Nagaland state-wide mass social work on November 13

DIMAPUR — A state-wide mass social work will be conducted on November 13from 6 am onwards to ensure cleanliness, hygiene and beautification of public places and surrounding areas ahead of the festive season and the upcoming Hornbill Festival.

According to a DIPR report, the drive will focus on removing road encroachments, exposed construction materials and unhygienic structures, including poorly maintained toilets and urinals, pigsties and illegal structures. Authorities have cautioned that non-compliance will invite forcible removal without further notice, with the expenses incurred for clearance recovered from the defaulting parties.

Government employees, Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), Village Councils, civil society organisations, local associations and members of the public will participate in the mass social work.

Deputy Commissioners will serve as the overall in-charge of the programme and prepare location-wise work plans, assigning responsibilities to the concerned departments and organisations.

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Departments and agencies assigned to designated locations will arrange the necessary manpower and disposal trucks for the collection and disposal of waste. They will also ensure proper cleaning of their respective areas and complete any unfinished work the following day.

In urban areas, Municipal and Town Councils, through their respective Councillors, will supervise the programme, while Village Councils will coordinate the drive in rural areas in consultation with local administrative officers.

To facilitate the mass social work, all shops and business establishments across the State will remain closed until 12 noon on November 13.

Necessary orders in this regard will be issued by the respective local authorities.

GB Union Dimapur Sadar informs