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*Soil from all 35 wards to be brought in ‘Amrit Kalash’*

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Chandigarh, August 7:- In order to honour the brave freedom fighters and bravehearts who sacrificed their lives for the country, the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh will start ‘Meri Maati Mera Desh’ campaign from 9th August, 2023 by organizing various programmes, as per directions of UT Administration and Govt of India. 

In a meeting held here today under the chairmanship of Sh. Anup Gupta, Mayor, Chandigarh and presided over by Sh. Vinay Partap Singh, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, Chandigarh in the presence of Ms. Anindita Mitra, IAS, Commissioner, MCC and attended by all councilors and senior officers of MCC.

During the meeting the Deputy Commissioner apprised that Govt. of India has charted out Nationwide celebration of ‘Meri Maati Mera Desh’ Programme (Mitti Ko Naman, Veeron Ka Vandan) remembering bravehearts/veers from 9th to 30th August, 2023. He informed that a State level programme will be organized for erecting Silaphalakam, on which quote form Sh. Narendra Modi, Hon’ble Prime Minister and names of the Veers are to be inscribed. Panch Pran Pledge promising to commit to National building will be taken holding mitti in hand and selfies will be taken of the same. Every programme dedicated to ‘Meri Maati Mera Desh’ will be concluded by Hoisting of National Flag and Rashtragan.

The Deputy Commissioner further informed that a State level programme named ‘Vasudha Vandhan’ will be celebrated by plantation of 75 indigenous saplings. Municipal Commissioner Ms. Anindita Mitra said that the MCC has chalked out a plan to start ‘Vasudha Vandhan’ programme from 9th August by planting saplings of trees by the Mayor and thereafter, plantation will be held in different parks graced by respective area Councillors. She further apprised that MCC is also going to celebrate Teej Festival dedicating the festival to ‘Meri Maati Mera Desh’ theme from 19th to 20th August, 2023.

The Deputy Commissioner further informed that a unique garden named Amrit Vatika will be developed in New Delhi for which a State level programme i.e. Kalash Yatra collecting maati from every ward is to be conducted from 16th to 20th August, 2023. Municipal Corporation Chandigarh may chalk out the programme/schedule for collecting mati from different wards in this regard. The mitti collected from different wards will be sent collectively to New Delhi for Finale Event which is to be held from 27th to 30th August, 2023, he added.

He further said that Har Ghar Tiranga programme will also to be held Nationwide from 13th to 15th August, 2023, for which National Flags are to be distributed/sold to the households/residents of Chandigarh for hosting the same at their houses/shops.

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 Chandigarh August 5, 2023

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University Institute of Fashion Technology & Vocational Development (UIFT & VD), Panjab University, Chandigarh conducted a National level Skill Development Workshop on Creative Pattern Making and Draping under the ageis of RUSA on 3^rd and 4^th August 2023. The workshop witnessed a successful and insightful sessions conducted by Mr. Santosh Anand, Associate Professor,  Pearl Academy, Jaipur and Designer and entrepreneur MeghaBaldoia. MeghaBaldoia a Fashion Designer, Educator, with a strong background in couture techniques has her own label ‘MeghaBaldoia’ that showcases Bridal and Occasion wear for North American Markets.

During the inaugural session, Chairperson of the department and the coordinator of the workshop Dr. Anu H. Gupta welcomed the participants from various colleges and initiated the idea of viewing all Pattern and Draping techniques as creative and experimental. She highlighted that more than 85 registrations were received for the workshop. For a focused inputs, 30 participants got the opportunity to attend the workshop. Prof. Rajeev Puri, RUSA Co-ordinator Panjab University was delighted to see the platform of creative learning being delivered to the students of design. He highlighted the financial support for start-up proposals of innovative business ideas through the grants of RUSA.

The first day focused on the fascinating world of Dart Manipulation and 3D Pattern Designs.During the sessions, Mr. Santosh Anand delved into the art of Dart manipulation and Style lines, drawing inspiration from the works of renowned Japanese Designer Shingo Sato and the Pattern Magic book by Tomoko Nakamichi. He highlighted the techniques used to create these awe-inspiring 3D designs, emphasizing the significance of the vanish point – a crucial element in the process. Engaging hands-on activities allowed them to create their own patterns based on the Dekoboko or Drop Hole design.

On day two of workshop, the resource person Megha Baldoia taught students fine nuances of draping with great dexterity. She delivered sessions on  “Sculptured Draping of Bodice”. Draping was done in a manner that petals emerge into the structure of a 3-D flower sculpture. She emphasized on the aesthetics of the garment while draping and mentioned that heavy weight muslin would be best for such  endeavours. Students were encouraged and enthusiastically participated in the workshop as the task allowed their inner  creativity flow from within through fabric.

Students shared their learnings of the workshop by showcasing their creations. Prof. Suveera Gill, Director Centre for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Panjab University appreciated the presentations and works of the students during the Valedictory session. She complemented UIFT’s role and contribution in nurturing skill of students and vocational education. Participants were facilitated with certificates for successful completion of workshop. The expertise of the resource persons and easy-to-understand teaching style made the workshop a resounding success. Participants left the workshop with enhanced skills and a deeper appreciation for the art of pattern manipulation and 3D designs. Overall response was august. Students enjoyed the creative learning experience.

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*Dedicates beautiful song composed and sung by B Praak, to the citizen of Chandigarh *

*MCC committed to make Chandigarh No.1 in Swachh Survekshan-2023*

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Chandigarh, August 2:- Sh. Banwarilal Purohit, Governor, Punjab and Administrator, UT, Chandigarh today launched the Swachh Chandigarh song “Rakhna Sambhaal Chandigarh”, composed and sung by India’s heart throb, famous bollywood singer B.Praak.

Sh. Anup Gupta, Mayor, Chandigrh, Sh. Nitin Kumar Yadav, IAS, Secretary Local Govt., Sh. Parveer Ranjan, IPS, DGP, Chandigarh, Ms. Anindita Mitra, IAS, Commissioner, MCC, Sh. Kanwarjeet Singh, Senior Deputy Mayor, Sh. B.Praak, brand ambassador, Swachh Bharat Mission, Chandigarh other councilors and prominent persons of the city were also present during the launch.

While addressing the gathering, the Governor said that the song “Rakhna Sambhal Chandigarh” has been dedicated to the citizens of Chandigarh and shall serve as a reminder of our rich heritage and the importance of cleanliness and responsible citizenship. Commending the Municipal Corporation’s efforts in transforming the Swachh Bharat Mission into a mass movement, he praised the city’s rise from the 66th rank in Swacch Sarvekshan 2021 to the 12th rank in 2022 and urged citizens to continue their efforts towards making Chandigarh a cleaner and healthier city.

The Governor also lauded the Municipal Corporation for performing exceptionally well in every wing and striving to become the best possible way to be in the top for the Swachh Survekshan 2023. He said that Swachh Bharat Abhiyan has boosted the self-confidence of every citizen. This abhiyan has brought in a permanent change in our social consciousness and our behavior as a society. We have to avoid spitting indiscriminately, throw garbage in the right place separately; we have been able to convey all these things easily, very fast to the ordinary citizens. The city is coming out from the mind-set of being comfortable even after seeing dirt everywhere now those who litter at home or on the public place will sure to get rebuked by our children and by our youth. He said cleanliness campaign is a journey, which will go on continuously.

City Mayor Sh. Anup Gupta congratulated every stakeholder of the city and the Municipal Corporation for their collective efforts in improving Chandigarh’s cleanliness. He also encouraged them to strive towards restoring Chandigarh’s lost glory by making it the number one city in Swacch Sarvekshan 2023.

Municipal Commissioner Ms. Anindita Mitra emphasized the importance of individual actions and good practices in maintaining the cleanliness and beauty of the city. She highlighted the Municipal Corporation’s efforts in improving its own systems and raising citizen consciousness towards Swachhata. 

She expressed her gratitude to B. Praak for composing the soul-stirring song for the city beautiful and urged all citizens to take the Swachhata campaign as a personal challenge.

Sh. B. Praak, the composer behind the Swachh Chandigarh song, expressed his excitement and gratitude to be a part of the Swachhata campaign for the city he loves most. He explained that he composed “Rakhna Sambhal Chandigarh” with the aim of inspiring citizens to take pride in their city’s beauty and cleanliness. He hopes that the song will encourage people to adopt good practices and work towards making Chandigarh the cleanest city in India. He thanked the Municipal Corporation for giving him the opportunity to contribute to the Swachh Bharat Mission and promised to support the cause in every possible way.

The launch event was a resounding success, with participants actively engaging and learning about sustainable practices. The Municipal Corporation provided waste segregation bins and composting stations to ensure that the event was a zero-waste affair. The Municipal Corporation of Chandigarh urges citizens to adopt sustainable practices and take ownership of their city’s cleanliness. Citizens are encouraged to listen to the song and take inspiration from its message to contribute towards making Chandigarh the cleanest city in India. During the launch event, a Swachhata Play on theme “Swachhta ke 4 Rang, Apnaao Sang-Sang” was staged by employees of MCC.

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Chandigarh, July 31:- The Finance and Contract committee of Municipal Corporation Chandigarh has decided to repair and renovate the Sewa Kendra in Sector 25, Chandigarh including approved various developmental agenda items. The meeting of F&CC was held here today under the Chairmanship of Sh. Anup Gupta, Mayor  and attended by Ms. Anindita Mitra, IAS, Commissioner and other members of committee namely Sh. Gurpreet Singh, Smt. Harpreet Kaur Babla, Smt. Prem Lata, 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:

·         The work for Construction of Barrier free Ramp in Sub Office Manimajra, Chandigarh under Accessible India Campaign – Sugamya Bharat at an estimated cost of Rs. 11.72 lac

·         Providing and fixing Paver Blocks & repairing of Paver Blocks & repairing of Paver Blocks around the park at various locations and front of Govt. School, Sector 20, Chandigarh at an estimated cost of Rs. 08.82 lac

·         Augmentation of street light system on V-4 Road, Sector 8-B, Chandigarh at an estimated cost of Rs. 16.99 lac

·         Providing and laying of 250mm (10”) i/d Sewer line for booth Market Sector 51-A, Chandigarh at an estimated cost of Rs. 12.03 lac

·         Providing and laying of 450mm (18”) i/d RCC NP-2 pipeline and construction of channel covered with M. S. gratings for smooth flow of Strom Water near EWS Colony, Sector 37, Chandigarh at an estimated cost of Rs. 46.97 lac

·         Re-construction of public toile block at Double Storey Booth Market Sector 46-B, Chandigarh at an estimated cost of Rs. 14.68 lac

·         Providing and laying of 250mm (10”) i/d & 200mm (8’) i/d S.W. pipe line for smooth disposal of waste water of Radha Market, Booth Market, Church and Community Centre, Sector 41, Chandigarh at an estimated cost of Rs. 28.51 lac

·         Providing and fixing G.I Pipe railing on V-4 road parking Vikas Nagar and Repair of Railing  Sector 45 & 46, Chandigarh at an estimated cost of Rs. 34.63 lac

·         Restoration of Road Cut made by Public Health Wing in approach road leading from Main Road to Village Behlana, Chandigarh at an estimated cost of Rs. 10.23 lac

·         The re-laying cement concrete walking track by demolishing existing damaged track in park near H.No. 3711, 6131, 5686, Sector 56, Chandigarh and relaying over existing track in park near H.No. 202 and Flour Mill Village Palsora and parks near H. No. 2594, Sector 56, Chandigarh at an estimated cost of Rs. 17.32 lac

·         The work of Uplifting & Repair of Paver Blocks around park in Sector 43 A & B, Chandigarh at an estimated cost of Rs. 37.70 lac

·         Repair of Damaged footpath around parks in Modern Housing Complex Manimajra, Chandigarh at an estimated cost of Rs. 35.63 lac

·         Providing and fixing 60mm thick Paver Blocks in internal blocks at Deendayal Upadhyaya Colony, Industrial Area, Phase-I, Chandigarh at an estimated cost of Rs. 33.64 lac

·         Providing and fixing Concertina Coil Fencing and MS Jaffery on the top of Boundary wall of Community Centre in Sector 56, Chandigarh at an estimated cost of Rs. 05.09 lac.

·         Extension of existing Contracts for Gaushala under Municipal Corporation, Chandigarh.

·         The payment of Sh. Atul Nanada, Sr. Advocate (Former Advocate General of Punjab) engaged in court case CWP No. 28763/2022 titled as M/s Bharti Airtel Limiter and Ann Vs Municipal Corporation Chandigarh (Dismissed vide judgement dated 13.04.2023).

·         The payment of Smt. Divya Sodhi, Advocate engaged for defending two High Valued Arbitration cases i.e. FAO No. 2695 of 2020 and 2772 and 2772 of 2019 both  titled as Jaiprakash Associates Ltd. Vs before the Hon’ble Arbitral Tribunal.

·         Repair and renovation of Sewa Kender in Sector 25, Chandigarh at an estimated cost of Rs. 6.41 lac

·         Construction of Multiplay Courtyard for various games inside Community Centre, Sector 21, Chandigarh at an estimated cost of Rs. 15.19 lacs.

·         Revamping of flooring at Shastri Market, Sector 22-C, Chandigarh at an estimated cost of Rs. 22.37 lacs.

·         Up-gradation of flooring at front side of Market/ Showroom Sector 22-D, Chandigarh at an estimated cost of Rs. 42.83 lac

·         Re-construction of paver block/PCC tile pavement after dismantling of existing paver block/PCC tile on V-5 road Sector 45-A, Chandigarh at an estimated cost of Rs. 24.25 lac

·         Reconstruction of Footpath along with road near forest area Sector 39, Chandigarh at an estimated cost of Rs. 30.01 lac

·         Providing and fixing of diabled parking sign board, Marking of parking lots & making ramp to make parking disabled friendly at an estimated cost of Rs. 34.28 lac

·         Providing Supplying, Fixing & Placing of Furniture items in Community Centre Sector 44, Chandigarh at an estimated cost of Rs. 2.27 lac

·         Repair of existing boundary wall and providing and fixing Jaffery on boundary walls of Health and Welness Centre Sector 50-C, Chandigarh at an estimated cost of Rs. 13.33 lac

·         Reconstruction of Footpath with 60mm thick interlocking paver block on V-4 roads in Sector 40-A, Chandigarh at an estimated cost of Rs. 26.89 lac

·         Development of park by construction of cement concrete track in various parks Sector 36, Chandigarh at an estimated cost of Rs. 42.61 lac

·         Celebration of Teej Festival on 19^th & 20^th August, 2023 at an estimated cost of Rs. 20.00 lacs.

·         Installation of split Air Conditioner 1 ton in office cabin at MC Petrol Pump, Industrial Area Phase-II ad Sector 51, Chandigarh at an estimated cost of Rs. 1.61 lacs.

·         Providing and installation of air conditioner in Community Centre, Sector 44 and Mahila Bhawan, Sector 38, Chandigarh at an estimated cost of Rs. 32.78 lac

·         Refixing and providing and fixing Kerb and Channel along various roads in BDC Sector 26, Chandigarh at an estimated cost of Rs. 32. 90 lac

·         Providing and installing furniture in Newly Constructed Community Centre Sector 45, Chandigarh at an estimated cost of Rs. 25.55 lacs.

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Chandigarh July 27, 2023

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Centre for Public Health in association with SardarVallabh Bhai Patel Hall Boys Hostel No- 4, Panjab University, Chandigarh organized an Informative Health Talk on topics such as Stress Management, Lifestyle Disorders, Hypertension, Harmful Effects of Drinking & Smoking, Food Hygiene, and Road Safety on 27/07/2023. In an effort to promote health awareness and well-being in the community, the experts from Centre for Public Health (CPH) delivered an insightful health talk under the guidance of Dr. Komal Sehgal (Co-ordinator, CPH), Dr. Manoj Kumar (Assistant Professor, CPH) and Dr. Naveen Kumar (Assistant Professor,UIAMS). This event aimed to educate and empower individuals on various vital health topics, fostering a culture of informed decision-making and improved health outcomes. Attendees were treated to an enlightening and interactive experience, gaining valuable insights. “Health education is a powerful tool in promoting a healthier society”. This event provided a platform to address crucial health topics and inspire positive lifestyle changes.

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