DEMO PROJECT ON SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT LAUNCHED

The second phase of Kohima Municipal Demo Project on Solid Waste Management under Nagaland Pollution Control Board & Centrals Pollution Control Board was launched this mooring, the 26th August 2010 at Chaü Parking Lot, Science college Road, Kohima by MLA & Chairman, NKVIB, Dr. Neikiesalie Kire.
Speaking on the occasion the Chief Guest appreciated the Nagaland Pollution Control Board for making the project a reality. He stressed on the importance of inculcating civic sense and cleanliness stating that it should start from a young age. He therefore called for awareness participation from schools and also from hospital personnel, especially in such a programme where emphasis is on bio-medical waste and waste segregation.
Dr. Nicky also hoped that the machineries procured by the KMC including the JCB and the hearse would be a lot of service for the people. He also called for cooperation among the members and wished them all success for carrying out the project successfully. He further thanked the NPCB hoping that the project would be the beginning of many things to come. Dr. Nicky also advocated more programme like workshops and seminars, which would go a long way in educating the people.
In his keynote address Member Secretary, NPCB, Rusovil John said that the Kohima Municipal Waste Management Demo Project is sponsored by the Central Pollution Control Board and the first phase was launched in 2006. The second phase of Solid Waste Management will give emphasis on Bio-Medical Waste, he said. He further said that deep burial of bio-medical waste would be carried out while hazardous medicines will be separated and burnt in a chimney located at the Slaughtering House site on NH-39 Kohima.
Joint Director, ULB Cell, Urban Development, Dr. Toshimanen Ao also spoke on pollution and various types of pollutants. He congratulated the NPCB for implementing the pilot project and encouraged the NPCB to look into other facilities and bring changes. He also said that there is a need to change the mindset of the people and make the public aware.
Advisory Committee Member, KMC, Kuolachalie Seyie in his speech stated that under the Demo Project on Solid Waste Management, the KMC has bought two Mahindra pick-up vehicles to transport the bio-medical waste from the hospitals, nursing homes and pharmacies etc to the burial place at the Slaughtering House site. They have also bought hand carts and a JCB to serve the dual purpose of giving an impetus to the project work as well as generate sustainable income to support it. He also expressed gratitude to the CPCB and NPCB for providing financial aid and technical assistance to make the much need project a reality.
Deputy Commissioner, Beiu Angami who also spoke on the occasion lauded the KMC on their efforts. He said that the KMC now has a lot of machineries and infrastructure and said that while serving the public, it should also be concerned for the welfare of the working staff. He also called upon for cooperation among the members for making every project a success. The programme was chaired by ADC, Kohima-cum-Administrator KMC, Alun Hangsing.

(DPRO, Kohima)