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₹173 Crore Spent: Gurugram's Sanitation Woes Persist
23 Sep
Summary
- MCG spent ₹173 crore on sanitation from January to August 2026.
- Residents report overflowing garbage and irregular waste collection.
- Stray cattle and dog issues persist despite sanitation tenders.
Between January and August 2026, the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) allocated ₹173 crore towards sanitation efforts. This expenditure covered garbage clearance, door-to-door collection, manpower, vehicles, road sweeping, and measures for stray animals.
Despite the substantial investment, Gurugram residents continue to voice concerns about deteriorating sanitation. Issues include overflowing public garbage bins, irregular waste collection schedules, and insufficient road sweeping, leading to public spaces becoming dumping hotspots.
Manpower shortages have been identified as a contributing factor to the inadequate sanitation services. Ward councillors note a significant reduction in sanitation workers, impacting the ability to maintain cleanliness effectively.
Furthermore, the article highlights ongoing problems with stray cattle and dogs. While a new agency has been contracted for stray cattle management, and nearly ₹2 crore was spent on related tenders, these issues persist, with cattle frequently obstructing roads and vacant plots.
MCG officials state that sanitation is expected to improve with the implementation of new garbage collection agencies and upcoming road-sweeping tenders. Efforts are underway to address the stray cattle issue, with a drive launched to make the city free of them.
