Chandigarh, October 30:- Extending Diwali gift to 42 Safai karmacharis, the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh promoted them as Sanitary Jamadar in the existing pay level-1 as per 7th CPC as per notification dated 29.03.2023.

Issuing the promotional orders, Sh. Amit Kumar, IAS, Commissioner, MC, Chandigarh said that the promotions were due and as per the recommendation of the departmental promotion committee, these 42 Safaikarmcharis have been promoted. He extended Diwali wishes to all the Safaikarmcharis, the city’s unsung heroes-the ones who tirelessly keep the streets clean and hygienic.

The Commissioner also distributed Jaggery, Oil and Soap to the Safaikarmacharis. He also extended Diwali wishes to all the citizens of city beautiful with an appeal to celebrate this year Green Diwali to keep the environment clean and avoid fire crackers as much as possible.

The promotees were among Smt. Laxmi, Biram Pal, Bishan, Babu, Roshan Lal, Prithvi, Prem Singh, Jagbir, Joginder, Rajkumar , Ranbir, Partap, Kabul, Ramesh, Jai Bhawan, Rishi Pal, Rajbir, Meher Chand, Ramesh, Pappu, Rakesh, Jangi, Pardeep, Neena, Raghbir, Mangat, Raj pal, Karam Singh, Yudhbir, Chander pal, Lal chand, Ram Parkash, Raj Kumar, Ram Kumar, Madan kumar, Sunil, Narinder, Rajbir, Dhanpat, Kuldeep, Leela and Siri Pal.

The Commissioner also distributed Sweets to the inmates of Kusht Ashram, Sector 31 and Old age home at sector 15 and extended those warm wishes of Diwali. Making this Diwali more inclusive, all the sweets have been made in the Jails of Chandigarh. The Safaimitras expressed their joy of celebrating Diwali with Commissioner by quoting that their presence and support truly made this festival shine even brighter this year.

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