Thane’s Tribal Development Department will conduct a snakebite awareness campaign from September 19-26 across residential schools and hostels. The drive will promote scientific awareness, safety protocols and immediate medical care, following Maharashtra’s decision to classify snakebite as a notified disease.

Thane: The Tribal Development Department is launching a "Snakebite Awareness and Prevention Campaign" from September 19 to 26 across all government, aided ashram schools, Eklavya Model Residential Schools, and student hostels in Thane district. Given that many of these residential institutions are situated near hilly, remote, and forested terrains, students face a heightened risk of encountering snakes, scorpions, and other wildlife.

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The campaign follows the Maharashtra government's decision on August 18, 2026, to classify snakebite as a notified disease. The mandate requires strict reporting and monitoring of incidents, mapped inventory of anti-snake venom stocks at local health centers, and upgraded emergency response mechanisms across all student accommodations.

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