Mohali :
The Municipal Corporation, Mohali, has launched an intensified city-wide road sweeping and sanitation drive to ensure cleaner roads, healthier surroundings and an improved urban environment. Sharing details, Municipal Commissioner Parminderpal Singh, IAS, said the campaign covers all major roads, markets and residential areas across the city.
The initiative focuses on the regular removal of dust, debris, horticultural waste and litter from roads, footpaths and central verges.
To enhance efficiency and widen coverage, both manual and mechanized sweeping methods are being deployed, with special emphasis on high-traffic corridors and densely populated localities.The Commissioner appealed to residents to support the cleanliness drive by refraining from dumping waste on roads and maintaining litter-free surroundings.
He also urged citizens to avoid roadside parking during scheduled sweeping hours to ensure smooth operations. In addition, the Corporation has undertaken extensive cleaning of road gullies to prevent waterlogging and maintain hygienic conditions, especially ahead of changing weather conditions. As part of efforts to strengthen waste management systems, clearance and maintenance work at all Resource Management Centres (RMCs) in Zone No. 1 has been completed.
Senior officials conducted on-site inspections at RMC Sector 80, RMC Phase-9 and RMC Sector-69, along with adjoining commercial areas, to ensure efficient sanitation arrangements and timely waste processing. Twin bins have also been installed across market areas to encourage segregation of waste at source. Joint Commissioner Jasjit Singh, PCS, reiterated the Corporation’s commitment to maintaining high standards of urban cleanliness under the Swachh Bharat Mission.
He urged residents, shopkeepers and commercial establishments to actively participate in the drive and adopt responsible waste disposal practices.
Officials warned that strict action, including the issuance of challans, will be taken against individuals or establishments found littering or violating cleanliness norms, emphasizing that sustained public cooperation is essential to keeping the city clean and environmentally healthy.
