Water Gurgaon, once replete with water bodies, functioned as a thriving wetland until the 1960s. The Sahibi River channelled its waters into the Najafgarh Jheel basin, effectively capturing rainwater and runoff from the Aravalli hills. However, flood management projects designed to protect Delhi on one hand and the explosive real estate development on the other,…
As cities grow and evolve, they need to ensure the rights and dignity of all including women. Therefore, city infrastructure and city spaces need to be designed from the perspective of diverse users. Gurgaon, a city witnessing exponential population growth, has also experienced violence and crimes against women. Disturbingly, there has been a sharp surge in domestic…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
