Kohima, Feb 28: A review meeting of the District Water & Sanitation Mission (DWSM) was held at the Deputy Commissioner’s Conference Hall in Kohima to assess the implementation of the Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) and Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in the district.

Officials presented updates on ongoing initiatives, reporting that 32 out of 62 villages under JJM in Kohima district have completed their projects. Under SBM (G), 40 out of 63 habitations have been declared Model Villages. The department clarified that for a village to attain Model Village status, every household must have a compost pit, a task assigned to the Rural Development department. Currently, eight villages in the district have been officially certified as Model Villages.

Deputy Commissioner Kohima Kumar Ramnikant urged departments to ensure the effective implementation of JJM and emphasized the importance of waste management at the village level. He called for awareness on waste segregation and proper disposal practices.

He also stressed the need for coordinated efforts to transform more villages into Model Villages, reaffirming the district’s commitment to clean water and sanitation for all.