Mayor inaugurates ‘Prarambh’ store in Sec 17 MC building

Chandigarh, August 23

To ensure widespread availability of sustainable products at affordable prices and encourage their adoption among merchants, residents and vendors, the local municipal corporation (MC) has opened its second “Prarambh” store.

Located on the premises of the MC building in Sector 17 here, the dedicated establishment will serve as a beacon of sustainability, offering a wide range of environmentally conscious options.

Mayor Kuldeep Kumar inaugurated the store in the presence of Deputy Mayor Rajinder Sharma, other councillors and senior officials of the civic body.

The initiative is part of the “Celebrating One Year of Prarambh; the One-Stop Store for Eco-Friendly and Sustainable Products, Empowering Communities in line with RRR Principles” campaign. It aligns with the MC vision of creating a cleaner, greener and healthier city under the ‘Safai Apnao Bimaari Bhagao’ campaign.

Citizens can explore a diverse array of unique, socially and environmentally responsible products, including incense sticks and cones made from floral waste, handmade candles, captivating wall paintings and traditional Janmashtami hampers. In addition to these sustainable products, “Prarambh” also offers a variety of customised gifts and mementos.