BMC Intensifies Dry Day Campaign to Combat Dengue

Bhubaneswar, July 2: On its mission to fight the dengue situation in the State Capital, Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC)  organized a city-wide Dry Day in every ward, mobilizing the community to actively participate in the activites, yesterday. The initiative, which received unwavering support from Commissioner Shri Vijay Amruta Kulange, marks a significant step towards enhancing the health and well-being of the city's residents.

During June 30 Corporation meeting Kulange directed all officials to take decisive action for the betterment of citizens' health. Emphasizing the need to raise awareness at the grassroots level, officials were instructed to educate residents about preventive measures and the actions they should avoid. As a result of these directives, the Dry Day campaign commenced simultaneously in each ward across the three zones.

Under the watchful supervision of the Zonal Deputy Commissioner in each zone, along with the Assistant Commissioner, Ward Officers, Sanitary Inspectors, Swachh Sathi volunteers, Sanitation Supervisors, and Anti-Larvae Workers, extensive monitoring was conducted throughout the wards. The dedicated team engaged with each household, delivering awareness messages and seeking permission to identify and address potential breeding sites.

Particular attention was given to sensitive areas within each zone, and a comprehensive analysis was performed by sharing photos through the WhatsApp group. This ensured that every worker in each ward could focus on the designated tasks and maintain a heightened level of commitment.

Furthermore, the Zonal Deputy Commissioners, namely Ravi Narayana Jethi of the Southwest Zone, Priyabrata Padhi of the Southeast Zone, and Purandar Nanda of the North Zone, personally visited parks and organizations to oversee the operations and provide guidance. Today's campaign yielded over 700 source reductions, showcasing the collective efforts towards combating dengue in our city.

The BMC earnestly appeals to every citizen to wholeheartedly embrace the Prevent Dengue drive. By adopting simple yet effective measures, such as regularly checking and cleaning potential breeding sites and using mosquito repellents, together, we can safeguard our community from the dangers of dengue.