VMC launches anti-larvae drive
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Vijayawada: Vijayawada Municipal Corporation (VMC) commissioner Swapnil Dinakar Pundkar instructed the malaria control department officials to commence intensive anti-larvae activities immediately. An action plan was requested, detailing measures such as ML oil spraying, distribution of oil balls, anti-larvae spraying, the use of machines for hand fogging, and thorough cleaning of water stagnation points to prevent mosquito breeding.
The VMC commissioner inspected key areas across the city on Saturday as part of an enhanced cleanliness drive and to address public health concerns. The Commissioner visited the K L Rao outfall drain and the CVR flyover, instructing the relevant authorities to ensure these areas are cleaned regularly to maintain the city's aesthetic and hygienic standards.
The inspection continued in the 46th division, where sanitation personnel at Anjaneya Vaagu Centre and Bandar Road were directed to intensify their cleaning efforts. Emphasising the critical need for a clean environment, Pundkar also addressed public health issues related to vector-borne diseases.
The Commissioner reiterated the importance of maintaining a clean and healthy environment for all residents of Vijayawada and stressed the timely execution of these directives to significantly improve sanitary conditions and prevent the spread of diseases.