Chandigarh’s Pickle Made by Women SHGs Reaches National Platform for the First Time, Attains FSSAI License
Municipal Corporation’s SHGs Under DAY-NULM Showcase the Vibrant Flavors of India’s Pickles at World Food India Exhibition, New Delhi, to Great Acclaim
Chandigarh, September 19: The Municipal Corporation of Chandigarh aims to empower its Self-Help Groups (SHGs) under the DAY-NULM by providing them with national platforms to showcase their work.
For the first time, SHGs from Chandigarh are proudly presenting the vibrant flavors of India’s pickles at the World Food India Exhibition, held at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, from September 19 to 22. This prestigious event offers the SHGs an opportunity to display their culinary excellence as part of the Micro Food Processing Udyam Samaroh under the PMFME scheme.
The exhibition features a variety of vegetable pickles, each carefully crafted to represent the rich diversity of Indian cuisine. Attendees are appreciating not only the quality of the food but also the innovative packaging, which reflects the dedication and artistry of these SHGs.
Joint Commissioner Ms. Isha Kamboj, HCS, stated, “This initiative not only empowers our Self-Help Groups but also celebrates the rich culinary heritage of our country. We are proud to provide a platform for these talented individuals to gain recognition and showcase their skills.”
This event marks a significant milestone in promoting local enterprises and enhancing the visibility of traditional Indian flavors. The variety of pickles includes jackfruit, bitter gourd, tamarind, mango, garlic, onion, green chili, sweet lemon, and stuffed red chili.
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MCC Committed to Empowering and Improving Community and City Sanitation Standards
On-Field Training Workshop for Self-Help Groups on Waste Segregation and Home Composting
Raises Awareness and Improves Waste Management Under Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign
Chandigarh, September 19:- Aiming to make a lasting impact on Chandigarh's cleanliness journey, the MC Chandigarh conducted an on-field training workshop for Self-Help Groups (SHGs) to raise awareness and improve waste management as an ongoing exercise under the Swachhata Hi Seva campaign led by an expert team. This initiative aims to educate and empower both SHGs and citizens on effective waste management.
The training session for the SHGs underscored the importance of properly segregating waste into dry, wet, sanitary, and hazardous categories, and adopting home composting to lead a zero waste lifestyle, with the goal of leaving an indelible mark on the path toward a cleaner and greener India.
Additionally, the SHG team will visit households across the city to educate citizens about waste segregation properly and home composting from wet waste.
City Mayor Sh. Kuldeep Kumar stated that this initiative aims to build on the progress made in waste segregation and management by focusing on raising awareness and encouraging citizens to cultivate the habit of effectively segregating their waste and adopting a zero waste lifestyle through home composting.
MC Commissioner Sh. Vinay Pratap Singh, IAS said that as the Municipal Corporation moves toward 100% collection of segregated waste, this exercise will help the Corporation further improve the management of waste in the city.
The Commissioner appealed to all citizens to segregate their waste properly and hand it over to the Municipal Garbage Collector.