DC Kohima B Henok Buchem along with other officers during a meeting-cum-awareness programme, held at the Conference Hall of Deputy Commissioner, Kohima on November 26. (DIPR Photo)
Kohima, November 28 (MExN): The Kohima district administration in collaboration with the District Industries Centre (DIC) Kohima, held a meeting-cum-awareness programme, focused on ‘Industrial Air Pollution Control’ under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) 2024–25 at the Conference Hall of Deputy Commissioner, Kohima on November 26.
A DIPR update stated that the programme was led by Ahunle Tep, General Manager, DIC followed by a keynote address by Dr Riku Khutso, EAC Sadar. PowerPoint presentation of the air pollution scenario of Kohima city was delivered by Yanathung Kithan, Scientist ‘B’, Nagaland Pollution Control Board (NPCB). He recommended effective measures including use of water sprinklers, green belts, windbreakers, and adherence to mandatory regulatory consents to reduce pollution from stone crusher units.
Deputy Commissioner of Kohima, B Henok Buchem pointed out the vital role of stone crusher units in employment generation and economic growth. However, he emphasised the stakeholders' responsibility to “adopt sustainable and eco-friendly practices to ensure better air quality and human health.”
The stakeholders acknowledged the importance of undertaking air pollution control measures and expressed their support and cooperation with government agencies. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks from Wekhrope Akami, Functional Manager DIC, Kohima.
