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*Chandigarh, April 9:-*

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The Municipal Corporation Chandigarh has announced that all slaughter houses and meat shops within the city limits shall remain closed on Thursday, April 10, 2025, in observance of Mahavir Jayanti.

This directive is in accordance with the guidelines issued by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India and aims to uphold the religious sentiments associated with the auspicious occasion of Mahavir Jayanti, a significant festival for the Jain community.

All concerned shop owners and establishments are requested to ensure strict compliance with this order.

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*Chandigarh, March 22:-* On the occasion of World Water Day, the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh (MCC) has reinforced its commitment to water conservation and urged residents to take responsible steps to prevent water wastage.

City Mayor Smt. Harpreet Kaur Babla emphasized the need for public cooperation, stating,

“Water is a precious resource. We must save it today to secure the future of our children. Every drop counts!”

Municipal Commissioner Sh. Amit Kumar, IAS  said,

“Our city is facing increased water demand. It is crucial to stop careless wastage and adopt sustainable water habits. Let’s work together to protect our water sources.”

Strict Action Against Water Wastage

To tackle water wastage, the MCC will take strict action against violators. The following activities are now punishable with heavy fines:

• Watering gardens/lawns during water supply hours.

• Washing vehicles and courtyards using fresh drinking water.

• Overflow from water tanks due to negligence.

• Leaks in water pipelines and meter chambers.

• Illegal use of booster pumps on water supply lines.

Repeat offenders may face water supply disconnection without prior notice. A fine will be imposed and collected through the regular water bill.

*Call to Action:* How Citizens Can Help

The Municipal Corporation appeals to all Chandigarh residents to:

Fix leaking taps and pipelines immediately.

Use buckets instead of hoses for washing cars.

Water plants in the evening or early morning to reduce evaporation.

Avoid using drinking water for non-essential purposes.

By making small changes in daily habits, citizens can contribute to saving thousands of liters of water every day.

The Mayor and Commissioner appealed citizens to join hands to Save Water, Secure the Future!

For any water-related complaints, residents can contact Municipal Corporation Chandigarh’s helpline.

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*Mayor and Commissioner urge citizens to support cleanliness initiatives*

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*Chandigarh, March 21:-* In a bid to strengthen cleanliness drive with 24×7 sweeping and sustainable waste management, the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh has intensified its sanitation efforts specially ensuring swift and efficient leaf collection during the seasonal shedding of dry leaves.

While sharing this initiative, the city Mayor Smt. Harpreet Kaur Babla stated that the MC Chandigarh remains committed to a cleaner, greener city through its 24×7 sweeping system and sustainable waste management initiative. She said that the Municipal Corporation follows dual sweeping approach round the clock sweeping for maximum cleanliness to maintain hygiene and reduce pollution i.e. daytime manual sweeping under which all the sanitation workers clean roads, streets, markets and public spaces; water sprinkling minimizes dust pollution besides giving special attention to parks and residential areas.

She further said that during night time advanced sweeping machines clean major roads on alternate days; water spraying technology reduces dust and enhances efficiency and footpaths are washed besides trimming of overgrown vegetation from road berms and sides.

The Municipal Commissioner Sh. Amit Kumar, IAS has directed the sanitation inspectors to enhance vigilance and adhere to proper waste processing guidelines to maintain cleanliness across the city.

He said that to ensure environmentally responsible waste management, MCC has prioritized composting dry leaves in the compost pits at big gardens and green belts. With 104 compost pits operational across the city, dry leaves collected from parks and trees are transformed into high-quality organic manure, promoting soil enrichment and reducing landfill waste.

He urges all citizens to actively support cleanliness initiatives by keeping their surroundings clean and participating in community-driven sanitation efforts.

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*Chandigarh, March 18:-* Chandigarh Municipal Corporation not only organized the Mega three day Rose Festival by raising 100% sponsorship but also saved Rs. 11.57 lacs from the total expenditure of the event.

While sharing this information, Sh. Amit Kumar, IAS, Commissioner, MC Chandigarh said here today that the MCC has successfully organized the 53rd edition of mega Rose Festival with Zero budget and saved Rs. 11.57 lacs from the total expenditure. He said that the MC has secured the expenditure from sponsorship in exchange for advertising space at Rose Garden and auction of space inside the garden during the festival.

The Commissioner said that for the first time in the festival’s history, the entire event organized from February 21st to 23rd was funded entirely through private sponsorships and auction of space from Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 10 lacs amounting to Rs. 60.55 lacs while the total expenditure assessed amounting to Rs. 48.98 lacs saving Rs. 11.57 lacs.

He said that the Municipal Corporation has managed to organise this mega festival without spending a single rupee from its coffers due to financial difficulties. He said that around 21 sponsor including major firms and local business associations, PSUs and Banks have come forward to support the festival in exchange for advertising space at the Rose Garden.

The Commissioner further said that all the cultural evenings were organized by the support of North Zone Culture Centre (NZCC) and Chandigarh Sangeet Natak Akademi (CSNA) besides Hasya Kavi Sammelan by association of city based poets namely ‘Ibaarat’. 

He said that all the competitions were organized as done in previous years, besides showcasing beautiful flower arrangements and bonsai exhibits. Previously, the MCC has successfully organized the Chrysanthemum show without a budget by auctioning food court space at the Terraced Garden, Sector 33 during December, 2024.

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Chandigarh, March 16:- Ahead of Swachh Survekshan, Sh. Amit Kumar, IAS, Commissioner, MC, Chandigarh appealed the citizens of city beautiful to join hands with MCC in citizen feedback, which is a major component during direct observation of Survekshan, which is likely to begin in next few days under the Swachh Bharat Mission Urban 2.0.

The Commissioner appealed to the residents to actively participate in the survey and share their feedback on cleanliness of their surroundings. He also exhorted people to submit feedback on a link provided by the Ministry. “The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India, has provided an online link for submitting feedback at http://sbmurban.org/feedback. Anyone can submit their feedback,” said the Commissioner.

This year’s Swachh Survekshan is covering various parameters such as cleanliness, beautification, garbage-free city star rating, open defecation-free status, and water plus category. The Commissioner emphasized that citizen participation and feedback would play a crucial role in determining the rankings.

Explaining about the process of submitting the feedback, the Commissioner said for submitting the feedback, a citizen has to visit the Swachh Bharat Mission Urban portal or click on “sbmurban.org/feedback”, thereafter enter the mobile number and click ‘proceed’. After selecting language, citizens could start the survey giving answers to 10 questions related to cleanliness and waste management in their areas. These questions were related to collection of garbage, rating of cleanliness, garbage dumps, segregation of waste at source, garbage collection vehicles pick up waste separately or mix it together and others. After completing the survey, citizens have to enter the OTP received on the mobile and click ‘submit’ to finalize the feedback.

He appealed to all residents to actively participate and ensure Chandigarh remains at the top in Swachh Survekshan rankings. Public participation is the key to success of cleanliness initiatives and encourages citizens to provide their valuable feedback,” said the Commissioner.

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