Imphal, July 2, 2025: Hon’ble Governor of Manipur, Shri Ajay Kumar Bhalla, chaired a high-level meeting at Raj Bhavan today, emphasizing the urgent need for scientific solid waste management and greater public awareness to achieve a cleaner and more sustainable Manipur.
During the meeting, Governor Bhalla underlined the importance of adopting modern, scientific methods for waste disposal and urged concerned departments to act swiftly and decisively. He also stressed the critical role of public participation, calling for citizen engagement and education as part of broader urban reform efforts.
“Cleanliness is not just the responsibility of the government- it requires a collective effort,” the Governor stated, encouraging officials to initiate public campaigns and community involvement to tackle the growing challenge of waste in urban areas.
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The meeting brought together top officials and representatives from key urban development, municipal, and environmental departments. The Governor directed them to formulate and implement actionable strategies that combine infrastructure, policy, and community awareness to bring about long-term impact.
This move comes amid increasing concerns over waste management in Imphal and other towns, where unregulated dumping and lack of infrastructure have posed health and environmental hazards.
