Dimapur, November 27 (MExN): The National People’s Party (NPP) Nagaland State Unit has urged the Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC) to plan ahead towards building a cleaner, organised and progressive Dimapur city, by coming up with a proper garbage management and drainage system.
Stating that ‘garbage management’ remains one of Dimapur’s biggest challenges, it emphasised that only a modern, scientific approach—including segregation, processing, and upgraded collection systems can provide a sustainable solution.
The NPP Nagaland in its press release pointed out that many roadside edges across the city remain unpaved, generating significant dust pollution and giving Dimapur an untidy appearance.
Calling for a change, it recommended the introduction of modern sweeping machines to ensure efficient, hygienic, and time-saving cleanliness operations, stating ‘manual sweeping methods are insufficient for a rapidly growing commercial centre like Dimapur.’
Likewise, it maintained that the Dimapur’s drainage infrastructure is in critical condition, with drains frequently choking and overflowing, adding that uneven pavements and open drains pose safety hazards, causing injuries.
It called for a comprehensive drainage overhaul, including desilting, widening, and redesigning the network. Furthermore, it stressed the need of a modern Master Plan for a scientific town planning, supported by professional urban planners and efficient asset management.
Meanwhile, it lauded the ongoing demolition and clearance drive initiated by the Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC) to remove illegal and unauthorized temporary structures across congested areas of Dimapur city.
According to a press update, it stated that this action, particularly in zones such as New Market, Bata Charali, and beneath the new flyover, was a timely step toward easing traffic congestion, improving pedestrian movement and restoring civic order.
‘NPP acknowledges the coordinated effort of DMC officials, the Traffic Police division, and ward councilors in implementing the drive systematically, ward by ward,’ stated the press release.
