MCC organizes “Trash Hunt – Swachhata ke Khiladi” a unique initiative to promote the spirit of Swachhata

Mayor flags off the young citizens participating in the Trash Hunt – Swacchta Ke Khiladi

The Voice of Chandigarh : Aiming at raising awareness and promoting the spirit of Swachhata among citizens of city beautiful, the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh organized a unique Trash Hunt called “Swacchta Ke Khiladi”.

The Four teams- Blue, Green, Red and Black, symbolizing the four types of waste, were the “Khiladis” .

The “Khiladis” started the Trash Hunt from Sector 19 Community Centre where they solved riddles on Swacchta. Pedalling their way to the Leisure valley, they collected all the scattered waste and found clues which took them to the final destination, the Bird Park.

Once at the Bird Park, they rushed to put together a Swacchta Themed jigsaw puzzle. Finally, the Blue team from PGGC-11 College emerged the winner. 

 The unique activity was flagged off by city Mayor Anup Gupta and Municipal Commissioner Ms. Anindita Mitra, IAS in the presence of prominent persons of city and all participants at the Community Centre in Sector 19. As a pre-event for the Indian Swachata League – Season 2 Chandigarh Challenger’s-phir se, the Trash Hunt witnessed enthusiastic participation of young individuals passionate about making a difference in their community. 

Mounted on bicycles graciously provided by the Public Bike Sharing Project, the participants embarked on a journey showcasing Chandigarh’s impressive bicycle infrastructure, including well-designed cycle tracks, intersections, and junctions. The Trash Hunt seamlessly blended innovation and Swachhata to inspire and motivate the youth.

While addressing the participants, city Mayor Anup Gupta expressed his enthusiasm for the Trash Hunt event, and said, “I am thrilled to see the overwhelming participation and enthusiasm of our youth in the Trash Hunt. It is heartening to witness the dedication and commitment of our community towards creating a cleaner and healthier Chandigarh. This event not only brings us together but also reminds us of our collective responsibility to maintain a sustainable environment. Let us continue to work together towards a Swachh and Swasth Chandigarh.”

On the occasion Municipal Commissioner Ms. Anindita Mitra, IAS, highlighted the significance of such initiatives, saying, “The Trash Hunt event is a remarkable endeavor that not only creates awareness but also inspires action for Swachhata. It is essential to instill a sense of responsibility and ownership among our citizens towards maintaining cleanliness in our city.

She said that with the active participation of city youth, who are the torchbearers of change; carry forward the spirit of Swachhata and work towards building a cleaner and greener Chandigarh. Chandigarh- the city beautiful, known for its remarkable efforts in maintaining cleanliness, is all set to defend its title as the defending champions of ISL 1.0 (Indian Swachhata League).”

She said that the MCC takes immense pride in organizing events like the Trash Hunt, engaging the community and teaching the new generation about segregation of waste, and importance of maintaining cleanliness. Such initiatives play a pivotal role in fostering awareness and inspiring individuals to actively contribute to the Swachhata movement.

The Trash Hunt witnessed the active participation of 40 individuals, with each team consisting of 10 members. Team Blue triumphed the competition.