Tawang, Jul 29: As part of its ongoing efforts to promote scientific waste management and build a cleaner, greener and more sustainable township, the Tawang district administration on Wednesday conducted an awareness programme on the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Guidelines 2026 at Old Market, Tawang.
The programme was attended by Assistant Commissioner-cum-Town Magistrate Nawang Thutan, members of the Women's Welfare Association (WWA), secretaries of Old Market and Nehru Market, members of the Market Welfare Committee, the Material Recovery Facility (MRF) operator, officials of the Department of Urban Affairs, besides local shopkeepers and residents.
The awareness session focused on the implementation of four-way waste segregation at source and explained the responsibilities of Bulk Waste Generators under the SWM Guidelines 2026. Participants were sensitised on the segregation of biodegradable, recyclable, domestic hazardous and sanitary waste, along with scientific waste management practices aimed at reducing pollution and improving public sanitation.
Addressing the gathering, Assistant Commissioner-cum-Town Magistrate Nawang Thutan said effective solid waste management begins with individual responsibility. He urged shopkeepers, business establishments and residents to adopt source segregation and extend full cooperation to the district administration in making Tawang a model town for cleanliness and sustainable waste management.
Speaking on the occasion, Old Market Welfare Committee secretary Dawa Tashi appealed to traders to actively support the implementation of the new guidelines by ensuring proper waste segregation and reducing the use of single-use plastics.
Representatives of the Women's Welfare Association, the MRF operator and officials of the Department of Urban Affairs also highlighted the importance of community participation, responsible waste disposal and efficient recycling in protecting the environment.
To encourage eco-friendly practices, cloth shopping bags were distributed among participants as an alternative to single-use plastic bags.
The district administration appealed to citizens, market associations and business establishments to actively participate in the initiative and adopt sustainable waste management practices for a cleaner, healthier and environmentally responsible Tawang. (DIPRO)