Kohima, April 1 (EMN): Taking into account on urgent needs of the public, Kohima Municipal Council (KMC) has undertaken civic developmental works in and around Kohima town.
As part of the programme, KMC constructed two public toilets at TCP Gate at the cost of Rs 3 lakhs which was made operational on March 30. The pay and use toilet was leased out to Project 72 Hours, who will be overseeing the maintenance of the same.
On questions raised by some public on the necessity to pay fee if it is constructed for the public use, KMC Administrator Kovi Meyase said ‘pay and use toilet concept is everywhere in the world’ which is necessary for proper maintenance of the same.’
He said the toilet at TCP gate has been constructed on a temporary space allocated by Deputy Commissioner, Kohima, noting the need of the public as there are no toilet in that area. Though KMC is willing to construct more toilets in and around town, especially along the stretch of main town area, Meyase said that there is always the issue of land problem which deters them to carry out the works.
In consonance with the Kohima Smart City project, KMC in convergence with New and Renewable Energy Department (NRE) has supplied solar street lights to about 400 wards at a subsidised rate of Rs 3000 per set.
In an agreement, NRE has agreed to supply solar lights at a subsidise rate of Rs 9000 per set. However when no ward/colony came forward to avail the same, KMC decided to further subsidise the cost from its own end. It was informed that KMC has invested Rs 12 lakhs in this project.
Meyase informed that solar lights will be provided at all traffic points in all locations where installation can be possible. This would, perhaps, light up the streets and colonies in Kohima, which usually are covered in darkness during night.
As safety measures for the public and dangers associated with the heavy traffic flow, Meyase informed that works are in progress to construct railings along the four footbridges in Kohima town which will commence very soon.
This, he said, would also encourage pedestrians to use the foot bridge, a safe way to cross from one side of a busy road to the other side without having to dash across at the risk of being knocked down by speeding vehicles.
He also appealed the public to have some sense of civic responsibilities by using the public utilities in a proper way and safeguard the same as it is all for the welfare and benefits of the public.
