DC Tawang Calls for Collective Action on Waste Management
Tawang, June 12:
Deputy Commissioner of Tawang, Namgyal Angmo, IAS, on Friday convened a meeting with all employees of the Deputy Commissioner's Office, Tawang, to reinforce the urgent need for responsible waste management and environmental stewardship across the district.
Addressing the gathering, the Deputy Commissioner informed that, in accordance with directions issued by the Hon'ble Supreme Court, district administrations have been empowered and directed to ensure the strict implementation of waste management practices within their respective jurisdictions. She emphasized that safeguarding the environment is a collective responsibility and called upon all government employees to take the lead in promoting sustainable habits.
As part of the district's efforts to reduce plastic pollution, the Deputy Commissioner urged all employees to refrain from using single-use plastic carry bags and adopt eco-friendly alternatives. She further informed that there will be a complete ban on bottled drinking water below two litres, a measure aimed at significantly reducing plastic waste generation in the district.
Highlighting the importance of waste segregation and sustainable disposal methods, she directed all government employees to construct compost or dumping pits in their backyards for the disposal of kitchen waste. She also stressed the need for segregation of waste at source, stating that proper segregation not only reduces the burden on sanitation workers but also enhances the operational efficiency of the district's Material Recovery Facility (MRF).
During the meeting, Assistant Commissioner Sange Norbu delivered a detailed presentation on waste segregation and responsible waste disposal practices. He drew attention to the alarming condition of the district's landfill dumping site, where the continuous disposal of unsegregated waste has led to serious environmental and safety concerns.
He cautioned that if immediate corrective measures are not adopted, the growing waste crisis could pose significant threats to wildlife, public health, and the safety of sanitation workers who work tirelessly to manage the district's waste. He emphasized that effective waste segregation at the household and institutional levels is critical to reducing the volume of waste reaching the landfill and ensuring a cleaner environment for future generations.
The meeting concluded with a strong appeal to all employees to become ambassadors of cleanliness and environmental conservation by adopting sustainable waste management practices in their daily lives.
Reiterating the importance of individual responsibility, the district administration emphasized that every plastic bag refused, every bottle reused, and every waste item properly segregated contributes towards building a cleaner, greener, and healthier Tawang.
