Corporators seek data on BMC's fogging operations
Mumbai, Aug. 21 -- BMC corporators have demanded a detailed account of the civic body's fogging and mosquito-control operations across Mumbai, questioning whether it has enough machines and the right quantity of chemicals to tackle mosquito-borne diseases during the monsoon. The issue was raised at the BMC Standing Committee meeting on Thursday while members were discussing a pest-control proposal for B Ward.
The proposal, which was cleared by the committee, sought to appoint M/s Abhey Labor Co-op Society Ltd. to undertake nocturnal spraying at a construction site in B Ward for seven months, from May 13 to October 12, 2016, at a sanctioned cost of Rs.30.57 lakh. B Ward covers parts of south Mumbai.
During the discussion, MNS leader Yashwant Killedar sought details on how fogging and pest-control operations were being carried out across the city. Other corporators questioned the availability of fogging machines and whether the civic body had adequate equipment to meet the requirement. Govandi corporator Zameer Qureshi also raised concerns over mosquito-control measures during the monsoon, asking whether inadequate fogging could be contributing to the spread of malaria, dengue and other mosquito-borne illnesses.
Additional Municipal Commissioner (City) Prajakta Lavangare said she would seek a report from the administration to present at the next meeting....
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