Karnataka govt launches aerial spraying of disinfectant to curb infection spread

The government on Saturday launched a pilot project to spray organic disinfectant aerially via specially designed airplanes.

Revenue Minister R Ashoka launched the project at the Jakkur aerodrome. The pilot project, developed by Aerialworks Aero LLP, will venture to spray disinfectants over Shivajinagar and KR Market for three days, starting Monday, the minister said.

“If the results are feasible, we will consider replicating the project in other areas,” Ashoka said.

Capt Murali Ramakrishna, director, Aerialworks Aero, said the company has obtained all approval from statutory bodies to conduct the aerial spraying.

“These are human-friendly bio-chemicals and are not harmful even when if it falls on human beings,” Ramakrishna said, adding that the disinfectant is also 100% skin-friendly.