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*Decisions taken in TVC for setting up of Model Vending Zones, allotment of sites to vendors, and curbing unauthorised vending*

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Chandigarh, July 6:- The Town Vending Committee (TVC) has approved allotment of vacant sites to those vendors who are depositing their vending fee regularly and development of Model Vending Zones in 10 vending zones as per the proposal of Chief Architect, Chandigarh Administration.

This was decided in the 32nd meeting of TVC convened under the Chairpersonship of Ms. Anindita Mitra, IAS, Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Chandigarh-cum-Chairperson, Town Vending Committee here today and attended by other members of TVC namely Sh. Anish Garg, Sh. Ravinder Singh, Sh. Mukesh Giri, Mrs. Sabra and Mrs. Chanchal Rani.

The meeting was also attended by councilors of MCC as special invitees namely Smt. Anju Katyal, Sh. Manoj Sonkar, Smt. Nirmla, office bearers of Chandigarh Beyopar Mandal Sh. Charanjiv Singh, Sh. Sanjiv Chadha, Sh. Kailash Jain and Sh. Naresh Kumar alongwith other officers from SP Traffic, Chief Architect, UT, Chandigarh and Superintendent of Police, Chandigarh.

The Town Vending Committee also delegated the powers to Additional Commissioner/Joint Commissioner, MCC to cancel the licenses of the registered street vendors who are defaulters after following the due procedure as per Bye-Laws.

In case of Sector 42-C vending Zone, the TVC has approved to shift those registered street vendors who are selling cooked/fried non- vegetarian fast food to the proposed adjoining vending zones. It was also directed by the Chairperson TVC that Vendor Cell & Enforcement Wing will together track those registered street vendors of the same vending zone, who were allotted vending sites but not sitting at their allotted sites.

The Town Vending Committee has rejected the request of three vendors for change of category from ESP to NESP vendors in Sector 22, Chandigarh as it is beyond the purview of Bye-laws. In addition, Ex-Post-Facto approval was granted for allotment of vending site No. 87 to a person with disabilityin Sector 22, Chandigarh on humanitarian and compassionate ground by the Town Vending Committee.

The Town Vending Committee has taken a landmark decision for the socially marginalized community by approving the waiver of 25% in monthly street vending fee to the vendors who are transgender and living with HIV/AIDS.

Also, the Town Vending Committee has considered & approved the case pertaining to issuance of vending license to the wife of deceased Street vendor who was surveyed but died before his registration and also a case in addition to two cases of Persons with Disabilities on compassionate and humanitarian ground.

In order the curb the menace of mushrooming of unauthorized vending, the Town Vending Committee has approved the filing of criminal proceedings against unauthorized vendors through the area sub inspector of Enforcement Wing.She also directed the representatives of SSP Law Order to assist in enforcing unauthorized vending during late evening and night hours.

The Chairperson TVC urged the representatives of Street Vendors, Vyapar Mandal, Resident and Market Associations to support in making city clean and free from Single Use Plastic usage and zero waste free city and getting Chandigarh to secure prominent position in Swachh Sarvekshan 2023.

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MCC’s single use plastic free ‘Apni Mandi’ campaign gains momentum*

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Chandigarh, July 5:- To promote sustainable and eco-friendly practices in the local market places, MCC has launched “Plastic Mukt Apni Mandi” campaign from Apni mandi, in sector 15 here today. Sh. Saurabh Joshi, area councilor and Master Arryan Madhu Chitkara, brand ambassador, Swachh Bharat Mission, Chandigarh accompanied by Sh. Gurinder Singh Sodhi, Joint Commissioner, MCC formally launched the campaign in the apni mandi.

Following the directions of Ms. Anindita Mitra, IAS, Commissioner, MCC permanent compostable bag stalls have been set up at the Apni Mandi entry point at sector 15. The brand ambassador and others created awareness about the harmful effects of single-use plastic items and to promote sustainable practices at the Apni Mandi.

To encourage the use of compostable bags and make them easily accessible to vendors and citizens alike, the MCC has also made available the compostable carry bags at reasonable rates by setting up stalls at Apni Mandis on a permanent basis. The aim is to encourage the use of compostable bags and make them easily accessible to vendors and citizens alike.

The area councilor, brand ambassador and other officials alongwith vendors and citizens also pledged for avoiding single use plastic items specially plastic bags while coming to purchase vegetables and fruits at Apni Mandis and market areas.

Earlier, the MCC has launched the SUP free Apni Mandi campaign at apni mandi, sector 45. Compostable bags have also been distributed and made vendors and citizens aware of the harmful effects of single-use plastic (SUP).

While sharing about the campaign, the Commissioner said that the MCC is committed to keeping the city single-use plastic-free, and the SUP free Apni Mandi campaign is a step in the right direction. She urged everyone to support this initiative and make a positive impact on the environment. The campaign is crucial towards creating a cleaner and greener environment for the city, and the MCC hopes to inspire other cities to adopt similar initiatives, she said.

The campaign has gained momentum in the city, with more vendors and citizens adopting sustainable practices and alternatives to SUP. MCC aims to make a significant impact on the environment and promote a greener future for the city.

Municipal Corporation has decided to make compostable bags available at each apni mandi and also intensify challaning so that the use of SUP is eliminated 

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MCC introduces compostable bags in Apni Mandis on international Plastic Bag Free Day

MCC to set up counters at all Apni Mandis to make compostable bags available to sabzi vendors, at reasonable rates

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Chandigarh, July 3:- Aspiring to become a plastic free city and aiming at raising awareness about the harmful impacts of single-use plastic bags and promoting the use of eco-friendly alternatives, the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh has started a unique initiative by introducing compostable bags for the vegetable vendors at Apni Mandis on the occasion of International Plastic Bag Free day.

Sh. Anup Gupta, Mayor, Chandigarh distributed compostable bags to the vendors at Apni Mandi, Sector 45, here today in the presence of Ms. Anindita Mitra, IAS, Commissioner, Sh. Kanwarjeet Singh, Senior Deputy Mayor, Sh. Gurpreet Singh, area councilor and other prominent persons of the area.

Speaking on the occasion, the Mayor expressed his commitment to promoting sustainable practices and reducing the use of single-use plastic bags in the city. “We hope that this initiative will not only raise awareness but also inspire citizens to make a positive change towards a cleaner and greener future,” he said. He said that the distribution of compostable bags was aimed at raising awareness about the harmful impact of single-use plastic bags and promoting the use of eco-friendly alternatives.

He further said that the distribution of compostable bags on International Plastic Bag Free Day was a significant step towards promoting sustainability and raising awareness about the harmful effects of single-use plastic bags. The MCC hopes to inspire citizens to make a positive change towards a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable future.

The Commissioner also emphasized the importance of reducing the usage of single-use plastic bags and promoting sustainable practices in the city. She said that the MCC is committed to promoting sustainable practices and reducing the use of single-use plastic bags in the city. She said that this distribution was symbolic.

She added that MCC will facilitate vendors by making compostable bags available on reasonable rates. She said that MCC shall set up counters of Compostable bags in collaboration with suppliers , in the Apni Mandi itself. She however, warned the vendors not to use single use plastic bags or else they would face legal action as well as challans as per the rules.

She further said that the MCC has been implementing various initiatives to reduce plastic waste in the city, and the distribution of compostable bags is yet another step towards achieving a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable future. The MCC hopes that this initiative will encourage citizens to adopt sustainable practices and make a conscious effort to protect the planet, she added.

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Chandigarh Jun 29, 2023

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The Department of Statistics at Panjab University, Chandigarh celebrated National Statistics Day in collaboration with University School of Open Learning, Panjab University. The event was graced by the presence of Director Nidhi Satija from the Statistics Division, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, New Delhi, who Present as the keynote speaker. Prof. Harsh Gandhar, Chairperson, USOL welcomed the guest and then Introduction of the Speaker to the Participants was done by Programme Convenor Dr. Richa Sharma from USOL. During the event the keynote speaker delivered a lecture on the role of the National Family Health Survey and Sustainable Development Goals in strengthening the healthcare sector in India. She emphasized that for India to progress, it is essential for all citizens to be in good health. The speaker also discussed the third major goal of the Sustainable Development Goals, which emphasizes the responsibility of every country to prioritize the health of its citizens and guide them on leading a healthy lifestyle in the future. Additionally, she highlighted the importance of the National Family Health Survey. She Says it’s a Duty of Every Citizen to informing the government about citizens’ health conditions During the Health Survey, which would be helpful in formulating effective health policies of the Country. The students engaged in a question and answer session with the speaker, seeking ways to promote the National Family Health Survey and Sustainable Development Goals to improve citizen health in society.

The event concluded with Dr. Anju Goel, Head of the Department of Statistics, Panjab University, expressing gratitude to the chief guest. Dr. Savita Jain, from the Department of Statistics, Panjab University was also present in the event.

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Chandigarh Jun 27, 2023

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As per call of Minsitry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Victory against Drug Abuse (VADA) club of Boys Hostel 4, in collaboration with NSS, Panjab University under the able leadership of Dr. Naveen kumar, Warden, Boys Hostel-4 & PO, NSS, PU organized an awareness cum interactive session on ‘Journey from a Drug Addict to Sober’ which is celebrated on 26th June every year. The event kick stated with the awareness drive against drug and substance use in market near gate 2 of Panjab wherein Dr. Parveen Goyal, Fellow member, Senate along with Dr. Naveen kumar motivated the volunteers to make such activities a regular feature to eradicate drug and substance use. The expert session was revered with kind presence of Prof Simrit Kahlon, Dean Student Welfare (Women), PU. The guest speakers Mr. Nipun and Mr. Karan shared their victory against drug addiction and answered all the questions of students. They expressed through their life experiences how addiction can destroy the lives of not just addict but all of the people around them. But their willpower and resilience motivated the audience members to a great extent. The experts suggested some remedial measures and useful platforms like Alcohal and Narcotics Anonymous and shared how meeting of these groups enabled them in leaving the drug abuse. When asked about the biggest remorse they had, both shared among audience that hitting and misbehaving with their parents by them was a biggest remorse they had. Prof. Simrit kahlon shared her words of wisdom on the occasion and asked the audience to examine the long term consequences before using the drugs and such substance for seeking short term pleasure. Using example of a movie named ‘Daddy’,she beautifully put forth her convincing arguments among listeners. Thereafter ‘Say no to Drugs’ pledge was administered and students pledged not to use these harmful and illicit drugs, and ensured to extend help and cooperation in spreading awareness about Ill-effects of consuming these drugs and make India Drug free. The event ended with a vote of thanks by VADA coordinator Mr. Karandeep Bhayana.

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