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माता मनसा देवी बोर्ड की सीईओ के नेतृत्व में चलास्वच्छता अभियान

MCC to organize 51st Rose Festival from 17th to 19th February

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Chandigarh, February 15:The 51st Rose Festival shall open to a majestic opening on February 17th February amidst blooming roses in Rose Garden Sector 16, Chandigarh. For the 51st edition of the three day mega event, the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh has teamed up for making all out preparations to adorn the beautiful Rose Garden, in order to host the annual event and make it a big one festival in the city and therefore three days high entertainment Light and Sound shows are being arranged for the first time in City beautiful from 17th to 19th February from 7.00 pm onwards for Public and visitors during this weekend.

While sharing the details of the 51st edition of Rose Festival, Sh. Anup Gupta, Mayor, Chandigarh said that the Rose Festival in Chandigarh will commence from 17th February and will continue consecutively for three days upto 19th February, 2023.

The Mayor said that the most awaited Rose Festival will get a colourful boost on 17th February, Friday, wherein the Governor, Punjab and Administrator, UT, Chandigarh, Sh. Banwarilal Purohit will inaugurate the festival at the Zakir Rose Garden amidst immense enthusiasm. The lively ceremony will commence with the beating of drums, playing of bands, folk dance performances displayed by different states, showcasing of regional art forms and flower arrangements.

He said that the event will be inaugurated on this Friday, amidst beautiful flower decoration at Rose Garden with thousands of visitors thronging to be a part of this festivity. Since, Rose Festival is an event dipped in entertainment and topped up with glamour quotient, thereby three special cultural evenings will be organized on all three days besides Light & Sound show on the theme of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.

He said that this time all the competitions will be organized as previous years after 3 years during which the competitions were not arranged due to COVID guidelines. Regular entertaining events by prominent artists from different parts of the country on each day, the colourful festival is bound to take people to an enviable world of excitement and thrill never seen before in Chandigarh.

The programme schedule on all the three days will be as under:

Programmes Schedule for 17th February (Friday)

9.00 a.m. to 10.00 am Yoga & Meditation class at Main stage

11.00 a.m. Inauguration of Rose Festival by the Chief Guest.

11.10 a.m. Brass & Pipe Band Show

11.20 a.m. Flower Arrangements & Flower Hat Show

12.30 a.m. Folk Dance Competition

3.00 p.m. Ragni & Fag, Artists from Haryana

3.30 p.m. Kalbelia Dance Ghoomar & Bhavai Dance by renowned artists of Rajasthan

4.00 p.m. Rajasthani Dance performance

4.30 p.m. Kachi Ghodi (Live performance from renowned artists from New Delhi)

5.30 p.m. Bollywood Artists (Duplicate) From Mumbai:

1.      Anil Kapoor

2.      Shah-Rukh Khan

3.      Mallika Sherawat

7.00 p.m. Light & Sound Show

Programmes Schedule for 18th February (Saturday)

9.00 a.m. to 10.00 am Yoga & Meditation class at Main stage

9.00 a.m. Rose Prince and Rose Princess Competition (Different Stage)

10.00 a.m. Photography Competition

10.35 a.m. Traditional Folk Dance (Punjabi Bhangra and Nagada)

11.00 a.m. Ghumar Dance by renowned artists of Haryana

11.10 a.m. Fag and Dhamaal by renowned artists of Haryana

11.20 a.m. Puppet Show by renowned artists from New Delhi

11.30 a.m. Rose King & Rose Queen (Senior Citizen)

3.00 p.m. Mr. Rose & Miss Rose Competition

4.00 p.m. Ghoomar Dance performance

4.30 p.m. Musical Evening by Artists from Bengali

5.00 p.m. Musical Performance by Punjabi Artists

7.00 p.m. Light & Sound Show

Programmes Schedule for 19thFebruary (Sunday)

9.00 a.m. to 10.00 am Yoga & Meditation class at Main stage

10.00 a.m. Morning Raga, Classical performance by Swar Ragini Mestro Pt. Subhash Ghosh

11.30 a.m. Antakshari Competition

3.00 p.m. Closing Ceremony & Prize Distribution

4.00 p.m. Magic Show by Renowned Magician

5.00 p.m. Kalbelia, Ghoomar Fag and Dhamal Dance performances

6.00 p.m. Traditional Folk Dance ‘Devrath’ Folk Dance and Bhangra

7.00 p.m. Light & Sound Show

In addition, various Stage and Ground performances will be showcased by famous artists all days from 17th to 19th February, 2023.

Keeping in view the comfort of people, food stalls will be arranged in the Rose Garden this time.

·         Lucky draw with 300 attractive prizes for citizens submitting feedback on Swachh Survekshan 2023.

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माता मनसा देवी बोर्ड की सीईओ के नेतृत्व में चलास्वच्छता अभियान

MCC recovers 4.11 crores pending arrears on account of service charges/property tax from Govt. institutions & autonomous bodies

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*Chandigarh, February 1*:- Aiming at recovering all pending dues of service charges/property tax, the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh has started acting tough against the non-paying government institutions and autonomous bodies. The MCC has recently recovered 4.11 crores from authorities as service charges/property tax and one month notices have been served to the non-paying institutions who owe approximately Rs. 74.67 crores.

While sharing this development, Sh Anup Gupta, Mayor Chandigarh today said that with regular efforts, the MCC has recovered 4.11 crores on account of service charges/property tax arrears from Hotel Shivalik view, Lake View and the Chef, sector 17 from the department of CITCO. Apart from that Haryana Govt. has paid up tax against buildings of mini secretariat and Haryana Tribunal tax. Employees State Insurance Corporation and Red Cross, Sector 16, Chandigarh respectively.

He said that one month notices have been served to the non-paying institutions and autonomous bodies amounting to Rs. 74.67 lacs including Punjab University, PGI, PEC, Tech. Teachers Training Institute, Sector 26, Kendriya Primary School, Sector 31, Chd. College of Engg. New sector 26, Kendriya Vidyalaya, sector 29, Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, sector 25, Regional Provi. Fund commissioner, sector 17, KV Primary school, sector 47, Nirman Sadan sector 33, Railway Station, Daria, IMTECH sector 39, Mini Sectt. Punjab sector 9, CRPF Camp sector 43, HRTC workshop, Ind. area Ph-I, Haryana PWD sector 19, Govt. Press & Prtg. Haryana sector 18, Chief Engineer, UT, Chandigarh respectively.

He said that after the notice period, appropriate legal action will be initiated against the non-paying institutions as per law.

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Sessions conducted on Beti Bachao Beti Padhao among SHGs

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Chandigarh, January 24:- The Municipal Corporation Chandigarh has organised an awareness and Capacity Building Programme on HIV/AIDS, Livelihood, Financial Inclusion and Social Enterprise for Self Help Groups has been organized with support from Chandigarh State AIDS Control Society, U.T. Chandigarh under the aegis of Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana- National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM).

The programme was inaugurated by Ms. Isha Kamboj, Joint Commissioner, MCC in the presence of Dr. Jitendar Dahiya, Assistant Director-SPM, State AIDS Control Society, U.T. Chandigarh. 13 Area Level Federations comprising of approx. 100 Self Help Group women have participated in the awareness and capacity building programme on HIV/AIDS, Livelihood, Financial Inclusion and Social Enterprise for Self Help Groups.

During the programme, renowned resource persons have given sessions on Women Health & Hygiene (STIs); Banking System and Financial Inclusion; International Year of Millet; Beti Bachao- Beti Padhao and Livelihood Generation Activities (Social Enterprises) etc.

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माता मनसा देवी बोर्ड की सीईओ के नेतृत्व में चलास्वच्छता अभियान

MCC employees pledged for Beti Bachao Beti Padhao initiative

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Chandigarh, January 18:- The employees of Municipal Corporation Chandigarh today pledged for ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ initiative to celebrate National Girl Child Day on 24th January, 2023.

Sh. Gurinder Singh Sodhi, Joint Commissioner, MCC administered oath to the employees of MCC to ensure the survival and protection of the girl child and enable improved educational outcomes for the girl child. They also pledged to always extend due regard and respect to women and desist from violent behavior of any kind against them.

They pledged to extend respect and protect the dignity of women in work place and society at large. They affirm to oppose any kind of gender bias against women. They pledged to take all possible steps to uplift girls and women in society and to protect their rights.

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माता मनसा देवी बोर्ड की सीईओ के नेतृत्व में चलास्वच्छता अभियान

MCC organize cleanliness drive at Nehru Park, Sector 22

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Chandigarh, January 13:-  Municipal Corporation Chandigarh today organized a cleanliness drive at Nehru Park, Sector 22, Chandigarh to recognize the contribution of freedom fighters and show respect to them. The members of RWA, Safaimitra, NGO and  local residents participate during the Cleanliness Drive. A Nukkad Natak was performed by the group of NSS Volunteers to raise awareness on the theme of Clean Park and Swachhta ke Chaar Rang.

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माता मनसा देवी बोर्ड की सीईओ के नेतृत्व में चलास्वच्छता अभियान

Governor inaugurates horticulture waste processing plant at Chandigarh

Another step towards mission garbage free city

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Chandigarh, January 10:- Sh. Banwarilal Purohit, the Governor, Punjab and Administrator, Chandigarh inaugurated the horticulture waste processing plant at industrial area, Ph-II, here today in the presence of Mrs. Kirron Kher, Member Parliament, Smt. Sarbjit Kaur, Mayor, Sh. Dharm Pal, IAS, Adviser to the Administrator, Chandigarh and other prominent persons of city beautiful.

While addressing the gathering, the Governor said that the goal of Chandigarh is to ensure that the city will be a garbage free city and due to the dedicated efforts of Municipal Corporation the city has risen from 66th rank in the Swachhata Sarvekshan of 2020 to 12th rank in 2021 among 1 lacs plus cities.

He said that the generation of horticulture waste is increasing day by day in the city and to avoid dumping of green waste due to pruning of trees, the horticulture waste processing plant is a asset to the city beautiful.

He said that earlier, horticulture waste being generated was dumped in landfills, after the commissioning of horticulture waste processing plant, all the waste will be processed in scientific manner to produce combustible products and dumping in landfill sites will be avoided. He said that the recycled products, made will generate income as the same may be sold to various industrial units. The products may also be used for cremation purposes thus saving the fuel wood being purchased for the purpose, he added.

Smt. Kirron Kher, Member Parliament, Chandigarh said that the Administration is committed to 100 percent waste processing in the city. He said that as far as liquid waste is concerned, all sewerage treatment plants are being upgraded and while 2 are already meeting norms, the remaining 6 will be upgraded shortly. She said that 100 percent dry waste processing has already been started recently and 100 percent sanitary waste and domestic hazardous waste processing has already started.

Smt. Sarbjit Kaur, Mayor, Chandigarh welcomed the Chief Guest and other guests on this occasion. She said that horticulture waste processing plant having capacity of 30-40 ton a day will process raw horticulture waste into briquettes. She said that total project cost comes @ Rs. 3.50 crores including cost of O&M for one year.

Sh. Dharam Pal, IAS, Adviser to the Administrator, Chandigarh said that processing of floral waste has also been started separately. He said that an integrated plant for solid waste management which shall cater to the needs of the city for the next 25 years has been planed and premier technical institutes like NEERI and IIT Ropar are assisting the Municipal Corporation in this task.

Others present during the occasion were including Mrs. Rakhi Gupta Bhandari, IAS, Secretary to Governor of Punjab, Sh. Debendra Dalai, IFS, Chief Conservator of Forest, Chandigarh, Ms. Anindita Mitra, IAS, Commissioner, MCC, Sh. Anup Gupta, Deputy Mayor, Ms. Neha, area councillors, other councillors of MCC and senior officers of MCC.

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माता मनसा देवी बोर्ड की सीईओ के नेतृत्व में चलास्वच्छता अभियान

Mayor dedicates Amrit Sarovar to public at village Khuda Alisher

3rd pond rejuvenated by MCC under ‘Amrit Sarovar Mission’

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Chandigarh, January 7:- Smt. Sarbjit Kaur, Mayor, Chandigarh today dedicated third rejuvenated ‘Amrit Sarovar’ of Chandigarh at village Khudda Alisher as part of the ‘Amrit Sarovar Mission’ aimed at the conservation of water.

Ms. Anindita Mitra, IAS, Commissioner, Smt. Jaswinder Kaur, area councillor, other councillors and prominent persons of local area were present during the occasion.

While speaking on the occasion, the Mayor said that Hon’ble Prime Minister of India had launched the Mission aimed at developing and rejuvenating 75 water bodies in each district of the country as a part of celebration of ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’  and the target to complete the work has been fixed as 15th August, 2023.

She further said that the Municipal Corporation under this mission planned to rejuvenate 3 abandoned Water Bodies at Village Kaimbwala, Sarangpur and Khuda Alisher. The water body at village Kaimbwala had already rejuvenated and dedicated to public on 15th August 2022 and the water body at village Sarangpur has been inaugurated on 3rd October, 2022.

The Mayor said that the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh has further planned to rejuvenate 4th Water Body at  Dadumajra Village and the work will be completed before 15th August 2023. The Municipal Corporation will also hoist the flag next year on the water body at Sarovar in Dadumajra Village on 15th August 2023.

She said that this water body is spread on area about 1.15 Acre and have capacity of holding water of 10000Cum. This water body was completely abandoned and lot of vegetation/jungle was grown up when it was transferred to Municipal Corporation Chandigarh in 2019.  The MCC has spent around Rs.30 Lakh rejuvenate this water body. The walls of water body, Lights, Hut for residents, Benches, Path way around the water body has been provided for the public. This water body will also raise the depleted ground water level and avoid flooding in village in addition to conserve the water. This will act as a mini Lake for the residents of the village. It is the duty of villagers now to keep it neat and clean.

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माता मनसा देवी बोर्ड की सीईओ के नेतृत्व में चलास्वच्छता अभियान

Kin of two deceased outsourced MCC employees handed over cheques of 2.5 lacs each

1st disbursement of its kind in the banking history of the nation – insurance amount paid for death due to natural causes, without payment of premium being deposited by beneficiary

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Chandigarh, December 30:- Smt. Sarbjit Kaur, Mayor and Ms. Anindita Mitra, IAS, Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Chandigarh handed over cheques of Rs. 2.5 lacs each to the kin of two deceased outsourced MCC employees for death due to natural causes, as insurance cover provided by the Punjab and Sind Bank.

Recently, two employees of sanitation wing, MCC passed away due to natural causes namely Sh. Vikas son of Ram Dhari and Sh. Sajjan Singh son of Sh. Rameshwar. The cheques were given to the nominees of these employees i.e. Ms. Raveena sister of late Sh. Vikas and Smt. Suraj Mukhi wife of late Sh. Sajjan Singh.

Smt. Anindita Mitra, IAS, Commissioner, Municipal Corporation Chandigarh said that this was the first of its kind death cover of insurance provided by the Bank without payment of premium either by the MCC or the beneficiary . She said that this was made possible only with the insurance scheme of all employees of MCC on their salary accounts @ Rs. 40 lacs for accidental death to families of deceased.

She said that this mega beneficiary scheme for MCC employees, conceived in collaboration with Punjab & Sind Bank, was launched recently. Aiming to provide such exhaustive insurance coverage to about 10500 employees working in the Municipal Corporation and their families noble initiative, which has offered such huge benefit to all MCC employees.

She said that this scheme for all its 10500 employees working in  different wings of MC  including 925 door to door waste collectors, 543 daily wagers, 76 contract basis and 5272 on the outsourced staff, 1100 employees of Lions firm which is looking after the sanitation work of sectors from 31 to 62.

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माता मनसा देवी बोर्ड की सीईओ के नेतृत्व में चलास्वच्छता अभियान

Governor Approved 10Lacs fund to PEC, Chandigarh Team selected for NASA competition – Praised young team students as budding engineers

(Team includes 11 students & 1 professor from PEC, Chandigarh who will visit NASA in April 2023, Chandigarh team among 61 selected globally)

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Today Dated 15th November 2022, PEC Team of 11 students with their director & other officials met the honorable Administrator Shri Banwarilal Purohit in the leadership of Mayor Chandigarh Smt. Sarabjit Kaur at Punjab Raj Bhawan, Chandigarh for seeking his blessings. The Administrator motivated the entire team and told that he had also been to NASA during a tour to USA and feels proud that our students are participating in this competition. During quite an interesting discussion between students and the Administrator, Students appraised the entire process how they applied for it and how their project model got selected for NASA competition. Team has shown picture representation that how their rover will look like and that why they cannot use motors, engines and batteries in this rover. As, team members are combining their shared passions for vehicles and astronomy, the administrator suggested to explore the need of the wheels from Indian railways. Students requested the Governor for funds to support this project as the entire team needs to reach NASA for showcasing their rover performance during two days competition in April 2023 at Alabama USA. The team will be among 61 teams across the globe selected by NASA to participate in its Human Exploration Rover Challenge( HERC)2023. Team comprising 11 students from PEC, Chandigarh named Vanshul Goyal, Gunjan Rawat, Sparsh Aggarwal, Shashwant Rai, Muskaan Aneja, Pranav Aggarwal, Gautam Kumar, Yakshit Verma, Himanshu Goyal, Pankaj Kumar, Akshaj Paintola who are currently pursuing 2nd-year Electronics, Mechanical, Production & Industrial Engineering. 

PEC Director Dr. Baldev Setia, DSA Dr. D. R. Prajapati, ADSA Dr. Puneet Chawla & Professor Incharge Dr. N. M. Suri also accompanied students in this meeting.

The Administrator praised these 2nd year PEC students as young budding engineers participating to encourage research and development of new technologies for future mission. He also kind heartedly approved a fund of Rs. 10Lacs to support this project and wished the team good luck in their mission. Mayor Smt. Sarabjit Kaur also congratulated the entire team for their future endeavor.

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माता मनसा देवी बोर्ड की सीईओ के नेतृत्व में चलास्वच्छता अभियान

Defaulters rush to pay property tax as MCC launched mega sealing drive 

MCC committed to recover all pending taxes from defaulters 

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Chandigarh, November 9:- A major impact of the sealing drive of the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh has been that defaulters are now rushing to paying their property tax dues before sealing. Today, before sealing ,three defaulters cleared their property tax dues of Rs. 5.75 lacs.


Ms. Anindita Mitra, IAS, Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Chandigarh last week directed officers to act tough against the property tax defaulters in the city. Following the directions, the concerned authorities launched a special sealing drive recently and sealed various properties for not paying their dues for long time.
Property owners including Plot No. 443, Industrial area Phase-I has cleared his dues of Rs. 3.58 lacs, which was due for the years 2004-05, 2005-06, 2007-08 to 2018-19. Similarly second defaulter of plot No. 448, Industrial area Ph-II paid his dues of Rs. 16,787/- for the financial year 2022-23 immediate before sealing by the MCC team.


Despite repeated reminders, the defaulters failed to clear their dues. MCC had launched an awareness campaign throughout city. 
The Commissioner said that the MCC will continue the drive of sealing properties and commercial establishments belonging to defaulters. She said that the MCC will take harsh measures such as disconnecting water connections and write to the Administration for disconnection of power to the properties of such defaulters, and take legal action and seal the properties if the outstanding tax is not paid, appealing to defaulters to clear their dues immediately.

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