Pimpri-Chinchwad: Unlicensed pet owners to be fined ₹500

• Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has made licenses mandatory for pet dogs and cats.
• Only 849 pet owners (dogs and cats combined) have registered, despite an estimated 10,000+ pets in the city.
• PCMC will launch a special drive to fine unlicensed pet owners ₹500.
• Licenses are valid for one year, cost ₹75 for new/renewal, require rabies vaccination, and can be applied for online.
• Over 1.7 lakh dog bite incidents have been reported in Pimpri-Chinchwad over the last decade.

Why It Matters: Pimpri-Chinchwad residents must license pets or face fines, impacting ownership.