India, May 16 -- Ahead of the annual palkhi procession, mayor Manjusha Nagpure on Thursday directed the encroachment department to launch a special clearance drive. She also sought verification for a proposal to appoint encroachment inspectors through outsourcing.

She further reviewed public health infrastructure and directed the civic administration to fast-track the upgradation of general hospitals, maternity units, and neonatal intensive care units.

"Citizens must receive efficient and quality healthcare services. The administration must ensure the timely completion of all public health works," Nagpure said.

The directions were issued during a high-level review meeting of Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) departments at the civic hea...