Kohima bans release of septic tank waste into rivers and drainages

KOHIMA — The NLA Committee on Environment and Climate Change has resolved that no residents of Kohima will be allowed to release septic tank waste into rivers or drainages.

The resolution was announced by committee chairman and MLA, Achumbemo Kikon, following a consultative meeting with members of the Kohima Municipal Council (KMC) and the Kohima Chamber of Commerce (KCC) on Tuesday at the Secretariat, Kohima.

Kikon said two key resolutions were adopted at the meeting. First, the KMC, KCC and colony authorities will strictly enforce the ban on releasing septic waste into rivers and drainages in Kohima town.

Further, colonies will identify access routes for cesspool and other sanitation vehicles, as the KMC has facilities but is unable to reach several localities due to the lack of proper entry points and parking space.

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On littering, the committee decided to reactivate the faecal sludge treatment facility at Meriema, which was constructed by the government at a cost of several crores but remains unused. Kikon said all paperwork for re-advertisement has been completed and the KMC will soon call for fresh bids to re-operate the plant.

He further informed that the re-insertion machine for waste segregation and recycling at Lerie colony will also be reactivated, adding that the facility has already been inspected and is in good condition.

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Expressing concern, Kikon remarked that although Nagaland has many educated youths, few are willing to take up contracts or engage in sanitation-related activities as a means of livelihood.

He urged citizens of Kohima to cooperate with the KMC and KCC by strictly segregating biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste.