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Andhra Pradesh to Begin AI-Powered Mosquito Surveillance Pilot Ahead of Monsoon

Live sensor readings coupled with drone surveillance feed a central dashboard that triggers targeted vector control under performance-linked contracts.

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Andhra Pradesh set to launch AI-driven mosquito control programme
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Overview

  • Sensor and drone deployment is set for 66 locations across six municipal corporations to capture real-time data on mosquito populations and environmental conditions.
  • The pilot covers 16 spots in Visakhapatnam, 28 in Vijayawada, four in Kakinada, five in Rajamahendravaram, seven in Nellore and six in Kurnool.
  • Operations are outsourced to specialised agencies under performance-linked contracts to ensure accountability for timely interventions.
  • Mobile applications Vector Control and Puramitra are live for citizens and field teams to log complaints and observations for rapid response.
  • Daily hospital reports on dengue, malaria and chikungunya cases will feed into a central dashboard triggering precise fogging and larval control actions.