Ops to start soon to clean Doyang water reservoir: Wokha dist admin
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Taking serious note of the environmental impact the accumulated debris may cause, Wokha deputy commissioner Vineet Kumar made the announcement. He said the second phase of mission will be launched once weather conditions are conducive for effective and sustained clean-up operations.
The Doyang Hydro Electric Project, located in the Doyang river, is the only major river dam in Nagaland.
The initiative will be carried out in collaboration with departments & agencies concerned, with a focus on restoring the ecological balance of the reservoir and its surrounding areas.
The DC said the issue will also be taken up at the state-govt level.
Every year, large volumes of waste accumulate in the Doyang reservoir, posing a threat to the freshwater quality, local biodiversity, and the structural integrity of the dam.
On June 7, 2024, the six-day first Clean Doyang Mission was initiated on a mission mode with extensive manpower and completed successfully.
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