Chandigarh, July 23:- To raise awareness about waste segregation and the harmful impacts of single-use plastic bags, as well as to promote environmentally friendly alternatives, the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh held a meeting at Atmanirbhar Ward No. 35, Sector 49, as part of the "Safai Apnao Bimaari Bhagao" campaign.

The aim was to engage the community, foster a sense of responsibility, and contribute to the overall cleanliness and sustainability of Chandigarh by maintaining the city's cleanliness and working towards making it a plastic-free city.

The MCC team, in the presence of Deputy Mayor and area Councillor Sh. Rajinder Sharma, focused on educating the residents about the importance of waste segregation and the need to curb the use of single-use plastic bags. Alternatives to plastic bags, such as reusable cloth or jute bags, were also discussed to encourage environmentally conscious choices.

Ms. Anindita Mitra, IAS, MC Commissioner, outlined the key elements of the initiative, which include various activities such as special cleanliness drives, regular cleaning of community and public toilets, collection and transportation of waste, sanitation and hygiene facilities for children, adequate testing of water quality, supply of drinking water, and maintenance of water works.

She highlighted Chandigarh's rise from the 66th rank in Swachh Sarvekshan 2021 to the 12th rank in 2022 and emphasized the city's dedication to cleanliness and sustainability, aiming for top positions in Swachh Survekshan-2024. She urged citizens to continue their efforts towards making Chandigarh a cleaner and healthier city.