The Burden of Water Scarcity
Mokokchung grapples with a persistent issue that casts a shadow over its charmâwater scarcity. Each year, as the dry season sets in, the townâs residents are thrust into a cycle…
DWSMÂ meeting focusing on water connectivity and sanitation held in Kohima
The Kohima District Water & Sanitation Mission (DWSM) meeting, chaired by Deputy Commissioner and DWSM Chairman Kumar Ramnikant, IAS, was held on September 13, 2024, at the Deputy Commissionerâs Conference…
Department of H&FW to penalize packaged drinking water suppliers without BIS certification
The Department of Health & Family Welfare has raised an alarm over the operations of several Packaged Drinking Water (PDW) manufacturers and suppliers who are functioning without the mandatory Bureau…
Sustainable soil and water management: Need of the hour
The harmony between land, vegetation and water is being disturbed ever since the process of developmental works took place coupled with large scale deforestation and the steep rise in population.…
Packaged drinking water manufacturers must obtain BIS certification or face penalties
The Commissioner of Food Safety has noted that several manufacturers of Packaged Drinking Water (PDW) and Mineral Water (MW) are operating without the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Certification Mark.…
Water â a socioeconomic crisis in Mokokchung (Part 3)
As we dive deeper into understanding Mokokchungâs water crisis, Yanger, SDO PHED Mokokchung, has acknowledged that water scarcity is indeed a pressing socioeconomic issue in the town. He elucidated that…
Water – a socioeconomic crisis in Mokokchung (Part 2)
As highlighted in the previous issue, Angetyongpang, with a capacity of 0.80 lakh liters per day, serves as the primary gravity-based water supply for Mokokchung. Limanungsang, President of All Ward…
A Looming Socioeconomic Crisis
Access to water is not merely a matter of survival; it is a fundamental right and a critical driver of socioeconomic development. However, in Mokokchung and its surrounding areas, many…
Water â A socioeconomic crisis in Mokokchung (Part 1)
Mokokchung is witnessing a thriving water supply business, with a fleet of over 30 pickup trucks making six to seven trips daily during the lean season, from November/December to March/April.…
The Looming Thirst
As the world grapples with a multitude of challenges, one of the most pressing and universal issues we face today is the looming water crisis. This crisis manifests itself at…