DAPORIJO : In a significant step towards developing a sustainable waste management system for Daporijo township, the Upper Subansiri district administration organised a stakeholders’ consultation meeting at the TCS Heritage Building Conference Hall on Friday.
The meeting brought together elected representatives, government officials, heads of departments, educational institutions, community-based organisations, market associations, security forces, social organisations and other stakeholders to deliberate on the formulation of a long-term Solid Waste Management Policy for the township.
Resource persons from Further & Beyond Foundation conducted technical sessions on sustainable waste management practices, waste segregation, recycling systems, circular economy concepts and successful community-driven models implemented in other regions.
A key highlight of the programme was a presentation by Dulle Pai, who shared his experiences in transforming waste management practices in Ziro through community participation and institutional collaboration. He outlined how sustained awareness campaigns, grassroots initiatives and stakeholder engagement helped transform Ziro into a recognised model for cleanliness and sustainable waste management.
Pai emphasised that community ownership, active citizen participation and coordinated support from government agencies were critical to the success of the initiative. He expressed confidence that Daporijo could achieve similar success through collective commitment and consistent implementation.
The consultation also focused on identifying local challenges, defining stakeholder responsibilities and developing a practical roadmap for effective waste management in the township.
Addressing the gathering, Daporijo MLA Taniya Soki lauded the initiative and assured full support for its implementation. He stressed that environmental sustainability is a shared responsibility and called upon all sections of society to actively participate in keeping Daporijo clean and environmentally sustainable.
Highlighting the importance of waste segregation, the MLA advocated the principle of “Segregation at Source”, stating that effective waste management begins at households, institutions, markets and commercial establishments. He urged citizens to separate biodegradable, recyclable and non-recyclable waste at the point of generation to ensure efficient waste processing and disposal.
He further noted that the success of the proposed policy would depend on sustained public awareness, active community participation and collective ownership of the initiative.
The consultation concluded with a collective pledge by stakeholders to work together towards transforming Daporijo into a model township for sustainable waste management and environmental stewardship.
