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*A Zero Waste three day show hosted by MC Chandigarh begun today*

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*Chandigarh, December 8:-* The beautiful City of Flowers, Chandigarh, is hosting the three-day Chrysanthemum Show at the Terraced Garden in Sector 33. The show begun today and will continue until December 10, from 11 am to 7 pm each day.

The zero waste flower show inaugurated by the Governor of Punjab and Administrator, UT, Chandigarh, Sh. Banwarilal Purohit, in the presence of City Mayor Sh. Anup Gupta, Adviser to Administrator, Sh. Nitin Yadav IAS, Sh. Parveer Ranjan, IPS, DGP, Municipal Commissioner Ms. Anindita Mitra, IAS, Senior Deputy Mayor Sh. Kanwarjeet Rana, area councillor Smt. Anju Katyal, other councillors, senior officers of the civic body and prominent residents of city beautiful.

Sh. Banwarilal Purohit appreciated the beauty of the flowers at The Zero Waste 36th Chrysanthemum Show 2023. Taking a moment to capture the essence of the event, he, along with Mayor Chandigarh, Sh. Anup Gupta, and Adviser to Administrator, Sh. Nitin Yadav IAS, posed in front of the stunning “Rakhna Sambhal Chandigarh” floral topiary at The Zero Waste 36th Chrysanthemum Show 2023.

This annual event, now in its second consecutive year, has been transformed into a zero waste initiative by the civic body. Alongside showcasing various stalls with different initiatives and projects of the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation, the event promotes sustainability and environmental consciousness.

During his visit, Sh. Banwarilal Purohit toured all the stalls, including the Swachh Bharat Mission stall, which raises awareness about waste segregation at the source. Other stalls showcased horticulture waste composting, home composting, safai mitra, construction and demolition waste management, and a unique and eco-friendly initiative called PRARAMBH, a one-stop store for sustainable products run by a self-help group supported by the civic body.

After the park tour, the Chief Guest paid respects at the Martyr’s Pillar in the Terraced Garden by laying flowers.

As part of the event, Sh. Banwarilal Purohit unveiled an artistically designed brochure on the show. the gardeners (Malis) – the heroes behind the enchanting beauty of our city parks – were also honored by the Chief Guest at the Zero Waste 36th Chrysanthemum Show 2023 for their unwavering dedication and tireless efforts.

The chief guest praised the officials of the Municipal Corporation for organizing such a splendid show. He encouraged citizens to maintain the beauty of the city’s gardens and urged them to have a small garden either on their terrace or balcony.

Sustainability, creativity, and innovation come together at the special attraction of the “Zero Waste” 36th Chrysanthemum Show 2023, featuring the Waste-to-Wonder park at the Terraced Garden.

Waste materials like tires, chains, iron sheets, and plastic have been ingeniously transformed into remarkable structures. From tunnels to see-saws, spring riders to crawling obstacles, and benches made of construction and demolition waste, this park is a true wonderland.

Children can also enjoy a game of snakes and ladders “ Swachhata Ki Saanp Sidhi” made from recycled materials.

Additionally, the Viksit Bharat Yatra camp is also a part of the show, offering citizens the opportunity to inquire about prominent government schemes and enroll in them. A van has been deployed at the Terraced Garden for the next three days to raise awareness among citizens about the various government schemes. The van also showcases a message from the Prime Minister of India, Sh. Narendra Modi, addressing the citizens.

For visitors, MC Chandigarh has made arrangements for public amenities, including a special lost and found counter, a medical counter, water facilities, and clean and hygienic Public Conveniences.

Keeping in view to provide food items on reasonable rates inside the festival ground, the MCC has arranged beautiful ‘Zero Waste Rasoi’, where plastic items have totally banned and promoted biodegradable and recyclable products.

While addressing the gathering, city Mayor lauded the efforts of gardeners and officials, who made this event vibrant and colorful with the beautiful display of chrysanthemum flowers. He also appreciated the decision to organize this three day show a zero waste event.

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*Chandigarh December 5:-* Aiming to educate young individuals on the importance of managing used plastic efficiently, the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh has organized an informative workshop and exhibition “Bottles for Change” in collaboration with Bisleri International.

Ms. Anindita Mitra, IAS, Commissioner, MC, Chandigarh inaugurated the workshop in the presence of Sh. Ram Chandra Yadav, area councillor, Mr. K. Ganesh, Senior General Manager of Bisleri, Mrs. Varinder Kaur, Principal, teachers and school children.

While speaking on the occasion, the Commissioner said that the MCC has taken a significant step towards promoting sustainability and waste management with the launch of the “Bottles for Change” program. She said that the programme, which includes an informative workshop and exhibition, aims to educate individuals on the importance of managing used plastic efficiently.

She commended the government school students of GMHS RC-1, GMHS RC-2, and Primary School, Dhanas, as well as the participating NGOs, for their highly informative exhibition on waste management, water purification, and recycling. Taking a personal interest, the Commissioner visited each stall at the exhibition, which showcased sustainability projects constructed using waste materials. She interacted with the children, lauded their efforts, and provided valuable guidance for further improvement.

The exhibited educational models served as excellent examples of the reduce, reuse, and recycle (RRR) concept. The students demonstrated their creativity by utilizing discarded materials such as waste paper, used plastic bottles, cardboard, clothes, wool, old newspapers, toys, coconut shells, ice cream sticks, and various others. Notably, the exhibition also featured a range of items manufactured from plastic waste, including planters, tiles, T-shirts, tiffin box covers, coasters, and more.

The dedicated Bottles for Change Stall by the students highlighted numerous exhibits:

1. Creative utilization of used PET bottles for the creation of fabrics, shirts, T-shirts, soft toy stuffing, pillows, and more.

2. HDPE recycling into granules for the production of pens, cups, organizers, and stationery items.

3. LDPE transformation into granules to create pots, buckets, boards, toys, and various other products.

4. Sterile and sorted medical waste repurposed into pellets, bricks, and other useful materials.

5. MLP (Multi-Layer Plastic) processed into sheets for the construction of school furniture, dustbins, boards, stands, and more.

6. Mixed low-value plastic to be processed for agricultural pipes.

The Commissioner inspired the school students to initiate positive change within society by emphasizing the significance of source segregation and proper disposal of all types of used plastic into designated bins. She shared her personal experience of using cloth bags instead of plastic bags and encouraged young minds to follow suit.

In further support of the cause, the Commissioner inaugurated the installation of used plastic collection bins in all three schools – GMHS RC-1, GMHS RC-2, and Primary School, Dhanas. These bins will facilitate the collection of used plastics to be sent for recycling. She called upon the area councillor and Principal of Dhanas School to collaborate with Bisleri in their joint efforts to eliminate plastic littering in Dhanas and ensure that all used plastic is properly recycled.

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Chandigarh December 02, 2023

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The Citizen summit and Noble Citizen Awards were held at Hansraj College, University of Delhi recently. This impactful event witnessed the convergence of over hundreds enthusiastic Delhi University students, 50 NGOs, and social sector leaders, along with the presence of 7 CSR Heads from renowned companies.

The Citizen Summit, organized to recognize and celebrate outstanding contributions to various societal causes, featured 13 categories, ranging from education and CSR to sports, innovation for social impact, and more. Among the standout moments was the selection of “Ms. Jashanjot Kaur Brar” in the “Volunteerism category”. After rigorous evaluation by a distinguished jury, Brar emerged as the sole recipient of this esteemed recognition, outshining nominees from five countries. The number of applicants were in hundreds.

Pursuing a Doctorate of Philosophy at Panjab University, Brar focuses on Community Participation in Water and Sanitation Management in District Patiala, Punjab State in the Supervisionof Dr Gaurav Gaur, Chairperson, Centre for Social Work. She has been engaged in academic discourse, she has presented over fifteen research papers at International and national conferences, covering essential topics such as climate change, water governance, and community health. With three publications under her belt, she demonstrates a profound understanding of critical issues and a commitment to sharing knowledge for societal betterment shared Gaurav Gaur.

In her previous role as a Community Development Specialist at the Department of Water Supply and Sanitation Punjab, Brar played a pivotal role in implementing crucial missions like Jal Jeevan and Swachh Bharat across 350 villages. Her expertise extends to roles as a Rural Development & Management Specialist and Resource Person, showcasing her ability to coordinate and execute initiatives effectively said Gaurav Gaur.

Brar, a UGC NET cleared individual and a certified master trainer at the National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj in Hyderabad, has also made impactful contributions as a resource person at the State Institute of Rural Development and Panchayats, Govt. of Punjab.

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IGNOU Term End Examinations December, 2023 are going to commence from 01^st December, 2023 and will conclude on 09^th January, 2024 in the region.

The students may download the Hall Tickets from the University website http://www.ignou.ac.in/ and appear in the examination.

Dr. Bhanu Pratap Singh, Senior Regional Director, IGNOU Regional Center, Chandigarh informed that students are advised to be in possession of the valid Identity Card issued by the University at the time of admission during the examination. Under Regional Centre Chandigarh 10367 eligible students have been issued Hall Tickets for this examination who will be appearing in different programmes/courses.  IGNOU RC Chandigarh Academics will be monitoring examination activities and monitoring team has also been deputed by IGNOU headquarter, New Delhi for the smooth conduct of Term End Examination in the region. IGNOU Regional Center Chandigarh has established 09 Examination Centers for TEE December, 2023 including 02 Exam Center in Jails at Chandigarh and Ambala for jail inmates.

The Examination Centres have been instructed to allow students, with a valid Identity Card, to appear in examination, even if they do not possess the Hall Ticket (Examination Intimation Slips), but their names exist in the list of examinees for that centre.

Students are advised to be in possession of the valid Identity Card issued by the University during the Examination. Mobile phones and any other electronic gadgets are not permitted inside the examination hall.

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Chandigarh, November 28 

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136th Birth Anniversary Celebration of Yug Purusottam Sri Sri Thakur Ankulchandra ji and 10th Annual Function of Satsang Vihar Chandigarh was celebrated on two consecutive days at Satsang Vihar, Zirakpur on Chandigarh Ambala National Highway opposite to Saphire Hotel with the Holy blessings of Pradhan Acharyadev of Satsang Deoghar Ashram, Jharkhand. The event started with a special evening Satsang on 25th November, Saturday where Dr Sambit Patra,  Chairman ITDC and  national spokesperson of BJP, an ardent  devotee of Sri Sri Thakur ji  shared his 30years of life experiences after accepting the Satnam of Sri Sri Thakur and enthralled the audience with his chorus of Jay Radhe Kirtan with the devotees. Mr Chittaranjan Kansa, a senior social worker and a devote also discussed about the need of ideal centric life.  On 26th November, Sunday ,it was a day long programme with Nagar Kirtan, Morning prayer, Bhajananjali by eminent artists like Prof Murlidhar Soni,  Mrs Santa Dey from Amritsar,  Mr Srijib Karmakar from NIT Jalandhar,  Mr S.K. Mohapatra,  Mr Anil Malik.The Satsang discussions were held by Dr Sananda Bag, Urologist and Kidney Transplant Surgeon, Dr Kumar Madhup , Senior eye specialist from Satsang Hospital, Deoghar Ashram, Mr N. P. Sinha, SPR, Patna.The meeting was conducted by Prof Satyaswarup Tripathy, Plastic Surgeon , PGIMER, Chandigarh and Mr Himanshu Bhushan Biswal, SPR. It was also attended by eminent persons like Mr Kabiraj Nayak, SPR, Kullu, Mr Jagdish Katoch, SPR, Hamirpur, Mr Santosh Badtya, from Bhatinda, Mr Upendra Podar, SPR, Chandigarh.A free multi speciality medical consultation camp was organized on this occasion where more than 300 patients were treated by senior specialists.Cultural event was marked by folk dances by Tanu Malik, Manu Mohapatra, Classical dance by Varandeep Kaur. Yoga and meditation were demonstrated by Mr Navin n Sethi from Bihar School of Yoga, Munger.The day was concluded with evening prayer. The spiritual and cultural extravaganza left an impressive positive vibes in the minds of all devotes gathered on the occasion. Around 10 persons were initiated with the Satnam of the Divine Master Sri Sri Thakur AnukulChandra ji.

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