Heat–Health Protocol Training and Cooling Kits Distributed to Pourakarmikas

Bengaluru North City Corporation has launched a Heat–Health Protocol initiative, including training and distribution of cooling kits to pourakarmikas, in response to rising temperatures in the city.

Key Details:

• Initiative launched by Bengaluru North City Corporation in collaboration with C40

• Training and kit distribution held at Ambedkar Bhavana, Yelahanka New Town

• Programme chaired by Commissioner Shri Pommala Sunil Kumar

• Beneficiaries include:

Pourakarmikas

• ASHA workers

• Dry Waste Collection Centre (DWCC) staff

• Training covered:

Heat-related health risks

• Temperature awareness

• Preventive measures

• Cooling kits include:

Temperature and humidity checker

• Neck collar fan

• Water bottle

• Hand sleeves

• Hat

• Pilot implementation in:

Ward 23 – Nagawara

• Ward 24 – HBR Layout

• Plan to expand distribution to all pourakarmikas in upcoming phases