The Chandigarh Municipal Corporation conducted a sensitization workshop on Saturday regarding the implementation of the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, and the promotion of waste segregation at the source. The event saw the participation of mayor Saurabh Joshi, MC commissioner Amit Kumar, and other senior officials.
Key Decisions and Initiatives
It was decided that ward-level awareness camps involving all stakeholders will be organized across the city. The civic body will also appoint “Swachhata Marshals” in every ward to strengthen public participation, monitoring, and compliance with segregation norms.
Sanitation Issues Highlighted
Councillors raised several key sanitation issues, including improper disposal of flower waste, particularly near temples, and garbage accumulation around bus stands, hotels, dhabas, and vulnerable points in Daria. Concerns over door-to-door collection, cleanliness of back lanes, monitoring of sanitation staff, and waste segregation in PGs and rented accommodations were also discussed. Additionally, issues related to waste generated by juice vendors, meat shops, langar organizers, boutiques, and tailoring units were flagged.
Mayor’s Directives
Mayor Saurabh Joshi emphasized the importance of community participation and directed officials to appoint Swachhata Marshals in each ward for awareness and enforcement support. He urged residents and commercial establishments to cooperate in improving cleanliness and sustainability.
He also highlighted key provisions of the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, including mandatory source segregation, prohibition on open dumping, accountability of bulk waste generators, implementation of the polluter pays principle through user charges, and digital monitoring with transparent reporting mechanisms.
