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*Chandigarh, October 28:-* The Finance and Contract committee of Municipal Corporation Chandigarh has accorded approval for various developmental agenda items including construction of jogging track in a park at sector 24, Chandigarh at an estimated cost of Rs. 10.31 lacs.

The meeting of F&CC was held here today under the Chairmanship of Sh. Kuldeep Kumar, Mayor and attended by Sh. Amit Kumar, IAS, Commissioner and other members of committee namely Smt. Jaswinder Kaur, Sh. Maheshinder Singh Siddhu,  Sh. Lakhbir Singh, Smt. Taruna Mehta and other senior officers of MCC.

The members of committee discussed other various important agenda items in detail and accorded approval for the following:

·        Construction of RCC toe wall along the windrow pad area at 300 TPD composting plant Dadumajra, Chandigarh at an estimated cost of Rs. 15.40 lacs.

·        Arrangement of programme for Chhat Puja at Indra Colony, Manimajra at an estimated cost of Rs. 7 lacs.

·        Proposal for the landscaping and construction of toe wall under MS flat railing for enclosing area after demolishing abandoned Sulabh Sauchalyas at sector 25, Chandigarh at an estimated cost of Rs. 17.33 lacs.

·        Construction of three public toilet blocks in three different green belts located at Palm park, four story houses village Dadumajra at an estimated cost of Rs. 49.77 lacs.

·        The committee members also enhanced the fee of advocates empanelled by the MC Chandigarh in District Courts, Labour Court, Permanent Lok Adalat, Consumer Forum and other lower courts from Rs. 7000 to Rs. 10,000 per case including clerkage plus expenses.

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*MC Enforcement Wing and Chandigarh Police Conduct Joint Operation in Sector 22, Tackling Unauthorized Vendors*

*Chandigarh, October 27:-* To maintain order and ensure compliance with city regulations, the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh (MCC) has intensified its vigilance and enforcement efforts to curb unauthorized vending activities. This initiative aims to provide citizens and visitors with a safe, organized environment.

Vendors are permitted to operate from 6 AM to 10 PM. However, during recent enforcement drives, the team observed that some vendors were operating beyond these hours. In response, a joint operation by the MCC enforcement team and Chandigarh Police was conducted today in Sector 22, successfully removing vendors operating outside the authorized hours.

Municipal Commissioner Sh. Amit Kumar, IAS, emphasized that these joint drives will continue across the city to ensure compliance with guidelines and prevent encroachments. “We are committed to maintaining public safety and convenience, and we urge all vendors to comply with legal regulations,” he stated.

The Municipal Corporation warns that strict action will be taken against violators to uphold the integrity of public spaces.

In addition to removing vendors, the enforcement team also seized materials left at vending sites after hours. Temporary coverings, such as tarpaulins, have been removed to further ensure compliance.

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Chandigarh October 22, 2024

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Panjab University (PU) Enactus team in collaboration with Samarth Jiyo, Sector 15, Chandigarh, a residential care facility for individuals with special needs, organized ‘Kalakriti: A Diya Decoration Workshop’ for the specially-abled children to celebrate Diwali, conveyed Prof. Seema Kapoor, Faculty Advisor of Enactus team. The Enactus team has been celebrating Diwali at Samarth for many years, aiming to inspire creativity and bring joy to these children.

Puneet Madan, a multifaceted maestro known for her achievements in art, education and social impact, served as the guiding force for the day, sharing her expertise and inspiring participants to unlock their artistic potential. Muskan Sihag, President of the Enactus team, remarked that witnessing the smiles on the faces of the specially-abled as they decorated diyas with the help of Enactus volunteers was incredibly rewarding.

Anjali Bhardwaj, Vice President of the team, emphasised that Kalakriti was not just about diya decoration but about breaking barriers and enabling specially-abled individuals to showcase their talent. Akshit Kumar, Technical Head of the Enactus team, affirmed their commitment to empowering every individual, regardless of ability.

The team distributed cloth-based sanitary napkins to the staff and residents of Samarth, highlighting their advantages over plastic-based options, said Grishi Takiyar, Marketing Head of the team. This donation drive was supported by Versatile Enterprises Pvt. Ltd., Ludhiana, added Sahil Jatt, also a Marketing Head.

Ms. Puja, General Secretary of Samarth and Meena Sharma, Hostle warden, commended the Enactus team for bringing joy to the children, emphasising that these activities enhance their self-worth. She thanked the team for creating such a meaningful experience, especially during the festive season. Anvesha Naskar, Project Head added that the event wrapped up with snacks and diya lighting for the Diwali celebrations.

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Chandigarh October 21, 2024

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Panjab University organised a Session on “Health Sector Preparedness for Air Pollution and Climate Change” as part of IAPSM RAJCON 2024 held on October 18-19, 2024 at RNT Medical College, Udaipur. This important event brought together experts from various institutions to discuss the critical intersection of environmental challenges and public health.

Prof. Ravindra Khaiwal, Department of Community Medicine and School of Public Health, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, highlighted the severe impacts of rising air pollution in India. He mentioned that as per a recent study by Indian Council of Medical Research average life expectancy in India would have been 1.7 years higher if the air pollution level were less than the minimal level causing health loss, with the highest increases of 2.5 years in Rajasthan. Dr Khaiwal’s further added that air pollution has become the second most important risk factor for stroke, andhence, not only linked to respiratory but majorly towards cardiovascular diseases.

Prof. Suman Mor, Department of Environment, Panjab University, Chandigarh, stressed the importance of engaging the health sector in addressing the challenges posed by air pollution and climate change. She highlighted that medical professional, are the most trusted members of society when it comes to health effects, and they can play a major role in in awareness generation and giving right advice to the people to minimize exposure to air pollution and associated health risk.

Dr. Aniket Chaudhary, Assistant Director, National Centre for Disease Control, New Delhi mentioned that Government of India has launched a National Program on Climate Change and Human Health to strengthen the health sector response. He added that currently the program is focusing on collecting Acute Respiratory Illness data to better estimation of the associated health risks of air pollution.

The session was chaired by Dr. Rajendra Awate, Ananta Institute of Medical Sciences, Rajasthan, and Dr. Arpit Prajapati, GCS Medical College, Gujarat. They stressed that improved data collection by the health sector could generate new evidence and strengthen strategies to minimize impacts on communities, particularly relevant for Rajasthan, which has faced numerous issues in recent times.

The session underscored the need for a collaborative approach, engaging all stakeholders including medical doctors, nurses, and paramedics, as well as support from other sectors to adapt to and mitigate the adverse impacts of climate change.

This session ended with a thank note by Dr. Anjali Mathur, Professor & Head, Dept. of Community Medicine, RNT Medical College, Udaipur and Organizing Secretary, IAPSM RAJCON 2024. She highlighted that the session helped to generate interest in medical fraternity to better understand the complex relationship between environmental factors and public health, and for developing mitigation strategies to improve the health and wellbeing of all.

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