More than 350 stray and pet dogs were vaccinated on the opening day of a week-long rabies prevention drive launched by the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) in collaboration with Mission Rabies, an initiative run by the NGO WVS-HOPE.

The campaign, being held from September 26 to October 3, 2025, coincides with World Rabies Day on September 28 and aims to raise awareness while working towards the goal of eliminating rabies in the city.

The drive began with pet vaccinations at PCMC’s veterinary hospitals in Nehrunagar and Nigdi Pradhikaran, while dedicated field teams covered stray and community dogs across four localities—Ravet, Chinchwadgaon, Moshi, and Bhosari/Dighi. Animal lovers and pet owners also came forward to support the initiative.

Alongside vaccinations, PCMC has a

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