MCG chief reviews progress of new civic headquarters

The facility is designed to incorporate modern civic amenities and aims to enhance administrative efficiency and public convenience

Published on: May 18, 2025, 06:48:08 IST

By Leena Dhankhar

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Gurugram: Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) commissioner Pradeep Dahiya inspected the ongoing construction of the corporation’s new state-of-the-art office building at Vyapar Sadan, located along Mehrauli Road, earlier this week.

MCG officials at the site of the new civic headquarters in Gurugram. (HT PHOTO)

The commissioner assessed the project’s progress and held a detailed discussion with officials and representatives from the architectural firms executing the project, officials said.

During the inspection, officials informed Dahiya that the upcoming headquarters will consist of three interconnected blocks with a total of 10 floors and three basement levels. The facility is designed to incorporate modern civic amenities and aims to enhance administrative efficiency and public convenience.

According to the site plan, the basement parking will accommodate over 400 cars and nearly 250 two-wheelers—spread across the three basement levels. The first basement will offer parking for 110 cars and 64 two-wheelers; the second for 137 cars and 117 two-wheelers; and the third for 164 cars and 69 two-wheelers.

The ground floor will house a citizen facilitation centre, exhibition area, dining space, public amenities, an ATM, a dispensary, a waiting lounge, and a VIP suite. The first floor will feature the mayor’s office, a councillor lounge, senior deputy mayor and deputy mayor’s offices, council and conference halls, and various waiting areas.

The second floor will include offices for additional and joint commissioners, alongside dedicated meeting rooms and workspaces. The MCG commissioner’s office is planned on the 10th floor. One of the highlights of the building is a grand 700-seater auditorium, intended for major civic events and public gatherings.

“This building will redefine civic infrastructure in Gurugram. It is not just an administrative centre, but a hub for transparent and citizen-friendly governance,” Dahiya 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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