Chandigarh, hurry up! Give feedback for Swachh Survekshan 2020 by Jan 31
Hindustan TimesThe final round of Swachh Survekshan 2020 has started, but the city is lagging far behind at 26th position in citizen feedback evaluation. Significantly, in 2018, when the city achieved third rank in Swachh Survekshan, it was at the top position in citizen feedback. ‘Disenchantment among residents’ “There is a general disenchantment among residents due to absence of any visible change in solid waste management in Chandigarh,” said Vinod Vashisht, convener, City Forum of Residents Welfare Organisations. We have also been interacting with resident welfare associations, trader bodies and other organisations.” On people not responding to the survey because of the MC’s poor performance on the sanitation front, Yadav said: “There are many positive aspects that should be focused upon.” Appealing to the city residents, Yadav, said: “On social media, use the hashtag ‘#SwachhataSurvekshan2020Chandigarh’ more and more to make others aware about the exercise.” HOW TO GIVE FEEDBACK Citizen feedback on the city’s performance in sanitation is open between January 4 and 31 All adults who have been residents of Chandigarh for at least past six months can give the feedback, which comprises seven simple questions Give your response using a mobile phone through SS2020 VoteForYourCity app, or Swachhata app, or www.swachhsurvekshan2020.org website, or helpline number 1969 On social media, use the hashtag #SwachhataSurvekshan2020Chandigarh more and more to make others aware about the exercise