Palam Vihar Residents Fund Their Own Sanitation Amid Civic Neglect
Residents spend own money to keep Palam Vihar clean, say RWAs

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Residents of Palam Vihar, Gurugram, are funding their own sanitation services due to inadequate municipal support. Resident welfare associations (RWAs) report persistent garbage issues and health risks, with some residents contributing ₹65,000 monthly for cleaning. Despite complaints, local authorities deny staff shortages.
- 01Residents allege they must pay for sanitation services due to inadequate municipal support.
- 02RWA president Gagandeep Singh states they collect ₹65,000 monthly to hire sanitation workers.
- 03Public health risks are rising due to poor sanitation, with concerns about mosquito breeding.
- 04Sanitation staffing has decreased significantly, with only seven workers for five blocks.
- 05MCG's assistant sanitation inspector Anuj claims no complaints about staff shortages have been received.
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Residents of Palam Vihar, a township in Gurugram, Haryana, have voiced their frustration over the lack of basic sanitation services provided by civic authorities. They report having to collect funds to ensure regular garbage collection and cleaning, as municipal services have proven inadequate despite numerous complaints. Gagandeep Singh, president of the G block RWA, highlighted that they raise ₹65,000 monthly to hire five sanitation workers. Issues like overflowing garbage, littered public spaces, and foul odors have become commonplace, raising public health concerns regarding mosquito breeding and potential disease outbreaks. Approximately 35,000-40,000 residents live in Palam Vihar, yet they feel neglected despite Gurugram being a major revenue generator in Haryana. Rajan Sagar, president of the Palam Vihar Residents Association, noted a significant reduction in sanitation staff, with only seven workers now covering five blocks, making it impossible to maintain cleanliness. In contrast, MCG assistant sanitation inspector Anuj denied any reports of staff shortages or sanitation issues in the area.
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The sanitation issues in Palam Vihar pose significant public health risks, particularly during the monsoon season.
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