MCG to launch special deep cleaning drive ahead of monsoon
The Gurugram Municipal Corporation launched a cleaning campaign to enhance sanitation and drainage ahead of monsoon, ensuring clean roads and public spaces.
The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) on Thursday decided to launch a special cleaning campaign across the city to strengthen sanitation arrangements and ensure smooth drainage during monsoon, officials said.
Starting Thursday, the campaign aims to clean roads, streets, green belts, footpaths, bus shelters, and other public spaces, officials said. (HT)
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Starting Thursday, the campaign aims to clean roads, streets, green belts, footpaths, bus shelters, and other public spaces, and to remove accumulated soil, debris, and plastic waste, officials said.
The decision was taken during a virtual review meeting chaired by MCG commissioner Pradeep Dahiya. The meeting focused on sanitation preparedness, monsoon management and measures to strengthen drainage systems across the city, officials said.
According to officials, Dahiya reiterated that roads, lanes, drains and all water channels should be cleaned and kept free of obstructions so that rainwater can flow unhindered.
“All necessary arrangements should be put in place in advance to ensure that drainage is not affected and citizens do not face problems during the monsoon,” he said.
The commissioner instructed all joint commissioners to conduct regular inspections in their respective zones and closely monitor the progress of sanitation work, officials said, adding that, apart from roads, the campaign will cover green belt areas, footpaths, road dividers, bus queue shelters, and other public spaces.
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To ensure effective implementation, the MCG will work in close coordination with the Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA), said officials.
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To ensure effective implementation, the MCG will work in close coordination with the Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA), said officials.
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Officials said areas and roads falling under the jurisdiction of both agencies will be jointly managed to strengthen sanitation and drainage arrangements.
“Through this deep cleaning campaign, roads, lanes and public places will be thoroughly cleaned and all drainage channels will be kept free from blockages. Officers will conduct regular field inspections and ensure that no negligence is tolerated in sanitation works,” he said.
He added that the civic body is taking all necessary measures under its monsoon preparedness plan to ensure residents’ convenience and safety.
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.
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