Nagaland University organised a Dedicated One-Day Event (DODE) under Special Campaign 6 on October 28, with activities across its three campuses focusing on cleanliness, waste management, digitalisation and public awareness of health services.
The Government of India initiative aims to reduce pendency in official work, improve workplace cleanliness, dispose of scrap and e-waste, promote digital record management and encourage citizen participation.
Activities included tree plantation, office space improvement, disposal of e-waste and scrap, digitisation of inventory management, a Best out of Waste competition and a lecture on health services offered by the University Health Centre.
At the headquarters in Lumami, Yanrenthung Ezung, Controller of Examinations, attended as chief guest. Nilito I. Achumi, Nursing Officer, spoke on health services available to students, staff and residents of neighbouring villages. Health supplements were also distributed to villagers.
In the Best out of Waste competition, Kaushik Kumar Naik, Subashree Nayak and Soham Kumar Naik secured the first three positions in the Kendriya Vidyalaya students’ category. Kekhrineinuo Belho and Annagrace received consolation prizes.
In the university staff and students’ category, Chongmanglila won first prize, followed by Mhashevolu and Prince Thakur. Consolation prizes went to Petekhrienuo Kulnu, Tonge W. W., Sentienla and Shantitoli.
Addressing the gathering, Ezung said cleanliness extended beyond maintaining clean premises to include good governance and timely disposal of official matters. He also encouraged staff to reduce paper use and adopt digital alternatives wherever possible.
The programme was chaired by Zajamo Yanthan, System Administrator, with Peter Ki, Public Relations Officer, delivering the introductory note. Dr Ashish Kumar, Hindi Officer, proposed the vote of thanks.
