Gurgaon civic body forms cell for better execution, long-term planning of sewerage operations
'The cell aims to ensure transparency, timely execution, and long-term planning for sewerage operations,' a spokesperson for the municipal corporation said.
The Sewerage Management Cell will oversee regular monitoring of sewerage operations, ensure timely payment of related bills, and address operational issues. It is also tasked with planning for future needs, executing tender processes, and identifying suitable land for new sewerage projects, the spokesperson added.
Municipal Corporation Commissioner Pradeep Dahiya directed all civic body officials and staff to fully cooperate with the cell to make the sewerage system efficient, sustainable, and citizen-friendly.
As per orders issued on Monday, Additional Municipal Commissioner Yash Jaluka will serve as the nodal officer, with Chief Engineer Vijay Dhaka appointed a member secretary. The cell includes Chief Town Planner Sanjeev Mann, all executive engineers, and Tehsildar Harikesh Gupta as members. Assistant Engineer Manoj Ahlawat will assist the nodal officer alongside his existing duties.
Earlier this month, under a special drive to lock and secure open manholes, the municipal corporation had replaced damaged as well as open manholes at 319 locations across all city wards.
The drive came against the backdrop of the death of Shailendra, 27, an autorickshaw driver who fell into an open manhole near Shishpal Vihar Gate 2 and drowned.
Gurgaon was ranked the seventh cleanest city in Haryana and 41st nationally in the Swachh Survekshan results for 2024-25, announced last week.
Per the survey, the city holds a water+ certification in the open defecation-free category, indicating advanced wastewater and sewage treatment and reuse systems that meet environmental standards.
However, it has not achieved a garbage-free city star rating under comprehensive waste management that includes assessment of segregation, processing, and elimination of open dumping.
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