Department of Public Relations, Chandigarh Administration

Chandigarh.22nd May,2021:The Chandigarh Administration has given a clarion call for setting up Mini COVID Centers in the City voluntarily by the interested organization/associations. Total 07 Mini COVID Centers have been set-up in different parts of the city and all of them have become functional. Each of the COVID Centre is having 80% or more of the capacity as Oxygenated Beds. The detail of its capacity and the present occupancy is as under: *TABLE* The Mini COVID Care Centre at Sector-8B and at Sector-43 were inaugurated by Sh. V.P. Singh Badnore, Hon'ble Governor Punjab and Administrator Chandigarh on 20.05.2021. The last Center at Sector-34 was inaugurated on 21.05.2021 by Shri Manoj Parida, IAS Adviser to the Administrator. The present occupancy of the Mini COVID Care Centers is more than 50%. All the facilities like medicine, nutritious food, recreation and yoga etc are being provided by the trained Doctors and support staff, free of charges.

Chandigarh.19th May,2021: The Chandigarh Administration, with the assistance of National Informatics Centre (NIC),has started issuance of online e-permit for Oxygen Cylinder to the patients who are having prescription from Doctor. The facility has been made available on the website of the Chandigarh Administration. http://chandigarh.gov.in/health_covid19.htm 2. The delivery of cylinders (maximum two) has been started from the following address: M/s Super Agencies, 40-MW Industrial Area-I, Chandigarh-160002 (Mobile No. 9888035000) (E-Mail: superchandigarh@gmail.com) 3.The following documents are required to be uploaded at the time of making the online application: a) Prescription of the Doctor for requirement of oxygen b) Any address proof of Chandigarh 4. The refundable amount for B- Type cylinder has now been *reduced to Rs. 8,000/-*. 5. Now the refilling charges and refundable security for ‘B’ Type Oxygen Cylinders by M/s Super Ag...

Chandigarh.20th May,2021:Chandigarh Housing Board has invited e-bids to sale its 79 Built-Up Residential Units on Free-Hold basis through E-Tender. The salient features of the e-Tender process are as under: (a) Specific details like unit number, location and reserve price of each of the unit is available on the website of the CHB www.chbonline.in. (b)The E-Tender process is open to all the citizens of India as well as NRIs/PIOs above 18 years of age. The persons already having any property (Residential or Commercial) can also participate in the e-Tender. (c)The e-Tenders shall be invited separately for each Built-up Dwelling Unit The e-bid must be above the reserve price and the Built-up Dwelling Unit shall be allotted to the highest bidder.The bidders can revise their e-bids, any number of times, till closure of the bid submission. (d)The dwelling unit can be further sold, alienated, transferred etc. after the execution of Conveyance Deed with the CHB, as per law and as per th...

Chandigarh, 20th May 2021:With the holistic mission of catering to the needs of the special children especially during the crisis period of COVID-19, the Chandigarh administration today facilitated a wokplace covid vaccination centre for special children at Samarth jio residential care for special children in sector 15. On the occasion, General Secretary of Samarth who organized the camp Ms. Pooja, conveyed heartfelt gratitude to the Chandigarh Administration for showering kindness on the special children. It may be noted that the Chandigarh administration would continue its activities for differently abled citizens of the society in the category of 18 to 44 years of age so that all of them are protected quickly against the deadly virus. The range of initiatives all set to be undertaken include covering the special citizens housed taken care of by all the organizations in the vaccination drive on May 24, 2021, when a team would go for vaccination at Spinal Injury Rehabilitation Centr...

Chandigarh.19th May,2021: The first meeting of Project Governance Committee for 24X7 Water Supply Project (PAN City) funded by Agence Francaise De Development (AFD) and European Union was held under the Chairmanship of Sh. Manoj Parida, IAS, Adviser to the Administrator, U.T., Chandigarh , today wherein the dignitaries from AFD and European Union were also present through online video conference. The Chairman welcomed the participants and appreciated the understanding of AFD and European Union for the need of 24X7 Water Supply System in the city for sustainable environment and energy efficiency, as well as to improve the quality of life for the citizens. Sh. Bruno Bosle, Country Director AFD India expressed his delight to be a partner in the strategic growth of city and particularly mentioned the impact of Gender Action Plan Component of the project for Women Empowerment in the city. Sh. Daniel Hachez, Head of Cooperation, Bangkok EU mentioned the years old relationship with Eur...

Chandigarh, 19th May 2021: Hon’ble Governor of Punjab and Administrator, UT, Chandigarh reviewed the Covid Management in the city in a meeting held with all senior officers. A special review of Mini Covid Care Centres was taken. Sh. Yashpal Garg, the designated officer for management of Mini-Covid Care Centres stated that approval has been given for setting up of 09 Mini Covid Care Centres in different parts of the city. The NGOs, Charitable Organizations etc., who set up these Centres are required to provide doctors, nurses, health staff, food, medicines etc. to the patients. They are also required to ensure that 80% of the beds should have facility for oxygen through cylinders and concentrators. The Administration has agreed to provide space for setting up of these Centres and also for disposal of medical waste through Municipal Corporation, Chandigarh. The patients can also directly approach the doctors in the Mini Covid Care Centres for admission. Periodic visit...

Chandigarh, 19th May 2021: The Project Q Mini Covid Centre was inaugurated today in Sector 47 Community Centre in the presence of Sh. Manoj Parida, Adviser to the Administrator, Chandigarh. This mini Covid centre was launched by Rotary Satellite Club of Chandigarh in association with Chandigarh Administration. This is the 20 bedded centre has been made to provide relief to the sufferings of Patients. Many philanthropists and Rotarians played a pivotal role in functioning of this. Sh. Manoj Parida, Adviser to the Administrator expressed his gratitude to Rotarians RK Saboo, Tanu Mehtani and MP Singh for contributing in the welfare of the society in such tough times. He also said that, “ The Chandigarh Administration will extend every possible help to run this makeshift hospital.” Sh. Yash Pal Garg, CEO,. Chandigarh Housing Board-cum- Nodal Officer for Mini Covid Centres was also present there.