Archive · 25 Aug 2026
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Releases Guppy Fish Across 512 Sites
The city is using small guppy fish to help control mosquitoes.
The fish eat mosquito babies, called larvae, that live in water.
City health workers released the fish at 512 places.
The campaign covered all 10 zones of the city.
It took place from August 19 to August 24, 2026.
The goal is to reduce diseases such as malaria and dengue.
People should keep water from standing around their homes.
Residents can register at a nearby municipal health centre if they want guppy fish.
The Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation launched a guppy fish campaign against mosquitoes.
Guppy fish were released at 512 locations across all 10 municipal zones.
The Health and Malaria Department conducted the campaign from August 19 to August 24, 2026.
The fish feed on mosquito larvae and are intended to help prevent malaria and dengue.
Residents were urged to prevent stagnant water and can request guppy fish through local health centres.
- Who
- The Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation’s Health and Malaria Department, under the guidance of Municipal Commissioner Amol Yedge, Assistant Commissioner Kalpita Pimple and Dr Syed Summaiya Naaz.
- What
- An intensive campaign released guppy fish at 512 sites to biologically control mosquito larvae.
- When
- August 19 to August 24, 2026.
- Where
- Across all 10 zones of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation.
- Why
- To control mosquito breeding and help prevent mosquito-borne diseases such as malaria and dengue.
- Implementing agency
- Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation’s Health and Malaria Department
- Campaign name
- Intensive Guppy Fish Campaign
- Coverage
- 512 locations across Zones 1 to 10
- Campaign dates
- August 19–24, 2026
- Biological method
- Guppy fish feed on mosquito larvae
- Target diseases
- Malaria and dengue
- Resident guidance
- Avoid stagnant water and clean storage containers regularly