DIMAPUR: In preparation for the forthcoming festive season and the Hornbill Festival, district administrations across Nagaland have announced mass social work drives on November 13, beginning at 6 a.m., with participation from government departments, urban local bodies, civil society organisations and the public.
In Kohima, the district administration notified that the cleanliness drive would be carried out across the district with the participation of government offices, Urban Local Bodies, Village Councils, civil society organisations, local associations and residents. Heads of offices have been directed to mobilise manpower and resources and arrange for proper waste disposal. All shops and business establishments have been directed to remain closed till 12 noon on the day and clean the areas in front of their establishments during the social work.
Meanwhile, the Dimapur district administration convened a coordination meeting on November 9 to review preparations for the mass social work. Chaired by Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur, Dr. Tinojongshi Chang, the meeting allocated specific stretches to departments and discussed waste collection and disposal arrangements. The DC urged all stakeholders to actively participate and emphasised that departments would be responsible for cleaning their assigned areas and disposing of collected waste. Business establishments under Dimapur and East Dimapur have also been directed to remain closed from 6 a.m. to 12 noon on November 13.
In Chümoukedima, Deputy Commissioner, Polan John, informed all Government Departments, Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), Civil Societies Organizations, Village Authorities and general public under Chümoukedima to actively participate in the social work. He further informed that business and commerce establishments shall remain closed till 12 noon to actively participate in the social work.
In Pughoboto sub-division, the office of the Additional Deputy Commissioner announced a sub-division-wide cleanliness drive covering all government offices, institutions, wards and villages. Heads of offices have been directed to organise social work within their premises and submit action taken reports with photographs on the same day. The circular also directed mobilisation of Village Councils, VDBs, churches, tribal bodies, youth and student organisations, educational institutions and the general public. All business establishments in the sub-division will remain closed until 12 noon to facilitate maximum participation.
Similarly, ADC Pfutsero, Mhalo Humtsoe, informed that a mass social work would be conducted across Pfutsero town from 6 a.m. on November 13. Government employees, town councillors, civil society organisations and members of the public have been urged to participate in the drive, which is being organised ahead of the festive season and the Golden Jubilee celebration of the Chakhesang Women Welfare Society scheduled for November 21.
The respective district administrations have appealed to all citizens to extend full cooperation and ensure active participation in the cleanliness drive aimed at improving sanitation and enhancing the appearance of towns and villages ahead of major events in the state.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026