BMC Monitors Sanitation and Dengue Prevention Drive in City Adopts Zero-GPS Rule

Bhubaneswar, August 11: With a steadfast commitment to a cleaner, greener, and healthier city, the BMC Commissioner, Vijay Amruta Kulange, oversaw the progress of sanitation initiatives and the Dengue prevention drive in the city. Emphasizing the significance of regular monitoring, the Commissioner highlighted the pivotal role that field officers play in ensuring effective sanitation practices.

A meeting, focusing on Sanitation and Dengue prevention awareness, was at the Ekamra Hall of BMC headquarters and during the same, Commissioner underscored the need for Zero-GPS (Zero Garbage on Poles and Soil) by eliminating clutter such as construction and demolition waste, green waste, and overgrowth from roadsides.

The Commissioner instructed all field workers to diligently inspect garbage vulnerability points within their designated areas and promptly report findings. Discussions were held about the penalties for violators and the importance of community involvement in waste segregation and prevention of littering on roads.
Commissioner stressed that strict adherence to sanitation protocols, both inside and outside homes, can greatly contribute to disease prevention, particularly against ailments like dengue.

Following an assessment of the Dengue awareness drive, the Commissioner reported the ongoing mosquito oil spray and fogging efforts in each ward, with 15 machines dedicated to fogging across the city. Regular bush cutting, to prevent breeding sites, is assigned to a responsible agency, and BMC will intervene where necessary. In cases where the agency hasn't maintained the bushes, the BMC will take care of the task, with the associated costs covered by the agency.

To enhance dengue prevention, a surveillance team will be established in each ward, comprising sanitary inspectors, Swachh supervisors, and local doctors. The team will focus on monitoring and eradicating breeding sources. BMC officials have proposed zonal-level meetings and urged families to conduct dengue audits at their premises to strengthen the prevention effort.

The meeting also addressed the maintenance of street lights and their role in enhancing sanitation. Additionally, food inspections will be intensified to curb food adulteration, and stringent actions will be taken against violators.

BMC Commissioner invited citizens to contribute feedback for Bhubaneswar's participation in Swachh Survekshan 2023, aiming to elevate the city's ranking.