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Pune Mayor Orders Encroachment Crackdown
16 May
Summary
- Mayor directs encroachment department for special clearance drive.
- Focus on improving public health infrastructure and animal management.
- Proposal to develop 'dog parks' for pet owners considered.
Mayor Manjusha Nagpure of Pune has initiated a significant push for civic improvements, directing the encroachment department to conduct a special clearance drive. This action comes as the city prepares for its annual palkhi procession.
In parallel, the mayor underscored the importance of robust public health services. She mandated the acceleration of upgrades for general hospitals, maternity units, and neonatal intensive care units, stressing the need for timely completion of all health-related works.
Further addressing urban animal welfare, Nagpure reviewed stray animal management. Directions were issued to display contact numbers for pig control agencies and to establish treatment facilities and shelter infrastructure for stray animals, exploring a dedicated animal treatment centre.
As part of new initiatives, the mayor suggested the development of 'dog parks' within the city, catering to pet owners. The review also encompassed essential services like water supply, drainage, and sewage treatment.
