Department of Public Relations, Chandigarh Administration

Sr. No. Name and Designation of employees/persons Remarks/In the Field of 1. Dr. Amandeep Kang, Director Health Services-cum-Principal Medical Officer-cum-Mission Director NHM, UT Chandigarh For meritorious service in the Health Department, UT Chandigarh. 2. Dr. Manjeet Singh, Medical Officer (District Immunization Officer), O/o Director Health Services, UT Chandigarh For meritorious service in the Health Department, UT Chandigarh. 3. Dr. Preet Mohinder Kaur, Medical Officer, O/o Director Health Services, UT Chandigarh For meritorious service in the Health Department, UT Chandigarh. 4. Dr. V.K. Nagpal, Medical Superintendent-cum-Jt PMO, Health Department, UT Chandigarh For meritorious service in the Health Department, UT Chandigarh. 5. Dr. Sanjeev Sharma, Sr. Medical Officer-cum-Nodal Officer COVID Transport, Health Department, UT Chandigarh For meritorious service in the Health Department, UT Chandigarh. 6. Dr. Manjeet Singh, Medical Officer Anaesthesia-cum-No...

Independence Day 2021- Administrator’s Police Medal for Distinguished/Meritorious Services 2021-08-13 Chandigarh, 13th August 2021: The Administrator, Union Territory, Chandigarh is pleased to confer Administrator’s Police Medal for Distinguished/Meritorious Services to the following 08 Chandigarh Police Personnel on Independence Day, 2021 Sr. No. Rank, Name & No. Administrator’s Police Medal for 1. Inspector Amanjot Singh Distinguished Service 2. HC (PR) Jasbir Kumar Distinguished Service 3. ASI (LR) Gulzar Singh Meritorious Service 4. HC Malwinder Singh Distinguished Service 5. HC Munish Kumar Distinguished Service 6. HC Yashpaul Dhiman Distinguished Service 7. HC Charanjit Kaur Distinguished Service 8. Sr. Const. Sandeep Kumar Distinguished Service

Chandigarh.13th August,2021: RLA has initiated the process of e- tendering for hiring services on smart card based RCS and DLS in RLA and STA under the Transport Department. The e-tender has been published in eminent publications on DAVP rates.The schedule of the process is as under for information: 1. Date of Publication : 12.08.2021 at 2:00 PM 2. Last Date of submission of RFP by bidders: 02.09.2021 at 03:00PM 3. Last Date of submission of queries: 17.08.2021 upto 2:00PM 4. Pre-bid meeting date, time, place to be decided by the competent authority: 18.08.2021 at 04:00 PM in RLA office. 5. Date, time, place for technical bid opening: 02.09.2021 at 03:00PM 6. Date, time, place for opening of financial bid of technical qualified bidders: 06.09.2021 at 03:00PM

Chandigarh, 11th August 2021: Sh. V.P Singh Badnore, Governor Punjab & Administrator, UT Chandigarh flagged off the Electric bus today from Raj Bhawan in the presence of Sh. Dharam Pal,IAS,Adviser to the Administartor and other senior officials of Chandigarh Administration. He also travelled in the same bus from Raj Bhawan to Police Station, Sector 17 and thereafter to India International Centre, Chandigarh. The Proto bus will be on trial basis under City Conditions for approximately 20 days. Initially during trial the bus will be operated on PGI- Manimajra via Madhya Marg Route. The bus will be put under operation for general public tentatively from 1st week of September 2021. Further 19 buses are likely to be received by 30th September 2021 and other 20 by October 2021. The procurement of another 40 Electric Buses is under process and expected to be received in next year i.e. 2022. Department of Heavy Industries, under Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises, Govt...

Chandigarh, 11th August, 2021: A meeting was held today under the Chairmanship of Adviser to Administrator, Sh.Dharam Pal, IAS, to address the grievances and demands of Municipal Corporation Councilors from Ward no.21 to 26, respectively. The meeting commenced with Mayor Sh. Ravi Kant Sharma along with all the present councillors welcoming the new Adviser by presenting bouquet. Among those also present in cluded Mayor Sh. Ravi Kant Sharma along with Sh. Arun Gupta, IAS, Principal Secretary Home, Sh.Vijay.N.Zade,IAS, Finance Secretary, Sh.Mandip Singh Brar, IAS, Deputy Commissioner and with all other senior officials of Chandigarh Administration, Councillors from Ward No. 21 to 26, viz. Sh.Gurpreet Singh, Sh. Davesh Moudgil, Sh. Bharat Kumar,Sh.Anil Kumar Dubey,Sh.Jagtar Singh and Sh.Vinod Aggarwal. The councilors during the course of meeting raised the demand regarding development oriented projects in their wards. The Adviser assured them regarding fulfillment of their demands a...

Chandigarh.11th August,2021: Installation of 325kWp Rooftop Solar Power Plants at 12 No. Police Establishments in Chandigarh was inaugurated today by Sh.V.P. Singh Badnore, Governor of Punjab and Administrator, UT Chandigarh in the presence of Sh.Dharam Pal, IAS, Adviser to the Administrator, UTChandigarh along with Sh.Arun Kumar Gupta, IAS, Principal Secretary(Science & Technology & RE), Sh.Sanjay Baniwal, IPS, Director General of Police, UT Chandigarh and Sh.Debendra Dalai, IFS, Director (Science & Technology & Renewable Energy)-cum-CEO, CREST, UT Chandigarh. These Plants have been installed on the rooftop of 12 No. Police Establishments in Chandigarh with a total cost of Rs.1.62 Crore which includes O&M cost for 10 years. The said project was executed by Chandigarh Renewable Energy Science & Technology Promotion Society (CREST). These plants will generate approximately 4,22,500 units of electricity annually and shall help the UT Chandigarh marching toward...

Trade Welfare Board meeting held under the Chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner 2021-08-11 Chandigarh.11th August,2021:A meeting of Trade Welfare Board held today under the Chairmanship of Sh. Mandip Singh Brar, IAS, Deputy Commissioner -cum -Excise & Taxation Commissioner, U.T., Chandigarh. Issues relating to GST and VAT were discussed in detail. Deputy Commissioner-cum-Excise & Taxation Commissioner directed the departmental officials to examine the issues subjectively and to sort them out within a specified strict time frame. The issues raised by the representatives will be taken up on priority by the Department. The meeting was attended by Sh. R.K Popli, Additional Excise and Taxation Commissioner, Sh. Sorabh Kumar Arora, Assistant Excise and Taxation Commissioner, Mrs. Heena Talwar, ETO(GST) and the representatives of Chandigarh Beopar Mandal (Regd), Chandigarh Business Council, Chamber of Chandigarh Industries, Industries Association of Chandigarh, Laghu Udyog Bhart...

Chandigarh.10th August,2021: Installation of 500 kWp (250kWp+250kWp) SPV Power Plant at Govt. Model High School-I & Govt. Model High School-II, Maloya, Chandigarh inaugurated today by Sh.Dharam Pal, IAS, Adviser , UT Chandigarh in presence of Sh.Arun Kumar Gupta, IAS, Principal Secretary (Science & Technology & RE) and Sh.Debendra Dalai, IFS, Director (Science & Tech. & Renewable Energy)-cum-CEO, CREST, UT Chandigarh. This Plant has been installed on the rooftop and parking area of Govt. Model High School-I & Govt. Model High School-II, Maloya, Chandigarh with a total cost of Rs.2.2 Crore which includes O&M cost for 10 years and executed by Chandigarh Renewable Energy Science & Technology Promotion Society (CREST). This plant will generate approximately 6,50,000 units of electricity annually and shall help the UT Chandigarh marching towards 100% Renewable Energy Powered. The Chief Guest appreciated the efforts taken by CREST in developing Chandiga...

Chandigarh.10th August,2021: Chandigarh Administration is making continuous efforts in monitoring the air quality of the city. As a step forward, ‘Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Station (CAAQMS)’ installed at Govt. Model Senior Secondary School, Sector-22, Chandigarh has been inaugurated today by Sh.Dharam Pal, IAS, Adviser, UT Chandigarh in the presence of Sh.Arun Kumar Gupta, IAS, Principal Secretary Environment-cum-Chairman, CPCC, UT Chandigarh and Sh.Debendra Dalai, IFS, Special Secretary Environment & Member Secretary, CPCC, Chandigarh. The CAAQMS has been installed by Chandigarh Pollution Control Committee (CPCC) to monitor various parameters of ambient air quality on real time basis. The Chief Guest appreciated the efforts made by CPCC in stationing the CAAQMS for the people of the city. Through this system, large Number of parameters can be monitored simultaneously i.e. PM10, PM2.5, CO, SO2, NOX, NH3, O3, Benzene, Xylene, Toluene. This instrument also monitors m...

Chandigarh, 9th August 2021: The Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India has launched the Prime Minister’s Formulation of Micro Food Enterprise Scheme. The Department of Industries, Chandigarh, Plot No 39, Industrial Areas II invites applications from individual applicants and groups ( existing/new) under the PMFME scheme for setting up of Bakery products as ODOP for Chandigarh. The credit linked grant 35% with maximum limit of Rs 10 Lacs will be provided to the beneficiary. The Last date for submission of the applications offline as well as online in the office of District Industries centre is is 20.08.2021 by 5:00 PM. For more details kindly visit https://pmfe.mofpi.gov.in/pmfme/#/Login

Chandigarh, 6th August 2021: Online Joint Prospectus of Government and Privately Managed Aided Colleges 2021-2022 for the Undergraduate and Post Graduate classes was launched today by Secretary Education, Sh. Sarpreet Singh Gill, IAS, Chandigarh Administration. The portal to fill the admission form will be opening from 10th August 2021 to 18th August 2021 for the applicants seeking admission in first year. The common admission schedule for UG and PG Classes (Centralized and Non-Centralized) will be followed by all the Government and Privately Managed Aided Colleges. The Prospectus sketches out detailed online centralized admission schedule giving important dates and timings. Considering the continuing Covid-19 pandemic situation, the entire process of admission to all the streams has been made online this year as well. The applicants will receive a SMS notifying them to deposit their fee after the college seat is assigned to them. Applicants are advised to give their contact numb...

Sh.Dharam Pal ,Adviser, U.T. Chandigarh along with Sh. Arun Kumar Gupta, Principal Secretary Health took a round of GMSH-16 along with Director Health Services and other Senior officers of the departm Sh.Dharam Pal ,Adviser, U.T. Chandigarh along with Sh. Arun Kumar Gupta, Principal Secretary Health took a round of GMSH-16 along with Director Health Services and other Senior officers of the departm NA 2021-08-06 Chandigarh.6th August,2021:The Chandigarh Administration has successfully managed the second wave of Covid-19 pandemic in Chandigarh and there has been a gradual decline in the number of Covid cases in the City over the last few weeks. To manage the expected third wave of Covid in Chandigarh the health department is further augmenting its facilities . To take first hand stock of the ground situation Sh.Dharam Pal ,Adviser, U.T. Chandigarh along with Sh. Arun Kumar Gupta, Principal Secretary Health took a round of GMSH-16 along with Director Health Services and other Seni...

Chandigarh, 5th August 2021: World Breastfeeding Week was celebrated today with the theme of "Protect Breastfeeding: A Shared Responsibility" at Anganwadi Composite Building Dadu Majra in the presence of Smt. Nikita Pawar, IAS, Secretary Social Welfare, Women and Child Development, Chandigarh Administration and Smt. Navjot Kaur, PCS, Director Social Welfare Women and Child Development, Chandigarh Administration. The event was held to promote the initiation of breastfeeding within one hour of the birth, followed by exclusive breastfeeding for first six months, and continued breastfeeding for two years or beyond. With the introduction of adequate and appropriate complementary feeding, the children grow healthy and defy the chances of malnutrition. The event was started with colourful Rangoli made by Anganwadi Workers to spread the message of importance of Breast Feeding. During the event demonstration of Recipe for Lactating Mother, and Annaprashan (initiation of complementar...

Chandigarh State AIDS Control Society has adopted an innovative way for creating HIV/AIDS awareness. 100 numbers of Autos have been got fabricated with HIV-AIDS awareness message to move around tricity. Dr. Vanita Gupta, Project Director, Chandigarh State AIDS Control Society informed that this is a pilot project for raising awareness among local city population about HIV-AIDS modes of transmission and prevention and also creating awareness about the free services available in the field of HIV-AIDS. We are encouraging voluntary HIV testing and also trying to create an openness about the disease by speaking about it publically. We think that this awareness campaign would be a big success and will increase the awareness level. I request people to come forward and get themselves tested for HIV which is free and confidential. This service is available in all Government Health Institutes.

Chandigarh.4th August,2021:The first round of Brucellosis vaccine under National Animal Disease Control Program (NADCP) has been launched by the Department of Animal Husbandry & Fisheries in U.T. Chandigarh today at village Maloya. On the occasion Sh S.S. Gill,IAS, Secretary Animal Husbandry & Fisheries told that National Animal Disease Control Program (NADCP) is Central Govt. Scheme for eradication of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) and Brucellosis in livestock. The aim of the program is to control the livestock disease by 2025 and eradicate these by 2030. The program aims at vaccinating over 21000 livestock of Chandigarh free of cost which includes Cattle, Buffalo, Sheep, Goats and Pigs against FMD and all bovines female calves against the brucellosis disease. Sh. Tejdeep Singh Saini,PCS, Director Animal Husbandry while launching “BRUCELLOSIS VACCINATION CAMPAIGN” said that all eligible population of 4-8 months female calves will be vaccinated under this program. This program...

In view of decreasing of COVID cases in U.T., Chandigarh, the office of Registering & Licensing Authority U.T., Chandigarh had resumed the public dealing with following limited services only on the basis of online appointments w.e.f 01.06.2021. Services for Vehicle Registration 1 Registration of New Vehicles 2 Registration of other state vehicles 3 NOC of vehicle 4 Renewal of Registration Certificate Services for Driving License 1 Issuance of International Driving Permit/License 2 NOC of Driving License 3 Renewal of Driving License Now, after examining the present situation of COVID-19, it has been decided to start withservices as per the following schedule onlyon the basis of fresh online appointments. Services for Vehicle Registration All services related to Registration Certificates w.e.f 21.06.2021 Services for Driving License All services related to Driving Licenses (except New Learner’s License/ Renewal of Learner’...

Chandigarh.17th June,2021: Sh.V.P. Singh Badnore, Hon'ble Governor of Punjab & the Administrator, UT Chandigarh today released the Greening Chandigarh Action Plan 2021-22’ prepared by the Department of Forest & Wildlife, Chandigarh, in Punjab Raj Bhavan, Chandigarh. This Plan has envisaged 1,75,000 saplings to be planted during 2021-22. The target of plantation assigned to Forest Department is 75,000 saplings and Horticulture Wing of Engineering Department is 40,000 saplings and Municipal Corporation is 60,000 saplings, along with the targets of free distribution of saplings to the general public in the city. The booklet is available on the departments website i.e. http://chandigarhforest.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/GCAP-2021-22.pdf . On this occasion, Honble Governor appreciated the work done by the Departments and said that the people of Chandigarh, who are traditionally nature lovers, would whole-heartedly support and participate in the endeavour of the Forest Depa...

Chandigarh.17th June,2021: Sh.V.P. Singh Badnore, Hon'ble Governor of Punjab & the Administrator, UT Chandigarh today released the Greening Chandigarh Action Plan 2021-22’ prepared by the Department of Forest & Wildlife, Chandigarh, in Punjab Raj Bhavan, Chandigarh. This Plan has envisaged 1,75,000 saplings to be planted during 2021-22. The target of plantation assigned to Forest Department is 75,000 saplings and Horticulture Wing of Engineering Department is 40,000 saplings and Municipal Corporation is 60,000 saplings, along with the targets of free distribution of saplings to the general public in the city. The booklet is available on the departments website i.e. http://chandigarhforest.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/GCAP-2021-22.pdf . On this occasion, Honble Governor appreciated the work done by the Departments and said that the people of Chandigarh, who are traditionally nature lovers, would whole-heartedly support...

Chandigarh.16th June,2021: The Department of Social Welfare, Women and Child Development, Chandigarh Administration is implementing the Social Security Pension Schemes viz. Old Age Pension, Financial Assistance to Widows and Destitute Women, Pension to Disabled Persons and Pension to Dependent Children of Widows. The payment under the schemes is being disbursed on monthly basis in Aadhaar seeded bank accounts of the beneficiaries. The Department disbursed the pension amounting to Rs. 312.93 lacs to 28848 beneficiaries under various Pension Schemes in the month of May, 2021. The detail is as under:- Sr.No. Kind of Pension Total no. of Beneficiaries Total amount disbursed (In lacs) 1. Old Age Pension 13400 135.15 lacs 2. Financial Assistance to Widows and Destitute Women 9058 91.21 lacs 3. Pension to Disabled Persons 4550 67.79 lacs 4. Pension to Dependent Children of Widows 1840 18.78 lacs Total 28848 312.93 lacs

Chandigarh.16th June,2021: The Chandigarh Housing Boardhasinvited E-Tenders for sale of its 222 vacant units in different Sectors of Chandigarh. Prospective bidders may locate and visit these vacant properties using the location on google map available on the website of the CHB. The detail of E-Tenders is as under: Sr. No. Type of Unit No. of Units Lease Hold/Free-Hold Last date of e-Bid submission Opening of e-Bids Commercial 156 Lease-Hold 30.06.2021 (upto 06PM) 01.07.2021 from 10AM Residential 11 Lease-Hold 30.06.2021 (upto 06PM) 01.07.2021 from 10AM o Residential 55 Free- Hold 05.07.2021 (upto 06PM) 06.07.2021 from 10AM TOTAL 222