DIMAPUR, SEP 23 (NPN): Members of the District Planning & Development Board (DPDB), Dimapur, at its meeting on Wednesday, raised concerns over the mushrooming of unions and associations in various localities and the collection of fees or charges from businesses.
According to a DIPR report, the Board stressed the need for clearer and stricter regulations to prevent misuse of registration provisions and to safeguard public interest.
The meeting also discussed the importance of periodic renewal and verification of registered societies. It was suggested that the Home Department issue clear guidelines and a uniform checklist so that district administrations could follow standard procedures while processing applications.
Members emphasised that genuine organisations should not be denied registration due to the activities of others. At the same time, stricter scrutiny and monitoring were considered necessary to ensure that registered organisations function according to their stated objectives.
The DPDB resolved to recommend the matter to the Home Department, seeking clear directives and stricter conditions for the registration and renewal of societies and associations.
It was further suggested that organisations seeking registration in areas connected with specific departments should obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the concerned department wherever necessary, to prevent duplication of organisations and ensure proper coordination with relevant departments.
Chairing the meeting, advisor Industries & Commerce and DPDB chairperson, Hekani Jakhalu Kense, emphasised that sanitation was a shared responsibility, and called for collective action from government departments, urban local bodies and citizens to make Dimapur cleaner and healthier. She said maintaining sanitation was not solely the responsibility of municipal councils or the government, but required community ownership. She urged government servants to go beyond their assigned duties, particularly during the monsoon season when flooding and poor waste disposal worsen challenges.
Dr. Tinojongshi Chang, Deputy Commissioner and vice chairman DPDB, informed that under Solid Waste Management Rules, the district administration was entrusted with monitoring sanitation through monthly online reporting. He noted that segregation of waste at source remained below 10 per cent and called upon DPDB members to incorporate sanitation awareness in departmental programmes and outreach activities. He also proposed that Dimapur Municipal Council and East Dimapur Town Council present their waste management practices and challenges in the next meeting.
On Reform Utsav, a citizen centric governance reform initiative, the DC said the campaign aimed to prepare actionable reform plans through bottom up participation. ADC Dr. Diana Patton informed that the campaign would officially commence on October 2 and continue through December, with departments carrying out awareness activities at village and ward levels. The meeting also discussed district wide verification and regulation of private students’ hostels following lapses observed by a vigilance committee. DEO Dimapur stated that no specific regulation currently governed private hostels and suggested verification of existing establishments. Members highlighted concerns over safety, supervision and hygiene, stressing the need for clear guidelines. The DPDB decided to recommend formulation of comprehensive regulations at the state level.
Following a presentation on TB Mukt Bharat, the ADC called for greater participation from departments and society to support TB patients. Hekani suggested department wise voluntary contributions, noting that collective effort could significantly help patients. Contribution forms were distributed, with a minimum of Rs. 500 for six months.
DC further informed that a blood donation drive will be held at Emmanuel College on October 1, and encouraged public participation. He also announced that subsidised onions at Rs. 35 per kg were being sold in Dimapur through MARCOFED in coordination with NCCF and NAFED under the Price Stabilization Fund drive.
