Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Oct 2: Socio-political activist Jayesh Gupta has raised serious concern over the alarming rise in dengue cases across Jammu and Kashmir, urging the administration to act with urgency before the situation spirals into a full-blown health crisis.
Gupta acknowledged the Health Department and Municipal Corporation for carrying out fogging drives in several areas but pointed out that these efforts remain largely reactive. He emphasized that the real problem lies in unchecked mosquito breeding grounds, particularly stagnant water that has become a common sight in many localities.
He said the situation has been further aggravated by the incomplete and mismanaged Smart City projects, where dug-up roads and open pits accumulate water, creating ideal conditions for mosquito proliferation. He stressed that dengue prevention requires a proactive, long-term approach rather than temporary measures whenever an outbreak occurs.
Jayesh called for seamless coordination between the Health Services and the Municipal authorities to ensure that remedial action is taken at the earliest. He also demanded stricter accountability and punitive action against contractors and officials responsible for leaving open pits or failing to manage waste properly.
Highlighting the limitations of periodic fogging, Gupta insisted that such measures must be carried out routinely and on a wider scale to ensure real impact. Alongside Government action, he underscored the importance of public participation. “No campaign can succeed without the involvement of local communities. People must be made aware of their role in keeping their surroundings clean and eliminating breeding sites,” he said.
The social activist urged the administration to immediately strengthen public awareness campaigns, enforce stricter monitoring of construction works, and adopt a sustained, coordinated response to tackle the crisis. “Only collective and consistent efforts can prevent dengue from becoming a recurring annual menace,” he added.
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