Archive · 23 May 2025
Kolkata Police Launches Clean-up to Prevent Vector-Borne Diseases
The Kolkata Police are cleaning up all their buildings to stop mosquitoes and the diseases they spread.
They're spending a lot of money to make sure everything is clean, especially before the rainy season.
This includes police stations, where they will be checking for standing water.
The police want to prevent diseases like malaria and dengue from spreading.
They will hire a special company to keep things clean all year round, including taking care of plants.
This is to make sure the police facilities stay healthy and safe for everyone.
Kolkata Police headquarters initiated a clean-up operation.
Rs 56 lakh has been allocated for sanitization and greening.
The initiative includes police stations, armed forces barracks, and departmental buildings.
An external agency will manage cleanliness and plant care.
Directives given to ensure proper drainage and prevent water accumulation.
- Who
- Kolkata Police.
- What
- Initiated a clean-up operation and allocated funds for sanitization and greening.
- When
- Ahead of the monsoon season.
- Where
- Across all Kolkata Police facilities, including police stations and barracks.
- Why
- To prevent the spread of vector-borne diseases like malaria and dengue.
- Budget Allocation
- Rs 56 lakh
- Facilities Covered
- Police stations, barracks, and departmental buildings
- Diseases Targeted
- Malaria and dengue
- Cleanliness Management
- External agency contracted