MC organise Sanitation Awareness Campaign in Colony No.4

By 1 2 1 News Reporter

Chandigarh 22nd, August:--- Sanitation Wing of Municipal Corporation, Chandigarh today organized A Sanitation Awareness Campaign in Colony No.4. During the Campaign additional Safai karamcharies were deputed in Colony No.4 under the supervision of Sanitary Inspectors and Chief Sanitary Inspectors for sweeping collection and removal of Garbage.  Tractor Trolleys were also deployed for lifting road side waste/garbage, along with cycle rickshaw carts for the collection of littered waste/garbage.  Lime dusting/insecticide spray was done at all vulnerable places to avoid fly nuisance.

Information Education and communication activities were done among the residents for bringing change in public behavior as to management of solid waste. Pamphlets on garbage disposal to create awareness were distributed amongst the residents.  Their cooperation was sought in organizing garbage disposal by way of House to House collector, alternatively to dispose off the garbage in Municipal Corporation's Containers. It was stressed that no littering be done by the residents to keep the city clean.The residents were advised to consume chlorinated water made available through municipal taps.

Awareness was created among residents should not consume stale food, over-ripped fruits/vegetables, cut fruits exposed to dust and flies and hand-pumps water.  The residents should report to the nearest Health Care facility for medical assistance if required.