Dimapur, October 15: The Joint Council Forum (JCF), comprising five colony and area councils in Dimapur, has urged the Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC) to ensure regular and scheduled garbage collection across all wards, citing concerns over irregular sanitation services and their impact on public health and hygiene.
In a press statement dated October 14, the JCF said residents in various localities continue to face irregular garbage collection despite regularly paying the enhanced Residential Sanitary Fee (RSF).The Forum stated that the situation has led to the accumulation of waste, causing inconvenience to households and posing risks to public health and hygiene.
It emphasized that sanitation is a fundamental civic service that must be delivered with regularity, transparency and accountability.The JCF appealed to the DMC to ensure timely and scheduled waste collection across all wards, strengthen on-ground monitoring to prevent service gaps, and maintain clear communication with residents regarding collection schedules and corrective measures.
While acknowledging the challenges of managing civic services in a growing city, the Forum expressed its willingness to extend cooperation at the community level.The JCF also expressed confidence that the DMC would treat the matter with urgency and take immediate steps to ensure efficient and reliable sanitation services.The Joint Council Forum comprises Middle Point Council, Churches Colony Council, NST Colony Council, Nyamo Lotha Colony Council and Khermahal Area Council.
