Department of Public Relations, Chandigarh Administration

Chandigarh, 8 th  March 2019:  It is for the information to the general public/residents of Chandigarh that the  registration  for participating in e-auction of left over special/fancy registration numbers of series " CH01-BV " ,  “CH01-BU” ,  “CH01-BT”  &  “CH01-BS”  will be started from 11.03.2019 (10:00 AM) and will continue till 15.03.2019 (05:00 PM). The e-auction/bidding will be started from 16.03.2019 (10:00 AM) to 18.03.2019 (05:00PM). The owner of the vehicle can register himself/herself on the National Transport website:  https://vahan.parivahan.gov. in/fancy  and the link of the same is available on the Chandigarh Administration, Transport Department website:  www.chdtransport.gov.in  and obtain the Unique Acknowledgement Number (UAN). The owner of the vehicle who has purchased the vehicle at Chandigarh address only will be allowed to participate in e-auction. Sale Letter i.e. Form No. 21, UID i.e. Aa...

Chandigarh, 8th March 2019:  A meeting was held under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner cum Additional Chief Electoral Officer, Sh. Mandip Singh Brar with the Nodal Officers to review the election preparedness in the parliamentary constituency of Chandigarh. During the meeting, officials discussed key issues pertaining to preparedness for the Lok Sabha elections namely training of different set of officials involved in the election process ,polling station arrangements, strengthening of manpower, expenditure monitoring, swift flow of communication and requirements of each officer related to the activities assigned to them for participate and fair conduct of elections.  The Additional Chief Electoral Officer directed all the nodal officers to ensure that smooth coordination is maintained among each election related official and training is provided to them where required for seamless conduct of election related matters. To assist the voters, a helpline nu...

Chandigarh, 8th March 2019: The Industries Department, U.T., Chandigarh has organized a three days Industrial Fair CHANDIKRIT-2018 at Parade Ground, Sector 17, Chandigarh which has been inaugurated today by Sh. VP Singh Badnore, Governor of Punjab and Administrator UT Chandigarh in the presence of Sh. Manoj Parida, Adviser to the Administrator and other senior officers of Chandigarh Administration. The three day Industrial Fair will give a platform to Medium, small and micro scale industrial entrepreneurs for exhibiting their products from 8th March to 10th March, 2019.  CHANDIKRIT is an industrial fair that is organized annually by the Industries Department, U.T., Chandigarh with an aim to provide the local industry a direct interface with the public to showcase their products. This fair also offers a colorful display of cultural events, food stalls etc. The fair is the one stop destination for getting the authentic consumer goods right from the manufacturers at unmatcha...

Chandigarh, 8th March 2019: The Anniversary of POSHAN Abhiyaan with Women day celebration has marked up 1 year in the Nation on 08th March, 2019; First Anniversary of POSHAN Abhiyaan has been celebrated with inauguration of “POSHAN Pakhwada” as made by Chief Guest Mr BL Sharma, IAS, Secretary of Department of Social Welfare and Ms. Navjot Kaur, Director, Department of Social Welfare, Chandigarh Administration respectively.  A Splendid Platform was developed by Department of Social Welfare and Govt. College of Home Science for the inauguration of “POSHAN Pakhwada” which will primarily focus on the Nutrition centric indicators by creating awareness and advocacy among target population as beneficiaries. Throughout Chandigarh, Lot of key activities has been conducted related to Women & Childs Rights, Health and Nutrition by creating campaigns, awareness rallies, Marches and Group Walks in the communities like Khuda Ali Sher, Kaimbwala Kajheri, Adarsh Colony, Buterla along w...

Chandigarh, 8th March 2019: National Immunization Day (NID) is going to be observed throughout the country from 10th March – 12th March, 2019.  In the same regard, Immunization will be carried out for the children from 0 to 5 years of age. It is going to be a three days activity whereby on first day i.e.  10th March, 2019 shall be a booth activity. The vaccination of all eligible children will be undertaken at the booths established by the Health Department within the health facility as well as at various identified sites. Chandigarh has been divided into four zones and total numbers of approximate 450 booths have been established. Private Colleges of Chandigarh including Engineering Colleges have come forward to be a part of the immunization drive and the students of nursing colleges are going to take part as volunteers to immunize the kids with oral pulse polio drops. Training regarding the same has been imparted to them. The second and the third day i.e. 11th and 12t...

Chandigarh, 8th March 2019: Hon’ble Governor of Punjab and Administrator U.T., Chandigarh Sh. V. P. Singh Badnore, after a detailed presentation by the Adviser, Secretary (E&T), ETC and other Senior Officers of the Excise Department, has approved new Excise Policy for the year 2019-20. The new Excise Policy aims at balancing the aspirations of the consumers, manufacturers, wholesalers/ retailers and the Government. Some of the salient features of this Policy are:- 1. The Excise Policy 2019-20 would help to earn revenue approx. Rs. 600 crores in comparison with Rs. 510 crores last year and increase of approx. 18% over the corresponding last year. 2. For the first time in U.T., Chandigarh, the allotment of licensing units will be made through  e-tendering system for more transparency and online system for issuance of permit/passes to facilitate Trade and Industry has also been introduced. 3. The number of licensing units (CL/IMFL) have been increased from 88 to 98. To...

Chandigarh, 8th March, 2019:  The Punjab Governor and Administrator UT Chandigarh Sh. V. P. Singh Badnore today laid emphasis on creating an institutional platform where Academia, R&D institutions, industry, innovators and investors can collaborate and create value for themselves and the society, in a sustainable way.                 Sh. Badnore was speaking during the workshop on Innovation Led Growth: Prospects for Chandigarh held at ISB Mohali today. The Governor said that   it is imperative to have an organizational platform, which is professionally run to support and nurture the collaborative ventures of institutions with industries, young innovators and entrepreneurs. This can potentially provide a new growth engine for this region.                   Referring to a new wave of innovation led development, which is sweeping the world, will spur Chandigarh Regions' Growth,...

Chandigarh, 6 th  March, 2019:  The Governor of Punjab and Administrator, U.T., Chandigarh, Sh. V. P. Singh Badnore today inaugurated the conference hall, which is housed in the premises of State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission & Fora, U.T., Chandigarh.             Congratulating the president and members of the State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Sh. Badnore said that the commission is doing remarkable work in to making people aware of their rights as consumers, thereby helping them take proper decisions. He further stated that the President of the Commission Mr. Justice Jasbir Singh (Retd.) has a positive attitude towards his work and has made an immense contribution towards inculcating the core values of justice, discipline, commitment and selfless service among the members of the commission.             Addressing the gathering, , Mr. Justice Jasbir Singh (Retd.) thanked the Hon’ble Gove...

Chandigarh, 4th March 2019: The Governor of Punjab and Administrator, UT Chandigarh today inaugurated major health and sports projects in the City. Among the projects were  Sports complexes, Sector 38 (W), 50 & 56, Chandigarh,100 Bedded Hospital, Sector 48, Chandigarh, Mental Health Institute, Sector 32 and Block A in Govt. Rehabilitation Institute for Intellectual Disabilities, sector-31, Chandigarh. In order to provide better sports infrastructure facilitie in the southern part of the city, 3 sports complexes in Sector 38 (W), 50 & 56 have been inaugurated. Each sports complex has been built on more than 2.86 acre plot area at an estimated cost of Rs.8 Crore. Each sports conplex has facilities of swimming pool, table tennis hall,  badminton courts, squash courts, gymnasium hall, circulation area and entrance hall. A 100 Bedded Hospital in Sector 48, Chandigarh has been built on an  estimated cost of Rs 28 Crore. Built on a 1.73 acre plot area, the hospital w...

Chandigarh, 3rd March 2019: The Governor of Punjab and Administrator, U.T Chandigarh inaugurated 4960 flats at Maloya Housing Complex and Member of Parliament, Smt. Kirron Kher handed over the allotment letters to the beneficiaries of flats at Maloya today in the presence of Sh. Manoj Parida, Adviser to the Administrator and other officers of Chandigarh Administration. “The day is dedicated to all the beneficiaries today”, said Smt. Kirron Kher, Member of Parliament while addressing the audience at the event today. She further said that this is an overwhelming initiative by the Chandigarh Administration towards making Chandigarh a Slum Free City. The Member of Parliament has given 20 lakhs under the MPLAD scheme for the sports equipments and other infrastructure for this complex. Smt. Kirron Kher congratulated the beneficiaries and said this initiative is a step towards the Government of India scheme, Sankalp Se Siddhi. The Adviser to the Administrator, Sh. Manoj Parida s...

Chandigarh, 3rd March 2019: The Governor of Punjab and Administrator, U.T Chandigarh, Sh. V.P. Singh Badnore today laid the foundation stone of the much awaited and desired flyover and underpass at Tribune Chowk, Chandigarh. During the ceremony a congratulatory message by Sh. Nitin Gadkari, Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Shipping and Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation was played congratulating the Member of Parliament for her efforts which have resulted in the commencement of this project. He also spoke about the various initiatives being undertaken by the Government of India in expediting various road projects, public benefit schemes, cleaning of Ganga etc. The Adviser to Administrator said, "I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the Member of Parliament for taking this project on a priority basis, the result of which is today's foundation stone ceremony. I feel that this Flyover will be known in times to come as the sig...