Kohima: The Kuda Village Council has introduced a one-time waste management fee to support the development of a newly acquired landfill. This decision follows a blanket ban by the Dimapur Municipal Council on dumping waste outside its jurisdiction, which left Kuda Village without a designated disposal area. To solve this, the community independently purchased a site located 25 kilometers away without any government financial aid.
Council chairman Savi Liegise and secretary Aviu Nagi stated that the ban created significant difficulties for the area, forcing the council to take direct action to maintain local hygiene. They emphasized that the community remains dedicated to cleanliness, noting that the council is currently focused on the necessary development works to make the site fully operational for the coming years.
The fees collected from registered households, local establishments, and settlers will cover the period of 2026 and 2027. The council plans to use the revenue for essential site infrastructure, including perimeter fencing, approach roads, water and electricity connectivity, and the construction of caretaker quarters. The Kuda Waste Management Committee is responsible for overseeing these developments and implementing the new pricing structure.
Under the approved plan, households will pay a one-time fee of Rs. 2,000, while schools and nurseries are subject to fees starting at Rs. 4,000 based on their size. Churches will contribute Rs. 3,000, and individual kitchen units for renters or the floating population are charged Rs. 500. The committee will set additional rates for petty waste disposal and daily or monthly service groups as needed.
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