Gurugram Aims to Become the Cleanest City in Asia with Enhanced Cleanliness Drive

MCG Intensifies Cleanliness Drive with Public Participation

Gurugram — The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) has ramped up its cleanliness drive, aiming to make Gurugram the cleanest city in Asia through increased public participation. Officials from the civic body held a meeting with zone-wise citizen supervisory committees on Tuesday to enhance resident involvement in improving cleanliness and waste management, according to sources familiar with the matter.

Daily On-Site Inspections

MCG officials, along with the district administration, are conducting daily on-site inspections to ensure effective monitoring of cleanliness efforts. Municipal Commissioner Dr. Narhari Singh Bangar emphasized the crucial role of public participation in achieving the city’s cleanliness goals. “The government’s objective is to make Gurugram the cleanest city in Asia. I visited at least 20 places on Tuesday morning and requested people not to litter and to use dustbins,” Bangar said.

Targeting Vulnerable Points

The district administration and MCG have identified the most vulnerable points of sanitation that require urgent attention. Efforts are being made to improve door-to-door garbage collection within a week, and waste from secondary collection points is being transported to the Bandhwari waste disposal plant. “Efforts are underway to introduce better waste management technologies in collaboration with companies such as NTPC and IGL,” Bangar added.

Comprehensive Waste Management Plan

During the meeting, committee co-chairman Sudhir Krishna proposed creating a comprehensive city sanitation and waste management plan, including components like Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) and capacity building. Another committee member highlighted the need to ensure waste disposal by bulk waste generators, responsible for 55-60% of the city’s waste.

“The registration of all bulk waste generators on an online portal is important for better functioning. Another member suggested ensuring proper waste management at hotels, banquet halls, and restaurants, recommending the development of a detailed plan and strategy, and advocating for a ban on single-use plastics. We have urged the committee members to review the city sanitation plan prepared by the corporation and provide their feedback after visiting the spots,” the member said.

Community Involvement and Single-Use Plastics Ban

The MCG commissioner appealed to citizens organizing community feasts (bhandaras) and water distribution stalls to maintain cleanliness and dispose of waste in dustbins. He discouraged the use of single-use plastics and recommended utilizing utensils from the city’s utensil banks during such events.

Moving Towards a Cleaner Future

With the combined efforts of the civic body, district administration, and active public participation, Gurugram is on its way to becoming a model of cleanliness and efficient waste management in Asia.

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