Dimapur, August 4: A joint meeting of the Special Cell and the District Level Implementation and Monitoring Committee on the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules, 2026 was held at the Deputy Commissioner's Office in Dimapur on Tuesday to review the progress of waste management initiatives and strengthen implementation across the district.
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| Deputy Commissioner of Dimapur Dr. Tinojongshi Chang chairs a joint meeting of the Special Cell and District Level Implementation & Monitoring Committee to review the implementation of the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, and strengthen waste management across the district. (DIPR Nagaland) |
The meeting was chaired by Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur, Dr. Tinojongshi Chang, NCS, while Additional Deputy Commissioner Dr. Diana Patton briefed members on the objectives, key performance indicators (KPIs), and the implementation roadmap under the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026.
Addressing the gathering, Dr. Chang stressed the importance of coordinated efforts among all stakeholder departments to ensure the effective implementation of the new waste management framework. He called for stronger monitoring mechanisms, improved inter-departmental coordination, and timely action to address challenges related to waste segregation, collection, transportation, processing, and scientific disposal.
The committee reviewed the responsibilities of the reconstituted Special Cell and discussed measures to improve compliance with the SWM Rules while creating greater public awareness on proper waste management practices. Members also deliberated on strategies to promote cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable urban and rural areas throughout Dimapur district.
During the meeting, officials reviewed the district action plan and assessed progress on several key performance indicators. These include the establishment of a dedicated Special Cell under the Deputy Commissioner, identification and enumeration of Bulk Waste Generators (BWGs), mapping and assessment of legacy waste dumpsites, and the implementation of bioremediation measures to address accumulated waste.
The committee also discussed the notification of Solid Waste Management bye-laws by Urban Local Bodies, implementation of four-way source segregation at ward and Gram Panchayat levels, strengthening waste processing infrastructure, assessing manpower requirements for sanitation services, and identifying tourist and pilgrimage destinations where special waste management mechanisms need to be introduced.
Officials emphasised the need to complete these activities within the prescribed timelines to achieve the targets set under the SWM Rules, 2026.
The meeting also featured a presentation on the Swachhatam Portal, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs' digital monitoring platform designed to track the implementation of the Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban). Officials explained that the portal enables Urban Local Bodies and state governments to submit monthly progress reports, undertake GIS-based mapping of sanitation infrastructure, and monitor performance under programmes such as the Swachh Survekshan.
Representatives from various government departments shared updates on the status of waste management activities and offered suggestions to strengthen implementation. The meeting concluded with a renewed commitment to improving solid waste management through better coordination, public participation, and timely execution of the district's action plan.
