The Indian Express                      22.03.2013

MC to maintain civic amenities around PGI

The Municipal Corporation Chandigarh (MCC) will maintain civic amenities in the vicinity of the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER).

The PGI had requested MC to provide assistance to maintain projects related to widening or re-carpeting of roads, drainage, sewerage and parks for the residential area of the hospital. PGIMER Director Dr Y K Chawla had asked for the help a year ago, which has finally been accepted and approved by the efforts of the councilor of ward number 2, Saurabh Joshi.

Several points were discussed during the meeting, in which Joshi submitted a charter of demands to the Director and Deputy Director of PGI. Amongst other issues discussed, the highlight was Joshi's recommendation that PGI include a budget to ensure that an effective drainage system be put in place to improve the existing poor living conditions of the residents and to improve the longevity of roads in the residential complex.

Considering that the monsoon is approaching, Joshi offered help in expediting the project of making road gullies, which would facilitate effective drainage.