Chandigarh, 6 September:- The Municipal Corporation celebrated Teachers’ Day under the “Swachhata Ki Mohar” initiative, expressing heartfelt gratitude to the incredible Swachhata Mentors for their role in empowering young minds toward sustainability.
Mayor Sh. Kuldeep Kumar, along with Joint Commissioner Sh. Gurinder Singh Sodhi, PCS, and MOH Dr. Inderdeep Kaur, honored Swachhata Mentors from schools and colleges across the city for their proactive and outstanding contributions in instilling the values of cleanliness and hygiene among students.
The Swachhata Mentors from schools and colleges shared their best practices with the City Mayor and Municipal Corporation officials, engaging students in solid waste and water management while guiding them toward sustainable living, aligned with the Swachh Bharat Mission. Their efforts included raising awareness about waste segregation, home composting, eliminating single-use plastics, promoting zero waste living, as well as organic farming, plantation, water harvesting, and conservation—focusing on responsible waste management.
Mayor Sh. Kuldeep Kumar appreciated the proactive efforts of all schools and colleges and urged them to support and collaborate with the Municipal Corporation in strengthening youth participation to make the city more sustainable.
He also added that the MCC is committed to progressive development, which has been recognized nationally. The contributions of each stakeholder have led to significant progress in solid waste and water management.
He further mentioned that with the cooperation of citizens, Chandigarh has improved its Swachh Survekshan ranking from 66th in 2021 to 11th in 2023. The city was honored with the ‘Safaimitra Surakshit’ title by Her Excellency, the Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Draupadi Murmu.
The Mayor emphasized the importance of combining efforts and sharing achievements to continue the journey toward the ‘Garbage-Free City’ mission. The platform encourages the exchange of knowledge, experiences, and innovative ideas to propel the city toward even greater heights.
He appealed to everyone to empower young minds to segregate their waste , adopt RRR (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) practices like home composting and choosing eco-friendly options, citizens can contribute to the ‘Garbage-Free City’ mission.
The Municipal Corporation ensured all its events were Zero Waste. The Teachers’ Day highlights included the use of digital screens, glassware cutlery, and the elimination of tissue paper. Certificates and badges made from recycled materials, along with eco-friendly souvenirs crafted by Self-Help Groups (SHGs), were also featured, ensuring that no plastic was used and cleanliness was prioritized.
Let us continue to work together toward a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable future, with all citizens contributing to the Garbage Free India Mission.
