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Industry Associations
Industry associations: These are also known as business or trade associations. They help provide a collective voice forindividual businesses within an industry. Gurgaon Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) : Website: www.gurgaonchamber.org Address: Gurgaon chamber of commerce & industry, Khandsa Road, Gurgaon, Haryana Phone: 0124-2370303 Email: gcci@gurgaonchamber.org Gurgaon Industrial Association(GIA): Website: www.giaonline.org Address: Gurgaon…
Foundations
Foundations are non-profit organisations that offer financial support to various charitable organizations. Several corporate houses in Gurgaon run their own CSR function as Foundations. These foundations cover a variety of sectors including healthcare, education, water, waste management, women empowerment, environment, sustainability, arts, and culture. Gurgaon is home to several such Foundations.
Citizen Initiatives
Citizen Initiatives Citizens in Gurgaon are driving impactful, campaign-led initiatives and championing various causes. Mostly led by volunteering group, these initiatives make representations and social media campaigns to promote awareness on crucial issues, and influence policy decisions. Here is a list of active citizen initiatives in Gurgaon…read up about these initiatives, join their social media…
RWAs
[wpseo_breadcrumb] RWAS Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs) serve as essential links between city administration and residents, RWAs function as miniature city administrations, overseeing crucial aspects like waste management, water infrastructure, and maintaining vital amenities such as street lights, roads, parks, and security in their areas and colonies. These dynamic entities also play a pivotal role in…
NGOs
Gurgaon boasts of a number of NGOs in diverse sectors such as health care, education, road safety, child welfare, employment, elderly care, skills development, training, water, and waste management. Their collaborative efforts are fostering fair and balanced growth and bridging the gap thus contributing to Gurgaon’s progress in becoming an inclusive society. Here are some…
Energy
Energy is a crucial driver for development. The rising per capita consumption needs and rapid urbanisation have increased the overall demand for energy. Like all urban centres, Gurgaon’s demand for electricity has risen steeply. Electricity distribution in Gurgaon is done by state-owned utility Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitaran Nigam (DHBVN). Gurgaon is one of the 12 districts DHBVN supplies electricity…
Transport
Gurgaon has expanded its roads and automobile infrastructure including expressways. However, lack of proper planning has led to traffic congestion, longer travel times, and increased road fatalities. Limited progress in terms of sustainable mobility has impacted not only transportation modes and choices but also the social and environmental aspects of the city. Gurgaon’s over reliance on a…
Sanitation
Rapid population growth and urban expansion, combined with inadequate and unsustainable waste management practices, have led to widespread landfill aggregation and the unregulated disposal of solid waste in many cities nationwide. This presents a significant challenge to both environmental well-being and public health. Despite the existence of comprehensive and sufficient waste management laws in India,…
Forest
Haryana has the lowest forest cover in the country at 3.63%, far below the national average of 21.67%. With a land area of 44,212 sq km, only 1,603 sq km is forested, despite a 2006 Forest Policy aiming for 20% coverage. Gurgaon, experiencing rapid urban expansion, has seen its forest cover decline, especially in the Aravalli and Shivalik hills. From 2019…
Water
Abundant with water bodies, Gurgaon served as a thriving wetland almost until the 1960s. However, flood management projects designed to protect Delhi and rapid real estate development have led to the disappearance or degradation of these vital water bodies. As Gurgaon’s population surged, so did the demand for water from various sectors. In 2023, the demand stands at 637.2 MLD, while…
Air
AIR Do you Know? The air quality in March 2024 is worse compared to the same period last year. As per Central Pollution Control Board, Gurgaon’s average AQI of March 2023 was 189, 24 per cent higher than in March 2023 which was 152. Sector Overview: Poor air quality is a major health risk. Solutions…
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Shiv Nadar Decennial song
This special song was written to mark the 10th anniversary of the Shiv Nadar School family, celebrating the journey of growth, learning, and community. Built on the foundation of “education for life,” the song reflects the core values that Shiv Nadar School upholds, from nurturing curiosity to fostering inclusivity. The song was sung by the…
The Millet Song
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