The Mokokchung Municipal Council (MMC) will conduct a mass social work across Mokokchung town on November 13 from 6 am, ahead of the festive season and Hornbill Festival.
In a public notice issued by ADC and MMC Chief Executive Officer Atsungba Walling, all ward authorities, councillors, shopkeepers, business establishments and residents have been urged to participate in the cleanliness drive.
All households and commercial establishments have been directed to segregate waste at source in accordance with the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026. Ward authorities and councillors will supervise the work, while MMC sanitation trucks will collect the segregated waste from designated points for disposal.
All shops and business establishments have been asked to remain closed until 12 noon and actively participate in cleaning their premises and surrounding areas.
The MMC has identified 14 common waste collection points: Sungkomen BOC; PWD Junction, Tongdentsuyong; Main Police Point, Alongmen; Old Town Hall Market, Sangtemla; MMC Shopping Complex, Dilong; Rotary Junction, Sangtemla; New Market, Salangtem; Genesis Junction, Arkong; SBI Bazaar Branch, Arkong; Yongpang Market, Arkong; Imkongmeren Sports Complex, Aongza; Sewak Gate, Mongsenbai; AOC, Aongza; and NRL Petrol Pump, Yimyu.
For waste collection, the MMC has assigned drivers and field officials to seven ward groups. Aochuba (9615356345), with field official Kilepchiba, will cover Yimyu, Kichutip and Aongza; Aonukshi (9862058787), with Imtipokyim, will cover Salangtem and Dilong; and Rongsenmongba (6909454242), with Sentiyapang, will cover Alempang, Sungkomen and Tongdentsuyong.
Nukshikumzuk (8837485859), with Moasunep, will cover Alongmen, Penli and Majakong; Pangerchujang (9862034512), with Talikumzuk, will cover Lijabalijen, Artang and Mongsenbai; Limakumba (8131928946), with Sakumongba, will cover Marepkong and Kumlong; and Athriba (9362874961), with Shilujungshi, will cover Sangtemla and Arkong. Imnatushi (8131877555) has been assigned as standby driver.
Ward authorities and councillors have been asked to coordinate with the designated field officials and drivers. MMC field officials will also audit the segregated waste collected from each ward.
