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Swachh Survekshan 2023 Awards

Chandigarh ajudged best city in the country for Safaimitra Surakshya Shehar

Secures 11th rank in Swachh Survekshan 2023 Awards

Mayor Anup Gupta and Commissioner Anindita Mitra thank residents and safaikaramcharis of the city

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*Chandigarh, January 11:-* The City Beautiful Chandigarh has achieved a remarkable feat by clinching the first place as Safaimitra Surakshit Shehar in the prestigious Swachh Survekshan 2023 Awards. This recognition not only underscores the city’s commitment to creating a safe and clean environment for its residents but also emphasizes the welfare and security of the Safaimitra’s in keeping the city clean.

During the award ceremony at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, city Mayor Sh. Anup Gupta, UT Adviser Sh. Nitin Kumar Yadav, IAS, Municipal Commissioner Ms. Anindita Mitra, IAS and Chief Engineer MCC Sh. N.P. Sharma had the honor of receiving the award from Her Excellency, the President of India Smt. Droupadi Murmu. Their dedication and leadership have been instrumental in leading Chandigarh towards this significant achievement.

Mayor Sh. Anup Gupta expressed his delight and stated, “This award reflects the persistent efforts of the Municipal Corporation and the unwavering support of the citizens and stakeholders. It is a testament to our commitment to transforming Chandigarh into a clean and sustainable city.”

Municipal Commissioner Ms. Anindita Mitra conveyed her happiness and shared that, “Chandigarh has made substantial progress in its journey from man hole to machine hole. The city’s consistent efforts led to an impressive 11th rank at the national level in the Swachh Survekshan 2023 Awards. This notable advancement, underscores the concerted efforts of the Municipal Corporation and its commitment to improving the city’s cleanliness and sanitation standards.”

Furthermore, she dedicated the award and expressed gratitude to all stakeholders, citizens, and Safaimitra’s for their valuable contributions and support in achieving these remarkable milestones. This recognition serves as evidence of the city’s ongoing efforts to create a sustainable and clean environment for all its residents.

Notably, Chandigarh’s commendable rise from the 66th rank in the Swachhata Sarvekshan of 2020 to the 12th rank in 2021 among cities with a population of over one lakh is a testament to the city’s unwavering dedication to enhancing its cleanliness and sanitation infrastructure.

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*MC Chandigarh takes action against encroachments in Sector 15 Patel Market*

*Chandigarh horticulture waste processing plant completes one year of operations*

*Attains another milestone towards a Garbage-Free City*

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*Chandigarh, January 10:-* Playing a pivotal role in effectively managing the substantial amount of horticulture waste generated within the city, the Chandigarh’s state-of-the-art Horticulture Waste Management Plant completed one year of successful operations today.

Inaugurated by Sh. Banwarilal Purohit, Governor, Punjab and Administrator, UT, Chandigarh on 10th January, 2023, this plant represents a significant step towards Chandigarh’s mission to become a garbage-free city. The concerted efforts of the Municipal Corporation have propelled Chandigarh from the 66th rank in the Swachhata Sarvekshan of 2020 to the 12th rank in 2021 among cities with a population of over one lakh. This year, Chandigarh has been selected as a National Awardee at the Swacch Survekshan 2023 awards, which will be held on January 11th at Bharat Mandapam, Delhi. Her Excellency, the President of India, will present the award to the city.

With over 1.65 lakh trees, more than 1900 parks and gardens, Chandigarh has always been committed to preserving its natural beauty. To efficiently handle the increasing volume of horticulture waste, the Municipal Corporation took the initiative to establish an advanced Horticulture Waste Management Plant with a daily capacity of 30 TPD. This plant has been designed to convert horticulture waste into high-calorific-value briquettes, which are subsequently sold as industrial fuel, contributing to the circular economy of Horticulture Waste Management.

City Mayor Sh. Anup Gupta expressed his satisfaction, stating that the successful completion of one year of the Horticulture Waste Processing Plant is a remarkable achievement for Chandigarh. It showcases our commitment to sustainable waste management practices and reinforces the vision of a garbage-free city.

Ms. Anindita Mitra, IAS, Commissioner, Municipal Corporation Chandigarh congratulated the entire staff and manpower of the Horticulture processing plant, emphasizing the Horticulture Waste Processing Plant has revolutionized the way MCC manages horticulture waste. By converting it into valuable briquettes, the MCC not only contribute to the circular economy but also reduce our reliance on traditional fuelwood and landfill disposal. She said that the MCC has proud of this accomplishment and look forward to achieving ISO certification for the plant in the coming year.

She further said that the MCC remains steadfast in its commitment to achieving 100 percent waste processing within the city. With a daily processing capacity of 30-40 tons, the horticulture waste processing plant converts raw horticulture waste into valuable briquettes.

She added that the successful completion of one year of the Horticulture Waste Processing Plant in Chandigarh is a testament to the MCC’s unwavering dedication to sustainable waste management practices. By transforming horticulture waste into a valuable resource, Chandigarh aims to set an exemplary standard for other cities in India and beyond. Furthermore, MC Chandigarh is actively working towards achieving ISO certification for the plant by the coming year.

In the past year, MC Chandigarh has left no opportunity to make the citizens aware of Horticulture Waste processing by arranging student visits to the plant. Guided by MC experts, these bright minds have learned innovative techniques to create a cleaner, greener environment and have set up stalls at Annual Cultural Events like the Rose Festival, Teej, and Chrysanthemum Show. The citizens witnessed the remarkable transformation of horticulture waste into high-calorific-value briquettes, which are then sold as fuel. Embracing waste management, this initiative not only reduces environmental impact but also provides an eco-friendly alternative for fuel consumption.

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*MC Chandigarh takes action against encroachments in Sector 15 Patel Market*

PANJAB UNIVERSITY PROUD WITH FOUR STUDENTS SELECTED  AS MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKERS 

Chandigarh January 9, 2024 

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Panjab University is proud to announce that four students from the Centre for Social Work have been selected for the esteemed position of Medical Social Worker at PGIMER, Chandigarh. This moment is of great honour for Panjab University and the Centre for Social Work shared Gaurav Gaur, Chairperson, Centre for Social Work. In a brief ceremony, Professor Renu Vig, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, extended her warm wishes, congratulated and honoured these students on their brilliant achievement and success. She has expressed that this accomplishment is a testament to these students’ hard work and dedication in their academic and professional pursuits. The students include Arpna Rattu, Gurpreet Singh, Piyush and Shubham informed Gaurav Gaur and he has also expressed his deep sense appreciation for making the Cenre for Social Work proud of it’s alumnus. He also shared that all these students have been selected after they cleared the All India level entrance test conducted by the said institution.  Hence, it is a matter of great accomplishment as well. This is one of the significant achievements made by the alumnus in the recent past. Prof Monica M Singh was also present during this felicitation, and she also expressed her happiness and contentment for this achievement. 

The brief introduction of the students selected is given below.

Arpna Rattu (Batch 2011-2013) has worked as a Child Welfare Officer in Children’s Home-Snehalaya and in Specialized Adoption Agency, under Social Welfare Department, Chandigarh for more than three years. She is a certified Master trainer on Child Adoption Related.  She also has an experience of Monitoring & Evaluation Officer in NGOs. Presently she is pursuing her doctorate under the supervision of Prof. Monica M Singh, Centre for Social Wok, Panjab University, Chandigarh 

Gurpreet Singh (Batch 2015-17) After MW, he has done his M.Phil.( Psychiatric Social Work) from GMCH, sector- 32. He has Diploma in Community Mental Health from National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences Hospital (NIMHANS), Bangalore. He has worked with  Pushpanjali Trust, Chandigarh, and has experience of Psychiatric Social Worker.  Presently, he is pursuing his Ph.D. from Centre for the study of social exclusion and inclusive policy, Panjab University Chandigarh. He had edited a book on common mental health issues in Punjabi language recently.

Piyush (Batch 2018-2020) has done his M.Phil. ( Psychiatric Social Work) from Government Medical College and Hospital Sector-32 Chandigarh in 2020-2022. He has been working as a Psychiatric Social Worker at a hospital in Varanasi for more than a year before taking up the present assignment. 

Mr. Shubham (Batch 2019-2021) is a former Project Field Officer who had worked in Project SETU by FHI360/India for more than a year. He has worked as a Research Assistant for ten months with a premiere research agency based at Chandigarh. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he volunteered in relief and rehabilitation efforts during the lockdown period, focusing on alleviating the impact on stranded migrant labourers in Panjab University campus and around the tri-city area. He also volunteered with various agencies from time to time.

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*MC Chandigarh takes action against encroachments in Sector 15 Patel Market*

*Swachh Survekshan 2023: President to award Chandigarh on 11th January at New Delhi*

*Chandigarh retains Water Plus status, third year in a row*

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*Chandigarh, January 4:-* The event to felicitate the cities, award ceremony for Swachh Survekshan 2023 is being organized by the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs   is being held at Bharat Mandapam, ITPO, New Delhi on 11th January.

While sharing this information here today, Ms. Anindita Mitra, IAS, Commissioner, Municipal Corporation Chandigarh said that intimation has been received today that Chandigarh is being given  National award which the city shall receive from Her Excellency, the President of India.

She said that Mayor and senior officers of Chandigarh Administration and Municipal Corporation will be  attending the award ceremony at New Delhi on 11th January, 2023.

She added that it is a matter of great pride for the city that Chandigarh is being felicitated with a National Award. She also expressed happiness that Chandigarh has retained it’s Water Plus status, for the third year in row and thanked the residents of the city for their Cooperation and support to all the initiatives of Municipal Corporation. 

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*MC Chandigarh takes action against encroachments in Sector 15 Patel Market*

*Governor releases Municipal Corporation’s Annual Report-2023 & Swacchta themed New Year Calendar*

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*Chandigarh, January 2:-* Sh. Banwarilal Purohit, the Governor of Punjab & Administrator, U.T, Chandigarh, today unveiled Municipal Corporation’s Annual Report-2023 and Swacchta themed Calendar for 2024 in the presence of city Mayor Sh. Anup Gupta and Municipal Commissioner Ms. Anindita Mitra, Joint Commissioner Sh Gurinder Sodhi and Chief Engineer N P Sharma.

The Annual Report 2023 highlights the exceptional accomplishments and innovations in various municipal domains. The report showcases the Corporation’s commitment to efficient solid waste and sewage treatment management, the establishment of state-of-the-art infrastructure, fostering a commendable interface between corporations and citizens, and the promotion of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The comprehensive report showcases remarkable achievements and innovations in solid waste and sewage treatment management, infrastructure development, and citizen engagement.

MC Chandigarh’s Calendar for the year 2024 has also been dedicated to Sustainability, Inclusivity, Empowerment of Communities, and Swacchhata. Each month has been assigned a special theme such as RRR, PRARAMBH- One-stop store for sustainable products, Public Conveniences, Safaimitra’s, Waste to Wonder Park, Horticulture Waste plant, Pink MRF, etc.

The Governor of Punjab & Administrator, U.T, Chandigarh Sh. Banwarilal Purohit expressed his confidence that the report would serve as a testament to the unwavering dedication and affirmative action taken by the Municipal Corporation. He emphasized the need to go beyond the achievements attained in 2023 and continue striving for excellence in all municipal sectors.

Mayor Anup Gupta said that, “The Annual Report-2023 is a comprehensive account of the developmental work, welfare activities, and successful implementation of flagship missions of the Government of India throughout the year. It serves as a testament to our commitment to public service delivery, civic infrastructure development, resource mapping and mobilization, preservation of city culture and heritage, and preparedness for future urban challenges. He extended his gratitude to the citizens of Chandigarh for their support in the Swachhta mission and urged them to continue actively participating in this endeavor in 2024.

Municipal Commissioner Ms. Anindita Mitra expressed her enthusiasm in introducing the Annual Report 2023. She said that the report documents the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh’s notable achievements in various spheres of municipal administration and said that noteworthy progress has been made in improving municipal infrastructure, water and sanitation, solid and liquid waste management, roads, green spaces, property tax, fire and safety, culture and sports, employee welfare and social security, capacity building, and empowerment of the underprivileged community.

She further said that the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh has been recognized as the best Urban Local Body in the country for Water Resources Management, the best Smart City among Union Territories, and for executing outstanding projects in mobility and e-governance. These awards, received from the Hon’ble Vice President of India and Her Excellency, the President of India, have further bolstered the corporation’s spirit and commitment to public service delivery.

She applauded the entire team for their exemplary accomplishments in social innovation, strengthening and scaling of existing municipal infrastructure, citizen engagement, campaigns for behavioral and lifestyle transformation, community mobilization, social cohesion, and an inclusive approach. Moreover, the corporation has embraced sustainable and inclusive development in line with the principles of the 2030 global agenda, striving to ensure perpetual motion and a circular economy for the city.

The MC Chandigarh Annual Report-2023 serves as a comprehensive overview of the Municipal Corporation’s achievements and aims to inspire and encourage continued progress and citizen participation in the mission of creating a sustainable and prosperous Chandigarh.

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*MC Chandigarh takes action against encroachments in Sector 15 Patel Market*

*Mayor and Commissioner extends warm wishes to employees & citizens on the first day of New Year*

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*Chandigarh, January 1:-* City Mayor Sh. Anup Gupta and Municipal Commissioner Ms. Anindita Mitra, IAS paid obeisance during the Akhand Paath Sahib, organized at Fire & Rescue Services department, Sector 17, here on the very first day of the New Year 2024.

They prayed for the peace, harmony and progress of the Municipal Corporation and prosperity of citizens of city beautiful. Greeting the people on the New Year, the Mayor and Commissioner wished a happy, peaceful and prosperous 2023 to the employees of the Corporation and citizens of Chandigarh. They reiterated the commitment of MCC to ensure that upgradation of the existing basic amenities and addition of the advanced technology in the services to enhance efficiency.

The Mayor and Commissioner held separate meetings with the officers and employees of different wings and wished them good health, peace and prosper year ahead.

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*MC Chandigarh takes action against encroachments in Sector 15 Patel Market*

*MCC to promote hygienic and safe sanitation practices in vendor zones*

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*Mayor lays foundation stone for providing prefabricated portable toilet block at vendor zone, EWS colony Dhanas* 

*Chandigarh December 30:-* Aimed at promoting hygienic and safe sanitation practices in city, the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh has started providing and fixing prefabricated and portable toilet blocks and other allied works in vendor zones in the city beautiful.

City Mayor Sh. Anup Gupta today laid the foundation stone for providing and fixing prefabricated and portable toilet blocks and other allied works in vendors zone at EWS resettlement colony at Dhanhas in the presence of area councillor Sh Ram Chander Yadav, other officers of MCC and all the vendors of the zone at colony.

While sharing about the project, the Mayor said that this work will be completed within 3 months time period at a cost of Rs. 18.78 lacs. He said that it will provide basic amenities to more than 650 vendors and the visiting citizens also. He further said that there was a long pending demand from the vendors and after construction of this, it will give a great relief to the vendors and general public visiting vending zone for purchase of daily needs.

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*MC Chandigarh takes action against encroachments in Sector 15 Patel Market*

*MCC to open causeway over sukhna choe at bridge in industrial area phase-1 for light motor vehicle from 2nd January*

*Mayor takes stock of progress work at site*

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*Chandigarh, December 29:-* With the objective of providing smooth passage to the local residents, the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh has completed the construction of wing wall and back filling work at causeway over Sukhna choe bridge in industrial area Phase-1, Chandigarh.

City Mayor Sh. Anup Gupta accompanied by Chief Engineer, Superintending Engineers and concerned Executive Engineers visited the site and took stock of the work progress. The concerned engineers apprised the Mayor that the construction of wing wall and back filling work has almost been completed.

The Mayor asked the chief engineer that restricted movement on causeway may be allowed and the road will be opened to traffic for light motor vehicles from 2nd January, 2024. The Mayor further asked the concerned engineers to speed up the work and complete the rest work at the earliest.

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*MC Chandigarh takes action against encroachments in Sector 15 Patel Market*

*F&CC accords approval for provision of 17 more C&D Waste collection centres in Chandigarh*

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*Chandigarh, December 26:-* The Finance and Contract committee of Municipal Corporation Chandigarh has accorded approval for construction of 17 additional C& D Waste collection points at various locations at Chandigarh at a cost of Rs. 40.97 lacs.

The F&CC meeting was held here today under the Chairmanship of Sh. Anup Gupta, Mayor and attended other members of committee namely Sh. Gurpreet Singh, Smt. Harpreet Kaur Babla, Ms. Neha and other senior officers of MCC.

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

·         Extension of the contract for operation and maintenance of Gaushalas in Maloya and Sector 45, Chandigarh for a period w.e.f 01.11.2023 to 31.03.2024 at an estimated cost of Rs. 35.00 lacs.

·         Providing and laying of 600mm (24”) i/d & 450mm (18”) i/d RCC Pipe line alog with construction of New Machine Holes and Road Gullies Near Plot No. 29 MW Industrial area phase-I, Chandigarh for the smooth functioning of Storm Water drainage system at an estimated cost of Rs. 48.01 lacs.

·         Providing and laying of 300mm (12”) i/d Sewer Pipe line & construction of Machine holes for Strengthening of Sewerage system Near #976 to Gurudwara Sahib, Ramdarbar Colony, Ph-II, Chandigarh at an estimated cost of Rs. 26.73 lacs.

·          Construction of Shed, laying cement concrete flooring and store for casting unit at C& D Waste Processing Plant, Industrial area Ph-I, Chandigarh at an estimated cost of Rs. 17.60 lacs.

·         Upgradation of front of Market at Sector 29 C& D, Chandigarh at an estimated cost of Rs. 25.90 lacs.

·         Providing and fixing concertina coil fencing on boundary wall of Community Centre Sunder Nagar (Mauli Jagran Part-2), Chandigarh at an estimated cost of Rs. 03.79 lacs

·         Providing and fixing of Hut, Benches in Green Belt Part-II, Nagla Mohalla Manimajra Chandigarh at an estimated cost of Rs. 1.53 lacs.

·         The committee considered and accept reserved price of 03 nos. Old condemned vehicles of Fire & Rescue Service of Municipal Corporation Chandigarh.

·         Widening and Construction of Median at main entry of Parking of Sector 44-D Market, Chandigarh at an estimated cost of Rs. 2.27 lacs.

·         Providing & fixing of keep left board, cat-eyes & median marker on V-4 & V-5 road for improvement of road safety in Sector 44 & 51, Chandigarh at an estimated cost of Rs. 5.58 lacs.

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MCC conducts Income Tax-TDS awareness seminar*

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*Chandigarh, December 26:-* The Additional Commissioner of Income Tax, TDS range, Chandigarh in coordination with Municipal Corporation Chandigarh has conducted an Income Tax-TDS/TCS awareness programme including introduction of new provisions. The seminar was carried out at the conference hall, 6th floor, MCC building, Sector 17, Chandigarh.

Sh. Surinder Meena, Additional Commissioner of Income Tax, TDS range Chandigarh addressed the seminar, which was attended by Sh. Gurinder Sodhi, Joint Commissioner, all DDOs and officers/officials of responsible for TDS/TCS in MCC. Ms. Depinder Kaur, Deputy Commissioner, IT, Smt. Saroj Bala, Income Tax Officer were also present during the seminar.

The seminar was very informative and advisable in respect of new provisions of TDS/TCS.

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