As part of its ongoing mass campaign to keep the town clean, the Wokha Town Council (WTC) on Thursday undertook a social work initiative and restored pedestrian footpaths along the stretch from the Wokha Police Point to the PWD Junction.

WTC Chairperson W Myingthungo Kikon said the exercise was aimed at clearing encroachments on pedestrian footpaths, cleaning clogged drains, and improving public accessibility.

He stated that while the council has been making continuous efforts to maintain cleanliness and order within the town, achieving a citizen-friendly environment would require collective responsibility and public cooperation.

“Despite the efforts of the WTC, the objective of making Wokha a cleaner and more beautiful town cannot be achieved without the support of the public. We appeal to citizens to refrain from encroaching on public spaces, indiscriminate dumping of waste, and creating obstructions,” he said.

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On the poor condition of roads and the numerous potholes along the NH-2 stretch passing through the town, Kikon informed that the council had already taken up the matter with the Deputy Commissioner of Wokha. He said discussions were held regarding repair and maintenance works by the concerned contractor.

Kikon noted that the prolonged rainy season had delayed road repair activities but expressed hope that improvement works would be undertaken once weather conditions become favourable.

Additional Deputy Commissioner Renbomo Ezung, Executive Officer of the WTC, council members, labourers, and machinery operators also participated in and supervised the restoration and cleanliness drive.

The council reiterated its commitment to making Wokha a cleaner, safer, and more pedestrian-friendly town through sustained civic initiatives and community participation.