Morung Express News
Dimapur | June 1
Under the initiative of Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC) in collaboration with Team Green Dimapur, Team Clean Dimapur and Office of the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dimapur, ‘A Better Dimapur’ was launched on Thursday at three different locations of the town.
‘A Better Dimapur’ initiative includes three components : ‘Greener Dimapur,’ ‘Cleaner Dimapur,’ and ‘A Healthy Dimapur.’
‘Greener Dimapur’ was launched by Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur, Kesonyu Yhome IAS at Clock Tower Junction by symbolically planting a tree sapling.
Speaking at the programme, Yhome said that the initiative marked a new beginning for development of Dimapur town and expressed hope on the positive changes that would be brought about through the various projects of DMC. Stating that the public have always been dependent on the government for changes, the DC said it was an encouragement for the government to see the active support and cooperation of the various NGOs collaborating with the DMC.
‘Cleaner Dimapur’ was launched by Naga Council, Dimapur, President, Bangerloba at the premises of Christian Higher Secondary School, where he symbolically handed over a dustbin to the Clean Dimapur team.
Later, ‘A Healthy Dimapur’ was launched by CMO Dimapur, Dr. Vikato Kinimi at DMC office premises where he symbolically distributed DDT powders to the Municipal workers.
In his address, Dr. Kinimi appealed for cooperation of the public stating that no initiative of the government and its agencies would be successful without their support. He said 80% of the common disease were preventable if people were involved in a healthy lifestyle.
Briefing media persons about the initiative, DMC Administrator, Moa Sangtam informed that the first phase of ‘A Better Dimapur’ would continue till November this year after which a review would be conducted on the achievements, progress and lacunae on the three different projects. He said the DMC will concentrate in particular areas instead of roughly covering all areas. “The first target under ‘Greener Dimapur’ would be planting tree saplings at Nyamo Lotha Road and will continue to concentrate in this area unless we are satisfied with the progress,” he added. He also informed that dustbins would be provided to the shops located in the area and sensitize the shopkeepers as major source of garbage emanates from business establishments.
As and when satisfactory improvements are seen in the area, then the initiative would be spread to different areas like, Dhobinulla - Clock Tower Junction – Metro Hospital line etc.
“Our target is to change the mindset of the people and reach out to as many people as possible by collaborating with various NGOs and like-minded citizens,” Moa said.
Stating that the second phase would begin by December this year based on the review, Moa appealed the public to extend their support and cooperation to the initiative for ‘A Better Dimapur.’
