Aghunato Town Council observed the nationwide Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 campaign with awareness meetings held at Inavi Colony and the rest of the nine colonies of Aghunato Town under Zunheboto District.

Addressing the gathering at Inavi Colony, the Chairman of Aghunato Town Council, Ahokhe Achumi, advocated strongly for keeping the town clean, hygienic and litter-free. The Chairman asserted that the Town Council will provide 4 dustbins each to all the colonies for disposing dry/wet garbage as and when the Government provides. He earnestly advised the general public to judiciously utilize the dustbin boxes and to dispose wastes only in the designated bins.

While at Vikiye Colony, the program was presided over by Juvitoli Yeptho, TCM, Aghunato Town Council. She called upon the shopkeepers to maintain cleanliness in and around their shops, make proper use of the dustbins provided by the Council and to motivate their neighbors to inculcate civic sense and community cooperation.

During the deliberation, Kakishe Yepthomi, President, Business Union, Aghunato, highlighted the acute non-availability of public toilets and urine sheds in the commercial hub and urged the Council to construct the same in all colonies. He also expressed grave concern over random and unauthorized collection of money from shopkeepers, particularly from non-locals, and urged the administration to take necessary disciplinary action.

Vilopu Katty, Member, Business Union, also voiced concern over the urgent requirement of community steps for public convenience and shortage of electricity poles. He stated that the number of households in the colonies has increased manifold, and therefore setting up of extra poles has become an urgent necessity.

The campaign concluded with a collective pledge to uphold cleanliness and make Aghunato a model clean town.

(APRO Aghunato)