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The Economic Division implements the Environmental Information System (ENVIS) Scheme. The ENVIS serves as a single-stop web-enabled repository of comprehensive environmental information with collection, collation, storage, retrieval and dissemination of the same through a nationwide network of ENVIS Hubs (hosted by the Environment/ Forest Department of State Governments/ UT Administrations) and ENVIS Resource Partners (RPs) (hosted by environment related governmental and non-governmental organizations/institutes of professional excellence).

Chandigarh Environment at a Glance

Chandigarh Environment at a Glance

Area

140 sq kms (Includes 26 sq km of Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary)

Longitude

76 ⁰ 47′ 14 E

Latitude

30⁰ 44′ 14N

Altitude

304-365 meters above MSL with 1% drainage gradient

Annual Rainfall (2017)

974 mm

Monsoon

July-September

Temperature

Winter Minimum ( November- January, 2017) 2⁰ C- 8⁰ C