Extensive Rat Control Drive Kicks Off at Jaipur's Historic Ramniwas Garden and Albert Hall

A major two-day rat control operation has begun at Jaipur’s Ramniwas Garden and Albert Hall. Tourist sites will be closed for pesticide application to address a rat infestation threatening the area. During the pandemic, the drive was smaller in scope, but this larger initiative aims to protect public health and heritage structures.

An extensive two-day rat control drive commenced on Monday at Jaipur's iconic Ramniwas Garden and Albert Hall, a team from the Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) confirmed.

In an effort to facilitate the pest control activities, Ramniwas Garden, Albert Hall, and nearby locales will remain closed on Monday and Tuesday. Pesticides will be deployed to eradicate the rodents, which have been burrowing throughout the garden and endangering the foundation of the historic Albert Hall.

According to officials, the rat control activity was initiated earlier on a smaller scale during the pandemic. However, the current large-scale operation is aimed at addressing the severe infestation, which has raised health concerns and potential structural risks.

(With inputs from agencies.)