In alignment with the General Advisory and Guidelines issued by the Municipal Affairs Department of Nagaland on July 26, 2024, the Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC) has constituted 11 sub-committees to ensure smooth and efficient governance. These sub-committees have been established to address various sectors crucial to the municipality’s operation and development.
Sub-Committee for Licence & Permits
This committee, led by Imlinaro Stephanie Ezung, will oversee the renewal of trade licenses, temporary permits, and the issuance of new trade licenses.
Sub-Committee for Public Transport & Parking Lots
Headed by H Nikali Zhimo, this committee is responsible for public transport, parking management, and the regulation of non-motorized vehicles.
Sub-Committee for Market Regulation & Enforcement
Neingutoulie Kenguruse as convenor and Phyobemo as a member, this sub-committee will manage general market regulation, street vending activities, market rate control, and the imposition of fines and penalties.
Sub-Committee for Sanitation
This committee, with Achuns Jami as convenor and. Naanbeni Humtsoe as member, will focus on solid and liquid waste management, household/residential sanitation fee, daily sanitary clearance, and the maintenance of sanitation-related vehicles and machinery as well as fines and penalties
Sub-Committee for Urban Poverty Alleviation Program, Public Grievances Redressal & Building Permits
I Sentinuklu Jamir shall be the member in charge of this sub-committee. This committee will address housing for the urban poor, the Urban Livelihood Mission, any matters pertaining to RTI, complaints/ Redressal, feedback, approval of public plans, issuance of construction permits and implementation of Building Bye laws.
Sub-Committee for Municipal Properties & Assets
Lanutoshi Steven Yaden shall be the Member In-charge of the Sub-Committee. This committee will look into property rent collection and management of any assets owned by the DMC.
Sub-Committee for Public Health, Food Safety & Veterinary Services
This committee with Jonathan Yepthomi as convenor and Nikali Chophi as a member, will focus on healthcare activities, the implementation of FSSA 2006, livestock certification, and the inspection of abattoirs and butcher shops including fines and penalties.
Sub-Committee for Advertisements, Hoardings & IEC
Nampiebeu shall be the Member Incharge of the Sub-Committee. This committee shall look into Public awareness campaigns, any programme under IEC (Information Education and Communication) and Regulation of hoardings & advertisements
Sub-Committee for Parks, Street Lights & Beautification
With Chubazungla as the member in-charge, this committee will manage public parks, streetlights, signages and furniture, tree plantation and landscaping, wall painting and sculptures and preservation and maintenance of the environment.
Sub-Committee for Planning & Development
Yimkumba as convenor with Kumari Kili N Sumi as a member, this committee will focus on footsteps/footpaths, Urban roads/roadside drains/culverts, Storm water drainages, Development and maintenance works and Retaining/protection Walls
Sub-Committee for Tolls & Fees
This committee, with Lanuchuba Imchen as convenor and member Chibeni Chishi, will manage the Open vendors of all DMC markets, Vehicle entry fees and Railway wagons.