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Gurugram mayor reviews cluster-based governance, monsoon prep

Officials were asked to ensure timely grievance redressal, monitor development works and improve accountability across all eight zones.

Published on: Jun 16, 2026, 04:06:14 IST
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Gurugram mayor Raj Rani Malhotra on Monday chaired a review meeting to assess the implementation of the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram’s (MCG) newly introduced cluster and zone-based administrative system.

Gurugram mayor reviews cluster-based governance, monsoon prep
Gurugram mayor reviews cluster-based governance, monsoon prep

The meeting also focused on monsoon preparedness, sanitation, drainage infrastructure and measures to improve civic services delivery.

Under the new administrative framework, the municipal corporation area has been divided into two clusters and eight zones. Officials discussed administrative responsibilities, service delivery and grievance redressal systems and monitoring of development works.

The mayor directed officials to ensure smooth implementation across all zones, saying the aim is to provide citizens with faster, more transparent and efficient services.

“The new framework has been introduced to strengthen accountability and improve administrative efficiency. All officers must work closely to ensure effective governance at field level,” she said.

MCG commissioner Pradeep Dahiya, additional commissioners Ankita Chaudhary, Yash Jaluka, Ravindra Yadav, Pooja Chanwaria and Dr Jaiveer Yadav, joint commissioners Dr Pritpal Singh, Dr Naresh Kumar and Ravindra Malik, chief engineer Vijay Dhaka and executive engineers were present in the meeting.

Special road deep-cleaning drive

The civic body has decided to launch a special deep-cleaning campaign across the city ahead of monsoon.

Officials were instructed to clean key roads, markets, public spaces and waterlogging-prone areas. The mayor also directed regular cleaning of drains, stormwater channels and sewer lines.

Accountability and citizen services

The meeting also reviewed public grievance redressal system, development projects, property tax collection, sanitation, drainage and other services across all zones.

Officials were instructed to ensure timely disposal of complaints and conduct regular inspections to improve service delivery.

The mayor said the new framework would help expedite the decision-making process and strengthen accountability. “Sanitation and drainage arrangements should be treated as top priorities before the onset of monsoon so that residents do not face inconvenience,” she said.

Dahiya said, “MCG is committed to providing transparent, efficient and time-bound civic services. All departments must ensure that targets are achieved within the stipulated timeline.”

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    Leena Dhankhar is Senior Editor and Bureau Chief, Gurugram, at Hindustan Times, where she has spent over 17 years chronicling the transformation of one of India's fastest-growing urban regions. From starting her career as a crime reporter to leading the Gurugram bureau, her journalism has been defined by investigative reporting, in-depth storytelling and an unwavering focus on public interest. Over nearly two decades, she has reported extensively across crime, politics, civic governance, elections, real estate, environment, courts, sports, education and entertainment, covering Gurugram, Faridabad, Nuh and Palwal. Her reporting has exposed several major scams and systemic failures, including insurance frauds, waste management irregularities, illegal arms manufacturing units in Nuh, illegal mining in the Aravallis, organised crime networks and governance lapses affecting millions of residents. Known for her investigative work and exclusive stories, Leena has reported on high-impact national issues, including the Nicaragua charter flight carrying Indian migrants that was turned back amid allegations of human trafficking, exposing the growing network of illegal immigration rackets. Her work has also focused on gang wars, prison administration, juvenile crime, women and child protection systems, the functioning of the Juvenile Justice Board and Child Welfare Committee, and environmental challenges such as pollution, waterlogging and deteriorating civic infrastructure. Beyond hard news, Leena has extensively documented Haryana's rich heritage, forests and wildlife, bringing attention to the state's historical landmarks, biodiversity, conservation efforts and ecological challenges through immersive reportage and feature writing. Her journalism has consistently gone beyond breaking news. She has documented Gurugram's rapid urbanisation through long-form narratives and enterprise reporting on issues ranging from pothole-ridden roads, flooding and waste management to the changing social fabric of India's Millennium City. She also writes widely read feature columns, including The Outsider, Changemaker, and Concern for Gurugram, profiling people, places and ideas shaping the city's identity. Leena is the author of Gurugram School Murder, published by Juggernaut Books, a deeply reported account of one of India's most high-profile school murder investigations. She is currently working on her second book, an investigative work exploring some of India's most significant scams and fraud investigations. Beyond print journalism, she has expanded her storytelling through public speaking and digital media. She is a TEDx speaker and has produced podcasts exploring Gurugram's transformation, civic challenges and untold stories. Her work reflects a commitment to narrative journalism that combines rigorous reporting with compelling storytelling. A law graduate with an MBA in Human Resources, Leena brings a multidisciplinary perspective to her reporting, particularly on governance, public policy and legal affairs. She has travelled extensively across India to pursue investigative assignments, often reporting from remote locations and conflict-prone areas in search of stories that matter.Read More

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