As the Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) squad is carrying out door-to-door cleanliness drive in the city, the squad is also creating awareness among the citizens about dengue larva.
On Monday, the squad carried out the cleanliness at Daamkheda, Sarvdharm B Sector, Raj Harsh Mahabali Nagar, Ambedkar Nagar, Chuna Bhatti, Saket Nagar, Arera Colony, and South TT Nagar and at areas located at Kolar. Notably, with the implementation of BMC Commissioner Tejaswi S Naik, the BMC Malaria squad under the supervision of BMC Health Official SP Shrivastava is taking the ongoing action and is also keeping a regular check of dengue larva at the respective locations.
Under the door to door campaign, the squad carried out the inspection of the water tanks, coolers and other water storages at homes. To make the drive even more impactful, the BMC squad is also imposing a fine on the residents who are not maintaining cleanliness at homes and where dengue larva is detected. During the action, on finding dengue larva in three homes located at Chuna Bhatti the squad collected a fine of Rs 300 from the residents.
Moreover, under the supervision of Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr Ravi Verma, Dr Paliwal, Dr Malik, In-charge (Health Department) Mumtaz Rasool, the BMC Malaria Squad and Gas Relief Department carried out the drive at Shahjahanabad, Vasundhara Colony, Harijan Basti, Moti Quarter, Tilajamalpura, Jehangirabad, Kabitpura, Putli Ghar, Ashoka Garden, Indira Gandhi Hospital, Arjun Nagar, Bagh Umrao Dulha, Karond and Mangalwara.
The squad while taking the action sprayed pesticides at the respective areas and at homes as well. Further, through mass announcements spread awareness about dengue larva and informed them about the precautionary measures.