As most of the candidates in the upcoming elections fail to live up to the expectations of the people of Gurugram, they have now issued a demand letter advocating for a 'Suast, Tafush and Sajag Gurugram'.
Key demands
- Ensure sidewalks and zebra crossings to make all roads safe and walkable
- Improve the safety of public spaces and public transport by conducting regular safety audits, generating gender-disaggregated data and strengthening tech- and app-based helplines and emergency response.
- Create a single window helpline to support victims/survivors of sex crimes
- Strengthening the capacity of police officers on sexual and gender-based violence
- Provide counseling and mental health services in all police stations.
- Initiate dialogue between diverse communities to promote harmony and peace.
- Enable ward committees to improve local governance.
- Ensure inclusion of women, seniors, minorities and other underrepresented segments of the population in decision-making forums
- Ensure accurate enumeration in next census to reflect actual population, help in accurate urban planning
The white paper, which highlights key issues facing the city and largely absent from the election manifesto, has been prepared by various social forums such as Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs). It is shared with all political parties.
“We envision a healthy, safe and sustainable community that supports the aspirations of all residents, such as safety, well-being and harmony, as well as ease of living and working. We believe these goals are an empowered local community.” “Achievable through a governance system, where residents can participate and where elected leaders are held accountable,” the white paper's preface states.
Seeking a “Soast Gurugram” (healthy Gurugram), the paper calls for improved waste management, complete ban on plastic and waste burning and improved air quality through protection of Aravalli. It also reduces vehicular load by improving public transport, making green areas free from encroachment, eliminating construction and demolition waste and improving drainage to deal with persistent waterlogging. advocates.
The document calls for upgrading existing primary health centers and schools by introducing “smart” solutions and infrastructure upgrades. This includes opening sub-health centers as recommended under National Urban Health Mission (NUHM) guidelines, increasing the number and quality of public toilets – especially for women and persons with disabilities – and promoting sports. has been demanded.
The white paper also talks about mental health, suggesting the creation of community centers, senior citizens' clubs and public libraries.