Deputy Mayor launches drone-based pesticide spraying campaign to combat mosquito-borne diseases

In an effort to curb the spread of mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue, malaria, and chikungunya, Deputy Mayor of Delhi Jaibhagwan Yadav on Tuesday launched a large-scale pesticide spraying campaign using drone technology along the flood-affected banks of the Yamuna River near Yamuna Bank.

The initiative, undertaken by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), aims to target mosquito breeding in hard-to-reach and waterlogged areas along the river.

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Shahdara South Zone Chairman Ram Kishore Sharma, Vice Chairman Raju Sachdeva, and senior officers and staff of the Public Health Department were present at the launch event.

Speaking on the occasion, Mayor Yadav highlighted that drone-based spraying represents a modern, efficient, and time-saving method for mosquito control. “Spraying pesticides through drone technology is a modern and effective method. It enables spraying across large and hard-to-reach areas in a very short time,” he said.

He further stated that the MCD remains committed to ensuring a clean and healthy environment for Delhi’s citizens.

“The riverbank areas of the Yamuna are more prone to mosquito breeding, and protecting people from diseases like malaria, dengue, and chikungunya is our top priority,” Yadav added.

He emphasised that the use of drones marks a significant step forward in public health management. He expressed confidence that the initiative will substantially reduce mosquito breeding and disease transmission in vulnerable areas.

Yadav also appealed to the public to extend their cooperation to make the campaign more effective, urging residents to maintain cleanliness and prevent water stagnation in their surroundings.