Kataria highlights pluses of UT, Pb
This was followed by a parade by contingents of police and NCC cadets.
Highlighting Chandigarh's development, the governor elaborated on recent achievements in law enforcement, governance, environment, education, and health infrastructure. He spoke about the successful rollout of the new criminal justice system, power sector reforms, and initiatives such as free uniforms, recruitment of teachers, and the improvement of school facilities.
He praised Chandigarh's efforts to protect the environment through initiatives such as rooftop solar expansion and a floating solar plant in Sector 39, while also noting progress in e-governance, public safety, sanitation, and digital services.
Speaking about Punjab, he appreciated the welfare schemes being undertaken by the govt— from the provision of free healthcare and electricity to investments in school education and sports promotion, while stressing the importance of transparent governance and public accountability.
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A special highlight of this year's celebrations was the inclusion of 50 hearing and speech-impaired individuals, who witnessed the parade with arrangements for real-time interpretation in sign language, ensuring their complete understanding and participation in the event.
The Chandigarh Police District 1 Male received the overall best award for the parade. Among NCC contingents, the NCC Army wing secured the first position, the NCC Army wing-girls came second, and the NCC naval wing-Chandigarh stood third.
In the category of ambulance brigade/road safety/platoon scouts/guides, the first prize was bagged by GMSS 22 guides, GMHS 32 girls came second, and GMSSS girls road safety third.
The governor announced a holiday on Monday, August 18, in all schools in Chandigarh, including govt, govt-aided, and private.
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