Chandigarh Municipal Corporation to Vote on Crucial Rs 1.36 Crore Waste Plant Expansion
The 358th meeting of the General House of the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation, scheduled for Wednesday, will feature a pivotal agenda item: the approval of a Rs 135.69 lakh rough cost estimate (RCE) for the extension of a shed at the Dadumajra segregation plant. This facility processes approximately 10 tonnes of waste per hour, and the proposed expansion aims to resolve persistent space limitations that have hampered operations.
First Meeting Under New Mayor Saurabh Joshi
This session marks the first General House meeting since Saurabh Joshi assumed office as mayor, lending it significant administrative and political weight. Civic officials have emphasized that the existing covered area at the Dadumajra plant is insufficient, particularly during the monsoon season, leading to operational bottlenecks.
The space constraints affect critical activities such as:
- Stacking of incoming waste
- Installation and movement of machinery
- Segregation processes
The shed extension is designed to provide adequate covered space, ensuring uninterrupted daily waste processing and enhancing the overall efficiency of the facility. The expenditure will be covered under the capital head for solid waste management (SWM).
Key Committee Elections and Reconstitutions
Another major agenda item involves the election of members to the Finance and Contract Committee for 2026. According to the agenda note, only five councillors submitted nomination papers within the stipulated time. Consequently, the General House is expected to declare the following members elected unopposed:
- Harjeet Singh
- Jasbir Singh
- Kanwarjeet Singh
- Rajinder Kumar Sharma
- Yogesh Dhingra
The committee's term will align with the tenure of the mayor, senior deputy mayor, and deputy mayor. Additionally, the House will address the reconstitution of three statutory committees:
- Water Supply and Sewerage Disposal Committee
- Roads Committee
- House Tax Assessment Committee
These committees, constituted annually under the Punjab Municipal Corporation Act as applicable to Chandigarh, play a vital role in policy formulation and oversight of civic services.
Infrastructure Development: Footpath Reconstruction in Sector 40C
On the infrastructure front, councillors will deliberate on a proposal for the reconstruction of damaged footpaths around various parks in Sector 40C, with an estimated cost of Rs 85.83 lakh. The project includes:
- Dismantling and refixing kerbs and channels
- Laying interlocking paver blocks
- Improving pedestrian pathways to enhance public convenience and safety
This comprehensive agenda underscores the Municipal Corporation's focus on addressing operational challenges in waste management while advancing urban infrastructure and governance through committee reforms and public works initiatives.
