MCG invites tech ideas for ‘smarter, cleaner’ Gurugram

MCG commissioner Pradeep Dhaiya said the initiative is part of the civic body’s commitment for “smart, sustainable, and citizen-centric urban development

Published on: Aug 11, 2025, 05:50:09 IST

By Leena Dhankhar

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In a push towards a smarter and more sustainable urban environment, the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) has invited individuals, startups, companies, academic institutions, and civil society organisations to submit innovative and technology-driven ideas to address the city’s pressing urban challenges and improve civic service delivery.

Only submissions from entities with relevant expertise and experience in the field will be considered, said officials. (HT Archive)

In an official notice issued this week, MCG commissioner Pradeep Dhaiya said the initiative is part of the civic body’s commitment for “smart, sustainable, and citizen-centric urban development.” It aims to tap into a wider pool of ideas to enhance service delivery, improve efficiency, and strengthen citizen engagement across Gurugram.

Proposals can be submitted under one or more of eight identified themes which is sanitation monitoring, construction and demolition waste processing, stray animal management, including cattle, monkeys, and dogs; utilities monitoring and management for drinking water, sewerage, and stormwater; air quality management; digital infrastructure and smart city technology; waste processing and management; and the development of a unified mobile application for MCG services.

Only submissions from entities with relevant expertise and experience in the field will be considered, said officials. Applicants are required to submit an Expression of Interest (EoI) along with their profile and proposed solution. The last date for submission is August 16, 2025, via email to itmanager@mcg.gov.in.

“This is a step towards collaborative governance where experts and innovators can partner with us to build a cleaner, smarter, and more sustainable Gurugram,” the notice read.

Gurugram has undergone rapid urbanisation over the past two decades but continues to grapple with persistent civic issues such as unregulated waste dumping, inadequate sanitation, stray animal menace, deteriorating air quality, and ageing infrastructure for water supply and sewerage. Officials say that by crowdsourcing ideas, the civic body hopes to come up with cutting-edge technologies and community-driven models that can be implemented at scale.

MCG also urged participants to ensure their proposals are not only innovative but cost-effective and aligned with long-term sustainability goals. “Solutions that combine smart technology with citizen participation will have the potential to create lasting change,” an official said.

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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