About The Movement

Gurgaon Renewal Mission is a visible result oriented movement that was formed in November, 2011, to renew Gurgaon as the ‘Smart City’ of India. It is a major movement initiated by a coalition of partners, comprising civil society, business and government. 

The mission is all set to help address the various challenges faced by Gurgaon by a joint effort of all the stakeholders to find collective solutions to the city’s social, infrastructure and environmental sustainability related issues that negatively impact the development of Gurgaon as a Global City.

Goals of the Mission:

•     To take direct visible action to contribute towards resuscitating the city by addressing some of its ills.
•     To mobilize and align all stakeholders toward renewing the city by:
•         Creating a movement that would spur action to address the key infrastructure and social development issues.
•         Launching several social initiatives that would facilitate inclusive growth and contribution to the betterment of the underprivileged in the city.
•         To campaign and work with the government to action projects in infrastructure development and governance issues.

Thrust Areas:

Infrastructure

•     Traffic (Poorly managed Traffic)
•     Power (Citizens face inadequate power supply)
•     Water (Rising gap between demand and supply)
•     Safety (Rising violence / crime against women)
•     Transport (Inadequate public transport and parking)
•     Governance (Need to revamp governance)

Environmental Sustainability

•     Protection of Urban Environment and Natural Assets
•     Protection of Urban Environment and Natural Assets
•     Minimize Environmental loss ( Water depletion, Pollution)
•     Managing Waste
•     Greening Initiatives

Equity and Social Justice

•     Equitable distribution of Urban prosperity
•     Support the Vulnerable group for Education/ Health/ Livelihood
•     Enhance Gender Equality
•     Ensure Civic Participation
•     Promotion of Culture

Enhance Quality of Life

•     Enhance use of Public places ( Parks, Gardens)
•     Improve Safety and Security
•     Guarantee safety of Public property
•     Promote Socio-cultural Infrastructure (Crematorium, Cultural centres)

Driven By

•     Business: Corporates, Industry associations, Developers
•     Civil Society: Citizens, NGOs, RWAs, Media, RTI/PIL Activists

Supported By

•     Government: HUDA Administrator, Police Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner, Municipal Commissioner, Mayor, Councilors, etc.