Governor KT Parnaik presented the ‘Land of the Rising Sun’ medallion for excellence to Itanagar Municipal Corporation (IMC) Mayor Likha Nari Tadar at the Lok Bhavan in Itanagar on Monday. The medallion recognizes the mayor’s unwavering commitment to improving urban infrastructure and her efforts to make the state capital cleaner, greener, and more citizen-friendly.
The honour acknowledges Tadar’s dedicated leadership in strengthening civic services, promoting cleanliness and sanitation, and advancing initiatives aimed at enhancing the quality of life for the residents of the capital region. The governor complimented the mayor and Team IMC for their commitment and proactive approach, appreciating the progress made in strengthening municipal services.
The governor emphasized the importance of a clean and well-managed city, noting that it reflects the collective responsibility of citizens and civic authorities, and plays a vital role in improving the quality of life. He encouraged the IMC to continue its people-centric initiatives while adopting innovative and technology-driven solutions for urban governance. The governor also suggested launching a ‘zero litter Itanagar mission’ with strict enforcement measures, public awareness campaigns, CCTV monitoring, spot fines, and citizen reporting mechanisms.
To further enhance the city’s cleanliness and sustainability, the governor proposed achieving 100 per cent waste segregation at source, eliminating single-use plastics, and promoting the use of locally available bamboo, cane, and other eco-friendly alternatives. He also proposed the development of tourist-friendly clean corridors from the Hollongi Airport to key destinations, equipped with clean public toilets, proper signages, landscaping, street lighting, and waste disposal facilities.
The governor expressed confidence that these initiatives would help position Itanagar among the cleanest capitals in the Northeast, improve public health, enhance visitor experience, generate tourism opportunities, and contribute to the vision of Viksit Arunachal and Viksit Bharat@2047. The mayor briefed the governor on the various initiatives undertaken by the IMC to improve civic amenities, sanitation, waste management, and public services across the capital region.
