Posts

*MC Chandigarh takes action against encroachments in Sector 15 Patel Market*

F&CC okays body worn cameras & safety jackets for enforcement wing employees

For Detailed

Chandigarh, July 26:- The Finance & Contract Committee of Municipal Corporation, Chandigarh has accorded approval for body worn cameras and safety jackets for the enforcement wing employees, MCC during a meeting held here today under the chairpersonship of Smt. Sarbjit Kaur Dhillon, Mayor and attended by Ms. Anindita Mitra, IAS, Commissioner (through online) and other members of committee namely Sh. Mahesh Inder Singh Sidhu, Sh. Saurabh Joshi, Smt. Gurbax Rawat (through online), Smt. Taruna Mehta and other senior officers of MCC were present during the meeting.

The members of committee discussed various other important agenda items in detail and accorded approval for the following:

1.                 Rough cost estimate for providing new road guilies & storm limes at various location in Ward No. 12, Chandigarh for strengthening of strm water drainage system at an estimated cost of Rs. 22.45 lac

2.                 Rough cost estimate for the work of “Construction of RCC UGR of 1,00,000 Gallons capacity alongwith boosting arrangement near tubewell no R-3, Daria, Chandigarh at an estimated cost of Rs. 47.45 lakh

3.                 The committee member approved the recommendations of the condemnation board of the Chandigarh Administration for the auction of 07 Nos. Head Office staff cars, Municipal Corporation, Chandigarh.

4.                 The committee member providing and fixing billiards table and tennis table at Community Centre, Sector 15, Chandigarh at an estimated cost of Rs. 4.25 lakh.

5.                 Development of 03 nos. Park in Sector 41, Chandigarh at an estimated cost of Rs. 7.55 lacs.

6.                 Providing and fixing of pipe benches in various parks and green belts of Sector 37 & 38, Chandigarh at an estimated cost of Rs. 13.07 lacs.

7.                 Providing and fixing of open air gym fitness equipments in park near House No. 2199 to 2208, Sector 38, Chandigarh at an estimated cost of Rs. 4.41 lacs.

8.                 Development of park adjacent to Hotel Park View, Sector 24, Chandigarh at an estimated cost of Rs. 19.42 lacs.

9.                 Providing decorative lights in day market in Sector 46-B and High Electric Pole decorative lights in Sector 46-C, Chandigarh at an estimated cost of Rs. 27.74 lacs

10.            Restoration of street light system of road in front of Community Centre, Sector 26, Chandigarh at an estimated cost of Rs. 14.09 lacs.

11.            Proposal lighting arrangement at various location in Sector 37 and 38 (Ward No. 25), Chandigarh at an estimated cost of Rs. 24.11 lacs.

12.            Providing and fixing of Children Play equipments in various parks of Sector 29, Chandigarh at an estimated cost of Rs. 15.96 lacs.

13.            Rough cost estimate for providing storm water drainage system for H. No. 1 to 34, opposite jewellery market, Sector 22, Chandigarh at an estimated cost of Rs. 22.39 lacs.

14.            Rough cost estimate for “Desilting/cleaning of existing sewer line by mechanized system using super suction machine for up-gradation of infrastructure and Beautification in Ward No. 9 (Industrial Area Phase-I), Chandigarh at an estimated cost of Rs. 11.55 lacs.

15.            Rough cost estimate for B/I one no. 12”x8” (304.80 x 203.20mm) i/d deep bore tubewell (with reverse rig method and any method of latest technology) at STP, Raipur Khurd, U.T., Chandigarh at an estimated cost of Rs. 46.73 lacs.

16.            Rough cost estimate for the work of “procurement of 14 Nos. Fire breathing apparatus through GeM portal for various functions at an estimated cost of Rs. 8.31 lacs.

17.            Rough cost estimate for construction of channel covered with precast RCC grating for storm water disposal near water works boundary and phirni road of village kajheri U.T., Chandigarh at an estimated cost of Rs. 21.02 lacs.

18.            Rough cost estimate for “Desilting/cleaning of existing sewer line by mechanized system using super suction machine for up-gradation of infrastructure and beautification in ward no. 19, (Industrial Area Phase –II), Chandigarh at an estimated cost of Rs. 45.16 lacs.

19.            Proposal for the work for “Providing and Construction of Multiplay Courtyard for skating, Volley Ball & Badminton Court inside community centre, sector 15, Chandigarh at an estimated cost of Rs. 26.26 lacs.

20.            Rough cost estimate for the work “Renovation of Public Toilet Blocks near showrooms and near light point booth no. 61 in sector 16-D, Chandigarh at an estimated cost of Rs. 40.56 lacs.

21.            Rough cost estimate for the work of “Providing and laying 600 mm (24”) i/d 450 mm (18”) i/d & 300 mm (12”0 i/d  SWD pipeline for smooth disposal of rain water infront of parking area of bagga jewellers, back side of Govt. Model Sr. Sec. School in sector 35 and V-5 Road Sector 35-C, Chandigarh at an estimated cost of Rs.30.85 lacs

22.            Rough cost estimate for the work of “Strengthening of sewerage system for EWS Colony by providing and laying 200 mm (8”) i/d SW pipe line and contingent works thereto in Sector 32-C, Chandigarh at an estimated cost of Rs. 23.29 lacs.

23.            The committee member approved the agenda for purchase of 2 Dog Vans for Animal Birth Control Programme at an estimated cost of Rs. 30.50 lacs.

24.            Lifting, treatment & Disposal of Domestic Hazardous Waste excluding Bio-Medical Waste at an estimated cost of Rs. 10.00 lac per annum.

25.            Rough cost estimate for the work of providing 12.5 mtr. Long high mast lighting in park adjoining H. No. 2412, in place of existing Globe lights at sector 20, Chandigarh at an estimated cost of Rs. 3.40 lacs.

26.            Providing and fixing Roller Blinds and Zebra Blinds in newly constructed Community Centre in Sector 21, Chandigarh at an estimated cost of Rs. 9.89 lacs.

27.            Providing and fixing MS flat railing centre verge on V-3 road Sector 20/21, Chandigarh at an estimated cost of Rs. 49.73 lacs.

28.            Hiring of Leachate Suction Machine for collection and transportation of leachate at Dumping Ground – enhancement of trips.

29.            Providing and fixing 60mm thick interlocking paver blocks around the park blocks around the park infront of H. No. 202/1 to 201 in village Palsora, Chandigarh at an estimated cost of Rs. 1.66 lacs.

30.            Landscaping work in Various parks of sector 20, Chandigarh by providing & planting different type of Ornamental Plants, Flowering Shrub and ground covers etc. at an estimated cost of Rs. 31.49 lacs.

31.            Upgradation of flooring area in Shopping Centre, Sector 32-D, Chandigarh at an estimated cost of Rs. 49.12 lacs.

32.            Renovation of Community Centre in Modern Housing Complex, Manimajra Chandigarh at an estimated cost of Rs. 37.29 lacs.

33.            Upgradation of footpath in front of SCO/SCF Booth market and backside of SCO using retrieved paver blocks in Sector 46-C, Chandigarh at an estimated cost of Rs. 25.41 lacs.

34.            Re-construction of cement concrete flooring in back service lane in sector 30, Chandigarh at an estimated cost of Rs. 13.15 lacs.

ttps://propertyliquid.com/

*MC Chandigarh takes action against encroachments in Sector 15 Patel Market*

Delegation from Chittapur MC (Karnataka) visits Chandigarh; praises MCC projects

For Detailed

Chandigarh, July 25: – Sh. Mallikarjun, President, Chittapur Town Municipal Corporation, District Kalburgi (Karnataka) alongwith delegation of 30 councillors & officers visited the city beautiful, Chandigarh today.

The delegation was on its study tour regarding “Solid Waste Management & Best Practices of Municipal Corporation Chandigarh”. The delegation reached Chandigarh last evening and received by senior officers of MCC.

Today morning their day long sight visit schedule was started with the presentation on Best practices of Municipal Corporation at MCC office premises, Sector 17, Chandigarh. Smt. Sarbjit Kaur, Mayor, Chandigarh welcomed the delegation followed by brief introduction of the projects and best practices and functions of the MCC by Ms. Anindita Mitra, IAS, Commissioner, Municipal Corporation Chandigarh.

The Commissioner gave a brief presentation on Solid Waste Management system, Roads, Water Supply, Garden and Green belts, Street Lights, Tertiary Treated Water Supply, processing of C&D Waste, Property tax, management of Gaushalas, Vendor rehabilitation system and other projects of MCC.

After the presentation meeting, the delegation visited various best projects of MCC including MRF Station, industrial area, Ph-I, Sewerage Treatment Plant, Maloya, C&D Waste Plant, Ind. area, Ph-I and Integrated Command & Control Centre, Sector 17, Chandigarh.

During their sight visits, different teams headed by nodal officers of MCC briefed about the projects at their respective sites.

The President and the councilors of Chittapur praised the beauty of Chandigarh including best roads in the country, neat and clean parks, planned markets and no encroachments in the road sides. They appreciated the horticulture wing especially for maintaining more than 1800 neighborhood parks in the city. They also appreciated the cleanliness of the city and solid waste management system including management of STPs and running of MRF stations in city.

ttps://propertyliquid.com/

*MC Chandigarh takes action against encroachments in Sector 15 Patel Market*

MCC organises sports activities for its Safaimitras

For Detailed News

Chandigarh, July 23:- To add some relief and make their day more enjoyable, the The Municipal Corporation Chandigarh has taken an unique initiative to organise sports activities for its Safai Mitras.


Following the directions from Ms. Anindita Mitra, IAS, Commissioner, MCC, the Public Health wing organized Sports activities for the 1st time in history for its Safai Mitras, including games such as Kho-Kho, Kabbadi, Volley Ball, Pithu Gram, Carrom Board etc. at Sports Stadium Sector 42, Chandigarh.
 While briefing about the initiative, the Commissioner said that safaimitras remain busy in maintenance of sewerage network of city Chandigarh, such activities may add some relief in their hard jobs. She said the activities revived old /traditional games for the refreshment of employees under Swachh Bharat Mission.
She said about 50 Safaimitras participated in these games today and were found enjoying and full off cheer, laughter could be heard everywhere. This event was organized to uplift their morale and for appreciating their efforts being made for keeping the city clean, she added.


Winners were given rewards  and refreshments were also served to all the participants. These events shall be the part of future working of Municipal Corporation, Chandigarh for better work culture, said the Commissioner.

ttps://propertyliquid.com/

*MC Chandigarh takes action against encroachments in Sector 15 Patel Market*

Mayor handed over 2.28 lacs to wife of deceased truck driver of Sanitation Department

For Detailed News

Chandigarh, July 22:- Smt. Sarbjit Kaur Dhillon, Mayor, Chandigarh today handed over cheque of Rs. 2.28 lacs Smt. Jyoti Sharma, W/o Late Sh. Sudesh Kumar, driver through outsource, who lost his life during an accident while on duty on 27th May, 2022.

Showing a generous sympathy towards the aggrieved family of Late Sudesh Kumar, driver in Sanitation department, MCC, the Mayor handed over the collective fund donated by the employees of Sanitation department, MCC.

The Mayor also assured the family of the deceased for a suitable job through outsource in the Municipal Corporation as per their qualification.

ttps://propertyliquid.com/

*MC Chandigarh takes action against encroachments in Sector 15 Patel Market*

MCC starts capacity building workshop for its employees

For Detailed News

Chandigarh, July 18:- The Municipal Corporation Chandigarh through its Capacity Building Center started its first batch of training of sanitation workers under Capacity Building component of SBM U 2.0 (Swachh Survekshan-2023) at Mahila Bhawan, Sector 38, here today.


In the training, session and technical experts have taken sessions on six major areas including Solid Waste Management, Source Segregation, Prevention of Sexual Harassment Act, Disaster Management and its demo with sanitation workers, COVID behaviour and protocol, Social Security schemes, Financial Inclusion.


In addition to that all the sanitation workers have undergone medical screen by a team deputed by Health Deptt, Chd Adm which comprised basic screening along with TB and HIV testing and counselling. All the participants were given Certificate of Participation at the training center.


During the training, SHGs and Street Vendors were engaged too with a view on converging DAY NULM And SBM with respect to promotion of Bartan Bhandar run by SHGs in view of Zero Waste Event.

ttps://propertyliquid.com/

*MC Chandigarh takes action against encroachments in Sector 15 Patel Market*

 MCC starts producing bricks from recycled concrete aggregate at C&D Plant

For Detailed News

Chandigarh, July 13:- The Municipal Corporation Chandigarh has started to cast bricks from recycled concrete aggregate at the automatic block making plant at C&D waste plant, industrial area, Phase-I, here today.

While sharing this information, Ms. Anindita Mitra, IAS, Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Chandigarh said that there was a provision to cast bricks at this plant which was started today. 9”x4½”x3” size bricks made from recycled concrete aggregate are now available for public as well as Govt. buildings works for masonry work. Approximately ten thousand bricks will be casted daily, said the Commissioner.

She said that earlier, paver blocks were prepared in this automatic blocks making machine, which proved to be a boon for not only the Municipal Corporation but for the city as well. She said that the demand for the efficient and fast production line of automatic block making machines reduces the per-unit cost of the blocks and bricks, offers high quality, less damaged and dimensionally accurate concrete products.

She said that using a block making machine in construction has been increasing over the years but this is not a coincidence as concrete blocks offer multiple advantages economically, in terms of constructive performance, as well as in build quality and versatility.

The Commissioner said that keeping in view ease of citizens, an exclusive system has been set in place for transportation of construction and demolition waste from their door steps the MCC vehicle will lift 250 cubic foot C&D waste for its scientific disposal including loading and unloading @ Rs. 800 per trip upto 5 kilometer distance from the C&D waste plant situated at industrial area Phase-I and Rs. 100 extra per kilometer beyond 5 kilometer from the plant site. She said that people may also transport their C&D waste to the 23 designated C&D waste collection centers located throughout the city.

She said that any type of concrete blocks can be produced with consistent quality by fixing different types of moulds and ram in the automatic machine and designed to deliver unparalleled performance and cost-effective solution.

ttps://propertyliquid.com/

The Commissioner said that various concrete products are being produced in this automatic block making machine including big and small size kerbs, channel, paver block 60mm and 80mm and PCC bricks besides bricks.

*MC Chandigarh takes action against encroachments in Sector 15 Patel Market*

MCC launches “Swachhata Ki Paathshala” an awareness campaign in city schools

For Detailed News

Chandigarh, July 12:- Taking another step in the direction of Swacch Chandigarh Mission, the Municipal Corporation, today launched “Swachhata Ki Paathshala” an awareness campaign in the schools of city here today.


Ms. Anindita Mitra, IAS, Commissioner, Municipal Corporation Chandigarh launched the campaign from Govt. Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 16. 
Aiming to impress upon young minds the importance of sustainable waste management and preservation of the environment, to ensure that the future generation inculcates good practices, to reach out to parents and other adult family members through children so that families can together adopt good practices, the Municipal Corporation started its outreach program today.


While sharing  the concept, the Municipal Commissioner said that all schools of city beautiful including private schools, students from 6th to 12th, shall be addressed during the assembly. This way the Municipal Corporation shall be able to reach out to almost each and every household in Chandigarh, said the Commissioner.Starting from the Govt. Model School Sector 16, where school children were given lessons on waste segregation at source level, ban on single use plastic and home composting etc. During the workshop interactive sessions, real life examples, demonstrations through videos, quizzes and pledges were held. 


The Municipal Corporation decided to implement the same in all other schools of the city beautiful, said the Commissioner. She said that the idea is to catch them young. Children have proven to be very strong carriers of social messages especially ones related to attitudinal change. Hence through children, MCC plan to bring the change, said the Commissioner.


The Commissioner said that there were several hygiene related problems that prevail in slum areas due to lack of garbage segregation and piles of trash that rot in one corner. So spreading awareness on sanitation is the need of the hour and children are the best Swachhata Agents. Also adults get influenced when children are the ones who are teaching them good sanitary habits, she added.


During the campaign, a video presentation has also been held about the different components i.e. segregation of waste at source, ban on single use plastic and home composting besides taking the swachhata pledge. The school children were taught best hygienic practices in a fun and interesting way. They taught to implement sanitation values in their lives before teaching it to others.

ttps://propertyliquid.com/


In addition to the sessions, a Swachhata Module is being developed which can be shared by every class teacher with students, a home composting challenge has been thrown, students have been asked to check their dustbins before the garbage is handed over to the garbage collector, pledge has been taken to consciously avoid plastic products.

*MC Chandigarh takes action against encroachments in Sector 15 Patel Market*

Mayor  & Commissioner visits Sector 13, Manimajra to take stock of basic amenities; listens to the problems of area residents

For Detailed News

Chandigarh, July 9:- Smt. Sarbjit Kaur, Mayor, Chandigarh and Ms. Anindita Mitra, IAS, Commissioner, Municipal Corporation Chandigarh today visited Manimajra area to take stock of basic amenities and ongoing development works alongwith to see the problems of area residents.

The on foot visit of Commissioner was started at 7.00 am in the morning. The Mayor and Commissioner were accompanied by chief engineer, all Superintending Engineers and concerned Executive Engineers, SDEs, Junior Engineers of MCC, office bearers of Resident Welfare Associations and local residents.

During the visit the Commissioner asked the SE B&R and architect for proper planning of slip road near Sheetla Mata Mandir and culvert (near housing board light point), Manimajra. She asked the SE B&R to recarpet the road from housing board light point to fauji dhaba after scrapping.

The Commissioner asked the concerned engineers to install Sector 13 board at entry point of Shivalik Enclave and asked them to send a proposal to Chief Architect, UT for naming Shivalik Enclave as sector 13-A. The house indicators boards in Shivalik Enclave to be re-painted and numbering to be done at the earliest.

She asked to check the flow of water around the Nullah during rainy season and if possible for surfacing of small bridge with concrete/bituminous material besides refilling around the nullah with bio-soil and to develop the area as Green belt. The Commissioner asked the engineers to conduct digital survey of the vacant land near Chandigarh & Haryana boundary and the same to be submitted for further planning.

The Commissioner asked the engineers to install cat eye on speed breaker on road near Nullah in Shivalik Enclave. She asked the officers to write to SSP traffic to deploy traffic staff near entry point to Shivalik Enclave from Chandigarh Kalka Highway.

She further asked for cleaning of channel infront of house No. 53 at Shivalik Enclave and channel linked fencing to be done on area infront of house No. 275 after proper demarcation besides preparing expression of interest for design of Multi level parking on PPP basis for vacant land near Gobindpura, Manimajra.

The Commissioner asked the SE, Public Health, MCC to repair the leakage on road infront of house No. 110 and infront of house No. 80 in Shivalik Enclave. She asked the SE, Horticulture and Electricity to conduct survey of all the trees to identify the dangerous trees in the area. She said that UT electricity department to be written to repair/replace the inclined dangerous electricity pole infront of House No. 83, Shivalik Enclave.

She said that open air gyms be installed in all parks of Shivalik Enclave with paver blocks platforms besides providing high mast lights in all the parks. She asked the Medical Officer of Health to provide dustbins at various locations and maintain proper roaster system for sweeping of streets and malba lifting at shivalik enclave. The Commissioner also asked the concerned officers to remove temporary encroachments near Sheetla Mata Mandir, Manimajra.

ttps://propertyliquid.com/

In addition to that the Mayor and Commissioner planted saplings of various medicinal trees in park of NAC, Shivalik enclave, Manimajra, Sector 13 besides planting saplings in a park at sector 22, where area councilor Sh. Damanpreet Singh and other area residents also planted various medicinal plants.

*MC Chandigarh takes action against encroachments in Sector 15 Patel Market*

MCC cracks down on defaulters who litter on public places

Littering streets? Be ready to cough up fine of Rs. 11,576/-

For Detailed News

Chandigarh, July 4:- The next time you plan to dump garbage on city roads, think twice, as the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh is dealing tough with such violators who litter the city streets and imposing a challan of Rs 11,576/-.

Ms. Anindita Mitra, IAS, Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Chandigarh said here today that dumping garbage or littering in streets or parks is now a thing of the past. The MCC has planned to deal strictly with people who throw garbage or other items on roads and public places.

While sharing the details of challans issued to the violators who litter on city streets, the Commissioner said that MCC has issued 89 challans having penalty of Rs. 11,576/- each during the month from April to June, 2022.

The Commissioner has issued strict orders to trace miscreants in the city and also to identify people who litter the streets and public places with garbage and penalize them. She directed the concerned inspectors to click pictures of the defaulters, who dump the trash and fine them.

The Commissioner said that the campaign to nail down such defaulters of littering the city streets will continue throughout the year. She said that within the past three months, there are considerable changes visible in the landscape of the city. This has been done as the campaign has been converted into a people’s initiative with the active involvement of all sections of the people including Councillors, Resident Welfare Associations, Market Welfare Associations, government departments and school children.

ttps://propertyliquid.com/

She said that the initiative is to bring people participation in the cleanliness drive and create awareness among citizens of the city beautiful on cleanliness and hygiene.

*MC Chandigarh takes action against encroachments in Sector 15 Patel Market*

MCC challans 76 violators for using plastic bags; confiscated 82 kg of harmful plastic bags

For Detailed News

Chandigarh, July 02:- Acting tough against the violators using banned plastic bags, the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh today carried out intensive campaign in various parts of city including sector 2,8,9,11,19, 22,26,34,42,43,45, Maloya, Kajheri and Manimajra.

Different teams under the supervision of Chief sanitary Inspectors, MCC challaned 76 violators and confiscated 82 Kg harmful plastic bags.

The Commissioner MCC Ms. Anindita Mitra, IAS has directed all the CSIs and SIs of sanitation department, MCC to take strict action against the violators selling or using harmful plastic bags and banned plastic items.

While sharing the information regarding different steps taken by the Commissioner said that If every citizen keeps a shopping bag with them, plastic bags can be completely eliminated from market areas.

She further said that MCC has also started a selfie with shopping bag/selfie with bottle(to reduce the use of plastic disposable water bottles) in which citizens have been asked to tag the MCC social media handles. She said MCC has been taking several steps to curb the plastic menace.

She said the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh has recently launched “Har Gadi Bin, Har Gadi Bag” plan to sensitise citizens towards littering and ban on single use plastic.

The Commissioner said that recently, series of events were held with MWAs in which a cash prize of 1 lac has been announced for the first MWA which becomes totally plastic free. She said that progressive MWAs like sector 46 has started giving discounts to citizens who come with their own shopping bags.

She said that the MCC has also set up a cloth bag outlet, manned by a SHG in the sabzi mandi of sector 26, to promote use of Cloth/Jute bags and discourage use of single use plastic.

She said dedicated joint task force of MCC and CPCC to check all places where hoarding of plastic is being done. In the past 6 months nearly 800 challans of use of banned plastic have been issued.

ttps://propertyliquid.com/

She appealed to all citizens to shun the use of single use plastic and adopt sustainable practices like using their own water bottles and carrying their own shopping bags to the market.