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DIMAPUR, DECEMBER 19
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he Youth Association of Nagaland (YAN) has said that the creation of separate Municipal Directorate in Nagaland is a long pending matter, which would pave the way to safety measures for the younger generation. “The role of civic bodies i.e. Municipal Councils and Town Councils shall become more effective and vibrant in terms of various developmental activities, civic amenities, health environment and many others.”
The Youth Association of Nagaland informed that a public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed before the High Court on 04/08/2014 by one Nuksungtila (Advocate) who is also well associated with various social organizations in the state, wherein the need for improvement on roads condition, proper drainage system, sufficient drinking water, hygienic garbage dumping system etc. are some serious concern for effective implementations of Nagaland Municipal Act 2001.The YAN president, Hetoi Chishi and spokesperson, Alise Sangtam in a statement noted that the Ministry of Urban Development, GoI, New Delhi has on 23/11/2012 addressed to all chief secretaries of states/UTs to take immediate action for creation of municipal cadre in all the states and union territories.
It said, State’s urban population of 2011 census is 7,07,523 out of total 19,80,602 and the Nagaland is amongst the top five states in India by exceeding the national average in urbanization by 10.70%.
Taking all these into consideration, the YAN strongly felt that separation of municipal department will definitely make much difference in terms of developmental activities and for the improvement of implementing various schemes and projects meant for the welfare and benefit of urban populace especially the urban poor, which are also mandated by 12th Schedule of the Constitution of India.
