Indore (Madhya Pradesh): To curb the spread of infectious and mosquito-borne diseases during the monsoon season, Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) has intensified its preventive measures.
On Thursday, mayor Pushyamitra Bhargav flagged off 22 new three-wheeler fogging machines from the corporation headquarters.
Each of the city’s zones will now receive one machine, enabling faster and more efficient fogging operations. The compact vehicles, costing Rs 6.8 lakh each, are designed to reach narrow lanes and congested localities, ensuring that mosquito control efforts extend deep into residential areas.
Speaking on the occasion, Bhargav said, “Ensuring the health and safety of Indore’s citizens is our top priority. With these advanced fogging machines, we will be able to cover more areas in less time, significantly strengthening our fight against monsoon-related illnesses.”
Alongside fogging operations, IMC’s health teams are also conducting awareness drives, door-to-door campaigns, larvicide spraying, and cleanliness initiatives to eliminate mosquito breeding sources.
The mayor appealed to residents to support the efforts by keeping their surroundings clean, preventing water stagnation, and cooperating with municipal teams. “A clean and dry environment is the most effective defence against mosquito-borne diseases,” he added.
