BOMDILA, 13 Jun: West Kameng DC Dr Dilip Kumar called for strict enforcement of the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules, 2026, particularly the four-way waste segregation system, and urged all stakeholders to help transform Bomdila into a clean and environmentally sustainable town.
Addressing a coordination meeting on the implementation of the SWM Rules, 2026 here on Saturday, the DC emphasised the importance of civic responsibility and sustainable waste management practices to keep the town clean and environmentally healthy.
Town Magistrate Tashi Phuntso highlighted the legal provisions of the SWM rules, and urged all stakeholders to ensure strict compliance. He also expressed concern over the growing issue of traffic congestion within Bomdila township and stressed the need for greater public cooperation in maintaining orderly traffic movement.
DUDA EE DK Thongon said that effective implementation of the SWM rules requires collective effort and shared responsibility. He urged all sections of society to work together in ensuring a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable Bomdila.
DUDA Assistant Engineer-cum-Assistant Solid Waste Manager Koncho Tsering provided a detailed presentation on the key provisions and implementation framework of the SWM Rules, 2026. The presentation highlighted the importance of scientific waste management through proper segregation, collection, transportation, processing, and disposal of waste.
Special emphasis was laid on the four categories of waste segregation – biodegradable wet waste, recyclable dry waste, sanitary waste, and hazardous/special care waste.
During the interactive session, participants, including GBs, public representatives, members of the bazaar committee, shopkeepers, PRI leaders from nearby villages, hotel proprietors, homestay owners, and other stakeholders, put forward several constructive suggestions. They sought stricter enforcement of community social service initiatives, regular maintenance and improvement of drainage systems, renovation of footpaths, and intensified awareness campaigns among schoolchildren and youths to discourage indiscriminate littering of chips packets, wrappers, plastic waste, and other non-biodegradable materials. (DIPRO)
