State of environment Chandigarh 2008
Chandigarh Administration has taken firm steps to control the projected deterioration in the environment of the city by initiating various environment friendly projects like establishment of Botanic Garden, green belts, parks and water-bodies. Administration has imposed a complete ban on the manufacture and use of polythene carry bags in order to save the environment from further degradation. This report covers six key environmental issues that include land degradation, air pollution, noise, water pollution, waste management with particular reference to the municipal solid waste management and the forests and bio-diversity.
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