MC proposes Rs 47-cr outlay for recarpeting of Chandigarh roads
The city is going to witness a spree of development works as more than 30 agendas related to the infrastructural developments are coming up in the general house meeting of the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation to be held on April 30.
The MC has proposed to start recarpeting of the roads in various sectors at a cost of over Rs 47 crore. It has been proposed to start the recarpeting of V-4 roadsin Sectors 15, 16, 17 and 23; V-5 roads in Sectors 16, 22, 23 and 24; V-6 roads in Sectors 22-A and D, 23 & 24, and ward Nos.12 & 17 under the jurisdiction of roads subdivision No.2, MC, Chandigarh, at a cost of Rs 17 crore.
Recarpeting of V-4 road in Sectors 18 and 19, V-5 roads in Sector 18 and 21, V-6 roads in Sector 18-C, 19- A,B,C and D, and parking along V-4 in Sectors 18 & 19 and ward No.11 under the jurisdiction of roads subdivision No.2, MC, has also been proposed at a cost of Rs 13 crore.
Besides, Rs 17 crore have been earmarked for various roads falling under “poor” and ‘very poor’ categories. Other proposals include construction of a shed and installing an electric sanitary waste incinerator at the animal carcass plant in Raipur Kalan at an estimated cost of Rs 146.58 lakh.
Another proposal is for the establishment of a 60 tonnes per day horticulture waste processing plant. Other proposals include purchase of four tippers and a hydraulic excavator-cum-loader for roads division, Chandigarh, fixing of paver blocks in Shivalik Enclave, Sector 13, NAC, Manimajra, upgrading of flooring front side and back side from Aroma Hotel to Shastri Market Sector 22-C, Chandigarh, among other works.
Holds meeting to assess cleanliness initiatives
The Municipal Corporation, Chandigarh, has convened a comprehensive review meeting to assess the ongoing cleanliness initiatives and make strategies for improved performance in Swachh Survekshan 2025-26.
The meeting was chaired by Special Commissioner Pradeep Kumar, Joint Commissioner Balbir Raj Singh, Medical Officer of Health Inderdeep Kaur, along with other senior officers of different departments of the Chandigarh Administration and the MC.
Detailed deliberations were held on all key parameters of the national cleanliness survey, with a strong focus on strengthening sanitation standards across the city. The Special Commissioner said that intensified cleanliness drives be undertaken in schools, colleges, parks, public toilets, bus stands and across all government and private establishments in Chandigarh.
Emphasizing the importance of community involvement, he highlighted the fact that public participation was crucial for achieving higher rankings. Citizens were urged to actively support cleanliness efforts and take collective responsibility for maintaining hygiene in their surroundings.
The municipal corporation appealed to residents, educational institutions, resident welfare associations and several other organisations to actively participate and submit their feedback.
