DIMAPUR: In preparation for the upcoming festive season and the 27th Hornbill Festival, a State-wide mass social work was conducted across Nagaland on Friday, involving government departments, urban local bodies, village councils, civil society organisations, educational institutions, business establishments and the public.
In Kohima, the cleanliness drive covered roadsides, drains, public spaces and other areas across the district. The programme saw participation from government employees, Kohima Municipal Council, ward authorities, civil society organisations and members of the public. Chief Minister Dr. Neiphiu Rio, accompanied by Deputy Commissioner B. Henok Buchem and Senior Superintendent of Police Krodi Rhetso, inspected the ongoing social work and also visited the Kohima Peace Memorial and Eco-Park.
In Wokha, residents joined hands with the district administration in a coordinated cleanliness drive. Government employees, NGOs, village councils, business establishments, shopkeepers and the public participated in clearing clogged drains, removing weeds, sweeping public areas and disposing of waste to ensure a clean environment ahead of the festive season.
In Peren, the mass social work was carried out from 6 a.m. onwards across the district. Government departments undertook cleaning and sanitation activities in designated areas under the supervision of the district administration. Similar drives were held in Jalukie and Ahthibung with active participation from urban local bodies, village councils, churches, student organisations, business establishments and the public. Shops and business establishments remained closed till noon to facilitate the programme.
In Tuensang, government departments carried out cleanliness activities in their respective offices and across the town.
A similar cleanliness drive was conducted in Phek district with participation from government employees, urban local bodies, village councils, civil society organisations, local associations and members of the public. Deputy Commissioner Rhosietho Nguori supervised the programme.
In Mon, the drive was organised under the supervision of the Mon Municipal Council in coordination with the district administration. Residents from all wards participated in cleaning and beautification activities aimed at promoting a healthy and welcoming environment.
At Zunheboto, officials and staff of the Executive Engineer, Electrical Division, Department of Power, undertook cleaning activities, including clearing weeds and maintaining office premises as part of the State-wide initiative.
In Niuland, government offices, educational institutions, wards and the public participated in the social work from 6 a.m. to 12 noon. Shops and business establishments remained closed until noon.
In Dimapur, the mass social work was conducted under the leadership of Deputy Commissioner Dr. Tinojongshi Chang. The drive witnessed participation from government departments, urban local bodies, civil society organisations and residents, reflecting a collective commitment towards maintaining cleanliness and improving the civic environment.
The programme was also conducted in Meluri, where government departments and wards participated in cleaning activities across the district.
Under Tuli Sub-division of Mokokchung district, government employees, urban local bodies, village councils, civil society organisations and the public joined the cleanliness drive in response to the State Government’s call.
In Longkhim, the district administration supervised social work in public areas with active participation from government employees, students, ward members, shopkeepers and residents.
The Bhandari district administration organised a mass social work across the sub-division, with government employees and residents cleaning roadsides and public spaces under the supervision of government officials, town councillors and Gaon Buras.
At Chiephobozou, the programme saw participation from government offices, urban local bodies, village councils, civil society organisations, schools, local associations, business establishments and the public.
In Tizit, the cleanliness drive, organised by the office of the Additional Deputy Commissioner, covered government offices, institutions and public places, with people from all walks of life participating in the exercise.
Meanwhile, in Medziphema, the social work was conducted from 6 a.m. onwards under the supervision of ADC P. James Swu and Medziphema Town Council chairman Mechu Krotho. Participants included government departments, educational institutions, village councils, civil society organisations, local associations, business establishments and the public. Various organisations, including NHIDCL, Assam Rifles, Medziphema Chamber of Commerce, student bodies and transport unions, also took part in the drive.
The State-wide exercise aimed at promoting cleanliness, sanitation and community participation while ensuring towns and villages remain clean and presentable ahead of the festive season and the Hornbill Festival.