Mosquito Control Programme With the help of AI
AI-Based SMoSS To Control The Mosquito Menace Soon: The government is now going to use AI to control diseases spread by mosquitoes in Andhra Pradesh. SMoSS has an impending deadline in the state. It will involve observing the number, species, and spread of mosquitoes. In six cities of the state, the project is to be launched. Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Kakinada, Rajamahendravaram, Nellore, and Kurnool are included. Here, the identification and quantification of mosquitoes will take place with AI-driven sensors and drone support.
According to a press release issued by TDP on Monday, the Municipal Administration and Urban Development Department (MAUD) is set to implement AI-powered sensors and drones that will be able to identify the species, number, and gender of mosquitoes. Also read: Andhra Pradesh: Now you can get any brand of liquor for Rs 99! The Chandrababu Naidu government took a big decision
The project will be implemented in 6 cities
Visakhapatnam – 16 locations
Vijayawada – 28 locations
Kakinada – 4 locations
Rajamahendravaram – 5 locations
Nellore – 7 locations
Kurnool – 6 locations
Here, the identification and number of mosquitoes will be monitored with the help of AI-driven sensors and drones.
IoT sensors will provide real-time information about the weather and mosquitoes
Real-time information on humidity, temperature, and mosquito population will be obtained through Internet of Things (IoT) sensors. This will allow anti-mosquito medicines to be sprayed only in those areas where it is needed, which will help avoid unnecessary spraying.
Drones will make the spraying process faster and more effective
Spraying to kill mosquitoes will now be done through drones. This will reduce the time taken in spraying, consumption of chemicals, and cost. Apart from this, monitoring of field activities and immediate action in emergencies will be ensured through a central dashboard.
Payment will be based on performance
MAUD department principal secretary S. Suresh Kumar and director P. Sampath Kumar said specialized agencies will carry out the work and will be paid based on performance. Citizens’ complaints will now be tracked through the Vector Control and Puramitra apps.
The hospital will send daily reports
Daily reports will be sought from hospitals to identify diseases like dengue, malaria, and chikungunya. Based on these reports, priority will be given to fogging and larva control so that diseases can be stopped before they spread.
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