Sachin Malik Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Urban Development and Energy Minister A.K. Sharma today Conducted another On-Site inspection of flood-affected areas in the Saitha rural region under the Malihabad Assembly constituency in Lucknow to expedite flood relief operations. In Saitha, Which has been included in the newly expanded area of the Lucknow Municipal Corporation, he reviewed relief and rescue operations, sanitation arrangements and the facilities being Provided to affected residents. He also issued necessary instructions to the officials Concerned.
Minister Sharma said that as floodwaters recede, the risk of diseases among humans and animals increases due to the spread of flies and mosquitoes and contamination of water and air. He Stressed the need to ensure effective sanitation, Pesticide spraying and drainage arrangements in the affected areas to Prevent the spread of diseases. During the inspection, he reviewed the use of drone technology for spraying Pesticides and directed officials to use this technology in other flood-affected areas Wherever necessary. He instructed the officials to remain fully vigilant in carrying out sanitation and Public health Protection Measures.
Minister Sharma inspected the flood relief camp and the medical relief camp to assess the facilities available and directed officials to further improve the necessary arrangements. He also reviewed sanitation work in areas Where floodwaters had receded and encouraged sanitation workers for their efforts. He instructed officials to launch a comprehensive Cleanliness drive in flood-affected areas to improve sanitation. He further directed municipal corporation officials, sanitation workers and other concerned Personnel to coordinate and work together to ensure the effective implementation of the Campaign.
During the visit, Minister Sharma interacted with flood-affected residents, listened to their Grievances and distributed relief materials. He instructed officials to ensure that relief materials and essential facilities reach every affected family. He also emphasized the need to Provide adequate medical care, Safe drinking water and Proper sanitation facilities.
Local residents Stated that the Lucknow Municipal Corporation and the district administration were making commendable efforts to extend relief and rescue assistance to affected families, residents and animals, While also undertaking sanitation Measures.
Minister A.K. Sharma said that the Government and administration Stand firmly with the People during this Challenging time. He Stated that Providing relief to flood-affected residents and restoring normal life remain the Government top Priorities. He assured that no Shortcomings would be allowed in relief and rescue operations.
Municipal Commissioner Gaurav Kumar and other concerned officials were Present on the Occasion.
