For better civic upkeep, Ggm residents seek role for public
India, July 22 -- In an effort to ensure better civic governance, members of the United Gurugram RWA (UGR) forum, representing resident welfare associations (RWAs) across the city, convened on Sunday to voice their concerns over the lack of transparency, accountability and public participation in the functioning of the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG).
At the meeting, residents collectively raised four core demands: the formal inclusion of RWAs in MCG's civic planning and execution process; a structured sanitation policy enabling willing RWAs to take over sanitation duties, mandatory public disclosure of all tenders and work orders and regular monthly coordination meetings with the MCG commissioner.
Praveen Yadav, convener of UGR and president of Ardee City RWA, said the forum is actively considering legal action. "We are going to consult lawyers on how MCG can be held responsible for shoddy work by contractors. A sanitation policy in line with the ULB park policy is crucial. Like Ardee City's model, other RWAs should be given responsibility if they are ready to take it."
Senior MCG officials, when contacted, said that the corporation regularly engages with residents and RWAs through zonal officers and grievance platforms. "We are committed to involving RWAs in the governance process. All concerns raised-be it sewer overflow, water issues, or infrastructure-are being addressed systematically," a MCG official said....
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