Rs 1 lakh penalty charged under anti-dengue drive, MCD acts against 29 premises owners
Tuesday, 30 JULY 2024 | PNS | DEHRADUN
The authorities have recovered a penalty of about Rs one lakh for water accumulation and presence of mosquito larvae on premises under the anti-dengue drive in the Dehradun district. The district administration has identified about 14 sensitive areas in Dehradun and eight areas in Rishikesh which are vulnerable to dengue disease, the Dehradun district magistrate Sonika said. She said that adequate measures are being taken in both government and private hospitals, including measures related to bed and medication arrangements under the supervision of the chief medical officer, who is also conducting regular inspections. All educational institutions have also been directed to ensure students wear full-sleeve uniforms to prevent mosquito bites. The administration has also been raising awareness among people to maintain cleanliness, change cooler water regularly and ensure no water is left accumulated in pots and their surroundings. She said that a toll-free number, 18001802525, has also been issued for any dengue-related issues, complaints or medical advice. Besides this, the sanitation team of the Municipal Corporation of Dehradun (MCD) inspected various locations including construction sites, schools, nurseries, malls and coaching centres, specifically focusing on basement water accumulation. In many establishments, basements were found to have significant water accumulation due to which, the team imposed fines on the owners of 29 establishments. The chief municipal health officer Avinash Khanna said that the team found mosquito larvae at 29 locations and imposed a fine of Rs 69,600 against the owners of the premises. He said that the MCD has issued warnings to all the establishments and informed them of potential legal and punitive actions for future violations. The corporation is committed to its efforts to combat dengue and protect public health through continuous stringent measures, he added.
