Chandigarh, April 18:- Reinforcing its commitment towards a cleaner and greener city, the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh organized a vibrant Swachh Cycle Rally this morning, witnessing enthusiastic participation from officials, staff, and citizens alike.

The rally commenced at 8:00 AM from Sector 17 Plaza and was led by MC Chief Engineer Sh. Sanjay Arora, who actively participated along with officers from the Engineering Wing and other departments. Passing through key sectors including 17, 18, 19, 27, 7, and 9, the rally aimed at spreading awareness about sanitation, hygiene, and the importance of community participation.

Simultaneously, the Chief Engineer conducted an extensive on-ground inspection across multiple locations to review maintenance works and civic infrastructure. In Sector 17, emphasis was laid on proper upkeep of public toilets along with maintaining updated cleaning checklists. In Sectors 18 and 18/19, directions were issued for rectification of light points and refixing of road gully chambers, while across all sectors, strict instructions were given to ensure daily cleaning of back service lanes.

At Sector 19C, detailed inspections were carried out in the green belt, tubewell, and parking areas. Directions included repair of park swings, maintenance of electric poles, removal of unused electrical boxes, proper garbage disposal, and repainting of parking boards along with surveys for model parking development. Officials were also instructed to place branded flower pots on all institutional lands and submit compliance reports.

In Sector 27, repainting of murals and repair of damaged signage at the Community Centre were ordered. In Sector 7, removal of debris from the backside of SCOs and overall area improvement were prioritized. At the park in front of House No. 1511, comprehensive works including repair of walking paths, pruning of trees, installation of barbed wire fencing, construction of a new public toilet, and restoration of a non-functional fountain were directed, with an Action Taken Report (ATR) to be submitted within two weeks.
Further, in Sector 9 (in front of House No. 206), officials were instructed to address water stagnation issues, undertake pruning of trees, and repair drainage channels.

The Chief Engineer directed all concerned officers to ensure time-bound execution of works, maintain high standards of cleanliness, and strengthen monitoring systems. Special emphasis was laid on sanitation, park maintenance, and prompt resolution of civic issues.

The rally was organized as part of ongoing initiatives under the Swachh Survekshan framework, aimed at enhancing Chandigarh’s ranking while promoting active citizen engagement. The Municipal Corporation Chandigarh reiterated its appeal to residents to actively participate in cleanliness drives and contribute towards building a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable city.