Archive · 28 Jun 2025
PMC Acts to Tackle Garbage Near Pune Airport
The Pune city government is making sure the area around the airport stays super clean.
They've assigned officers to work around the clock to remove garbage because too much trash attracts birds.
Birds flying near planes can be dangerous, so keeping things tidy is important for everyone's safety.
The officers will watch over a large area around the airport, making sure there's no garbage and that everything is clean.
PMC appointed officers for 24/7 garbage management near Pune airport.
This follows concerns about bird activity due to garbage pile-up.
A Senior Health Officer and three Health Inspectors have been assigned.
They will maintain cleanliness within a four-km radius of the airport.
The focus is on preventing bird-related flight operation issues.
- Who
- Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC), Airport Director Santosh Dhoke, and the appointed officers.
- What
- PMC appointed officers to manage garbage to reduce bird activity near the airport.
- When
- The initiative is ongoing, with officers assigned to three shifts.
- Where
- Around the Pune International Airport, within a four-km radius.
- Why
- To reduce bird activity and ensure safe flight operations.
Airport Authority's View
PMC's View
Garbage and Flight Safety
Airport Authority's View
Garbage pile-up causes bird activity.
PMC's View
Cleanliness will reduce flight operation issues.
- Organization
- Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC)
- Action
- 24/7 garbage management
- Location
- Pune International Airport
- Officers Appointed
- Senior Health Officer and three Health Inspectors
- Cleanliness Area
- Four km radius around airport
- Reason
- Reduce bird-hit risk to flights