MC inks MoU to renovate toilets at Sector 25 crematorium

Chandigarh, July 10

The Municipal Corporation has signed an MoU with a corporate group, Rotary Club of Chandigarh, under the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities. The club will carry out works, including renovation of toilets at the cremation ground in Sector 25 here at an estimated cost of Rs 40 lakh.

The MoU was signed here on Tuesday between Mayor Davesh Moudgil and Rajendra Kumar Saboo from Rotary Club of Chandigarh.

Saboo said the Rotary Club of Chandigarh had taken a significant step while celebrating its 60th year of service to the community and the City Beautiful.

He said the group would bear the entire cost, Rs 40 lakh, for the development of work and would also assist the MC with Rs 30,000 per month to operate and maintain the same for a period of 5 years with joint partnership of the MC and the Corporate. This period could be further extended on mutual consent.

While sharing details of facilities to be provided at the cremation ground, the Mayor said basic facilities such as toilets and seating arrangements for attendants would be provided. The existing toilet blocks are outdated and their condition had deteriorated and required repair. — TNS