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Chandigarh Launches First Quarterly Environmental Status Report for Citizens

Chandigarh Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria launched the first Quarterly Environmental Magazine by the Chandigarh Pollution Control Committee. The report provides a transparent overview of the city's environmental status, including water quality, sewage treatment, and ambient air monitoring. It features special data from festivals and details the implementation of the Graded Response Action Plan. Concurrently, Chandigarh Police restricted protests to a designated ground as the Haryana Congress planned a demonstration on MGNREGA issues.

Key Points: Chandigarh's First Environmental Status Report Launched

  • First quarterly environmental magazine
  • Details air & water quality monitoring
  • Highlights Diwali & Chhath Puja data
  • Includes GRAP implementation report
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Chandigarh Administrator launches citizen-friendly environmental status report

Chandigarh Administrator releases citizen-friendly quarterly environmental magazine detailing air quality, water monitoring, and CPCC initiatives.

"The launch of the magazine marks an important step towards informed decision-making and sustainable environmental management in Chandigarh. - Press Release"

Chandigarh, February 25

The Chandigarh Administrator, Gulab Chand Kataria, on Wednesday released the first Quarterly Environmental Magazine of the Chandigarh Pollution Control Committee in the presence of the Chief Secretary, Home Secretary-cum-Chairman, CPCC, Member Secretary, CPCC, and other senior officers of the Committee.

The Quarterly Magazine has been developed as a transparent and citizen-friendly platform to present the environmental status of Chandigarh. It provides an overview of environmental monitoring carried out during the quarter, including water quality of major lakes, performance of Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs), groundwater monitoring, assessment of choes, and ambient air quality monitoring across the city, according to a press release.

Special monitoring conducted during Diwali and Chhatt Puja has also been highlighted.

The publication includes a special report on the air quality of Chandigarh and details regarding the implementation of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) during adverse air quality conditions. It also outlines CPCC's regulatory functions, enforcement actions, and compliance measures under various environmental legislations.

Further, the magazine captures awareness initiatives undertaken on plastic waste management, solid waste management, and air pollution control, along with key achievements and new initiatives of CPCC during the quarter.

The Administrator appreciated the efforts of CPCC in strengthening environmental monitoring, transparency, and public awareness. The launch of the magazine marks an important step towards informed decision-making and sustainable environmental management in Chandigarh.

Meanwhile, Chandigarh Police has issued a public notice prohibiting protests and gatherings at places other than the designated venue, as the Haryana Congress announced a demonstration over the issue of MGNREGA on Wednesday.

According to the notice issued by the Station House Officer, Police Station North, Chandigarh, Rally Ground in Sector-25 has been designated as the only approved venue for processions, rallies, dharnas and public gatherings in the city.

The order, issued under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, by the District Magistrate, states that assembly of five or more persons for the purpose of protest, rally, strike or public speeches is prohibited at all places in the Union Territory except the designated ground.

The notice has been posted outside the Haryana Congress office in Chandigarh. The party has announced that it will stage a protest over MGNREGA and march from the Congress headquarters towards the Haryana Vidhan Sabha at 12 noon on Wednesday, and lay siege to the Assembly. The administration remains on alert in view of the proposed protest.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Good step, but action is what matters. We get reports every year, but the garbage problem in sectors remains. I appreciate the focus on Diwali and Chhath monitoring—festivals shouldn't cost us our health. Let's see strict enforcement on plastic waste now.
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Aman W
The timing of this launch alongside the protest ban notice is interesting. On one hand, they want citizen engagement on environment, on the other, they're restricting the right to assemble peacefully. Governance should be consistent.
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Sarah B
As someone who moved to Chandigarh for its green cover, I'm thrilled about this. The data on groundwater and choes is particularly important. Sustainable management is key to preserving the City Beautiful's charm. Well done, CPCC!
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Vikram M
Hope this isn't just another "report for the shelf". The real test is whether common people understand this data and if it leads to tangible improvements. Also, what about noise pollution? It's a growing menace in our markets and residential areas.
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Kavya N
This is a positive step towards accountable governance. Including GRAP details is essential with our worsening winters. My humble request: please publish it in Punjabi and Hindi as well, not just English, so it reaches every *padosi* (neighbor).

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