All shops and business establishments in Mokokchung district will remain closed until 12 noon on November 13 to facilitate a district-wide mass social work ahead of the festive season and Hornbill Festival.
In an order, Deputy Commissioner Ajit Kumar Verma, IAS, directed all offices, schools, institutions, Urban Local Bodies, villages and wards across the district to participate in the social work from 6 am.
The order stated that the shutter-down would apply to all shops and business establishments on the day to ensure the smooth conduct of the cleanliness drive.
All offices, schools, institutions, ULBs and villages have been directed to arrange manpower and disposal trucks for clearing and disposing of waste and debris in their respective areas, in coordination with the district administration and ULBs.
They will also be responsible for completing any unfinished work the following day.
The Municipal and Town Councils, in coordination with the district administration, will supervise the exercise in urban areas and ensure public participation. Village Councils will coordinate the drive in rural areas with the concerned Area Administrative Officers.
The order further directed the submission of an action taken report along with geo-tagged photographs to the Deputy Commissioner’s office for compilation and onward submission. Additional Deputy Commissioner Atsungba Walling, NCS, will be the overall in-charge of the drive.
