Chandigarh, May 15:- A unique Swachhta Slogan Campaign aimed at promoting cleanliness awareness and proper waste management practices was inaugurated today in Sector 22-D, Chandigarh by MC Commissioner Sh. Amit Kumar, IAS, in the presence of area Councillor Sh. Damanpreet Singh, Joint Commissioner Sh. Balbir Raj Singh, Medical Officer of Health Dr. Inderdeep Kaur, President MWA and SBM Brand Ambassador Sh. Parveen Duggal and representatives of the Market Welfare Association (MWA), local shopkeepers and residents.

The initiative has been launched by the Municipal Commissioner in collaboration with the Market Welfare Association, Sector 22-D, to encourage greater public participation in the Swachhata movement and spread awareness about maintaining hygiene and sanitation in public spaces.

Under the campaign, citizens visiting the market are being encouraged to participate by writing creative Swachhta and cleanliness slogans. Participants will also get an opportunity to win exciting prizes, including a car and several surprise gifts. The campaign witnessed an enthusiastic response from shoppers, traders and residents.

Speaking on the occasion, the Commissioner emphasized the importance of collective public participation in making Chandigarh cleaner and greener. He sensitized citizens about the proper use of the four-bin waste segregation system and urged residents to adopt cleanliness practices in their daily lives.

He stated that such awareness initiatives play a vital role in educating citizens about waste segregation, sanitation and civic responsibility, while also encouraging active community engagement. The Commissioner further appealed to citizens, market associations and shopkeepers to work hand in hand with the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh in maintaining cleanliness and hygiene across the city.