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NDTV
10-07-2025
- Science
- NDTV
To Beat Mosquito Menace, Andhra Pradesh's AI-Powered Surveillance System
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu is always talking about technology as the answer to challenges old and new. That is one big reason why the state now wants to use an AI-driven program to combat mosquitoes and vector-borne diseases. The Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MAUD) Department of the Andhra Pradesh government is rolling out the Smart Mosquito Surveillance System (SMoSS). This innovative, AI-driven program that uses IoT technology too, will be piloted across 66 strategic locations in six major municipal corporations, marking a shift from traditional "blind spraying" to a data-driven, targeted approach. The AI-powered SMoSS, developed by a private agency, aims to not only curb the persistent mosquito menace but also reduce the operational burden on civic staff and lower costs for Urban Local Bodies (ULBs). The system leverages cutting-edge Internet-of-Things (IoT) technologies, including smart sensors, drones, heat maps, and traps, for comprehensive and real-time monitoring. The pilot project is set to launch soon, with 16 locations in Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation, four in Kakinada, five in Rajamahendravaram, 28 in Vijayawada, seven in Nellore, and six in Kurnool. A core component of SMoSS involves the installation of AI-powered smart mosquito sensors in key mosquito-prone zones. These sensors are capable of detecting mosquito species, gender, density, and environmental factors like temperature and humidity. Crucially, SMoSS will automatically trigger alerts when mosquito density in a specific area surpasses a predefined threshold. The data generated by these sensors will be continuously streamed to a central server and visualised on a real-time dashboard. According to MAUD Department Principal Secretary S. Suresh Kumar and Director of Municipal Administration P. Sampath Kumar, this live data will enable precise monitoring and facilitate prompt, targeted fumigation, a stark improvement over the current less effective "blind spraying" methods. Furthermore, the program will integrate drones for spraying larvicides. This is expected to significantly enhance efficiency by covering large areas swiftly, reducing chemical usage, saving time, and cutting costs. The emphasis is on evidence-based spraying, preventing chemical overuse, and promoting public health safety. To ensure accountability and efficiency, the operations will be entirely outsourced to specialised agencies, with payments linked to results. Citizen complaints and field reports will be actively tracked via mobile applications like Vector Control and Puramitra. In a comprehensive approach to public health, the system will also receive daily reports on cases of malaria, dengue, and chikungunya from hospitals across the state. This crucial data will be used to identify mosquito "hotspots," enabling the development of special action plans for scheduled fogging and larval treatment in these high-risk areas.
Time of India
07-07-2025
- Science
- Time of India
AI-powered mosquito control programme at 66 locations across Andhra Pradesh soon
Vijayawada: The municipal administration and urban development dept will soon launch a focused 'smart mosquito control' programme using deep technology to check vector-borne diseases. The artificial intelligence-powered smart mosquito surveillance system (SMoSS) would be launched on a pilot basis at 66 locations in six major municipal corporations in the state. SMoSS will primarily safeguard public health by curbing the dreaded mosquito menace, besides reducing operational burden on civic staff and helping in cutting costs of urban local bodies. The programme will be closely and monitored with the help of internet-of-things like drones, sensors, heat maps, and traps. "We will launch the pilot project at 16 locations in Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation, four in Kakinada, five in Rajamahendravaram, 28 in Vijayawada, seven in Nellore, and six in Kurnool," said P Sampath Kumar, director of municipal administration. Principal secretary Suresh Kumar and Sampath Kumar recently studied the AI-powered SMoSS, developed by a private agency, to assess its efficacy. The AI-powered smart mosquito sensors will be installed in key mosquito-prone zones in the selected municipal cities and towns as part of the pilot project. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Why seniors are rushing to get this Internet box – here's why! Techno Mag Learn More Undo These smart sensors will detect the mosquito species, their gender, density, temperature and humidity. SMoSS will trigger automatic alerts when mosquito density crosses a threshold level in any particular area. Data thus generated will be continuously streamed to a central server and visualized on a real-time dashboard. "This will enable close monitoring and ensure prompt fumigation in the affected areas in a data-driven approach for effective control of mosquitoes instead of the present 'blind spraying' process that has little impact. The IoT sensors will monitor mosquito density and guide the targeted activity," explained Sampath Kumar. Use of drones for spraying the larvicide would result in an efficient application by covering large areas with less chemical use, time and also cost. Evidence-based spraying, prevention of chemical overuse and promotion of public health safety are the key elements in the whole operation. "We plan to outsource the operations completely to specialized agencies and payment will be result-oriented by fixing operational accountability. Complaints, if any, from the citizens and field-level functionaries will be tracked via mobile applications (Vector Control and Puramitra)," said principal secretary Suresh Kumar.
Indian Express
07-07-2025
- Health
- Indian Express
In Andhra Pradesh, tackling mosquito menace – with a little help from AI
Andhra Pradesh is launching a pilot project to curb the mosquito menace during monsoons using artificial intelligence. The government is set to launch the pilot, called the Smart Mosquito Surveillance System (SMoSS), in 66 locations across six municipal corporations — Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Kakinada, Rajamahendravaram, Nellore, and Kurnool. The system will help track and control mosquito numbers more efficiently and safely, said P Sampath Kumar, director of municipal administration. The initiative is being led by the Municipal Administration and Urban Development department. During monsoon, the state reports a spike in dengue and malaria cases – in 2024, it reported 5,555 dengue cases, while this figure was 6,453 in 2023. According to officials, SMoSS uses AI-powered mosquito sensors, drones, and other devices to detect mosquito species, gender, population density, and weather conditions such as temperature and humidity. When mosquito numbers cross the safe limits in an area, automatic alerts will be sent so civic teams can act fast and carry out spraying or fogging operations. 'This will enable close monitoring and ensure prompt fumigation in the affected areas in a data-driven approach for effective control of mosquitoes instead of the present 'blind spraying' process that has little impact. The IoT (internet of things) sensors will monitor mosquito density and guide the targeted activity,' said an official who recently reviewed the system's capabilities. By using drones for spraying larvicide, officials say the system will cover more ground in less time, with fewer chemicals and at a lower cost. The system also includes a real-time dashboard that streams live data to a central server, allowing continuous tracking and quick response. Kumar said they will be outsourcing the operations completely to specialised agencies, and payment will be result-oriented by fixing operational accountability. Complaints, if any, from the citizens and field-level functionaries will be tracked via mobile applications (Vector Control and Puramitra). To further strengthen the response, hospitals across the state will send daily reports of cases of dengue, malaria, and chikungunya. Based on this, mosquito hotspots will be identified and targeted for action. Special plans are being prepared for fogging and larval treatment in those areas. 'The whole focus and approach of SMoSS is safeguarding public health. Prevention of diseases through containment of vectors will be the driving spirit,' an official said.
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Business Standard
07-07-2025
- Health
- Business Standard
Mosquito menace: Andhra fields AI, drones, and sensors to bite back
Andhra Pradesh to launch AI-powered Smart Mosquito Surveillance System across 66 locations using drones, sensors and data-led targeting to combat vector outbreaks Chennai Are you worried about the mosquito menace in your city during the monsoon season? There may well be an artificial intelligence-powered solution to that too. In a first-of-its-kind move, the Andhra Pradesh government is set to launch an innovative tech-based mosquito control programme using artificial intelligence. Called the Smart Mosquito Surveillance System (SMoSS), the system will help track and control mosquito populations more efficiently and safely. The pilot project will kick off at 66 locations across six major municipal corporations—Visakhapatnam (16 spots), Vijayawada (28), Kakinada (4), Rajamahendravaram (5), Nellore (7), and Kurnool (6). The initiative is being led by the Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MAUD) Department. How it works 'This will enable close monitoring and ensure prompt fumigation in the affected areas in a data-driven approach for effective control of mosquitoes instead of the present 'blind spraying' process that has little impact. The IoT sensors will monitor mosquito density and guide the targeted activity,' said officials involved in the process, who recently reviewed the system's capabilities. By using drones for spraying larvicide, officials say the system will cover more ground in less time, with fewer chemicals and at a lower cost. The system also includes a real-time dashboard that streams live data to a central server, allowing continuous tracking and quick response. S Suresh Kumar, Principal Secretary of MAUD, and P Sampath Kumar, Director of Municipal Administration, said: 'We will be outsourcing the operations completely to specialised agencies, and payment will be result-oriented by fixing operational accountability. Complaints, if any, from the citizens and field-level functionaries will be tracked via mobile applications (Vector Control and Puramitra).' To further strengthen the response, hospitals across the state will send daily reports of cases like dengue, malaria, and chikungunya. Based on this, mosquito hotspots will be identified and targeted for action. Special plans are being prepared for fogging and larval treatment in those areas. 'The whole focus and approach of SMoSS is safeguarding public health. Prevention (of diseases) through containment (of vectors) will be the driving spirit,' the officials noted. This comes at a time when the Andhra Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, has been consistently focusing on transforming the state into the first in the country to adopt AI early in governance. The move also highlights the government's efforts to integrate AI into people's daily lives.
Hans India
07-07-2025
- Science
- Hans India
AP embraces AI for ‘Smart mosquito control' initiative
Amaravati: The Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MAUD) Department is set to launch a pioneering 'Smart mosquito control' programme, leveraging Deep Technology and Artificial Intelligence to combat vector-borne diseases across the state. The Artificial Intelligence-powered Smart Mosquito Surveillance System (SMoSS) will be rolled out on a pilot basis in 66 locations across six major municipal corporations. This initiative aims at safeguarding public health by curbing the pervasive mosquito menace, while also reducing operational burdens on civic staff and cutting costs for Urban Local Bodies (ULBs). The programme will be meticulously monitored using cutting-edge Internet-of-Things (IoT) technologies, including drones, sensors, heat maps and traps. The pilot phase will soon commence in 16 locations within the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation, four in Kakinada, five in Rajamahendravaram, 28 in Vijayawada, seven in Nellore and six in Kurnool. MAUD Department Principal Secretary S Suresh Kumar and Director of Municipal Administration P Sampath Kumar recently reviewed the AI-powered SMoSS, developed by a private agency, to assess its effectiveness. As part of the pilot project, AI-powered smart mosquito sensors will be strategically installed in key mosquito-prone zones within the selected ULBs. These sophisticated sensors are designed to detect various parameters, including mosquito species, gender, density, temperature and humidity. SMoSS will automatically trigger alerts when mosquito density surpasses a predefined threshold in any specific area. The data generated will be continuously streamed to a central server and visualised on a real-time dashboard. 'This will enable close monitoring and ensure prompt fumigation in the affected areas through a data-driven approach for effective control of mosquitoes, moving away from the current 'blind spraying' process that often has limited impact,' stated Suresh Kumar and Sampath Kumar. They added that the IoT sensors will monitor mosquito density and guide the targeted activity. The use of drones for spraying larvicides is expected to enhance efficiency by covering large areas with reduced chemical usage, less time, and lower costs. The core principles of this operation are evidence-based spraying, prevention of chemical overuse and promotion of public health safety. 'We will be outsourcing the operations completely to specialised agencies, and payment will be result-oriented by fixing operational accountability,' the officials confirmed. They also mentioned that complaints, if any, from citizens and field-level functionaries will be tracked via mobile applications (Vector Control and Puramitra). Furthermore, a system is being established for daily reporting of cases related to malaria, dengue, and chikungunya from hospitals. This data will be used to identify mosquito hotspots, leading to the formulation of special action plans for scheduled fogging and larval treatment in these targeted areas. 'The entire focus and approach of SMoSS is safeguarding public health. Prevention (of diseases) through containment (of vectors) will be the driving spirit,' emphasised Suresh Kumar and Sampath Kumar.
