India, March 13 -- The Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has appointed dedicated coordination officers for each of its eight administrative wards to ensure quick resolution of veterinary-related complaints from citizens, officials said on Thursday.

Earlier, most complaints were handled at the central level which often delayed action. Under the new system, each of the twin city's eight wards will have a designated coordination officer responsible for addressing complaints and coordinating action on the ground.

The move comes after discussions in the general body meeting held on Wednesday about stray dogs in the twin city. Acting on directions from mayor Ravi Landge, the civic administration has introduced this decentralised m...