Dimapur, July 7 (EMN): The additional deputy commissioner (ADC) of Bhandari, Rohit Singh, has called upon the public and the leaders to cooperate with the district administration and the town council and play a proactive role in achieving the vision of zero waste generation in Bhandari.
Rohit Singh stated this during a waste management awareness-cum-felicitation programme held at Bhandari town hall in Wokha district on July 5. Observing that a clean environment and healthy life are interdependent for a healthy society, Singh said community participation was vital, stated a DIPR report.
He also stated that under the Swachh Bharat Mission, systematic waste management, disposal, or recycling of eco-friendly waste generated through daily human activities would be implemented soon. He further cautioned against the use of single-use plastic and encouraged alternative products, which are eco-friendly and less hazardous to health.
The EAC and nodal officer of single-use plastic, Rohbi Sangtam, spoke on Swachh Bharat Mission and Waste Management. He also dwelled on environmental and health benefits and importance of waste management, individual and public health sanitation, segregation of waste etc. He also appealed to the public, churches, and student leaders to continue creating awareness and sensitise the public for achieving an open defecation-free zone in their respective areas and colonies.
Inviting like-minded people to join a club that will be opened soon, he said that the club would work to achieve an eco-friendly, clean, and waste-free environment.
Medical and Etsü colonies were awarded first and second prizes respectively for the cleanest wards. The award was organised by the department of Urban Development.
Fr. Rhanben Matthew, principal of DHSS, led the pledge to clean Bhandari. Presidents of LLRPO and Eloe Hoho, chairman of BTLHH, and head GB also spoke on the occasion. The programme was chaired by EAC Bhandari, Wetsho Lasushe.