Bhubaneswar, July 5 -- In a proactive measure to prevent waterborne and vector-borne diseases, the Odisha Government has launched a special state wide disinfection and cleanliness drive, with a focus on high-risk districts.
The initiative is being carried out jointly by the Departments of Health & Family Welfare, Panchayati Raj, and Drinking Water.
The week-long campaign, continuing till July 11, will cover all villages, health facilities, public spaces, drinking water sources, and commonly used water bodies.
On the first day itself, the state disinfected 55,009 tube wells, 77,334 dug wells, 98,009 piped water supply points, 4,823 overhead tanks and sumps, and 1,120 other water sources such as ponds and streams.
Additionally, 4,436 heal...