India, April 3 -- The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has secured third position in the state for its exemplary performance among 30 municipal corporations across the state in combating tuberculosis (TB).

The civic body got 86.28 points out of 100 for its efforts in detecting and treating TB patients under the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP), officials said on Wednesday.

The civic bodies were evaluated on specific parameters set under the NTEP for the year January 1 - December 31, 2024.

As per the report provided by the state health department, Malegaon Municipal Corporation stood first with 88.02 points, followed by Dhule Municipal Corporation with 87.06. Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation secured the fifth pos...