*MCC reaches out to residents for community participation in it’s journey towards Swachh Chandigarh*
*MCC to honor 6 best MWAs at Republic Day 2024 Celebrations under Swachh Bazaar Pratiyogita*
*Chandigarh, January 25:-* The Municipal Corporation Chandigarh will felicitate six Market Welfare Associations (MWAs) during the Republic Day function for their exceptional performance in the Swachh Bazaar Pratiyogita.
In its mission of Swachh Chandigarh, a Swachh Bazaar Pratiyogita was conducted by Municipal Corporation which aimed to further Swachhta (cleanliness) by encouraging clean and eco-friendly celebrations during the Swachh Diwali Shubh Diwali campaign held from November 6th to 12th, 2023. The competition sought to assess the level of Swachhta in various markets and acknowledge the efforts of MWAs in promoting cleanliness and sustainable practices.
A team of assessors evaluated the participating markets on several parameters, including general cleanliness, cleanliness of public toilets, availability and cleanliness of Twin Bins, enforcement of a ban on single-use plastic, presence of key awareness messages, beautification of the market, initiatives to minimize the use of single-use plastic, and the presence of shops selling eco-friendly and local materials/products.
Out of the 19 registered Market Welfare Associations, the following six MWAs demonstrated exemplary commitment to Swachhta and emerged as winners in the Swachh Bazaar Pratiyogita:
*1. First position:*
– Market Dealers Association Sector 18 D, represented by Sanjay Puri
– Bright Traders Welfare Association Sector 23 C, represented by Manoj Bajaj
– Shopkeeper Association Kiran Block Sector 22 D, represented by Parveen Duggal Vishu
*2. Second Position:*
– Market Welfare Association Sector 46 C, represented by Balwinder Singh
*3. Third Position:*
– Market Welfare Association Sector 24 D, represented by Avnish Bansal
– Traders Welfare Association of Sector 21, represented by RL Bajaj
Municipal Commissioner Ms.Anindita Mitra, IAS said that these MWAs have set a shining example of dedication and innovation in creating clean and sustainable marketplaces. Their initiatives have made significant contributions to waste management, plastic waste reduction, community awareness, and the promotion of local and eco-friendly products.
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In recognition of their outstanding efforts, the first-place MWA has also been nominated and selected for State Awards on January 26th, 2024. The second and third-place holders, along with the honorable mentions, will be felicitated during the Republic Day celebrations at the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh.
She added that the Municipal Corporation expresses gratitude to all the participants for their active involvement in the Swachh Bazaar Pratiyogita. These collective efforts reinforce the commitment to achieve a cleaner, greener, and sustainable Chandigarh.
