India, Sept. 1 -- After nearly two months of closure, the only slaughterhouse in Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) resumed operations this week, but under strict restrictions imposed by the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB).

Officials stated on Sunday that the move will help restore the city's meat supply while ensuring adherence to hygiene and environmental safety norms.

Dr Sarika Funde-Bhosale, chief veterinary officer of PMC, said, "The slaughterhouse has a capacity of 150 big animals and 200 small animals, but this is not fully utilized. Currently, only 10 to 20 animals are being slaughtered daily. Work has started on augmenting the ETP capacity and installing a blood processing unit. The facility is also expected to adopt m...