Gurugram’s civic infrastructure must match scale of city, says human rights panel
Repeated disruption of roads, schools, emergency services, water supply and ordinary mobility during heavy rainfall could not be treated as an unavoidable feature of urban life, the Commission said
The Haryana Human Rights Commission has expressed concern over the inadequate civic infrastructure in Gurugram, particularly in light of recurring waterlogging issues following heavy rain. In a 17-page order, the three-member Commission, led by Chairperson Lalit Batra, urged various agencies to submit a joint compliance report and proposed measures to strengthen the city's infrastructure.
These recommendations include conducting a comprehensive infrastructure audit, developing an integrated urban drainage and civic infrastructure revamp plan, mapping natural drains and encroachments, ensuring the safety of schoolchildren, and establishing an emergency mobility plan. The Commission argued that Gurugram, as a major urban and economic center, requires civic infrastructure that matches its scale, density, and intensity of population, built environment, and economic activity.
They emphasized that recurring waterlogging, especially during heavy rainfall, cannot be considered an unavoidable aspect of urban life and could have a direct impact on residents' human rights.
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