Bengaluru civic body BBMP calls for dengue-related reels, announces cash prizes: Report

To boost entries for the ‘Dengue Warrior’ video contest, BBMP is offering cash rewards for the top ten videos.

Published on: Jul 23, 2024, 17:40:15 IST

By Yamini C S

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In an effort to boost participation in the ‘Dengue Warrior’ short video contest aimed at raising awareness about dengue prevention, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), which is the civic administrative body governing Bengaluru, has introduced cash rewards for the top ten entries.

The Bengaluru civic body is also offering a grand prize of ₹1 lakh to the educational institution with the highest number of entries. (HT File)

The winners will receive substantial prizes, with the top five videos earning ₹25,000 each and the videos ranked 6th to 10th receiving ₹10,000 each, The Times of India reported.

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In addition, the BBMP is offering a grand prize of ₹1 lakh to the educational institution with the highest number of entries. The class teacher who inspires the greatest number of students to participate will be awarded ₹35,000, the publication added. According to BBMP officials, more than 115 students have already participated, earning the title of ‘Dengue Warriors.’

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Here's how to enter

Students interested in participating can create a short video showcasing the dengue prevention measures they are implementing at home and their efforts to spread awareness among neighbours. To enter, participants should upload their videos to social media and tag BBMP’s official Facebook account and X account @BBMPSplHealth.

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After posting the video, participants must upload it to Google Drive using the link or QR code provided on BBMP’s social media pages. The submission should include the participant’s name, contact number, residential area, and ward. Students also need to provide their name, contact number, class, school, and area, the report said.

In response to a recent rise in dengue cases in Karnataka, the Health Department has appointed nodal officers at all government hospitals across Bengaluru to improve the management of the disease.

These nodal officers are tasked with enhancing patient care, ensuring quicker response times, and managing dengue cases more effectively, news agency PTI reported. The move comes as the number of dengue cases in the state has surpassed 10,000 this year, with the total reaching 11,451 from January 1 to July 18.

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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