*MP Manish Tewari inaugurates Open Air Gym at Central Park, Sector 63, Chandigarh*

*MC Chandigarh focuses on capacity building and training of Safaimitras*

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*Successfully completes training of 5600 Safaimitras in one month*

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*Chandigarh, March 15:-* With a focus on improving capacity and enhancing awareness among Safaimitras, the Municipal Corporation has successfully completed a one-month-long comprehensive training program in collaboration with the sanitation department.

With Swachh Survekshan 2024 on the horizon, the training and capacity experts at MC Chandigarh delivered informative sessions covering six major subject areas: Solid Waste Management, Domestic Hazardous Waste Management, Prevention of Sexual Harassment Act, Disaster Management & Epidemic Response, Government Scheme Linkages, and Mental Health and Well-being.

Ms. Anindita Mitra, IAS, Municipal Commissioner said that MC Chandigarh remains dedicated to the professional growth and development of its employees. The organization has dedicated an entire month to the sanitation department for conducting the Capacity Building and Training Workshop, ensuring comprehensive coverage of essential topics.

She further added that by organizing this capacity building and training workshop, the organization strives to equip its workforce with the necessary skills and knowledge to deliver high-quality services to the citizens of Chandigarh.

The workshop witnessed enthusiastic participation from approximately 5600 attendees over the course of one month. Attendees had the opportunity to interact with experts and clarify their doubts on each segment. Furthermore, the attendees received guidance on recognizing and avoiding fraudulent phone calls and messages related to banking.

The capacity building and training for other wings have also been scheduled and will be covered in the coming months.

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*MP Manish Tewari inaugurates Open Air Gym at Central Park, Sector 63, Chandigarh*

*MC Chandigarh empowering AMRUT Mitras*

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*Enhancing its water quality monitoring capabilities*

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*Chandigarh, March 15:-* Aiming to achieve Sustainable Development Goals and foster a gender-responsive approach to water resource management under AMRUT 2.0, the Municipal Corporation, in collaboration with DAY-NULM (Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana National Urban Livelihoods Mission), focuses on goals and fostering a gender-responsive approach to water resource management.

As part of the AMRUT Mitra initiative, the Municipal Corporation has proposed six projects, which include the cleaning and maintenance of four Amrut Sarovars (Dadumajra, Kaimbala, Khuda Alisher, Sarangpur) and the implementation of two on-site water quality testing programs using a Water Mobile Testing van.

The works order for these projects was officially handed over to the SHGs, marking a significant milestone in empowering women and engaging them in water management activities. To ensure their effective participation, training sessions were conducted from March 11th to March 15th, 2024, at Amrut Sarovars: Dadumajra, Kaimbala, KhudaAlisher, and Sarangpur, under the expert guidance of trainers.

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While sharing about the AMRUT Mitra initiative, Municipal Commissioner Ms. Anindita Mitra said that by actively involving women SHGs in water management, the MCC not only promoting gender equality but also harnessing their skills and potential to improve water quality and sustainability.

She said that nearly 16 SHG individuals, consisting of 6 teams for each project, have been actively involved in the AMRUT Mitra initiative. Four SHGs, namely Laxmi SHG, Trisha SHG, Pond and Lake SHG, and Sehyog SHG, have been selected to participate in this groundbreaking endeavor.

The Commissioner further said that in addition, the implementation of mobile water testing vans will ensure that the water supplied to residents meets quality parameters. The labs will conduct on-site testing to identify any initial indications of poor water quality, enabling immediate remedial action to be taken.

She said that the two mobile labs will perform on-site testing for parameters such as pH, residual chlorine, TDS, conductivity, odor, and turbidity. Operating daily, the vehicles will collect mandatory samples from waterworks across various parts of the city, especially rehabilitation colonies and peripheral areas. These labs will be manned by women self-help groups, thereby empowering the community.

She further said that the AMRUT Mitra initiative recognizes the critical role that women can play in water management and aims to provide them with the necessary training, resources, and opportunities to actively contribute to sustainable water practices. By empowering women SHGs and involving them in decision-making processes related to water management, the initiative seeks to create a more inclusive and equitable society, she added.

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