Chandigarh, August 8: – The Municipal Corporation Chandigarh is going to restoration work on V-3 road Sector 44-B & 45-A, Chandigarh. Due to this work, the roads leading towards 44-B would be closed for traffic till 15th November, 2024. The general public is requested to take alternate route and bear with Municipal Corporation.
*Chandigarh, August 7:-* In line with the Nationwide celebration of the “Har Ghar Tiranga” campaign, the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh has decided to engage citizens through a unique Tiranga Pratiyogita, fostering patriotic spirit.
City Mayor Sh. Kuldeep Kumar today held a meeting with representatives of Market Welfare Associations and Resident Welfare Associations of city beautiful. During the meeting, a comprehensive briefing was shared about the unique Tiranga Pratiyogita under the “Har Ghar Tiranga” campaign, which will take place from August 10th to 12th, 2024. This initiative offers an exciting opportunity for citizens to showcase their creative talents on the theme of “My Nation, My Pride”.
The Mayor said that through Tiranga Pratiyogita, the Municipal Corporation urges all RWA and MWA to actively participate and set a shining example by adding a memorable celebration of India’s unity. He emphasized the importance of consciously contributing to waste management, plastic waste reduction, community awareness, and the promotion of local and eco-friendly products while participating in the competition.
He also requested every citizen to ensure respectful and dignified usage and representation of the National Flag during their activities, as non-adherence to this may lead to disqualification from the competition. The National Flag Code will be strictly adhered to.
Participation in the competition can be confirmed by registering through the link from August 7th to 9th, 2024, using a Google form. To participate, RWAs and MWAs can select following activity or come up with their own unique ideas to ensure active participation. The activities include:
1. *Creative Selfie Point:* Design and create a selfie point that showcases the spirit of India’s tricolors, promoting creativity and patriotism.
2. *Eco-Tiranga Art:* Create eco-friendly artworks using recycled materials and sustainable practices, reflecting themes of environmental conservation and patriotism.
3. *Tiranga-Themed Attire/Fashion:* Showcase creative interpretations of the Indian flag’s colors through innovative attire, accessories, badges, and styling ideas, expressing patriotism through fashion.
4. *Banners/Lighting:* Decorate premises with tricolor lights.
5. *Har Dukaan/Mohalla Tiranga:* Every shop/residence can unfurl the National Flag.
6. *Tirange Ka Mahotsav:* Combine any or all of the above activities and play patriotic songs to create a fervent patriotic atmosphere.
The results of the competition will be declared on August 13th, 2024. The three best Market Associations will be felicitated by the Hon’ble Governor on August 15th, during the official Independence Day function. The remaining participants will be honored by the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh at their own level in a Tiranga Samman Samaroh scheduled to be held on August 14th.
*Sets up dedicated on site grievance redressal at Water Works Manimajra*
Chandigarh, August 6:- Aiming to facilitate a seamless and efficient transition of intermittent water supply to full pressure water supply, the area of Manimajra has been strategically divided into four distinct zones for final settings and connections to the new water supply network. This carefully planned approach allows for uninterrupted service delivery and minimizes disruptions to the residents of Manimajra.
The phased rollout of final settings and connections to new water supply system will commence as under:
7th to 12th August in areas comprising Shanti Nagar, Madiwala Town, Peepliwala Town, Bank Colony and Police Colony.
13th to 18th August in areas comprising Old Darshani Bagh, Samadhi gate area, Gobindpura, Churi market, Main Market and Old Ropar road
19th to 23rd August in areas comprising Subhash Nagar, Indira Colony, Motor Market, and Shivalik Enclave.
24th to 28th August , in areas comprising MHC, Duplex house, Rajiv Vihar and Uppal Marble Society
During these dates, citizens of Manimajra may experience erratic supply and low water pressure.
A robust grievance redressal set up has been set up for registration of grievances. Citizens can call at helpline number 9503275281 or register their complaint on I’m Chandigarh App or directly at dedicated counter, set up at Water Works-III, Manimajra from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm.
A dedicated cell has been constituted to monitor the stabilization, on a daily basis.
Ms. Anindita Mitra, CEO, Chandigarh Smart City Ltd.-cum-Commissioner, MC, Chandigarh appealed to the citizens of Manimajra to cooperate with the field officers to ensure 24×7 water supply services in the area. She said that this pilot project aims to transform the existing intermittent water supply into a continuous and pressurized system and this strategic move will enhance water supply efficiency, reduce wastage, and ensure better water resource management.
*Chandigarh Smart City Ltd. commits to water conservation and efficient full pressure water supply*
*Milestone in Chandigarh’s journey towards sustainable water management and efficient service delivery to its residents*
*Chandigarh, August 4:-* Aimed at switching from intermittent supply to 24×7 continuous full pressure water supply system, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Sh. Amit Shah today inaugurated the 24×7 Water Supply project in Manimajra, Chandigarh in the presence of Sh. Gulab Chand Kataria, Governor of Punjab and Administrator, UT Chandigarh and Sh. Satnam Singh Sandhu, Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha.
Sh. Ajay Kumar Bhalla, Union Home Secretary, Sh. Tapan Kumar Deka, Special Director, Intelligence Bureau, Sh. Rajeev Verma, Adviser to the Administrator, UT, Chandigarh, Ms. Anindita Mitra, Chief Executive Officer, Chandigarh Smart City Ltd., Mrs. Kirron Kher, Former Member Parliament, Chandigarh, Sh. Kuljeet Singh Sandhu, Senior Deputy Mayor, Chandigarh and other councilors, senior officers and dignitaries were also present during the inaugural function.
Addressing the citizens at the inauguration ceremony, the Home Minister praised Chandigarh for maintaining its original planned city form and acknowledged the persistent water supply challenges faced by the residents. He highlighted that the 24×7 water supply project, built at a cost of Rs. 75 crores, will greatly benefit the Manimajra area by ensuring continuous water availability with full pressure, even up to the fourth floor. He said that this project has marked a significant milestone in Chandigarh’s journey towards sustainable water management and efficient service delivery to its residents.
He further said that the project’s primary objectives are to switch from intermittent to continuous pressurized water supply, ensuring better water quality, reliability, and effective supply-demand management. This initiative aligns with the service level benchmarks set by the Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India, including 100% water supply coverage, assured per capita supply of 155 LPCD, 100% metering, and maintaining Non-Revenue Water (NRW) levels between 15-20%.
In his address, the Governor of Punjab and Administrator, UT, Chandigarh Sh. Gulab Chand Kataria said that residents of Manimajra will highly benefit from this project as the continuous supply system would provide better water quality and households will get better pressure of water sufficient to fill tanks up to forth storey, thus lowering the pumping costs.
He appreciated the Chandigarh Smart City Ltd. for taking various steps to improve the basic upkeep besides ensuring the availability of civic amenities in each sector. He said that public participation is must in understanding the issues, recognizing the areas requiring improvement and evolving strategies for future planning.
Earlier, the UT Adviser Sh. Rajeev Verma welcomed the Home Minister and other distinguished Guests in the programme. Lauding the project’s features, the UT Adviser said that the 24×7 Water Supply pilot project, with a CAPEX value of INR 74.56 Crore and an OPEX value of INR 91.29 Crore for 15 years (to be borne by the Municipal Corporation of Chandigarh), aims to transform the existing intermittent water supply into a continuous and pressurized system. This strategic move will enhance water supply efficiency, reduce wastage, and ensure better water resource management.
Ms. Anindita Mitra, CEO, Chandigarh Smart City Ltd. presented vote of thanks to the Union Home Minister and other distinguished guests in the programme. She also expressed gratitude and appreciation to all those who have contributed to complete the 24×7 water supply project at Manimajra.
She said that the project executed by Chandigarh Smart City under the Smart City Mission, the project aims to conserve potable water, minimize wastage, and provide uninterrupted, pressurized water supply to the residents of Manimajra. Key features of the project include:
– Installation of 11,727 smart water meters with advanced metering infrastructure, enabling real-time monitoring and analysis of water consumption and leakages.
– Completion of the 22 km water supply network, with joint testing and diversion/connection of tube wells to underground reservoirs (UGRs).
– Construction, testing, and installation of equipment/machinery for the Underground Reservoir (UGR) and the Water Works III building, with furnishing works.
– Implementation of SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) and instrumentation across the water supply infrastructure.
The National Science Scheme (NSS) hosted its event con the Union Budget 2024-2025 for the youth under the able guidance of Dr.Parveen Goyal, Programme Coordinator, NSS, Dr.Sonia Sharma and Dr.Vandita kakkar programme officer, NSS to engage and educate the youth about the implications of national policies on scientific and educational advancements. The event took place on August 2,2024 and featured an array of informative discussions and activities from 48 participants.
Dr. Tilak Raj and Dr. Nitin Arora, distinguished science judges, provided valuable insights into the union budget, emphasizing its impact on the scientific community and youth development.
Chief Guest of the event, was presided over by Prof. Latika Sharma, Dean of Alumni Relations, and Guest of Honour Prof. SK Tripathi, Chairman of the Physics Department.
The winners of the declamation contest:
First Prize: Simranpreet, UILS
Second Prize: Purvi Arora, UIPS
Third Prize: Nikhil, UIET
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has extended the last date for online admission to all Masters, Bachelors, PG Diploma, Diploma and Certificate programmes and online Re-registration of all Masters and Bachelors for the session July, 2024 session till 14th August, 2024. Dr. Bhanu Pratap Singh, Senior Regional Director of IGNOU Regional Center Chandigarh informed that interested applicants can apply through online link for admission to any Masters, Bachelors, PG Diploma, Diploma and Certificate programmes of their choice: https://ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in/ which is available on IGNOU website www.ignou.ac.in.
SC/ST students will be admitted without charging any fee in some of the Diploma/PG Diploma & Graduate Programmes and they will have to apply online and to upload all necessary documents for fee exemption. For further information regarding the courses on offer the applicants may see the IGNOU website (www.ignou.ac.in) or IGNOU Chandigarh’s website (www.rcchandigarh.ac.in and IGNOU Regional Center Chandigarh’s Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/RCCHD .
Dr. Bhanu Pratap Singh, Senior Regional Director of IGNOU Regional Centre Chandigarh informed that students should Re-registered to the subsequent year/semester till 14th August, 2024 for July, 2024 session to continue their study. For Re-registration process the candidate has to register himself/herself (if not registered) on the official website i.e. https://onlinerr.ignou.ac.in/ . Whereas those who have already registered can simply login with the id- password and fill up the registration and submit the requisite fees online. In case a learner faces any difficulty he/she can approach the RC Chandigarh office for support.
हिंदी-विभाग, पंजाब विश्वविद्यालय, चंडीगढ़ की इस अनूठी पहल की सराहना सम्पूर्ण भारत में हो रही है जहाँप्रत्येक माह किसी न किसी साहित्यकार की जयंती के उपलक्ष्य में व्याख्यानों का आयोजन किया जाता है| जिनका उद्देश्य साहित्यकारों की रचनाओं से जोड़ना तो है ही साथ ही उनके बहुमुखी व्यक्तित्व और जीवन संघर्ष को करीब से जानने का अवसर भी देना है|इसी कड़ी में विभाग द्वारा प्रतिवर्ष 31 जुलाई को ‘प्रेमचंद जयंती समारोह’ का आयोजन किया जाता है| इस वर्ष भी 31 जुलाई,2024 को विभाग द्वारा विभाग के स्मार्ट क्लास रूम में प्रेमचंद जयंती के उपलक्ष्य मेंविशेष कार्यक्रम का आयोजन किया गया| इस अवसर पर मुख्यवक्ता के रूप में प्रो. सुभाष चन्द्र (प्रोफेसेर, हिन्दी विभाग, कुरुक्षेत्र विश्वविद्यालय, कुरुक्षेत्र) शामिल हुए|कार्यक्रम का शुभारंभ विभागाध्यक्ष डॉ० अशोक कुमार सभ्रवाल ने सभी उपस्थित जन का स्वागत करते हुए मुख्यवक्ता एवं अतिथियों को पुष्पगुच्छ भेंट कर किया| इसके बाद विभाग के एम. ए. द्वितीय के विद्यार्थी अभिषेक पाण्डेय ने ‘प्रेमचंद : व्यक्तित्व और कृतित्व’ विषय पर अपने विचार प्रस्तुत किये| इसके बाद एम. ए. द्वितीय के विद्यार्थी नारायण सिंह ने अपनी कविता के माध्यम से प्रेमचंद को याद किया, तत्पश्चात शोधार्थी रेखा मौर्या ने प्रेमचंद की वर्तमान प्रासंगिकता पर अपना वक्तव्य दिया। मुख्य वक्ता के रूप में उपस्थित डॉ. सुभाष चन्द्र ने अपने वक्तव्य में प्रेमचंद द्वारा सामाजिक बदलाव की बड़ी भूमिकाओं से परिचय कराया| उन्होंने कार्यक्रम के मूल विषय ‘प्रेमचंद और वर्तमान समय’ को सारगर्भित रूप से व्याख्यायित किया । उन्हें हिंदी साहित्य का गाँधीवादी व्यक्तित्व बतलाते हुए उनके उपन्यास और कहानियों के लक्ष्यों पर लंबी चर्चा कीऔर कहा कि प्रेमचंद का साहित्य समन्वय की बड़ी कोशिश है| कार्यक्रम के अंत में प्रेमचंद चेयर के पूर्व अध्यक्ष प्रो. नीरजा सूद और वर्तमान अध्यक्ष प्रो. बैजनाथ प्रसाद को विभाग द्वारा सम्मानित किया गया। अंत में विभागाध्यक्ष द्वारा धन्यवाद ज्ञापन कर आए मुख्य अतिथि को सम्मानित कर कार्यक्रम का समापन किया गया। कार्यक्रम में प्रो. गुरमीत सिंह (हिन्दी विभाग ), पंकज श्रीवास्तव (दर्शन शास्त्र), कुलविंदर सिंह (यू. बी. एस.), प्रो. नीरू, डॉ. हरमेल सिंह (सी. डी. ओ. ई.), डॉ. सुधीर मेहरा (अंग्रेजी विभाग) तथा प्रो. नरेश कुमार (एसोसिएट डी.एस.डब्ल्यू. ) ने कार्यक्रम में शिरकत की। इस कार्यक्रम का संचालन एम. ए. द्वितीय के विद्यार्थी पवन कुमार ने किया।
*Organises Capacity Building & Training Workshop for Sanitary Inspectors and Self-Help Groups*
*Chandigarh, July 31:-* In an effort to enhance Chandigarh’s cleanliness and promote a healthier community, the Municipal Corporation of Chandigarh conducted a capacity-building and training workshop for Sanitary Inspectors and Self-Help Groups (SHGs). This initiative, part of the ‘Swachhata Ki Mohar’ program, aligns with the ‘Safai Apnao Bimaari Bhagao’ campaign.
The workshop aimed to refresh the training of Sanitary Inspectors and SHGs, focusing on the importance of waste segregation, home composting, and eco-friendly practices to promote a Reduce, Reuse, Recycle (RRR) lifestyle.
As part of this awareness campaign, Sanitary Inspectors and SHGs will engage with citizens across the city, educating them on proper waste management, home composting, and adopting eco-friendly choices to support an RRR lifestyle.
MC Commissioner Ms. Anindita Mitra, IAS, highlighted that this initiative seeks to build on the progress made in waste segregation and management. The goal is to raise awareness and encourage effective waste segregation and the adoption of eco-friendly options in daily life.
Experts trained the SHGs on proper waste segregation, home composting, avoiding banned single-use plastics, and adopting a zero-waste lifestyle.
The Commissioner said that the MCC’s unwavering commitment to progressive development, which has been recognized nationally. The contributions of each officer and staff member have led to significant progress in solid waste management, including achieving 100% collection of segregated waste from households and commercial areas.
She also mentioned that with the cooperation of citizens, Chandigarh has improved its Swachh Survekshan ranking from 66th in 2021 to 11th in 2023. The city was honored with the ‘Safaimitra Surakshit’ title by Her Excellency, the Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Draupadi Murmu.
She also highlighted the city’s achievements in waste management, including a state-of-the-art composting plant in Dadumajra with a capacity of 300 TPD. The plant has produced 163.06 MT of compost from segregated wet waste in just four months (up to July 22, 2024). This compost will be used in all 1,800 parks and gardens across the city and will be available to farmers for agricultural use.
The Commissioner emphasized the importance of combining efforts and sharing achievements to continue the journey toward the ‘Garbage-Free City’ mission. The platform encourages the exchange of knowledge, experiences, and innovative ideas to propel the city toward even greater heights.
She appealed to all citizens to segregate their waste and hand it over to the Municipal Garbage Collector. By adopting RRR practices like home composting and choosing eco-friendly options, citizens can contribute to the ‘Garbage-Free City’ mission.
*Chandigarh, July 23:-* To raise awareness about waste segregation and the harmful impacts of single-use plastic bags, as well as to promote environmentally friendly alternatives, the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh held a meeting at Atmanirbhar Ward No. 35, Sector 49, as part of the “Safai Apnao Bimaari Bhagao” campaign.
The aim was to engage the community, foster a sense of responsibility, and contribute to the overall cleanliness and sustainability of Chandigarh by maintaining the city’s cleanliness and working towards making it a plastic-free city.
The MCC team, in the presence of Deputy Mayor and area Councillor Sh. Rajinder Sharma, focused on educating the residents about the importance of waste segregation and the need to curb the use of single-use plastic bags. Alternatives to plastic bags, such as reusable cloth or jute bags, were also discussed to encourage environmentally conscious choices.
Ms. Anindita Mitra, IAS, MC Commissioner, outlined the key elements of the initiative, which include various activities such as special cleanliness drives, regular cleaning of community and public toilets, collection and transportation of waste, sanitation and hygiene facilities for children, adequate testing of water quality, supply of drinking water, and maintenance of water works.
She highlighted Chandigarh’s rise from the 66th rank in Swachh Sarvekshan 2021 to the 12th rank in 2022 and emphasized the city’s dedication to cleanliness and sustainability, aiming for top positions in Swachh Survekshan-2024. She urged citizens to continue their efforts towards making Chandigarh a cleaner and healthier city.
*Chandigarh, July 23:-* To raise awareness about waste segregation and the harmful impacts of single-use plastic bags, as well as to promote environmentally friendly alternatives, the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh held a meeting at Atmanirbhar Ward No. 35, Sector 49, as part of the “Safai Apnao Bimaari Bhagao” campaign.
The aim was to engage the community, foster a sense of responsibility, and contribute to the overall cleanliness and sustainability of Chandigarh by maintaining the city’s cleanliness and working towards making it a plastic-free city.
The MCC team, in the presence of Deputy Mayor and area Councillor Sh. Rajinder Sharma, focused on educating the residents about the importance of waste segregation and the need to curb the use of single-use plastic bags. Alternatives to plastic bags, such as reusable cloth or jute bags, were also discussed to encourage environmentally conscious choices.
Ms. Anindita Mitra, IAS, MC Commissioner, outlined the key elements of the initiative, which include various activities such as special cleanliness drives, regular cleaning of community and public toilets, collection and transportation of waste, sanitation and hygiene facilities for children, adequate testing of water quality, supply of drinking water, and maintenance of water works.
She highlighted Chandigarh’s rise from the 66th rank in Swachh Sarvekshan 2021 to the 12th rank in 2022 and emphasized the city’s dedication to cleanliness and sustainability, aiming for top positions in Swachh Survekshan-2024. She urged citizens to continue their efforts towards making Chandigarh a cleaner and healthier city.
