Delegates from Banglore appreciate Chandigarh cleanliness and infrastructure development

Chandigarh, February 11:- A 55-member delegation from Hebbagodi City Municipal Council, Bangalore Urban District, visited Municipal Corporation Chandigarh to study the city’s successful projects and development model.

The delegation included the President, Vice President, Standing Committee Chairman, Corporators, and senior officials. The purpose of the visit was to understand Chandigarh’s best practices in Solid Waste Management (SWM), Sewage Treatment Plants, Water Treatment Plants, town planning system, community centres in every sector, road development, and related infrastructure.

City Mayor Sh. Saurabh Joshi and MC Commissioner Sh. Amit Kumar, IAS, welcomed all delegates from Hebbagodi City Municipal Council. They shared information about Chandigarh’s planned city structure, clean environment initiatives, and advanced municipal services. They said that such study visits help in sharing knowledge and improving city management systems.

During the visit, the delegation toured important projects of MCC including waste processing plants, sewage treatment plants, water treatment facilities, and key road infrastructure projects. Officers of Municipal Corporation Chandigarh gave detailed presentations and explained the working systems.

The delegates appreciated Chandigarh’s well-planned sectors, clean surroundings, and organized infrastructure. They said the visit was very informative and helpful for adopting similar systems in their city.

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13 challans issued in Manimajra; MC Chandigarh intensifies crackdown on banned polythene

Chandigarh, February 11:- In a firm enforcement action under the ongoing Swachh Survekshan 2026 campaign, the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh today conducted a special drive against the use of banned polythene in Manimajra, reaffirming its zero-tolerance stance on single-use plastic.

During the enforcement raid, 13 challans were issued to violators found using prohibited plastic materials. The Corporation made it clear that strict action will continue against defaulters, and such surprise inspections will be carried out regularly to ensure full compliance with environmental norms.

Alongside enforcement, a comprehensive cleanliness and awareness campaign was organized at Shivalik Enclave, NAC Ward No. 6, Manimajra. Residents were sensitized on the critical importance of waste segregation at source and educated about segregating household waste into four distinct categories — wet waste, dry waste, domestic hazardous waste, and sanitary waste. The initiative aimed at strengthening citizen participation in sustainable waste management practices.