Kohima administration is drafting the Kohima District Transport Policy to improve traffic management and ease congestion.
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KOHIMA — In a bid to achieve smoother and more effective traffic management in Kohima, the district administration is in the process of drafting the Kohima District Transport Policy, Deputy Commissioner Henok Buchem said on Monday.
Addressing the second edition of Kohima Road Safety Award at the DPDB Hall here, Buchem, who is also the ex-officio chairman of Kohima District Road Safety Committee (KDRSC), said that the proposed policy is expected to strengthen ongoing efforts to regulate traffic conditions more efficiently.
Acknowledging that the district still has “a long way to go” in achieving seamless traffic management, Buchem shared that the administration is working on several steps and proposals to improve the situation.
He sought the “unflinching support” of village authorities, town and colony councils, councillors, citizens and various stakeholders, particularly bus, taxi and scooter associations.
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“Without cooperation from all stakeholders, meaningful changes will not be possible,” he said, adding that several measures would be introduced in the coming days and months.
Buchem expressed hope that with the support of the state government and other stakeholders, visible improvements would be achieved. He also urged citizens to obey traffic rules and respect local authorities.
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The deputy commissioner reminded citizens that public spaces and roads are meant for the smooth movement of vehicles and pedestrians and should not be used for the haphazard dumping of construction materials or indiscriminate parking.
“Kohima belongs to all of us who reside in the district. Let us take civic responsibility and civic sense more seriously for the betterment of our town,” he said.
On the awards, Buchem said that after careful consideration, five groups were selected for playing a critical role in traffic management over the past year. He encouraged other colonies and agencies to take inspiration from their efforts.
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“If you notice reduced travel time, better-regulated parking, improved road management and more organised street vending areas, spare a thought for the people who have implemented these measures,” he said.
Chairman of Kohima District Planning and Development Board (DPDB), Kevipodie Sophie, said that traffic congestion remains one of the most pressing challenges faced by Kohima residents.
He urged citizens to be responsible and exercise civic sense while parking and overtaking.
Award recipients
Four organisations—Upper Jail Colony Panchayat, Jotsoma Youth Organisation, Kezoma Village Council and Naga Bazaar Youth Organisation—and five traffic police personnel from the Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) received the Kohima Road Safety Award 2026. Each award carried a cash prize of INR 10,000 along with citations.
Providing details of the citations, RTO and ex-officio member secretary of KDRSC Roben Mesen informed that Upper Jail Colony Panchayat was recognised for proactive coordination with district authorities and exemplary roadside parking regulation from Jail Colony junction to Assamese Church junction.
Jotsoma Youth Organisation was awarded for community assistance during landslides along National Highway-29 at Liezocha and Kezanu and for facilitating traffic diversion via the Jotsoma Bypass Road during the last monsoon.
Kezoma Village Council was recognised for cooperation with district authorities during the diversion of heavy vehicular traffic through Kezoma village jurisdiction last monsoon.
Naga Bazaar Youth Organisation was awarded for proactive roadside parking management and installation of barricades along the NH junction to Census Point stretch, leading to significant traffic improvement.
ICCC personnel were honoured for dedicated service towards overall traffic management in Kohima. The awardees include Thejangulie (NPTO), K Luntsuba Yim (NTPO), Razhuvotso Rhutso, Surhokhoyi Veyie and Vikholie-o Kense.