Chandigarh Launches First-Ever Ward-Wise Mega Deep Cleaning Drive; Mayor Saurabh Joshi Honours Safaimitras
Chandigarh Mayor Saurabh Joshi Launches Ward-Wise Mega Deep Cleaning Drive from Sector 15
Chandigarh: Taking a major step towards improving urban sanitation and civic infrastructure, Chandigarh Mayor Saurabh Joshi on Tuesday launched the city’s first-ever Ward-Wise Mega Deep Cleaning Drive from Sector 15. The initiative aims to transform Chandigarh into a cleaner, greener and more citizen-friendly city through a phased, ward-by-ward cleanliness campaign.
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The programme began on an emotional note as the Mayor honoured women Safaimitras by washing their feet and performing a tilak ceremony, acknowledging their vital role in maintaining the city’s sanitation system. Calling sanitation workers the backbone of Chandigarh’s cleanliness efforts, he said their dedication forms the foundation of a clean and healthy city.
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The launch witnessed active participation from NSS volunteers of Panjab University, Resident Welfare Associations, Market Welfare Associations, local residents and Municipal Corporation officials, reflecting strong community support for the campaign.
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Before formally inaugurating the drive, Mayor Joshi inspected residential and commercial areas of Sector 15 and directed officials to ensure effective planning, inter-departmental coordination and optimal deployment of resources. He announced that after Sector 15, the campaign will be extended to Wards 4, 5 and 6 before being rolled out across the city.
The initiative includes road repairs and recarpeting, cleaning of road gullies, footpath maintenance, restoration of market railings, park beautification, sewer and storm-water line cleaning, drinking water leakage repairs, streetlight maintenance, tree pruning and intensive sanitation measures.
Emphasising public participation, the Mayor said the mission goes beyond cleaning streets and focuses on enhancing overall civic infrastructure and quality of life. He expressed confidence that the campaign would deliver visible and lasting improvements, helping Chandigarh emerge as one of India’s cleanest and most liveable cities.
