In an effort to curb mosquito-borne diseases in the flood-affected areas, Punjab Health and Family Welfare Minister Balbir Singh released gambusia fish, commonly known as mosquito fish, into the pond of Hardaspur village.

Emphasising the importance of natural combat mechanisms, Dr Balbir Singh enlightened the people about the advantages of introducing gambusia fish into water bodies. These fish species have a voracious appetite for mosquito larvae, making them an effective biological control agent against mosquitoes that carry diseases such as malaria and dengue.