TAWANG : The Tawang district administration on Wednesday organised an awareness programme on the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Guidelines 2026 at Old Market to promote scientific waste management and encourage public participation in building a cleaner and more sustainable township.
The programme was attended by Assistant Commissioner-cum-Town Magistrate Nawang Thutan, members of the Women’s Welfare Association (WWA), office-bearers of the Old Market and Nehru Market welfare committees, the Material Recovery Facility (MRF) operator, officials of the Department of Urban Affairs, and local shopkeepers and residents.
The awareness campaign focused on the implementation of four-way segregation of waste at source and explained the responsibilities of bulk waste generators under the SWM Guidelines 2026. Participants were sensitised on the segregation of biodegradable, recyclable, domestic hazardous and sanitary waste, along with scientific waste management practices aimed at reducing pollution and improving public sanitation.
Addressing the gathering, Assistant Commissioner-cum-Town Magistrate Nawang Thutan said effective solid waste management begins with individual responsibility. He urged shopkeepers, business establishments and residents to adopt source segregation and extend full cooperation to the district administration in making Tawang a model town for cleanliness and sustainable waste management.
Old Market Welfare Committee Secretary Dawa Tashi appealed to traders to actively support the implementation of the guidelines by ensuring proper waste segregation and reducing the use of single-use plastics.
Representatives of the Women’s Welfare Association, the Material Recovery Facility operator and the Department of Urban Affairs also stressed the importance of community participation, responsible waste disposal and efficient recycling in protecting the environment.
As part of the programme, cloth shopping bags were distributed to participants to encourage the use of eco-friendly alternatives and support the campaign against single-use plastics.
The district administration appealed to citizens, market associations and business establishments to actively participate in the initiative and adopt sustainable waste management practices for a cleaner and healthier Tawang. (DIPR)
