Department of Public Relations, Chandigarh Administration

Chandigarh, December 1, 2018:  Hon’ble President of India, Sh. Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated the 13 th  CII Agro Tech India 2018, a premier Agri and Food Technology Fair, at the Parade Ground in Chandigarh today. Speaking on the occasion, the President said that Indian agriculture needs a renewal of its marriage with contemporary technology; protection against climate change, price fluctuations and demand shocks; and sustained investment by and partnership with business. Together these will enhance agricultural value and competitiveness – as well as lead to better incomes. The President said that through human history, agriculture has moved ahead with cross-fertilization. It is the ideal stage for partnerships, for symbiosis and for mutual learning and sharing. Partnerships can be formed across sectors and across geographies. In previous decades, manufacturing and mechanisation have been of appreciable utility to agriculture. Today a strong relationship is emerging betwe...

Chandigarh, 27 November, 2018 : Kaya Kalp Award function was organized at State Institute of Health & Family Welfare, Government Multi specialty Hospital, Sector 16 under the leadership of Dr. G. Dewan, Director Health & Family Welfare cum Mission Director - National Health Mission today. During the event,  Director Health & Family Welfare motivated the safai karamcharis for taking active part in the uplifting and maintenance of health facilities in implementation of Bio- medical waste in commitment to Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan and awards were given to the 25 safai karamcharis of GMSH Sector 16, Civil Hospital Sector 22, 45, Manimajra and allied dispensaries and  Carrying forward the Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan launched by the  Hon’ble Prime Minister on 2nd October, 2014, that focuses on promoting cleanliness in public space,s the Health Department Chandigarh has been taking forward these initiatives for improving hygiene in hospitals which is critical for prev...