Special Vaccination Drive on World Rabies Day: PMC's Comprehensive Public Awareness Campaign for Rabies Prevention.
Various programs were organized by the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) on September 28, 2026, to mark World Rabies Day.
The official theme for the year 2026 is “Stronger Together.” Under the guidance of Hon. Municipal Commissioner Shri. Naval Kishore Ram, the vaccination drive was officially inaugurated at the main PMC Bhavan building by flagging off the campaign and presenting a street play. The event took place in the presence of Hon. Additional Municipal Commissioner (General) Smt. Pavneet Kaur, Hon. Chief Health Officer Dr. Nina Borade, and Hon. Chief Veterinary Officer Dr. Sarika Funde.
To execute this initiative, the "Universal Animal Welfare Society" has been appointed to conduct the vaccination drive under the supervision of the Assistant Health Officer and the Chief Veterinary Officer. Additionally, the organization "WVS (World Veterinary Services)" has been appointed to lead the public awareness campaigns.
To raise awareness about rabies among civic officials and staff, a street play was performed by WVS at the PMC main building. Furthermore, extensive public awareness is being created across the city by organizing street plays and distributing informative leaflets in PMC schools and various other public places.
