In Sector 27-D, a pilot project has been launched for senior citizens above 75 years of age who live alone. The aim is to reduce loneliness and the lack of care. The Chandigarh Administration has started this initiative titled “Caring for Elderly Citizens.” A trusted network of resident welfare associations, mahila mandals, doctors, and volunteers is being created, which will work in five steps.
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The defence and strategic studies department of Post Graduate Govt College, Sector 11, organised an international seminar Friday to examine political and security developments in Bangladesh and Myanmar.
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Against the backdrop of alarming mental health indicators, Punjab governor and UT administrator Gulab Chand Kataria on Wednesday inaugurated project SAATHI, a mental health and holistic wellness programme for school students, jointly launched by UT department of school education and Chandigarh Citizens Foundation (CCF).
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The event, titled “Celebrating 75 Years of the Making of Chandigarh (2026)”, began with a welcome address by Vinai Mahajan, vice-president of the Chandigarh Citizens Foundation. Moderator Deepa Gandhi provided the context for the discussions, setting the tone for an open conversation on urban planning and introducing the keynote speaker, renowned international urbanist Alain Bertaud.
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A discussion on Lt Gen Shukla’s book ‘Civil Military Fusion as a Metric of National Power and Comprehensive Security’ was held at the Centre for Research in Rural and Industrial Development (CRRID), Sector 19, on Saturday. The book was released in October 2025 by defence minister Rajnath Singh.
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Chandigarh Citizens Foundation (CCF) was recently featured in The Indian Express for its citizen-centric vision and impactful work in social welfare, inclusive development, and community well-being. The coverage recognises CCF as a collaborative platform bringing together eminent citizens and professionals to drive meaningful initiatives in mental health, elderly care, education, arts, culture, and civic engagement across the region
Indian Express
Addressing a discussion on "Contemporary Punjab – Challenges & Solutions" organised by the Chandigarh Citizens Foundation (CCF) at the CRRID Conference Hall
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To address mental health challenges among schoolchildren, the Chandigarh Citizens Foundation, in collaboration with the Chandigarh administration, organised a workshop on cultivating mental wellness and preventing suicide among students Friday.
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Chandigarh: Under the joint auspices of Delhi Public School, Sector 40, Chandigarh and Chandigarh Citizens Foundation, a training workshop for teachers on education and new perspectives on teaching was organised through the film screening. In this workshop, teachers from various schools of the city participated and discussed the possibilities of making learning more effective through creative teaching methods.
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The Chandigarh Citizens Foundation (CCF), in collaboration with HarperCollins Publishers India, hosted an engaging evening of stories and dialogue on Wednesday at the Open Air Theatre, CRRID, Sector 19-A, here, featuring author Sam Dalrymple and The Tribune Editor-in-Chief Jyoti Malhotra in conversation.
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