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*Chandigarh, March 6:-* Aimed to honor the contributions and hard work of women employees who displayed exemplary dedication in providing essential services to society in the field of public health, the MC Chandigarh recognized their remarkable achievements by celebrating “Swachh Mahila Divas” organized at the Community Centre, Sector-35, here today.

City Mayor Sh. Kuldeep Kumar honored all women with an appreciation certificate in the presence of area councillor Smt. Prem Lata and other councillors, along with senior officials of MC Chandigarh. The event served as a platform to acknowledge their relentless efforts and outstanding commitment to the betterment of the community.

While speaking on the occasion, the Mayor said that the Municipal Corporation recognized the pivotal role played by women employees in contributing towards public health service deliverables in Chandigarh. Their unwavering dedication and tireless efforts have significantly contributed to the success of various initiatives and programs undertaken by the Corporation.

In total, more than 80 women have been honored at the Swachh Mahila Divas celebration, including 20 women presidents of Area Level Federations, Self Help Groups, and other women staff members from eminent MCC branches. Their exceptional contributions and dedication to public health service deliverables have been recognized and appreciated by the Municipal Corporation of Chandigarh.

The Mayor expressed his deep admiration and extended heartfelt gratitude to the women staff for their invaluable contributions. He emphasized the importance of gender equality and empowerment in the workplace and pledged continued support to ensure a conducive environment for women to thrive professionally.

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The event showcased the achievements of women employees, highlighting their exceptional work in areas such as waste management, sanitation, public health, and community outreach programs. Their dedication, perseverance, and commitment to providing quality services have set a remarkable example for others to follow.

Municipal Commissioner Ms. Anindita Mitra, IAS said that women are the real architects of society. Each woman staff member is the real ambassador of Swachhata and is dedicatedly working towards ensuring the deliverable of services, schemes, and programs is being fulfilled successfully.

She highlighted the significant progress made, moving from the 66th position in Swacch Sarvekshan 2021 to the 11th position in Swacch Sarvekshan 2023 and receiving the ‘Safaimitra Surakshit’ title from Her Excellency, the Honorable President of India, Smt. Draupadi Murmu. This project is expected to further improve the city’s ranking in the coming years.

She said that MC Chandigarh remains committed to promoting gender inclusivity and equal opportunities for all its employees. It recognizes the immense potential and talent possessed by its women staff and is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages their growth and development.

She also extended her warmest wishes to all women staff members and expresses heartfelt gratitude for their invaluable contributions. Their unwavering dedication and commitment continue to inspire in pursuit of a cleaner, healthier, and more prosperous Chandigarh.

In line with MC Chandigarh’s commitment to environmental sustainability, the celebration also emphasized the promotion of Zero Waste Event. This initiative aims to minimize waste generation and promote responsible waste management practices.

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*MCC organizes cancer screening camp in collaboration with the Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital & Research Centre, Mullanpur*

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*Chandigarh, March 1:-* Keeping in view the health and well-being of its employees, the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh has organized a Cancer Screening Camp in collaboration with the Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, Mullanpur, here today at Rani Laxmi Bai Mahila Bhawan, Sector 38-C, Chandigarh.

The Municipal Corporation takes a proactive step towards promoting employee health and well-being by organizing a

Sh. Banwarilal Purohit, Governor of Punjab and Administrator, UT Chandigarh inaugurated the camp in the presence of City Mayor Sh. Kuldeep Kumar, Adviser to Administrator Sh. Rajeev Verma, IAS, Secretary Local Government Sh. Nitin Kumar Yadav, IAS, and Ms. Anindita Mitra, IAS, Commissioner, Ms. Purva Garg, IAS, Secretary, Education, Padamshri Dr. Rajendra Badwe, former Director, Tata Memorial centre, Mumbai, Dr. Ashish Gulia, Director, Homi Bhabha cancer hospital and research centre, Punjab, Sh. Yogesh Dhingra, councilor and other councilors, senior officers of the civic body and employees of MCC.

The Governor commended the effort of MC Chandigarh for organizing an awareness and screening camp for its employees and families. He said that I got to know that the hospital has not only screening the employees of Municipal Corporation but also screening the employees of Chandigarh Administration.

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He said that MC Chandigarh is doing highly appreciable work towards well-being of its employees. He said that the objective of the Cancer Screening Camp is to determine the screening of preventable cancers, including oral, breast, and cervix cancer, as well as Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and respiratory diseases among employees.

The Governor further said that in the modern era, chronic diseases, particularly NCDs, pose significant global health challenges. The epidemic of NCDs has severe health consequences for individuals, families, and communities. Preventing and controlling these diseases are crucial development imperatives for the 21st century.

City Mayor Sh. Kuldeep Kumar said that the camp aims to identify risk factors and devise strategies to bring about a healthy change in lifestyle. During the camp, male employees will undergo screenings such as height/weight measurement, BMI calculation, blood pressure measurement, oral cavity screening, and random blood sugar (RBS) testing using a glucometer. Female employees will also receive breast and cervix cancer screenings in addition to the aforementioned tests.

He said that an awareness session on screening and early diagnosis of common cancers has been conducted for all the employees. The session aimd to increase awareness of risk factors, methods of early detection, and cancer prevention etc. Participants who were diagnosed with precancerous or cancerous conditions will be referred to the Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Research Centre for further diagnostic evaluation and treatment.

Municipal Commissioner Ms. Anindita Mitra, IAS, said that the Corporation is committed to the well-being of its employees and families. With this screening health camp, MC Chandigarh aims to foster a culture of healthy living and health promotion within the larger society.

She further said that the objectives of the Cancer Screening Camp are early detection, preventive education, disease-specific awareness, promotion of healthy behaviors, screening for high-risk groups, and health promotion. MC Chandigarh is dedicated to creating a culture of health and well-being within the community, encouraging individuals to take an active role in managing their health, she added.

The Cancer Screening Camp accommodated a team of healthcare professionals to conduct screenings for approximately 200 individuals per camp. Additionally, a comprehensive health education program has been provided, focusing on the hazards of tobacco, prevention of Non-Communicable Diseases, and awareness about cancers of the oral cavity, cervix, breast, and prostate for all MCC employees and family members.

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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 January, 2024 session till 29^th February, 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.

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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 29^th February, 2024 for January, 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.  

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Dr.  Bhanu Pratap Singh

*Successfully completes training of 1500 Safaimitras in one week*

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*Chandigarh, February 16:-* With a focus on improving capacity and enhancing awareness among Safaimitras, the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh successfully completed a comprehensive training workshop over the course of one week.

With Swachh Survekshan 2024 on the horizon, the training and capacity experts at MC Chandigarh delivered informative sessions covering six major subject areas: Solid Waste Management, Domestic Hazardous Waste Management, Prevention of Sexual Harassment Act, Disaster Management & Epidemic Response, Government Scheme Linkages, and Mental Health and Well-being.

Ms. Anindita Mitra, IAS, Municipal Commissioner, said that MC Chandigarh remains dedicated to the professional growth and development of its employees. The organization has dedicated the entire month of February to conducting the Capacity Building and Training Workshop, ensuring comprehensive coverage of essential topics.

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She further added that by organizing this capacity building and training workshop, the organization strives to equip its workforce with the necessary skills and knowledge to deliver high-quality services to the citizens of Chandigarh.

The workshop witnessed enthusiastic participation from approximately 1500 attendees over the course of one week, had the opportunity to interact with the experts and clarify their doubts on each segment. Furthermore, the attendees received guidance on recognizing and avoiding fraudulent phone calls and messages related to banking.

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