Kohima DPDB met to discuss municipal issues, solid waste management rules, and development coordination.
DIMAPUR — The monthly meeting of the Kohima District Planning and Development Board (DPDB) for July was held at the DPDB Hall in Kohima on July 29.
The meeting was held under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner and Vice Chairman of Kohima DPDB, B Henok Buchem, and was attended by Advisor for School Education and Chairman of the Kohima DPDB, Dr. Kekhrielhoulie Yhome.
According to a DIPR report, expressing concern over the increasing use of public roads and municipal areas for the storage of construction materials and commercial activities, Dr. Yhome highlighted the need to discourage indiscriminate dumping and encroachment on public spaces.
He advocated for scientific and sustainable methods of handling construction materials and urged entrepreneurs and business establishments to ensure that roads and municipal areas are not misused.
Referring to sanitation and drainage issues within Kohima town, Dr. Yhome highlighted the importance of community participation and accountability in maintaining cleanliness. He observed that while sanitation fees are collected, shop owners and residents should also take responsibility for keeping drains and surrounding areas clean.
He urged greater public awareness and the active involvement of ward councillors in ensuring the proper upkeep of drains and preventing blockages.
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The advisor also raised concern over landslides affecting various parts of the district and suggested conducting surveys of vulnerable areas in coordination with the concerned departments. He further called for a review of highways and roads that remain under maintenance contracts, recommending joint inspections involving the executing agencies and affected village councils to ensure timely repairs and accountability.
On developmental activities, Dr. Yhome requested all departments to compile and submit details of schemes, projects, and public welfare activities being implemented so that the information could be consolidated into a public document to enhance transparency and awareness.
During the meeting, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Kohima Municipal Council (KMC), Alemyapang Longchar, delivered a presentation on the implementation of the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, in Kohima.
The presentation highlighted key provisions of the rules, including source segregation of waste, door-to-door collection, recycling and reuse, scientific landfill management, and the transition away from open dumping practices. Particular focus was placed on the mandatory four-stream segregation of waste at source into wet waste, dry waste, sanitary waste, and special care waste such as paint cans, expired medicines, and electronic waste.
The CEO also explained the concept of Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF), produced from processed non-recyclable waste for use in cement plants and waste-to-energy facilities. He further elaborated on the responsibilities of bulk waste generators, who are required to process biodegradable waste through decentralised methods such as composting or biomethanation while ensuring proper disposal of other waste streams.
Buchem directed all departments to submit details of projects implemented under their respective departments. Referring to allegations circulating in sections of the media regarding the ongoing Census House Listing Operations, he instructed all government employees to extend full cooperation to census officials, informing the house that no complaints had been received through the helpline numbers.
The DC also asked all stakeholder departments under the road sector to remain prepared for any eventuality during the monsoon season.
The board approved the recommendation of the proposal for the shifting of Bloomingdale Pre School to Kitsubozou Colony. It also recommended various schemes under the Local Area Development Programme (LADP) 2026–2027 for the six Assembly constituencies under the Kohima district.
Additionally, the house discussed and approved the institution of the Kohima DPDB Award to recognise outstanding government employees serving in the district and welcomed five new members.