KMC calls for active participation in Swachhata Hi Seva

DIMAPUR — Chief Executive Officer of Kohima Municipal Council (KMC), T Lanusenla Longkumer, has made an appeal to the citizens of Kohima to actively participate in the Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) 2024 campaign.

The SHS fortnight, scheduled from September 14 to October 1, is themed ‘Clean habits, clean values’ and serves as a prelude to Swachh Bharat Diwas to be celebrated on October 2, a DIPR report stated.

In a public statement, Longkumer highlighted the objectives of the SHS 2024 campaign, focusing on large-scale citizen advocacy, cleanliness drives, and the clearing of garbage spots across Kohima.

The campaign also aims to recognise the contributions of sanitation workers and renew the city’s commitment to sustainable waste management.

One of the events during the SHS campaign will be a cleanliness drive on September 18, starting at 7 am from the Old MLA Hostel Junction.

All citizens have been invited to join this initiative and are also encouraged to organise and participate in similar drives within their respective wards, colonies and offices.

Addressing the pressing issue of waste, particularly plastic waste, the CEO emphasised that irresponsible disposal practices have had devastating effects on Kohima’s environment, including choking Doyang river and Sanuorü stream.

She stressed the importance of adopting practices like source segregation and the 3Rs: Reuse, Reduce and Recycle to foster a healthier and more sustainable Kohima.

“The appeal is a call to action for all Kohima residents to contribute to cleaner and healthier surroundings,” the circular added.

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