3-Day Chandigarh Carnival 2025 begins at Leisure Valley

Chandigarh, 14th November 2025:The 3-Day Chandigarh Carnival 2025 was inaugurated today by Sh. Mandip Singh Brar, Home Secretary-cum-Secretary Tourism, UT Chandigarh Administration.

The Home Secretary flagged off the Carnival Parade, which showcased vibrant floats created by students of Government College of Arts Chandigarh as well as Vintage Cars. Visitors explored colourful exhibition stalls, interacted with artists from various cities, and immersed themselves in the festive spirit.

Government departments presented schemes of the Government of India in their dedicated exhibition stalls, alongside products from various government societies of the Union Territory, and initiatives promoting traffic awareness. This unique blend of cultural festivities and informative displays highlighted the carnival’s commitment to providing a diverse and enriching experience for attendees. The carnival also features live painting sessions. Netizens can enjoy delicacies from different regions at the food stalls and experience adventure rides at the amusement park.

The day was filled with art workshops conducted by artists from Chandigarh, Delhi, Tripura, Assam, and South Korea. Live demonstrations by young artists of the Tricity included pottery, sculpture, printmaking, and portrait painting.

As part of the Chandigarh Carnival 2025, Mystical Confluence, a special art exhibition and video installation at the Government Museum & Art Gallery, Sector 10 was also inaugurated. The exhibition, featuring works by South Korean artist Jang Hee Mun and Indian artist Devendra Shukla, will remain on display until 16 November 2025. A live demonstration on Korean rice paper and canvas will be held on 16 November at 4:30 pm. In addition, an on-the-spot Photography Competition on the theme “Glimpses from Carnival – Chandigarh Carnival 2025” is being conducted at the carnival venue, with submission of entries on 16 November by 1:00 pm at the CLKA Pavilion and prizes for the top three entries to encourage creative participation from visitors and photography enthusiasts.

The evening of November 14 features a scintillating live musical band performance, followed by a mesmerising live singing performance by renowned singer Harbhajan Mann on November 15, and singer Abhijit Bhattacharya on November 16.

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One Day Mega Training for Aadhaar Authentication Operators and Supervisors at RICM, Sector 32, Chandigarh

CHANDIGARH, 14.11.25-UIDAI RO, Chandigarh organized a One Day State Level Mega Training for Aadhaar Authentication operators and supervisors at RICM, Sector 32, Chandigarh on 14th November 2025. The event was inaugurated by Sh. S.K. Kothari, Director, UIDAI Chandigarh, and attended by Sh. Tejinder Pal Singh, Deputy Director, UIDAI.

The training was led by Sh. Anil Sharma from UIDAI HQ, followed by Sh. Kuldeep Sharma, AM Compliance, and Sh. Sachin Kumar, Project Manager, who conducted detailed technical and practical sessions.

Around 125 participants from various departments of Chandigarh and Punjab including IT, Social Welfare, Health, Education, SBI Cards, and FCS took part.

The program covered the Aadhaar authentication ecosystem, rules, procedures, best practices, and security protocols essential for efficient and compliant service delivery.

The session emphasized skill enhancement, data integrity, confidentiality, and practical problem-solving through interactive discussions, demonstrations, and real-world case insights.This initiative reaffirms UIDAI’s commitment to strengthening capacity, professionalism, and excellence across the Aadhaar ecosystem.

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Scheme of Mission Vatsalya-a Centrally Sponsored Scheme of the Ministry of Women & Child Development, Government of India, on the Unified e-service portal which was inaugurated by the Administrator, Chandigarh Administration.

CHANDIGARH, 14.11.25-The Department of Social Welfare, Women & Child Development, Chandigarh Administration onboarded Sponsorship Scheme of Mission Vatsalya-a Centrally Sponsored Scheme of the Ministry of Women & Child Development, Government of India, on the Unified e-service portal which was inaugurated by the Administrator, Chandigarh Administration.

The Sponsorship Scheme under Mission Vatsalya aims to provide financial support to children in need of care and protection wherein an amount of Rs. 4000/- per month per child is extended to children from vulnerable families such as orphans, single-parent households, children with disabilities, children affected by HIV/AIDS, and those in other distress conditions, ensuring their overall well-being and continuity of education within the family or community setting.

The online application system has been designed to simplify the process for applicants, allowing them to register and submit applications digitally, upload necessary supporting documents, track application status online and receive timely updates regarding approval. Residents of U.T. Chandigarh can now access the Sponsorship Scheme through the Unified e-Service Portal of Chandigarh Administration at https://serviceonline.gov.in

This initiative aims to streamline the application process and ensure timely delivery of benefits wherein all applications will now be received, processed, and approved through the online system. This digital onboarding marks a significant step towards modernizing welfare delivery mechanisms, improving accessibility, and ensuring that the benefits of the Mission Vatsalya Scheme reach the intended beneficiaries promptly and efficiently.