AI to detect mosquito breeding sites in Ahmedabad’s anti-malaria drive

With the onset of the monsoon season, the Ahmedabad municipal authorities are stepping up efforts to combat mosquito-borne diseases by introducing Artificial Intelligence (AI) to detect mosquito breeding grounds across the city.

Ahmedabad has set a target to become malaria-free by 2030, covering both urban and rural areas. As part of this mission, drone technology powered by AI will be deployed to identify stagnant water bodies and potential mosquito breeding sites, especially in hard-to-reach industrial and residential zones, as per reports.

Additionally, spraying of larvicide has already begun in high-risk areas including Changodar GIDC, Sanand GIDC, Sanathal, Navapura, Changodar, Moraiya, and Chharodi, where breeding conditions are more likely due to the ongoing construction and industrial activities.

Data indicates a consistent drop in malaria cases over recent years:

2019: 58 cases

2020: 20 cases

2021: 5 cases

2024: 6 cases

2025: Zero cases reported so far

Health officials have also claimed that no deaths due to malaria have been reported in the city in recent years.