Municipal Corporation Chandigarh launches whatsapp number to report littering in public places
Chandigarh, May 30:— In a major step towards promoting cleanliness and enforcing public hygiene, the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh has launched a dedicated WhatsApp number 9915762917 to report incidents of littering in public places.
Announcing the initiative, MC Commissioner Sh. Amit Kumar, IAS stated, “With active participation from citizens, we can eliminate open littering completely. This initiative empowers the public to become swachhata warriors for a cleaner Chandigarh.”
Residents can now click and share photos or videos of individuals littering in public spaces through WhatsApp. These images will not only be used to identify and penalize offenders under the Municipal Solid Waste Management Rules. The identity of complainants/senders will be kept confidential.
Already, four violators have been issued challans last evening during night-time through surveillance footage from CCTV cameras. The new WhatsApp initiative is expected to further strengthen such enforcement measures.
In addition to the WhatsApp number, citizens can also register complaints related to sanitation services through the following digital platforms:
1. Swachhata App
2. I’m Chandigarh App
These platforms allow for easy submission and tracking of grievances related to waste collection, cleanliness, and sanitation maintenance.
The Municipal Corporation urges all residents to actively participate in maintaining the city’s cleanliness. Public cooperation is crucial to the success of this campaign and to uphold Chandigarh’s reputation as one of India’s cleanest cities.
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MC Chandigarh conducts anti-encroachment drive conducted in sector 26; issued 42 challans
Chandigarh, May 31:– The Municipal Corporation Chandigarh, in coordination with the Police Department and the Marketing Committee, conducted an anti-encroachment drive today in Sabji Mandi, Sector 26.
Following the directions of MC Commissioner Sh. Amit Kumar, IAS, the enforcement team actively cleared unauthorized structures and obstructions, including rheris, wooden planks, plastic crates, and balance tables.
During the drive total 42 challans were issued on the spot for violations of Municipal norms. The drive was aimed at maintaining public order, ensuring free pedestrian movement, and upholding cleanliness in the market area.
The Municipal Corporation reiterated its commitment to keeping public spaces free from encroachment and urged vendors to cooperate by operating within designated zones. Such drives will continue regularly to ensure proper enforcement and improved urban management.
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MCC sub panel meeting held to finalize Smart Parking Solution Project for Chandigarh
Chandigarh, May 31:– A meeting of the committee to finalize the Smart Parking Solution project of the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh was held today under the chairmanship of Sh. Saurabh Joshi. The meeting was attended by Sh. Umesh Ghai, Councillor, and other concerned officials of MCC.
The committee held detailed deliberations on various aspects of the Smart Parking project, including the overall scope of work, hardware and software components, and the eligibility and technical criteria for prospective bidders. Key features such as pink parking provisions for women, internet connectivity for real-time parking management, pre-booking of paid parking slots, and pre-paid parking cards for use across Chandigarh were discussed and finalized.
The committee also reviewed terms related to SLA penalties for non-compliance with RFP conditions, technical audit of IT tools, and the inclusion of a panic button feature in pink parking zones. Additional aspects finalized included mobile app and web portal-based slot booking, portal cabin specifications, stamp duty clauses, and surrender/exit terms for the service.
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