Swachh Kanjak Pooja marks Maha Navmi

To celebrate tradition and instill the value of cleanliness in the community, the Municipal Corporation (MC) organised a zero-waste Swachh Kanjak Pooja that marked the completion of Navratras with the Kanya Pooja ritual on Maha Navami at Shahpur Colony near Sector 38 West, Chandigarh.

Mayor Kuldeep Kumar, along with MC councillor Damanpreet Singh and other officials, served prasad to over 500 children during the Swachh Kanjak Pooja.

The mayor said, “The initiative not only honours our rich cultural traditions, but also teaches the importance of cleanliness and sustainability to our children. It is vital for the future of our community.”

Commissioner Vinay Pratap Singh added, “The success of Swachh Kanjak Pooja demonstrates MC’s commitment to creating a cleaner and more responsible society..”

The Swachh Kanjak Pooja was organised by following all zero-waste parameters, emphasising sustainable practices, including cloth tents and steel utensils, sourced from Bartan Bhandar, a women’s self-help group under the DAY-NULM initiative, as well as twin bins available on the premises.