Senior officers of MCC to check monitoring of Night Shelters on daily basis

Chandigarh, January 10:- As per the directions of Sh. K.K. Yadav, IAS, Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Chandigarh, senior officers of MCC will check monitoring reports of Night Shelters on daily basis and submit report to the Commissioner.

As per details, there are 10 locations in Chandigarh where night shelters facility has been provided by the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh including in Sec 9D in front of CHB Off, 16A near hospital gate, Opposite PGI gate, 19B on V5, 20D near Mandir, 22C opposite JW Marriott, 32B near hospital gate, 34A opposite booth market, 43D in bus stand.

The following facilities have been provided in the shelters including Waterproof air tight shelters for comfortable accommodation, Room heater/ bloors to provide cozy temperature, Mattresses with quilt and pillow i/c clean bed sheet on raised plywood platform covered with mat and PVC sheet for easily cleaning, Potable water for drinking with disposable glasses, Separate arrangements for ladies and gents in Sec 16A, PGI, 32A, Mobile toilets near shelter opposite PGI, Sec 16A, 32A, Wall mounted cameras for proper supervision and security with access arrangements in MC officer mobiles, Security persons deputed for 24 hours for proper maintenance of shelter and watch & ward, First aid kit available in each shelter. Also person residing in shelter can call at 112 to get free medical facility, Complaint register and separate register to upkeep proper record on daily basis of person residing in shelter.

The MCC has provided complaint register to improve the facilities in shelters as per requirement of public on daily basis.