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KOHIMA, OCTOBER 11
A coordination meeting for beautification of Kohima town was organised by Classic Club Kohima (CCK) and the Kohima Press Club (KPC) at Hotel Japfu on October 9.The meeting, attended by 11 different organizations including Kohima Municipal Council (KMC) and district administration, exchanged views and opinions on beatification of the state capital, Kohima.
Among the many views put forward by different organizations included beatification of some spots/ locations, improvement of drainage system, pothole requiring immediate attention, cleanliness drive, tree plantation, creation of public awareness on civic sense, discourage random throwing of things on streets by vehicle users, setting up pressure group and core of volunteers, placing of flower pot by every commercial establishment, more coverage on sanitation through print and electronic media etc.
KMC administrator, Kovi Meyase, said KMC would soon be putting up signage relating to cleanliness and good sanitary practices in various locations of Kohima. He also informed that more pay and use toilet would be constructed.
Additional Deputy Commissioner, Kohima, Lithrongla Tongpi, also requested each and every individual to be the eyes and ears of the district administration and put head together to beautify Kohima town.
SDO (C) Sadar, Kohima, Kethosituo Sekhose, also enlightened the gathering on the initiatives of Kohima DPDB on traffic management system. As per the survey conducted, he said 18,000 vehicle passes through PHQ junction daily.
Classic Club president, K Neibou Sekhose, said the objective of the meeting was to gather views and suggestions and to collectively involve in the beautification drive. He said a road map for beautification of the state capital would be worked out in the next meeting.
KPC president, Xavier Rutsa, proposed vote of thanks.
