Rs. 8L allocated for mosquito control measures in Vellore
VELLORE: Over 45 resolutions were passed by the Vellore Corporation at its council meeting held on Infantry Road on Wednesday, addressing several key municipal issues. The meeting was led by Mayor Sujatha Anandakumar, Corporation Commissioner P Janaki Raveendran, Deputy Mayor M Sunil Kumar, and Deputy Commissioner Sasikala.
One of the major resolutions passed was the allocation of Rs 8.4 lakh for mosquito control measures aimed at preventing diseases like dengue. The funds will be used to purchase 500 litres of Pyrethrum 2% extract for fogging, 500 litres of Temephos 50% to curb Aedes mosquito breeding, and 4 kilograms of Diflubenzuron 25% to control larvae in sewage and drainage systems. These insecticides will be procured from suppliers approved by the Tamil Nadu Medical Service Corporation in Chennai.
Other resolutions included addressing the city’s stray dog population, constructing bus shelters in specific areas, and building toilets at anganwadi centres.
Councillors raised concerns about delays in ongoing projects, particularly underground drainage works, due to contractors failing to act on work orders. Councillors also expressed frustration over not receiving tender copies, leaving them uninformed about the contractors responsible. Commissioner Janaki directed officials to look into the matter.
