Gurugram, Feb. 22 -- Residents and resident welfare associations (RWAs), during HT Gurugram First's meet on Saturday, urged the municipal corporations of Gurugram (MCG) and Manesar (MCM) to hand over sanitation responsibilities in their areas to local associations. Residents said this would result in better collaboration between residents and officials, leading to improved cleanliness in Gurugram. RWA members said that just as MCG has partnered with them to maintain community parks, similarly they will manage the city's sanitation. To be sure, RWAs of the area maintain around 1,500 parks under MCG, with officials taking care of reimbursements. Puneet Pahwa, general secretary of Sector 45 RWA, said, "The sanitation situation remains deeply unsatisfactory, with numerous RWAs expressing their eagerness to take responsibility for their sectors. It is important for residents and administrators to collaborate." Gaurav Prakash, a resident of Sector 109, said, "RWAs of larger townships can be entrusted with such responsibilities. However, residents and RWAs of high-rise buildings may not be able to participate effectively, as this system may not work for us." Cabinet Minister Rao Narbir Singh said that sanitation remains the biggest challenge for Gurugram. "I believe involving RWAs in such initiatives is crucial. We will consider this carefully and explore the possibility of framing a policy to support it," he said. Based on the discussion, Dr Naresh Kumar, MCG joint commissioner said, "Collaborating with residents and RWAs can be a great idea. We will definitely share the proposal with our team and explore what can be implemented. The best solution will be adopted." Meanwhile, Sushil Kumar, executive engineer at MCM said that residents and RWAs must also take responsibility for the city's waste. "It is the residents who generate most of the waste. They should share accountability," he said....