Residents and stakeholders from rural areas in Basar and Sago circles of Leparada district recently received hands-on training on the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules, 2026. The training aimed to sensitize rural communities and strengthen the implementation of scientific and sustainable waste management practices at the village level.
The training focused on segregation and management of waste at source, with Leparada ADC Tamo Riba urging all stakeholders to translate the knowledge gained into practical action and collective community efforts. He emphasized that effective waste management requires active participation from gram panchayats, government departments, and local communities to build cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable villages.
Engineers from the Urban Development Department provided a detailed presentation on the key provisions of the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, and their implementation at the grassroots level. They highlighted the roles and responsibilities of gram panchayats and village communities in maintaining cleanliness and ensuring proper management and disposal of waste.
During an interactive session, resource persons responded to queries and clarified various practical aspects of waste management raised by the participants. CO Asunam Perme emphasized the importance of acquiring practical knowledge and adopting proper waste management practices.
The training programme was organized under the aegis of the Panchayat, Rural Development, and Urban Development Departments at the Leparada DC’s conference hall on 30 July.
