PCMC has inspected 6.77 lakh homes and 36 lakh+ containers, identifying thousands of mosquito breeding sites.
₹29.8 lakh in fines collected after notices were issued at over 3,700 locations across the city.
Civic teams are also targeting scrap yards, construction sites, and running citywide awareness campaigns including door-to-door outreach and school programs.
Pune, 5th August 2025: In response to rising mosquito-borne diseases during the monsoon, the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has launched an extensive campaign to curb the spread of dengue and malaria across the city.
A total of 6,77,222 homes have been inspected so far, with 11,490 locations identified as having favourable conditions for mosquito breeding. Additionally, 36,04,721 water containers have been checked during the drive, among them, 12,445 containers were found to support mosquito breeding.
The health teams have also targeted 1,495 scrap shops and 1,812 construction sites, many of which were found to have stagnant water and unsanitary conditions. Civic officials have taken penal action at 3,706 locations, issuing warnings and initiating direct legal action against 833 individuals and establishments, resulting in the recovery of ₹29.8 lakh in fines.
Apart from inspections, PCMC is also focusing on public participation. Door-to-door pamphlet distribution, awareness programs in schools, and cleanliness drives at public places have been organized to inform residents about preventive steps. Special attention is being given to areas where dengue cases have already been reported.
Citizens are being urged to observe a weekly ‘Dry Day’ to eliminate stagnant water from their premises and to approach PCMC-run hospitals if they notice symptoms of dengue or malaria.
The civic body has made it clear that both strict enforcement and widespread awareness are central to its disease prevention strategy this monsoon.