Longleng Town Council organized a Launching event of RRR, (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Centre) on 20th May 2023 at the Longleng Town Council Office premises. The event was attended by a host of NGOs which included Longleng Town Ward Union, Phomla Hoichem, Phom Students Conference, Chambers of Commerce and Industries along with Dobashis and Gaonburas. 

The event was chaired by ADC and Administrator Longleng Town Council Alongdhimen Jamir. During the event, SDO Civil Trongdiba Tongpi Sangtam exhorted the gathering regarding the importance of such a centre with the idea that reusable items can be brought to use. He said that similar centres shall be set up in all existing Wards and Points with the support of wards leaders and the public. A brief presentation was given by Isaac, MIS, Swachh Bharat Mission, Longleng. RRR centre is a conceptualized one-stop solution for citizens for implementation of sustainable waste management and promoting a clean Town. Citizens can donate/Deposit old clothes, toys, shoes, furniture, Books, Plastic items, and other reusable items. Once collected items would then be handed over to different stakeholders to be refurbished for reuse and would then be made into new products. 

Additionally, the gathering also resolved to set up a Rate Fixation Committee of various stakeholders for the welfare of the business community and consumers.

(Manjong Phom IA, Longleng)