*Municipal Corporation celebrates World Environment Day with the theme land restoration, desertification and drought resilience*
*Organises community-driven mega cleanliness drive at Sukhna Choe*
*Chandigarh, June 5:-* Reaffirming its mission to preserve natural water channels (Choes) for a clean environment and improve community and city sanitation standards, the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh (MCC) today organized a community-led mega cleanliness drive at Sukhna Choe to mark World Environment Day. as part of the “Swachhata Ki Mohar” program.
To maintain the cleanliness of the Choe, ensure uninterrupted water flow, prevent floods, and preserve the environment, City Mayor Kuldeep Kumar, Municipal Commissioner Anindita Mitra, IAS, area councilor Suman Sharma, other officials, and citizens of Chandigarh participated in the drive under the theme “Our Land, Our Future”.
Speaking on the occasion, City Mayor Kuldeep Kumar said that such proactive community initiatives will motivate citizens to take the lead in keeping their surroundings clean and avoiding littering. He further mentioned that the MCC team conducted a door-to-door awareness campaign in the nearby EWS Flats, Bapu Dham, and Shastri Nagar areas. Citizens were educated about solid waste management, the importance of waste segregation, the dangers of single-use plastics, and the harmful effects of littering near the Choe.
Municipal Commissioner Ms. Anindita Mitra (IAS) said that the MCC has adopted a holistic approach to keeping the environment clean, focusing on water, air, and soil while maintaining the city’s sanitation standards. She said the Choe cleanliness drive aims to raise awareness among citizens and instill a sense of ownership regarding the environment and their surroundings. As a result of this drive, 4.15 tonnes of solid waste were collected from the Sukhna Choe.
The Commissioner added that the Municipal Corporation has dedicated this week to the environment, adopting the RRR principles (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) to lead to a zero-waste lifestyle, marking World Environment Day, and raising awareness among citizens.
