ITANAGAR : Governor Lt Gen KT Parnaik (Retd) on Monday presented the prestigious ‘Land of the Rising Sun’ Medallion for Excellence to Itanagar Municipal Corporation (IMC) Mayor Likha Nari Tadar in recognition of her efforts to improve urban infrastructure and make the state capital cleaner, greener and more citizen-friendly.
The honour, presented at Raj Bhavan, acknowledges Tadar’s leadership in strengthening civic services, promoting cleanliness and sanitation, and advancing initiatives aimed at improving the quality of life in the Capital Region.
Congratulating the Mayor and the IMC team, the Governor appreciated their commitment to enhancing municipal services. He observed that a clean and well-managed city reflects the collective responsibility of both citizens and civic authorities and plays a vital role in improving the quality of urban life. He also encouraged the corporation to continue adopting innovative and technology-driven solutions for urban governance.
Emphasising that Itanagar should aspire to become a clean, hygienic and sustainable tourism city, the Governor proposed launching a ‘Zero Litter Itanagar Mission’ backed by strict enforcement, public awareness campaigns, CCTV surveillance, spot fines and citizen reporting mechanisms.
He also stressed the need to achieve 100 per cent segregation of waste at source by ensuring that households, institutions, hotels, restaurants and commercial establishments separate wet, dry and hazardous waste. Calling for a plastic-free capital, he advocated phasing out single-use plastics and promoting the use of bamboo, cane and other eco-friendly alternatives.
To improve the city’s tourism appeal, the Governor suggested developing clean tourist corridors from Hollongi Airport to major destinations, equipped with public toilets, proper signage, landscaping, street lighting and waste disposal facilities. He further underscored the importance of community participation through Ward Cleanliness Committees, School Green Brigades, youth volunteers and Self-Help Groups.
Expressing confidence in the proposed measures, the Governor said they would help position Itanagar among the cleanest state capitals in the Northeast, improve public health, enhance visitors’ experience, generate tourism opportunities and contribute to the vision of Viksit Arunachal and Viksit Bharat@2047.
During the meeting, Mayor Likha Nari Tadar briefed the Governor on the IMC’s ongoing initiatives to strengthen sanitation, waste management, civic amenities and urban infrastructure across the Capital Complex, reaffirming the corporation’s commitment to creating a cleaner and more liveable city.
