Gurugram steps up push for cleaner air, faster waste disposal and traffic decongestion

Gurugram enhances waste management, traffic control, and green infrastructure, aiming for better air quality and urban sustainability, says MCG commissioner.

Published on: Jun 13, 2026, 05:28:14 IST

By Leena Dhankhar

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Gurugram civic authorities are intensifying efforts to improve waste management, road dust control, traffic decongestion and strengthen green infrastructure, said Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) commissioner Pradeep Dahiya.

Officials said 32 traffic hotspots have been identified this year. (HT)

During a review meeting on Friday chaired by Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) chairman Rajesh Verma, Dahiya outlined projects under the MCG and other agencies to improve air quality and urban infrastructure.

Officials said32 traffic hotspots have been identified this year. Work on four major bottlenecks identified in the first quarter has been completed.

Gurugram generates nearly 1,500 tonnes of construction and demolition (C&D) waste daily, however, processing facilities currently can only handle around 1,200 tonnes daily.

Between January 1 and May 31, 2026, authorities collected226,000 tonnes of C&D waste, of which 181,000have been processed. Four geo-tagged collection points are operational, with 16 more planned across the city.

Authorities said so far 3.77 million tonnes of waste at the Bandhwari landfill has been processed and have set a March 2027 deadline to clear the remaining legacy waste.

Currently, the MCG operates 20 mechanical road sweeping machines.The civic body plans to procure additional machines to tackle road dust pollution.

Plans are also underway to increase the number of air quality monitoring stations from 3 to 8. Officials saidthe city saw improvement in its Air Quality Index (AQI) and aims to further improve it this year.

Authorities have also prepared a plan to redevelop 726.54 km road at an estimated cost of ₹1,971 crore to improve traffic movement.

Under Phase I of the Integrated Traffic Management System (ITMS),around 1,200 cameras have been installed at 218 locations and 2,722 more will be installed across 258 locations in the second phase to strengthen traffic monitoring.

The MCG has deployed 93 teams to curb open burning and other pollution-related violations. They conduct regular inspections and impose penalties on violators.

The corporation has also conducted awareness campaigns, involving resident welfare associations (RWAs), market associations, construction agencies, sanitation workers and citizens.

“Gurugram is being transformed into a cleaner, greener and pollution-free city through coordinated efforts of various departments. Through better waste management, road dust control, traffic decongestion and active public participation, we are creating a more sustainable and environmentally secure city,” Dahiya added.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Leena Dhankhar
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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