Archive · 29 Sep 2026
Panvel Civic Body Launches Six-Day Free Dog Vaccination Drive
Panvel’s civic body has started a free vaccination campaign for dogs.
The campaign runs for six days, from September 28 to October 3, 2026.
Both pet dogs and stray dogs can receive the vaccine.
Mobile veterinary clinics are moving to different places in Panvel.
The clinics are open every day from 10:30 a.m.
to 6 p.m.
The campaign is connected with World Rabies Day.
Officials say vaccination can help stop rabies, a dangerous disease.
Residents and animal lovers are being asked to bring dogs to the camps.
Panvel Municipal Corporation launched a free anti-rabies vaccination drive from September 28 to October 3, 2026.
The campaign covers both pet and stray dogs across Panvel Municipal Corporation’s jurisdiction.
Mobile veterinary clinics are operating daily from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at rotating locations.
The initiative coincides with World Rabies Day and uses the theme “Stronger Together.”
Residents and animal lovers have been asked to bring pets and neighbourhood stray dogs for vaccination.
- Who
- The Panvel Municipal Corporation, led by Mayor Nitin Patil and Municipal Commissioner Mangesh Chitale, is conducting the drive.
- What
- A six-day campaign is providing free anti-rabies vaccinations for pet and stray dogs.
- When
- September 28 to October 3, 2026, with camps operating daily from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Where
- At rotating mobile veterinary clinic locations across Panvel, including areas in Kalamboli, New Panvel, Kharghar, Panvel, Kamothe, Khanda Colony and Taloja Phase 2.
- Why
- To help prevent rabies, strengthen public health measures and contribute to making Panvel rabies-free.
- Organizer
- Panvel Municipal Corporation’s veterinary department
- Campaign period
- September 28–October 3, 2026
- Beneficiaries
- Pet dogs and stray dogs
- Cost
- Free
- Operating hours
- 10:30 a.m.–6 p.m. daily
- Theme
- “Stronger Together”
- Occasion
- World Rabies Day