Port Blair, Apr 22: In order to prevent the outbreak of COVID-19 in Port Blair City, the PBMC has been taking various initiatives with the active participation of elected representatives. As part of the initiative and to monitor the progress of the work, the Chairperson, PBMC, Shri N.K.Udhaya Kumar inspected various sites as mentioned below.
Water works: Restoration of damaged main loading pipeline leading to New Pahargaon. On April 22, PBMC has taken up the repair works and the water supply has been restored immediately.
Disinfection at Wards: PBMC has been sanitizing all 24 wards in a phased manner. As a part of it, on April 21, CIARI Road and its adjoining area in Ward No. 24, Bhatubasti was sanitized besides disinfection was also carried out at the public places in Ward No. 24.
Providing breakfast to Sanitary Workers: On April 22, PBMC in association with Civil Society Organizations provided free breakfast to the Sanitary Workers, who are the Frontline Warriors.
Inspection of well: The existing wells at Ward No. 12 was inspected by Chairperson, PBMC, Shri N. K. Udhaya Kumar along with Secretary, PBMC, Shri Suneel Anchipaka, Shri S.N.N.Gregory, Sub Committee Chairperson (PH & S), Shri Dharmendra Narayan, Councilor Ward No.17 and Officials of the Council. Being a dry source, PBMC has provided raw water in the well for the benefit of the local people.
Collection and disposal of wastes generated at Quarantine Hotels/Guest Houses: PBMC has been continuously collecting waste generated at 28 hotels/ guest houses, earmarked for ‘Quarantine Centers’ located at various places in the city. Initially, the wastes are properly sanitized and then collected by the Sanitary Staff wearing personal protection equipments and processed according to Govt. of India protocols.
