CM Nayab Singh Saini Pushes Cleanliness Drive, Planned Development in Gurugram

GURUGRAM: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has directed officials to place cleanliness, scientific waste disposal and planned urban development at the centre of Gurugram’s civic work. The directions covered the handling of construction and demolition waste as well as problems raised by residents during a public grievance hearing.

The Chief Minister reportedly disposed of 13 of the 15 grievances placed before him on the spot. The remaining matters will require follow-up by the departments concerned. The exercise brought together complaints involving everyday services and the larger challenge of managing rapid development in Gurugram and the Manesar area.

A key direction concerned construction and demolition waste. Officials were asked to ensure that debris is collected, transported and disposed of scientifically instead of being left on roadsides, vacant plots or drains. Poorly managed debris can obstruct drainage, create dust and reduce the usable width of local roads, making enforcement and a dependable disposal chain equally important.

Issues from Wazirpur Enclave in the Manesar area were also taken up. Residents had raised concerns related to inadequate power infrastructure and basic amenities. The directions require the responsible agencies to address the service gaps rather than allowing the complaints to move repeatedly between departments without a clear resolution.

The meeting also dealt with disputes in which builders were accused of disconnecting residents’ electricity over unpaid maintenance dues. Builders were directed not to use electricity disconnection as a recovery measure in such disputes. Maintenance claims and disagreements must be handled through lawful mechanisms without interrupting an essential service.

The emphasis on planned development is significant for neighbourhoods that have expanded faster than supporting infrastructure. Roads, drainage, power systems, waste collection and public spaces need to be coordinated at the planning stage rather than repaired separately after problems emerge. Residents will now be looking for time-bound implementation of the directions and visible follow-up on the grievances that were accepted.

The outcome of the initiative will depend on monitoring after the meeting. Disposal instructions, service upgrades and protections for residents need to translate into field action by civic bodies, power agencies and developers. For Gurugram, the immediate test will be whether cleaner public spaces and more reliable basic services become evident across both established sectors and fast-growing peripheral areas.