Divisional Commissioner Dr Bl Tiwari on Monday directed the officers of Raipur Municipal Corporation (RMC) to clean the nullahs and drains in Raja Talab and to spray bleaching powder in the area of the city.
Dr Tiwari issued the directives after conducting spot inspection of Raja Talab area along with Collector Thakur Ram Singh, Municipal Commissioner Avanish Sharan and Chief Medical and Health Officer (CMHO) Dr KR Sonwani.
The Commissioner observed the locality and found insanitation in the area. He interacted with the residents and met Mohammed Kauser who was afflicted with dengue virus.
Kauser’s family members informed the Commisioner that he was under treatment in a private hospital. He advised the residents to maintain cleanliness in the area and asked the elderly people to create awareness among people regarding cleanliness and for use of pure drinking water.
CMHO Dr Sonwani informed the people that free treatment of dengue is provided in the district hospital.
Dr Tiwari found that the Usman nullah in the area was not clean and directed the officers of Municipal Corporation to clean the nullah with help of a JCB machine. ‘The clogged drains should also be cleared and bleaching powder should be sprayed in the area,’ he directed. He said that dustbins should be placed in the area for proper collection and disposal of garbage. A JCB was immediately pressed into service for cleaning the Usman nullah.
Dr Tiwari appreciated the Mitanins of the area and said that any person with fever should be immediately admitted to the hospital.