BASAR : A hands-on training programme on the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules, 2026 was organised at the Deputy Commissioner’s Conference Hall here on Friday to promote scientific waste management practices among rural communities.
Organised under the aegis of the Panchayat, Rural Development and Urban Development departments of Leparada district, the programme brought together residents and stakeholders from Basar and Sago circles. The training focused on sensitising participants to sustainable waste management practices, with particular emphasis on segregation and management of waste at source.
Welcoming the participants, Circle Officer-cum-Member Secretary (Panchayat) Asunam Perme outlined the objectives of the programme and stressed the importance of adopting proper waste management practices in villages.
Urban Development Assistant Engineer Tei Taba delivered a detailed presentation on the key provisions of the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, and their implementation at the grassroots level.
A practical session on source segregation and waste management was conducted by Urban Development Junior Engineer Kenyir Basar, while Leparada District Panchayat Nodal Officer Bomli Basar highlighted the roles and responsibilities of Gram Panchayats and village communities in maintaining cleanliness and ensuring proper waste disposal.
An interactive session was also held during which participants raised queries on various aspects of waste management, which were addressed by the resource persons.
In his concluding remarks, Leparada Additional Deputy Commissioner-cum-District Panchayat Development Officer Tamo Riba urged all stakeholders to translate the knowledge gained during the training into practical action. He emphasised that effective waste management requires active participation from Gram Panchayats, government departments and local communities to build cleaner, healthier and more sustainable villages.
The programme was attended by Panchayati Raj Institution (PRI) members, government officials and representatives from Basar and Sago circles.
Officials expressed confidence that the training would strengthen the capacity of Gram Panchayats and village communities to adopt source segregation, scientific waste management and responsible waste disposal practices.
