LONGDING, SEP 17:

The District Urban Development Agency (DUDA) Governing Body held its September meeting in Longding on Thursday to review issues related to urban development, sanitation and civic management in the town.

The meeting was chaired by Longding Deputy Commissioner-cum-Chairperson, DUDA, in the presence of the Member Secretary and other members of the governing body.

A major focus of the meeting was solid waste management (SWM), including the selection of suitable non-governmental organisations (NGOs) or agencies to implement waste management services under the public-private partnership (PPP) mode.

The members also discussed enforcement of spot fines and penalties for littering and public urination at parking lots and other public places in Longding town.

Non-payment of SWM user fees was another issue deliberated upon, with the members stressing appropriate action against defaulters to ensure effective and sustainable waste management services.

The meeting underscored the need for public participation and responsible civic behaviour to promote cleanliness and create a healthier urban environment in Longding. (DIPR)