CM Nayab Saini Orders Action Against Officials Over Gurugram Pollution, Waste Management

Gurugram- Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has ordered strict action against officials over lapses in pollution control and grievance redressal in Gurugram, including the suspension of two Regional Pollution Control Officers following a complaint related to the improper operation of a sewage treatment plant (STP) by a builder.

The directions were issued during a review meeting on development works in Gurugram on Friday, where the Chief Minister assessed citizen complaints, civic infrastructure, waste management and several ongoing development projects.

Saini said negligence or incorrect reporting while addressing public grievances would not be tolerated. He directed officials to fix responsibility for lapses and take strict action against those found submitting incorrect or false disposal reports.

The Chief Minister called for a more effective waste collection system across Gurugram and directed officials to launch a special cleanliness drive covering different parts of the city.

He said officials should work proactively rather than wait for civic problems to emerge. A daily action plan and clear timelines are to be prepared, with regular reviews to monitor progress.

Reviewing legacy waste disposal at the Bandhwari landfill, Saini directed the concerned agency to maintain the pace of work and complete the project ahead of schedule wherever possible. The Municipal Commissioner informed the meeting that the disposal of legacy waste is targeted for completion by the end of February 2027, ahead of the prescribed March 2027 deadline.

The Chief Minister also ordered strict action against vehicles transporting waste from Delhi into Gurugram. Police officials were directed to identify and impound such vehicles and impose heavy penalties on those violating the rules.

Saini also directed officials to strengthen the system for collection and disposal of construction and demolition waste.

He called C&D waste a serious cleanliness and environmental challenge and ordered that the performance and responsibility of officials associated with its management be monitored. Their accountability will also be linked with their Annual Confidential Reports (ACRs).

Officials informed the Chief Minister that the C&D waste management system would be strengthened within seven days.

The Chief Minister directed authorities to prepare Gurugram’s development plans keeping the city’s rapid expansion and future requirements in mind.

He stressed the need to strengthen roads and traffic management, drinking water supply, residential and commercial infrastructure, markets, green belts, parks, sports facilities, recreational spaces and citizen safety.

Saini said development projects should be completed within defined timelines to ensure that Gurugram evolves into a modern and well-planned city with adequate civic infrastructure.

Reviewing Gurugram’s city bus service, Saini directed officials to reassess existing routes and prepare a roadmap that provides better connectivity to industrial areas along with other major parts of the city.

The meeting was informed that 40 electric buses are expected to arrive in Gurugram by the end of October. Infrastructure required for their operation has already been prepared, including a charging station in Sector 48.

The Chief Minister also called for designated zones for ready-mix concrete (RMC) plants in Gurugram to prevent unplanned establishment of such facilities.

Officials were directed to identify suitable locations in advance, examine the possibility of leasing the sites to companies and ensure compliance with environmental norms.

A separate route plan will also be prepared for RMC vehicles so that they use designated roads. Chief Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Rajesh Khullar directed that GPS systems be installed in vehicles associated with RMC operations for continuous monitoring.

Saini instructed agencies including the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram, Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority, Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran, Public Works Department, National Highways Authority of India and Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation to speed up approved road construction and rehabilitation projects.

He stressed that avoidable delays should be eliminated so that residents can benefit from improved commuting facilities.

A major water supply project also came under review during the meeting. The foundation stone for converting the existing Gurugram Water Supply Channel from an open canal route into an underground pipeline is expected to be laid in January.

The proposed pipeline will cover approximately 69.585 kilometres from Kakroi Head to the Basai Water Treatment Plant. The project has an estimated cost of ₹1,993.59 crore and a stipulated completion period of 30 months.

The project is aimed at ensuring a more reliable and uninterrupted water supply to Gurugram.

The review meeting was attended by Haryana Industries and Commerce Minister Rao Narbir Singh, Pataudi MLA Bimla Chaudhary, Sohna MLA Tejpal Tanwar, Gurugram MLA Mukesh Sharma and senior officials from the state government and civic authorities.