MCG launches campaign to boost public sanitation
4 months ago

MCG launches campaign to boost public sanitation

Hindustan Times  

The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram has launched the Swachh Toilet Campaign, coinciding with World Toilet Day, and will run until December 25, marking Good Governance Day, officials said. The campaign aims to improve the cleanliness, maintenance, and beautification of all public and community toilets in the district, ensuring better sanitation standards for all residents, they added. These efforts, already conducted in over 10 public toilets, aim to raise awareness about proper sanitation practices and will expand to more facilities in the coming weeks, MCG officials said. These efforts, already conducted in over 10 public toilets, aim to raise awareness about proper sanitation practices and will expand to more facilities in the coming weeks, they added.

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Chandigarh: Municipal corporation working on improving public toilets for better hygiene
1 week, 2 days ago

Chandigarh: Municipal corporation working on improving public toilets for better hygiene

Hindustan Times  

The municipal corporation is working to keep public and community toilets clean and well-maintained. More than 300 public toilets in markets, parks, green belts and community toilets in colonies are being regularly cleaned. While speaking on the cleanliness of public toilets city mayor Harpreet Kaur Babla on Wednesday said that all toilets are now marked on online maps, thus making …

MCG fines 4 sanitation firms ₹7.4L for lapses in waste mgmt
3 weeks, 4 days ago

MCG fines 4 sanitation firms ₹7.4L for lapses in waste mgmt

Hindustan Times  

The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram has issued penalties totaling ₹7.4 lakh to four sanitation contractors after inspections revealed severe lapses in the waste management. Besides penalising contractors, MCG is also working on enhancing waste collection efficiency, increasing the number of garbage collection vehicles, and ensuring timely door-to-door waste pickup. Additionally, MCG officials discovered that sanitation workers employed by these firms …

MCG chief inspects civic issues of Mohammadpur Jharsa Village
2 months ago

MCG chief inspects civic issues of Mohammadpur Jharsa Village

Hindustan Times  

The Gurugram Municipal Corporation of Gurugram commissioner, Ashok Kumar Garg, inspected the Mohammadpur Jharsa village on Saturday to assess the sewer overflow and sanitation issues, and directed officials to ensure immediate solutions to the identified problems, officials said on Sunday. To enhance sanitation measures, Garg announced that dedicated sanitation workers would be deployed in the village, and a list of …

MCG chief directs staff to curb sewage overflow across Gurugram
4 months ago

MCG chief directs staff to curb sewage overflow across Gurugram

Hindustan Times  

Gurugram: Municipal Corporation of Gurugram commissioner Ashok Kumar Garg has directed officials to address the long-pending issue of sewage overflow in the city on priority. During a grievance hearing session as part of the ongoing ‘Samadhan Shivirs’, the commissioner pointed out the urgent need for officials to intensify efforts in resolving sewage-related complaints to improve Gurugram’s civic infrastructure and sanitation. …

Residents and RWAs meet MCG commissioner to address urban issues
4 months, 1 week ago

Residents and RWAs meet MCG commissioner to address urban issues

Hindustan Times  

A group of resident welfare associations in Gurugram met newly appointed Municipal Corporation of Gurugram commissioner Ashok Garg on Thursday to discuss a slew of issues such as waste management, dust pollution, and sewage disposal. MCG commissioner Garg acknowledged the residents’ issues and said, “We will hold a series of follow-up meetings to ensure these challenges are addressed systematically.” The …

MCG hosts workshop to improve cleanliness ranking ahead of survey
5 months, 1 week ago

MCG hosts workshop to improve cleanliness ranking ahead of survey

Hindustan Times  

The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram organised a special orientation workshop on Tuesday as part of its effort to elevate the city’s cleanliness standards, officials said. According to MCG officials, this initiative is part of their effort to improve its ranking in the Swachh Survekshan 2024 survey, which survey will allocate 9,500 points across three major categories. Our teams are penalising …

MCG launches cleanliness campaign to tackle waste disposal issues
6 months, 1 week ago

MCG launches cleanliness campaign to tackle waste disposal issues

Hindustan Times  

Gurugram: To address growing waste management issues and promote a culture of cleanliness, the ‘Swachhata Hi Seva’ campaign was launched in the city by the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram on Wednesday, officials said. The campaign, which will run from September 17 to October 2, aims to tackle waste accumulation, ensure cleaner public spaces and raise awareness about proper sanitation practices. …

Divisional commissioner reviews progress of sanitation campaign in Gurugram
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Divisional commissioner reviews progress of sanitation campaign in Gurugram

Hindustan Times  

Gurugram divisional commissioner Ramesh Chandra Bidhan on Thursday conducted a review of the ongoing sanitation drive in Municipal Corporation of Gurugram areas and directed officials to regularly clean all garbage collection points and prepare a report on issues in door-to-door waste collection, officials said. He also instructed sanitation teams to make more use of tractor trolleys in areas facing challenges …

MCG to handover wards 19 and 35 to citizens for sanitation upkeep
8 months, 4 weeks ago

MCG to handover wards 19 and 35 to citizens for sanitation upkeep

Hindustan Times  

The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram will hand over the sanitation responsibilities of wards 19 and 35 to residents starting July 1, after a thorough cleaning of these areas, said officials, adding that other wards will follow. Currently, many people dispose of household waste in public places instead of using the door-to-door collection service provided by the corporation, said MCG officials. …

Gurugram ramps up cleanliness drive with public participation
9 months, 1 week ago

Gurugram ramps up cleanliness drive with public participation

Hindustan Times  

The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram has intensified its cleanliness drive with increased public participation, with the goal of making Gurugram the cleanest city in Asia. Officials from the civic body held meeting with zone-wise citizen supervisory committees on Tuesday to enhance the participation of residents in improving cleanliness and waste management, people aware of the matter said. Municipal commissioner Dr …

MCG launches 24x7 cleanliness helpline
9 months, 2 weeks ago

MCG launches 24x7 cleanliness helpline

Hindustan Times  

Gurugram The development comes a day after the Haryana government on Wednesday declared a municipal solid waste exigency in Gurugram due to the alarming levels of untreated waste adversely affecting the environment and public health. This initiative, officials said, is part of the Solid Waste Environment Exigency Programme that aims to monitor ground activities and address any potential lapses in …

MCG ropes in district admin, GMDA to launch sanitation drive across Gurugram
9 months, 2 weeks ago

MCG ropes in district admin, GMDA to launch sanitation drive across Gurugram

Hindustan Times  

Gurugram: Municipal Corporation of Gurugram, the district administration and the Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority has launched a 15-day sanitation drive, civic officials said. MCG officials said they have formed ward-wise teams that will coordinate with Residents Welfare Association members to clear waste from open areas and parks. MCG commissioner Narhari Singh Bangar said sanitation workers will be assigned daily tasks, …

Chandigarh MC mulls generating funds on its own for renovation of public toilets
4 years, 4 months ago

Chandigarh MC mulls generating funds on its own for renovation of public toilets

Hindustan Times  

The Chandigarh municipal corporation’s ambitious plans of constructing new public toilets and renovating the old ones have hit a roadblock with the UT administration turning down its request for additional dedicated funds. In the General House meeting held in June 2019, the MC had decided to construct 27 new public toilets and renovate 236 existing ones. In a letter to …

Gurugram: Sanitation workers protest for better working conditions
6 years, 11 months ago

Gurugram: Sanitation workers protest for better working conditions

Hindustan Times  

Municipal Corporation of Gurugram commissioner Yashpal Yadav had to call an impromptu meeting with sanitation workers on Monday, after a large group of workers gathered outside the MCG office in Sector 34 to protest against poor working conditions. “Seeing the magnitude of Monday’s protest, the MCG commissioner held a meeting with the office bearers of the union and assured us …

MCG worried about citizens’ feedback during cleanliness survey
8 years, 2 months ago

MCG worried about citizens’ feedback during cleanliness survey

Hindustan Times  

Although the Municipal Corporation of Gurgaon is confident that it will pass the Swachh Sarvekshan 2017 with top marks, there is apprehension among officials that the corporation could score low in public feedback, which is an important part of the evaluation process. The team from the Quality Council of India comprising senior assessor Aman Bhardwaj and junior assessors Ravinder Pal …

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