Chandigarh: The MC Finance and Contract Committee (F&CC) approved the agenda of arrangements for Chhath Puja celebrations at various colonies and villages of Chandigarh.The committee considered and passed the agenda for making requisite arrangements at designated venues to facilitate devotees and ensure proper civic amenities, cleanliness, sanitation, safety and effective management during the celebrations.Besides, the F&CC deliberated upon and approved works worth over Rs 1.3 crore. Major works and proposals approved by the committee include renovation of the public toilet block in Badheri village, Sector 41, at an estimated cost of Rs 9.9 lakh; construction of a sanitation booth for safai karamcharis in SSK, Sector 44, at an estimated cost of Rs 32.4 lakh; and installation of a fountain, along with LED lights, a music system and other allied works, in Green Belt, Indira Colony, Manimajra, at an estimated cost of Rs 12.03 lakh.The F&CC also approved the provision of lights at various locations in sectors 37 and 38, at an estimated cost of Rs 20.2 lakh; renovation of the public toilet block behind the electronic market in Sector 18-D at an estimated cost of Rs 16.6 lakh; and repair and renovation of the existing old public toilet block at Rajiv Market, Sector 37-D, at an estimated cost of Rs 18.6 lakh.The F&CC also decided to organise the Chrysanthemum Show in Dec and approved a budget of Rs 29.8 lakh for the event.
