Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC) councillors led by council chairperson, Hukheto Yepthomi, conducted an inspection of infrastructure improvement works underway at various sites here Tuesday.
During the inspection, the DMC team covered areas such as Flyover, Westyard Colony, Chatteswary Colony, Supply Colony, and Manipuri Colony and assessed both the progress of ongoing facelift projects and unresolved drainage issues. DMC chairperson was joined by councillors including Nikali Sumi Chophi (Ward-7), Kili N Sumi (Ward-19), and R. Chubazungla (Ward-13).
At Manipuri Colony, residents appealed to the DMC chairperson for assistance in clearing severely clogged drainages, which was posing a major health hazard.
DMC chairperson acknowledged the issue and urged the colony members to extend cooperation to ensure a successful resolution. It was observed that existing drainage system was not only completely clogged but also too narrow causing water stagnation and inconvenience to residents.
At the Flyover, significant improvements have been made, including repainting of the railings to enhance the visual appeal of the area.
However, councillor R. Chubazungla highlighted concerns regarding unaddressed issues such as messy overhead dangling wires that remained unattended despite orders for their removal.
She also expressed concerns over the mistreatment of labourers engaged in the facelift work, reporting instances where some citizens harassed the workers while they were painting the railings.
The councillor emphasized the need to remove blue plastic sheet tied to the railings below the flyover by the shopkeepers, saying such practice contributed to an unsightly and unhygienic environment.
DMC councillors also inspected GS Road area, where they discovered waste accumulating near the Inner Wheel Club monolith emitting foul smell. Councillor Kili N Sumi assured that swift action would be taken to clean the area at the earliest.
Regarding the drainage situation at Supply Colony, DMC chairperson Yepthomi pointed out that the drainage system in the area had not been cleaned for nearly a decade.
Therefore, recognizing the urgency of the matter, he said DMC undertook an initiative to clear the clogged drainages by hiring labourers for the task. The cleaning process has been ongoing for the past several weeks under the supervision of DMC sanitation members and the sardar.
Municipal authorities have urged citizens to extend cooperation towards the ongoing projects so as to ensure a cleaner and healthier city. They emphasized that community participation played a vital role in maintaining public spaces, preventing further blockages, and sustaining cleanliness.
Residents have also been encouraged to refrain from indiscriminate waste disposal and to report any unattended drainage or sanitation issues to the municipal authorities.
Assuring that its efforts would continue, DMC, however, said long-term success depended on collective responsibility and cooperation from all sections of society. “By working together, authorities and citizens can transform Dimapur into a model city with better infrastructure and hygiene standards,” Yepthomi stated.