Haryana chief secretary asks people to take part in Gurugram cleanliness campaign
At the meeting, the chief secretary directed MCG officials to ensure beautification of the city and said it should be their priority to ensure fair treatment for sanitation workers
Haryana chief secretary T V S N Prasad on Monday held a review meeting to assess the special cleanliness campaign that has been launched to ensure waste is cleared from all public and residential spots, officials said adding, that the roadmap and progress report on cleaning Gurugram were discussed at the meeting.
Haryana Chief Secretary TVSN Prasad during a review meeting on the special cleanliness campaign with district officials at Municipal Corporation Gurugram (MCG) office on Monday. (Parveen Kumar/HT)
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Prasad said that strategic steps are being taken to enhance the cleanliness of the urban areas of Gurugram. “We are preparing a plan to develop Gurugram into the most beautiful city in Asia with the collaboration of the district administration, MCG, and the public. To implement this initiative, a special cleanliness campaign is also being carried out across the city,” he said.
At the meeting, the chief secretary directed MCG officials to ensure beautification of the city and said it should be their priority to ensure fair treatment for sanitation workers contributing to the cleanliness drive.
“All HCS-level officers have been appointed as nodal officers in all wards to ensure regular cleanliness and contribute to a clean and pleasant ward. Any necessary resources and management required to provide a clean environment to the residents of Gurugram will be promptly addressed by the government,” he said.
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Prasad said that efforts are being made under the Disaster Management Act to maintain an efficient system. “The Gurugram administration is taking a leading role in creating a clean environment for the city,” he said.
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Prasad said that efforts are being made under the Disaster Management Act to maintain an efficient system. “The Gurugram administration is taking a leading role in creating a clean environment for the city,” he said.
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The chief secretary urged people to contribute to the cleanliness campaign run by the MCG. He said that much of the waste is from construction and demolition activities, which, if not properly managed, causes inconvenience to the public. He added that a system is being implemented to manage the waste and public cooperation is essential for compliance.
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.
