After reviewing the project, the Deputy Commissioner, Chandigarh expressed his satisfaction over the progress made under the NAKSHA Programme

सरदार वल्लभभाई पटेल की जयंती के उपलक्ष्य में राष्ट्रीय एकता दिवस के अवसर पर आज यू.टी. सचिवालय में श्री एच. राजेश प्रसाद, आईएएस, मुख्य सचिव, यू.टी. चंडीगढ़ ने चंडीगढ़ प्रशासन के सभी अधिकारियों और कर्मचारियों को एकता की शपथ दिलाई।

The Chief Secretary commended the department for its dedicated efforts towards promoting social inclusion, women empowerment, child welfare, welfare of Divyangjans, and the rehabilitation of underprivileged groups.

Shri Kataria commended the Health Department for introducing digital and paperless systems such as Scan & Share and Next Gen E-Hospital, which have made healthcare delivery faster and more transparent.

The Chief Secretary directed that modalities be worked out to rationalize and enhance the Market Fee. He further instructed that the system of maintaining arrival of products in mandi should be a online system to ensure transparency in arrival.

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Interacting with the students, the Chief Secretary emphasized the importance of time management, discipline, and holistic growth through academics, sports, and co-curricular activities. He advised students to stay focused, set clear goals, and avoid distractions, highlighting that success stems from consistent effort and self-discipline.

The Chief Secretary, UT Chandigarh, Shri H. Rajesh Prasad, IAS, administered the ‘Integrity Pledge’ at Sector-9 Chandigarh Secretariat, on the first day of Vigilance Week, which is being observed from October 27 to November 2, 2025 on the theme of "Vigilance: Our Shared Responsibility".

Sh. C.B. Ojha, Chief Engineer, U.T., along with officers of the Engineering Department, inspected the lake to ensure all arrangements were in place.

Governor of Punjab and Administrator of Chandigarh, Shri Gulab Chand Kataria, today at Punjab Raj Bhavan, unveiled the book “Prernadayak Sakshatkar – Ek Safar” (Inspirational Interviews – A Journey), based on the life and thoughts of social worker and senior BJP leader Dr. Avinash Rai Khanna. The book has been authored by Dr. Jyoti.

Reviews Hospital Facilities, Interacts with Patients, and Directs Measures to Strengthen Healthcare Services.

Shri Prasad stressed that the public grievance mechanism must be made more robust and citizen-centric. He instructed that a dedicated Public Grievance Portal for the Chandigarh Administration be developed and made operational at the earliest to ensure prompt resolution of public issues.

Punjab Governor and Administrator, UT Chandigarh, Shri Gulab Chand Kataria, has expressed his gratitude to Shri Manohar Lal Khattar, Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, for approving 328 additional electric buses for Chandigarh under the PM-e-Bus Service Scheme. With this latest approval, the total number of electric buses sanctioned for Chandigarh has now reached 428.

In view of the upcoming Chhath Puja festival Sh. C.B. Ojha, Chief Engineer, along with other officers of the Engineering Department, U.T. Chandigarh, conducted an extensive site visit of Sector 42 Lake to review the progress of ongoing works being undertaken to ensure the smooth and safe celebration of the festival