Kohima reviews Solid Waste Management Rules implementation, focusing on waste segregation, recycling and sanitation management
DIMAPUR — A meeting to review the implementation of the Solid Waste Management Rules in Kohima district was held at the Deputy Commissioner’s office on October 12, under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner B Henok Buchem.
The meeting discussed key provisions of the rules, including mandatory waste segregation at source, strengthening waste collection and processing infrastructure, promoting recycling, reducing dependence on landfills and ensuring accountability among waste generators.
According to a DIPR report, Kohima Municipal Council (KMC) CEO Alemyapang Longchar highlighted the council’s ongoing information, education and communication (IEC) programmes across wards to raise awareness about waste segregation and proper disposal.
Longchar informed the meeting that waste segregation would be mandatory and vehicles carrying unsegregated waste would not be permitted to unload.
He also outlined plans to streamline waste collection through designated collection points and fixed timings, while strengthening community participation and enforcement.
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Emphasising the importance of accurate digital reporting, Longchar stressed the need for timely data updates on the centralised online portal. He also called for technical guidance and training for local bodies to improve reporting and compliance, along with dedicated staff to ensure continuity in sanitation management.
The meeting identified several challenges in implementing the rules, including inadequate waste-processing infrastructure, limited public awareness, financial constraints, gaps in data reporting and coordination among stakeholders.
Buchem suggested organising a dedicated workshop with appropriate resource persons to address the issues raised and clarify concerns regarding the implementation of the rules.
The DC observed that a workshop involving relevant stakeholder departments would provide a platform for meaningful discussions, improve coordination and help identify practical solutions and a common way forward for effective solid waste management in the district.
The meeting was attended by officers from the district administration and departments of Urban Development, Rural Development and Public Health Engineering, among others.