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*Chandigarh, July 17:-*

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Chandigarh has once again made the city proud by securing a position in the Super Swachh League Cities under the 3 to 10 lakh population category in the prestigious Swachh Survekshan 2024–25.

The award was conferred by the Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, to Sh. Gulab Chand Kataria, Governor of Punjab and Administrator, UT Chandigarh, during a grand felicitation ceremony held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. City Mayor Smt. Harpreet Kaur Babla, Secretary Local Government Sh. Mandeep Singh Brar, IAS, and Commissioner, Municipal Corporation Chandigarh, Sh. Amit Kumar, IAS, were also present during the event.

This National recognition is a testament to the consistent and dedicated efforts of the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh, under the visionary leadership of the Administrator, the City Mayor, and the Commissioner, as well as the enthusiastic participation of the citizens in upholding cleanliness, enhancing beautification, and adopting sustainable waste management practices.

The Swachh Survekshan rankings were based on various parameters including overall cleanliness, Garbage-Free City Star Rating, Open Defecation-Free (ODF) status, beautification drives, and Water Plus certification.

Expressing his appreciation, the Administrator congratulated all stakeholders—officers, field staff, and citizens—for their contributions. 

He remarked,

“This national recognition reflects the collective spirit and resolve of Chandigarh towards Swachhata. Let us continue this journey with the same enthusiasm and strive to make Chandigarh the cleanest city in the nation.”

He further highlighted the role of Swachh Survekshan in:

• Empowering youth,

• Creating green jobs and entrepreneurial opportunities,

• Actively engaging Self Help Groups (SHGs),

• Promoting school-level interventions,

• Encouraging source segregation startups and zero-waste societies, and

• Organizing public awareness events aligned with the vision of Swachh Bharat.

He emphasized that sanitation and hygiene have become intrinsic to citizens’ daily lives and deeply rooted in their sanskar (values). 

Swachh Survekshan, he noted, has become a powerful competitive tool inspiring cities to innovate and perform better year after year.

The Mayor Smt. Harpreet Kaur Babla expressed her heartfelt gratitude to all councillors, former Mayors, officers and officials of MCC, specifically sanitation workers and all citizens for their cooperation and reaffirmed their collective commitment to building a cleaner, greener, and healthier Chandigarh.

While expressing his heartfelt gratitude to all former Commissioners, Sh. Amit Kumar, IAS, Commissioner of the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh, acknowledged their significant contributions in helping the city reach this remarkable milestone in the Swachh Survekshan journey. He emphasized that the collective efforts, vision, and dedication of past leadership laid a strong foundation for sustained cleanliness and innovation in urban sanitation. Their commitment has played a pivotal role in shaping Chandigarh’s success in the national cleanliness rankings, and their legacy continues to inspire ongoing efforts towards a cleaner, greener city.

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*Chandigarh, July 16:-*

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The Municipal Corporation Chandigarh organized a significant event today to celebrate NAMASTE Day at Rani Lakshmi Bai Mahila Bhawan, Sector 38, reaffirming its commitment towards the safety, dignity, and well-being of Safaimitras.

The event was graced by the presence of State Coordinator Sh. Sushil Kumar, Sh. Aswani Kumar, and State Nodal Officer under NAMASTE and senior officers of MCC. These dignitaries distributed Ayushman Cards and PPE kits to the Safaimitras, ensuring both financial security and protection for those working in hazardous environments. Each Ayushman card provides health insurance coverage of ₹5 lakh, offering access to quality healthcare for the safaimitras and their families.

The event also featured impactful awareness video clips focusing on safety measures at the workplace, and a pledge ceremony was held to emphasize the collective responsibility toward safeguarding Safaimitras.

As part of the NAMASTE Day activities, a tree plantation drive was also conducted, symbolizing growth, care, and commitment to a healthier environment.

The NAMASTE initiative is a step toward recognizing the tireless efforts of Safaimitras and aims to empower them through inclusive welfare programs. MCC continues to take proactive measures to enhance the lives and working conditions of sanitation workers across the city.

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The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has extended the last date of submission of online Freshadmission of all Masters, Bachelor and Diploma Programmes (except certificate and semester based programmes)up to 31^st July, 2025 for the July-2025 session. Details of the IGNOU academic programmes for the July, 2025 session can be accessed from the link https://ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in/. The prospective learners can apply for Masters/Bachelor/Diploma programmes of the University on the official website, informed The Senior Regional Director of IGNOU Regional centre Chandigarh Dr. Bhanu Pratap Singh. Last date of submission of ‘online’ admission form for the July session was earlier fixed for July 15. 

For all those candidates, who have been planning to get admission in any of the IGNOU courses can apply for the same online. Firstly the candidate has to register themselves (if not registered) on the official website i.e https://ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in/. Whereas those who have already registered can simply login with the id- password and fill up the application form for the admission in the July session at Indira Gandhi National Open University for 2025. Also, before filling up the IGNOU admission form, candidates must go through the general instructions, eligibility criteria, fee details, duration, etc. on the official website. Applicants can also download the complete details of the programmes from the IGNOU website.

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Existing Learners should Re-registered to the subsequent year/semester till 31^st July, 2025 for July, 2025 session to continue their study. For the Re-registration process the candidate has to register himself/herself (if not registered) on the official website i.e. https://onlinerr.ignou.ac.in/. In case a learner faces any difficulty he/she can approach the RC Chandigarh office for support. 

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*Chandigarh, July 15:-*

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Reinforcing its zero-tolerance policy against public littering, the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh (MCC) has issued a challan to a littering violator in Sector 23, after identifying him through CCTV footage shared by alert local residents.

The incident came to light when residents submitted video evidence showing an individual discarding waste irresponsibly in a public area. Acting swiftly, the MCC traced the scooter registration number visible in the footage, identified the offender, and issued a challan under the Solid Waste Management (MSW) Rules. The violator was also served a strict warning against any future violations.

MC Commissioner Sh. Amit Kumar, IAS, said that this action should serve as a strong message that littering in public spaces will not be tolerated. Citizen cooperation is key, and the Municipal Corporation encourage more residents to come forward with such evidence.

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The Commissioner has appealed to citizens to report such violations via WhatsApp No. 9915762917 by sharing images or video clips of littering acts along with location details. These reports will be verified, and necessary action will be taken in accordance with MSW rules.

He said that the Corporation reiterated its commitment to maintaining cleanliness and hygiene across the city and thanked the residents of Sector 23 for their proactive role in keeping Chandigarh clean. The public is reminded that littering is a punishable offense and strict action will follow any violations reported with credible evidence, he said.

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