MCC intensifies plastic-free drive; 1,600 Kg banned plastic seized, sent for scientific disposal at plant
Chandigarh, January 24:-Continuing its relentless crackdown on the use and circulation of banned plastic items, the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh today confiscated 1,600 kilograms of prohibited plastic carry bags from Industrial Area Phase-II and issued a challan against the violator.
The enforcement action was carried out by a dedicated team of Sanitary Inspectors of MCC, who, during the raid, identified and apprehended a supplier actively involved in the distribution of banned plastic carry bags. The prohibited material was seized on the spot strictly in accordance with prescribed norms.
In a significant step towards environmentally responsible enforcement, all seized plastic carry bags have been sent to the MCC processing plant for scientific processing and safe disposal, ensuring that the confiscated material does not re-enter the supply chain or cause further environmental harm.
Speaking on the occasion, MC Commissioner Sh. Amit Kumar, IAS, reaffirmed the Corporation’s unwavering commitment to making Chandigarh a plastic-free city. He stated that MCC will continue to adopt strict and deterrent measures against both suppliers and users of banned plastic items.
The Commissioner further warned that habitual violators will face stringent legal action, including the registration of FIRs, in addition to penalties and seizures, to ensure strict compliance with the plastic ban.
Appealing to citizens and traders, the Commissioner urged them to avoid the use, sale, and storage of banned plastic items and to switch to eco-friendly alternatives in the larger interest of environmental protection, public health, and sustainable urban living.
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School girls celebrate National Girl Child Day with compassionate visit to Raipur Kalan Gaushala
Chandigarh, January 24:-To mark National Girl Child Day, city school girls today visited Raipur Kalan Gaushala to understand its functioning and the animal welfare initiatives being undertaken by the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh.
During the visit, the students actively participated in Gaushala activities by offering fodder to the cattle and assisting the staff in feeding them. They also observed the cleaning process and other day-to-day operations carried out for the care, hygiene and overall welfare of the animals housed at the Gaushala.
MC Joint Commissioner, Dr. Himanshu Gupta joined the students during the visit and interacted with them. He extended his warm wishes to the girls on National Girl Child Day, appreciated their enthusiasm and lauded their compassionate gesture of contributing to animal welfare.
He stated that such educational and participatory visits play a vital role in sensitising young citizens towards animal care and welfare. He added that community participation from city residents in similar initiatives can further help in strengthening and improving Gaushala facilities and services.
The visit proved to be an enriching and inspiring experience for the students, reinforcing values of empathy, responsibility and care for animals while celebrating the spirit of the girl child.
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MC Chandigarh to launch ‘MC One Pass’ parking system on January 27
Monthly Pass at ₹500 for Four-Wheelers & ₹250 for Two-Wheelers*
Chandigarh, January 24:-In a major step towards smart, citizen-centric urban mobility, the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh, in collaboration with Bank of Baroda, is set to launch the Pass Parking System under the banner “MC One Pass” on January 27.
The initiative aims to simplify and modernize the city’s parking ecosystem by offering a seamless, transparent, and fully digital parking solution for residents and daily commuters. Under the MC One Pass, citizens can avail monthly parking passes at highly affordable rates of ₹250 for two-wheelers and ₹500 for four-wheelers, ensuring ease of access while encouraging digital adoption.
While speaking about the initiative, Sh. Amit Kumar, IAS, Commissioner, Municipal Corporation Chandigarh, said that the MC One Pass Parking System is a progressive step towards smart urban mobility and efficient parking management. He added that the system is expected to enhance transparency, minimize manual intervention, and provide greater convenience to the public.
Powered by Bank of Baroda, the initiative reflects strong coordination between civic administration and the banking sector to modernize urban infrastructure and strengthen digital service delivery in the city.
The monthly MC One Pass will be valid across all parking sites managed by MC Chandigarh, including Opposite Elante Mall surface parking, Sectors 17, 22, and 35, Lake parking, Multi-Level Parking at Sector 17, and other designated MC parking locations. A complete list of MC parking sites is available on the official websites www.mcchandigarh.gov.in and www.bankofbaroda.bank.in.
There is no need to go to any place. Anyone can scan the QR Code from MC/Bank website, parking site or from newspapers and get the monthly parking pass.
The Municipal Corporation Chandigarh reaffirmed its commitment to expand the Pass Parking System to additional parking locations across the city in a phased manner, ensuring uniform, hassle-free, and digitally enabled parking facilities for citizens.
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