*Swachhata Ki Mohar : MCC is committed to preserve the environment, improving community and city sanitation standards*
*Raises awareness in Bapu Dham, and Shastri Nagar amongst the citizens to maintain the Sukhna Choe area clean*
*Chandigarh, June 4:-* Aiming to keep the Choe’s (natural water channel) clean and ensure uninterrupted water flow, thus protecting against floods and preserving the environment, the Municipal Corporation conducted an awareness drive for the citizens residing near the Sukhna Choe.
Under “Swachhata ki Mohar” intitaive , and marking the upcoming World Environment Day on June 5th, the Municipal Corporation today conducted a door-to-door awareness drive at EWS Flats, Bapu Dham, and Shastri Nagar, located near the Sukhna Choe. The citizens were educated about solid waste management, including the importance of waste segregation, and the menace of single-use plastics, as well as the harmful effects of littering near the Choe by the MC team.
Ms. Anindita Mitra, IAS, Municipal Commissioner said that Keeping the natural water channels clean and protecting the environment is of utmost importance. Through this awareness drive and the upcoming mega cleaning drive conciding on World Environment Day on June 5 at the Sukhna Choe, we aim to engage the citizens and foster a sense of collective responsibility towards maintaining the ecological balance of the city. She urged all residents to participate in these efforts and contribute to making Chandigarh cleaner, greener, and happier.
With this year slogan , “ Our Land, Our Future” , Municipal corporation is dedicated this week to the environment and adopting RRR principles in lives leading to zero waste lifestyle, to mark World Environment Day and raise awareness among the citizens.
