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Hans India
10-07-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Andhra Pradesh Starts Smart AI System to Stop Mosquitoes and Diseases
Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu wants Andhra Pradesh to use new technology. Now, the government is starting a smart system to stop mosquitoes and diseases like dengue, malaria, and chikungunya. What Is SMoSS? The new system is called SMoSS (Smart Mosquito Surveillance System). It uses AI (Artificial Intelligence) and IoT (Internet of Things) to find and stop mosquitoes. It helps the government spray only where needed. This saves money, time, and chemicals. Where Will It Start? SMoSS will start in 66 places in 6 cities: Visakhapatnam – 16 places Vijayawada – 28 places Rajamahendravaram – 5 places Kakinada – 4 places Nellore – 7 places Kurnool – 6 places How It Works Smart sensors will check for mosquitoes They will count how many are there and what type They also check temperature and weather If mosquito numbers are high, the system gives an alert The data goes to a computer dashboard Drones will spray medicine in those areas People Can Help People can tell about mosquito problems using phone apps: Vector Control App Puramitra App Hospitals Will Help Too Doctors and hospitals will send daily reports about: Dengue Malaria Chikungunya This will help the team find bad areas and do special spraying there. Private Teams Will Work Private companies will run the system. They will get paid only if the work is done well. A Big Step for Health
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
08-07-2025
- Science
- Time of India
Andhra to deploy AI-powered mosquito surveillance, control system
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh is set to launch a pilot mosquito control programme using Artificial Intelligence (AI) called the Smart Mosquito Surveillance System (SMoSS) to monitor mosquito density, detect species, and enable timely insecticide spraying. According to a TDP press release on Monday, the Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MAUD) Department will deploy AI-powered sensors and drones to track mosquito species, gender, and density. The system will generate automatic alerts to civic teams for focused spraying, replacing the existing manual operations described as "ineffective." The project, the release added, will be implemented at 66 locations across six municipal corporations: Visakhapatnam (16), Vijayawada (28), Kakinada (4), Rajamahendravaram (5), Nellore (7), and Kurnool (6). Internet of Things (IoT) sensors will enable real-time monitoring of mosquito density and weather conditions like humidity and temperature, eliminating the need for "blind spraying", the release said. Spraying drones are expected to reduce time, chemical usage, and costs, while a central dashboard will provide live data to monitor field activity and ensure swift responses during outbreaks. Principal secretary of MAUD, S Suresh Kumar, and director P Sampath Kumar said specialised agencies will carry out the work, with payments linked to performance. Complaints will be tracked through the Vector Control and Puramitra apps. Hospitals will send daily reports of dengue, malaria, and chikungunya cases to help locate hotspots. Fogging and larvicidal measures will be intensified based on these reports, the release further said.
Deccan Herald
07-07-2025
- Health
- Deccan Herald
Andhra Pradesh to launch innovative tech-based mosquito control programme using AI
Called the Smart Mosquito Surveillance System ("SMoSS"), the system will help track and control mosquito populations more efficiently and safely.
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.
