway.
