Chandigarh, August 5
A high-level delegation comprising 32 elected members and office staff from the City Municipal Council, Gowribidanur, Chikkaballapur District, Karnataka, visited the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh today on a study tour aimed at gaining technical insights into the city’s solid waste management and water supply management systems in city.
The visit began with a detailed orientation session by Joint Commissioner Sh. Himanshu Gupta, who explained the functioning of the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh, highlighting various ongoing projects, innovative campaigns, and the city’s structured approach to urban governance.
He provided insights into the planning and execution of sanitation, solid waste management, water supply schemes, and citizen engagement models that have helped Chandigarh maintain its high cleanliness and livability standards.
As part of the study tour, the delegation visited several key infrastructure sites, including the Material Recovery Facility (MRF) Centre, Composting Plant, Horticulture Waste Processing Plant, Construction & Demolition (C&D) Waste Plant, and the City Dumping Ground. These visits gave the delegation a firsthand experience of Chandigarh’s waste management cycle and sustainable practices.
The delegation undertook this tour to enhance their understanding of live projects and adopt best practices that can be replicated in their local governance framework. The officials were also briefed on smart water supply monitoring systems, waste segregation initiatives, and active citizen participation in cleanliness drives.
