Wokha gears up for Clean Doyang Mission phase-II

DIMAPUR — With an objective to share ideas, suggestions and strategies for the upcoming Clean Doyang Mission phase-II, a coordination meeting was held under the chairmanship of the deputy commissioner of Wokha, Vineet Kumar, in his office’s conference hall on Friday.

A DIPR report stated that officers from various government departments and representatives from NGOs actively participated in the discussion. The house also reviewed the successful completion of Clean Doyang Mission phase-I, which was conducted in June 2024. It stated that the review provided valuable insights into the challenges faced during the operation, particularly the accumulation of waste and debris across the river and dam areas.

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Basing on recent surveys and findings, it was noted that the waste has been scattered significantly this year affecting both the left and right banks. It stated that the widespread accumulation poses operational difficulties, especially in deploying heavy machinery like JCBs, which tend to sink due to siltation along the riverbanks.

Additionally, the hot and humid conditions in the area make daytime operations physically demanding.

Key challenges

1.            Extensive spread of waste across inaccessible zones

2.            Siltation making ground unstable for machinery

3.            Harsh weather conditions limiting work hours.

Suggestions

1.            Construction of barricades at strategic locations to prevent floating debris accumulation. 

2.            Deployment of trash skimmers to clean surface waste efficiently. 

3.            Exploring long-term and permanent solutions to maintain cleanliness and prevent future buildup. 

In the meeting, the deputy commissioner encouraged all stakeholders to contribute ideas and suggestions for the mission. He also advised the concerned teams to conduct site visits to assess the feasibility of barricade construction and determine suitable operational approaches.

The DC also appealed to NGOs and departmental representatives to mobilise volunteers when required, emphasising the importance of collective effort and community participation in ensuring the success of the mission.

The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to make Clean Doyang Mission phase-II more effective, sustainable and inclusive.