5 private hospitals included in PMC’s list of 16 vaccination centres

“As many as 500-600 vaccines will be administered per day at each centre during the later phases. The selected private hospitals have assured us they will help the PMC do it,” said Ashish Bharati, chief of PMC's health department.

Of the 16 centres across the city, 11 are in government-run hospitals and five in private hospitals. (PTI File Photo)

As the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) gears up to begin its Covid-19 vaccination drive, it has included five private hospitals in the list of 16 centres where the drive would begin on January 16 for frontline workers, based on the assurance that the private hospitals would help the civic body during the vaccination drive for the public.

“The 16 centres have been identified by PMC for the vaccination drive as per the directions of the Union government. Preparations are on at the centre to meet all the necessary requirements…,” said Ashish Bharati, chief of PMC’s health department.

Of the 16 centres across the city, 11 are in government-run hospitals and five in private hospitals. “The five private hospitals selected as centres are based on the instructions of the divisional commissioner’s office. These hospitals have assured the divisional commissioner that they will help the PMC administer the vaccine to the public in later phases,” said Bharati, adding that civic staff would be posted at government facilities for administering vaccine to beneficiaries while the PMC would provide training to staff in private hospitals for the vaccination drive.

“As many as 500-600 vaccines will be administered per day at each centre during the later phases. The selected private hospitals have assured us they will help the PMC do it,” said Bharati.

The minimum criteria for each centre is to have three separate rooms — a waiting room, a vaccination room and an observation room. Every beneficiary is supposed to wait for half-an-hour in the observation room under the vigilance of the medical staff to ensure there is no adverse reaction. The room would be equipped with necessary medical equipment for treatment of patients. The centre also needs to have proper internet connectivity for real time update of data.

While the civic administration is preparing for the vaccination drive, the list of beneficiaries as well as the number of doses to be made available at each centre is still not final. “The beneficiaries are registered on the website of the Union government. The government will inform the PMC about the list of beneficiaries, along with the centre where they would be given the vaccine…,” said Bharati.

The handling of vaccine vials would not be an issue as the PMC would be administering the vaccine on the same day of procurement. “The vaccine has to be kept in low temperatures, between 2 degree to 8 degree Celsius… The administering of the vaccine at each centre would be conducted within few hours of procurement,” said the senior PMC official.

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Ajay Jadhav

Ajay Jadhav is an Assistant Editor at The Indian Express, Pune. With over 22 years of experience in the industry, he is a highly specialized journalist whose work focuses on the intersection of urban infrastructure, governance, and sustainability. Professional Background Role: As Assistant Editor, he plays a key role in the editorial direction of the Pune bureau, specializing in urban policy and its direct impact on citizens. Education: He holds a Master’s degree in Communication and Journalism from Savitribai Phule Pune University and a PG Diploma in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). He also studied at the prestigious Fergusson College. Impactful Reporting: He is credited with research-based articles on conservancy staff (waste workers) that influenced national policy for better working conditions. He is also known for exposing the contrast between high-end infrastructure (like helipads for leaders) and the lack of basic amenities like schools in their home districts. Personal Interests: An avid trekker and sports enthusiast, his personal interest in the outdoors often informs his reporting on environmental protection and sustainable development. Recent Notable Articles (December 2025) His reporting in late 2025 has been dominated by the upcoming January 2026 Civic Polls in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad, and the city's infrastructure boom: 1. Political Analysis (Civic Elections 2026) "Not friendly but a bitter fight lies ahead between BJP and NCP for PMC, PCMC" (Dec 22, 2025): A detailed look at the intense rivalry between the Mahayuti partners as they prepare for the January 15 municipal elections. "Pune civic polls: Big blow to NCP, NCP(SP) as leaders switch to BJP" (Dec 20, 2025): Reporting on high-profile poaching and party-hopping ahead of the elections. "Ajit Pawar's NCP continues domination in Pune, wins 10 of 17 local bodies" (Dec 21, 2025): Analyzing the results of the local self-government body elections as a precursor to the main civic polls. 2. Infrastructure & Urban Development "Looking Ahead at 2026: Pune to see inauguration of much-awaited Hinjewadi to Shivajinagar metro route" (Dec 22, 2025): An "outlook" piece on the critical Metro Line 3 project expected to finish by March 2026. "Building Pune: PMC to construct double-decker bridge over Mula-Mutha River" (Dec 18, 2025): Detailing a major project aimed at easing traffic between Hadapsar and Kharadi. "Condition of highway from Pune to Kolhapur to improve in a year: Gadkari" (Dec 4, 2025): Reporting on the Union Minister’s assurances regarding one of the state's most critical transport corridors. 3. Civic Governance & Environment "Install sensors, LED indicators at construction sites within 15 days: PMC to builders" (Dec 16, 2025): A follow-up to the "Breathless Pune" series, reporting on new mandates for builders to monitor air quality in real-time. "Errors in electoral rolls: PMC corrects data of 92,466 voters" (Dec 16, 2025): Tracking the administrative efforts to clean up the voter lists before the 2026 elections. Signature Style Ajay Jadhav is known for accountability journalism. His work often bridges the gap between high-level policy and the "ground zero" reality of Pune's residents. He is particularly focused on Sustainable Development, ensuring that as Pune grows into a "Bharat Mandapam" style destination (referring to his report on the Lohegaon project), its environmental and social safeguards remain intact. X (Twitter): @ajay_khape ... Read More

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