KMC officials and others during flagging off of the 1st consignment of RDF waste material.
Kohima, May 17 (MExN): Kohima Municipal Council (KMC) deputy chairperson Thenusou Sekhose, along with Assistant Director, SBM, Urban Development Department, High School Ward Councillor Kelhousenuo Khruomo, KMC officials & Staff, today flagged off the first consignment of Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) waste material from the KMC Dumpsite Legacy Waste Remediation Project.
In compliance with the Solid Waste Management Rules of India, a total of 11 tons of RDF waste material has been commissioned for transportation to UMSO Mootang, Thangskai, Khelerihat, East Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya– 793200, under the Free of Cost material category for scientific processing and utilisation.
The legacy waste remediation initiative, undertaken under SBM-U 2.0, was launched with the objective of remediating 40,250 metric tons of accumulated legacy waste and reclaiming approximately 1.4 acres of dumpsite land. The project now stands in its final stage of completion, reflecting KMC’s continued commitment towards scientific waste management, environmental protection, and public health.
KMC has further appealed to all citizens to cooperate in preserving the reclaimed site by strictly refraining from unauthorized dumping of waste.
KMC stated that public participation and responsible waste disposal practices remain crucial in sustaining a cleaner, healthier, and more environmentally responsible Kohima.
