Department of Public Relations, Chandigarh Administration

Chandigarh, 13 th February, 2016: On the lines of Trekking in Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary every month, Forest & Wildlife Department has started ‘Bicycling Activity’ in UT Chandigarh every month to promote the bicycling activity amongst the public and to sensitize them about the need of the bicycling. The Calendar for Bicycling Activity has already been uploaded on the website.                                        In this series, the first ‘Bicycling activity’ was conducted in collaboration with NGOs – Yuvsatta, Chandigarh and Go Green Cycling Club of India on 13 th February, 2016 in Reserved Forest area behind Sukhna Lake started at Smriti Van which was flagged off by Shri Vijay Kumar Dev, IAS, Hon’ble Advisor to the Administrator, UT Chandigarh at 1000 hrs. Shri Vijay Dev himself led the volunteers of Go Green Cycling club and pedal the cycling from his residence to Smriti van a...

Chandigarh, 11 February, 2016 :  The Department of Food & Supplies and Consumer Affairs & Legal Metrology, U. T., Chandigarh has implemented the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) Scheme for foodgrains from the month of September, 2015.   The subsidy amount upto the month of February, 2016 has been released to the eligible households through their Aadhar seeded bank accounts, as per the entitlements. Presently, a total of 43,273   households with 1,88,074 units   (43,183 Priority Households and 90 AAY households) have been covered. Those eligible households who have any   queries related to transfer of subsidy amount into their   Aadhar seeded bank accounts can either visit their respective banks or can also check Aadhar linkage with their bank account by dialing   *99*99#   from their mobile number. Also,   a   toll free no.1800-180-2068  and helpline no. 1967    of the Department   is in operation for rel...

Chandigarh, 11 February, 2016:  Adviser to the Administrator Sh. Vijay Dev, IAS, today felicitated Cadet Rigzen Dolker of NCC Girls Battalion, Chandigarh on getting selected for scaling Mount Everest expedition in April 2016. She would be representing the city along with 9 other cadets. Cadet Rigzen Dolker has completed her training at Siachen Glacier in the first week of February. Commenting on the occasion Adviser to the Administrator Sh. Vijay Dev, IAS, appreciated the efforts of Brig. M.G. Sekaran, SM, Group Commander NCC HQ Chandigarh in ensuring that Cadet Rigzen Dolker gets selected for the expedition.

Chandigarh, 11 February, 2016 : As per order of Sh. Prince Dhawan, IAS, Sub-Divisional Magistrate (Central) a raid was conducted today at 05:00 PM at Market Area of Sector-15, Chandigarh under the supervision of Sh. Bhupesh Chaudhary, IAS, (P) Chandigarh and Inspecting Staff to seize the polythene bags used by the hawkers. A total of approximately 2 Quintal of polythene bags have been seized by the staff and the same have been handed over at Garbage Processing Plant, Sector-25, Chandigarh.  14 challans worth Rs. 500/- per head and 6 challans worth Rs. 5000/- has been charged on the spot.  This raid was conducted after intensive awareness campaign by the office of S.D.M. (Central). During the raid, polythene bags were also found in bulk in locked tampoos and auto rickshaws which were also seized on the spot.  This raid is a part of the overall campaign being run by the D.C.'s office to enforce the ban on the polythene bags in the city. More such raids are likely to be c...

Chandigarh, 10 th  February, 2016:  The Government of India has provided a scheme for providing financial assistance for undertaking various activities outlined in the persons with disability act. The details are available on the website of the department  www.disabilityaffairs.gov.in .  The scheme invites NGO/ interested agencies to associate with the department in providing skill development , training to PWD and other components of “Accessible India campaign” (Sugamya Bharat Adhyan). The scheme will provide grant-in-aid to the implementing agencies directly. The department is in the process of formulating the details. The interested parties / NGO’s are invited to go through the scheme and associate with the department for this cause. Mr. D.R Negi is the Nodal officer and can be contacted for information and clarification at Mob: 9855118148. 

Chandigarh, 10 th  February, 2016:  To protect the interests of bonafide members and prospective purchasers from any unwanted litigation, and streamline the procedure for the purpose,  following guidelines are hereby issued for regulating the transfer of share/flats/dwelling units in the Cooperative House Building Societies in Chandigarh:- 1.The Society has paid full premium of the site allotted to it and obtained NDC from the Estate Officer/Chandigarh Housing Board, as the case may be. 2. The Society had chunk of land allotted to it, transferred in its name, on freehold or leasehold as per the terms of allotment by executing the Deed of Conveyance or Lease Deed, as the case may be, on paying the prescribed stamp duty on actual amount paid to the Chandigarh Housing Board/ Chandigarh Administration, as consideration.  In case it has not been done, the Society shall get this done within a period of six months, in consultation with Estate Officer or Chandigarh...

Chandigarh, 10 th   February, 2016:   In an initiative of providing Medical Officers in all the villages of the city, the Department of Health in inter sectoral convergence with the Department of Rural Development has taken one more step of success ahead by launching 7 th   Alternative Medical Unit (AMU) in the city beautiful at Village Daria today. The dispensary was inaugurated by Sh. Vijay Dev, IAS Adviser to the Administrator in the presence of Sh. Anurag Agarwal, IAS, Health cum Home Secretary, Dr. V.K. Gagneja, Director-Health and other officers. Appreciating the initiative Sh. Vijay Dev, IAS. Adviser to the Administrator said that presence of a qualified doctor in the village would prevent people from going to quacks which will further improve the health indicators of the city. Sh. Anurag Agarwal, IAS, Health cum Home Secretary assured that soon all the villages of the city will have a qualified doctor and Chandigarh will be the first city in India to achieve ...

Chandigarh, 10 th   February, 2016:   The Children Traffic Park, Sector-23,  Chandigarh will remain close on 11 th   and 12 th   February, 2016 due to the Celebration of 27 th   National Road Safety Week by the Chandigarh Traffic Police. Therefore, the conducting of regular driving test shall not be carried out on 11 th   and 12 th   February.                                                                                                      ...

Chandigarh, 9 th February, 2016: As per the action plan prepared by Dr. Rajinder K. Sharma, Designated Officer I/c Food Safety Administration, Chandigarh Health Department, a joint team of Food Safety Officers Sh. Bharat Kanojia, Sh. Surinder Pal Singh & Sh. Bhaljinder Singh on 09-02-2016 inspected the area of Grain Market, Sector 26, Chandigarh.  Various wholesalers of the Karyana items were inspected and five samples namely 1. Jeera, 2. Poha, 3. Patasha, 4. Rice 5. Dal Moongi Dhuli were lifted for analysis & examination.  The Shopkeepers were instructed to adhere to the norms of Food Safety & Standards Act, 2006 and Rules, 2011. The shopkeepers were also educated about the common adulterants found in the Karyana items. In addition to this they were also instructed to keep segregation of the food articles from pesticides and other chemical products.

Chandigarh, February 8, 2016 : A meeting was held today under the Chairmanship of Sh. Vijay Dev, IAS, Adviser to the Administrator, UT, Chandigarh with the delegates of Nottingham City Council, UK (led by Deputy British High Commission). Nottingham city is known as power capital of UK due to its innovative ideas for reducing power poverty. Traffic Management, Low Carbon Emission buses, Solid Waste Management, Safety & Surveillance  etc are some of the active areas of the Nottingham City. Chandigarh Administration  is working on the Upgradation of Smart City Proposal (SCP) which has to be submitted latest by April 2016. The co-operation with Nottingham Council will be finalized as soon as the SCP is finalized. Both cities are looking for possibility on technical co-operation in which expertise of project managers from Nottingham will be utilized in Chandigarh. Team Nottingham will again visit Chandigarh after 2 months along with their experts. Chandigarh Administ...

Chandigarh, 8 th   February, 2015:   As per the action plan prepared by Dr. Rajinder K. Sharma, Designated Officer I/c Food Safety Administration, Chandigarh Health Department, Chandigarh , a joint team of Food Safety Officers Sh. Bharat Kanojia , Sh. Surinder Pal Singh & Sh. Bhaljinder Singh today   inspected the eateries of Sector 8, Chandigarh and three samples namely  two of Tomato gravy and one sample of Chaap were taken and sent to Food Analysis Laboratories, Chandigarh for analysis & examination.   Two improvement notices were issued and also one challan was issued under un-hygienic conditions. The Food vendors were also instructed to keep hygiene and quality standards as per Food Safety & Standards Act, 2006.                                                               ...

Chandigarh, 6th February, 2016:  Under the aegis of Ms. Tapasya Raghav, IAS, Sub Divisional Magistrate (East), U.T, Chandigarh team of Excise & Vat Inspectors, Fire Safety Officers, Health Officers, Estate Office Staff, Sanitary Inspectors, Civil Defense Team and Food and Supply Inspectors and Local Police conducted inspection in the respective area of Sector 26.  Total 11 SCO’s were inspected by the team, wherein many violations were found by them. To name a few, most of the SCO’s were not having any disaster preparedness as no one was able to produce evacuation plan to the team members, also no one was able to produce NOC issued from the Fire Safety Office. Further, four improvement notices were served and one prohibition notice was also served by the Health Officer to the SCO’s.  One of the SCO was challaned for carrying out its services without Food License.  2 challans were served to the SCO’s b...

Chandigarh, 5 th   February, 2016:-   Sh. Vijay Kumar Dev, IAS, Adviser to the Administrator, Chandigarh Administration was invited as the chief guest at a function held by the Go Green Cycling club and Ryan International school today at the school to promote cycling for a green and healthier city and country. Ryan International School becomes the first co-educational school to join the Green schools of the club under the guidance of the school’s Chairman, Dr. A.F. Pinto. Sh. Vijay Kumar, IAS, led the cycle rally and addressed the children and asked them to develop a cycling culture in the city. He also emphasized that more and more children and parents should take to cycling as it not only ensures a clean environment but also promotes good health and fitness. The Principal Mrs. Poonam Sharma thanked Sh. Vijay Kumar, IAS, for his motivational presence and reiterated that the institution has always shown deep concern for the environment. To promote safety for the cyc...

Chandigarh, 5 th February, 2016:- A workshop cum Training programme was organized by Punjab & Sind Bank on the subject of ‘Aspects relating to Vigilance Awareness’ at Staff Training College, Sec. 17B Chandigarh. The programme was inaugurated by Sh. Vijay Dev, IAS, Advisor to the Administrator, Chandigarh Administration. The inauguration ceremony was also attended by the Chairman & Managing Director Sh. Jatinder Bir Singh, Executive Director Sh. M.K. Jain, Chief Vigilance Officer Sh. M.G. Srivastava and other executives of Punjab & Sind Bank and also honorable representatives from CVC New Delhi. The event started with the lighting of ‘Knowledge Lamp’ by the Chief Guest and other invited dignitaries.  Sh. Vijay Dev emphasized the importance of honest working officers and the need of their protection by the Management. In the same spirit, he also persuaded that the officers who play with the system and procedures for their personal gains should also be identified an...

Chandigarh, 5 th February, 2016:- The Chandigarh Administration is organizing Children’s Film Festival on 17 th & 18 th February 2016. The festival will be organized in the cinema/ multiplex cinema theatres. Sh. Ajit Balaji Joshi, IAS, District Magistrate said that the, “Movies related to Children would be screened during the festival. This children’s Film Festival will cater to more than 6500 students of various govt. schools and the schools/orphanages of Chandigarh. The festival will be free of cost for children. The D.C. Chd. also added that movies would be screened in all 29 screens of Chandigarh. The D.C. also added that this would be a yearly feature to organize Children Film Festival in Chandigarh.  He further added that the DPI (S) has been asked to ensure that proper transportation is arranged for the students of various schools. The film festival will be inaugurated by H.E. Prof. Kaptan Singh Solanki, Governor Punjab & Haryana and Administrator U.T ...

Chandigarh, 5 th February, 2016:- The Children Traffic Park, Sector-23,  Chandigarhwill remain close on 11 th and 12 th February, 2016 due to the Celebration of 27 th National Road Safety Week by the Chandigarh Traffic Police. Therefore, the conducting of regular driving test shall not be carried out on 11 th and 12 th February