Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0: Training on SBM mobilization for ULBs held 

DIMAPUR, MAY 5 (MExN): Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0 coordination meeting cum training on CSAP and CSWAP plan implementation, strategies formulation, and mobilization of SBM Projects for 39 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) was held at Urban Development Directorate conference hall in the presence of Advisor, Urban Development & Municipal Affairs, Zhaleo Rio May 5.

A DIRP report stated that the Advisor at the meeting said the meeting and the training programme was very important for the administrators concerning the ULBs of the state. 

He requested the administrators present to take this opportunity to acquaint themselves with the challenges as they are the ones who implement the schemes of the department. He also expected that the administrative officers will give their best in the management and maintenance of the ULBs. The Advisor mentioned that earlier there were only 19 ULBs but now there are 39 ULBs and the funds received from the ministry are only for the previous 19 ULBs and the department is allocating the share to all the 39 ULBs. 

He said the government is deliberating on how to provide facilities and amenities to the ULBs, as some ULBs are generating revenues and some are not and it was discouraging to note that the revenue generated cannot provide salaries to the employees. 

The Advisor said that the department is also exploring whether to go for a labor contract which will be further discussed. Whenever funds are provided the administrators should provide action plans like various requirements for sold or liquid wastes management and they should further discuss with their respective local MLAs. 

The Advisor also said that there are funds constraints as the ULB elections are not held in the state. He asserted that the government is sincere on the issue and will rewrite the Municipal Act with the cooperation of the Naga public. 

Concerning the construction of public parks, the Advisor urged the programme officers to identify sites and that the land should be free of all incumbencies and proper documents should be there even if it’s donated or purchased, and should have proper MOUs so that no problem arises in the future. 

Zhaleo also mentioned on the monsoon preparedness meeting with the Chief Minister and advised the administrators to take preventive measures in advance from any impending dangers. Earlier, an introductory note was given by Elizabeth Ngully, Additional Secretary and Mission Director of Swachh Bharat Mission Urban.

The later sessions include discussion on SWM methods and technologies, finalization of technology for DPR preparations, and UWM methods and technologies.