Workshop on “Tackling Gurgaon’s Water Crisis” A half day workshop by Gurgaon First/September 2013 Gurgaon First : A Unique Citizens’ Initiative

About Gurgaon First…. Gurgaon First (GF) is an initiative for positive change for the city of Gurgaon. Through its strategic events, research papers and website ( this civil society movement aims to showcase progress, highlight issues and suggest solutions in an effort to improve both living and working experience in the city of Gurgaon. The focus of Gurgaon First is three fold: 1.Improving city’s Infrastructure 2.Encouraging Sustainable and Smart Solutions 3.Facilitating Inclusive and Participative Growth We are striving to bring better solutions to the city by involving all the stakeholders, the authorities, the RWAs, residents, other civil society bodies, corporates and NGOs of Gurgaon.

Gurgaon First Workshops in 2012…. Some of these were seamless integration of various modes of transportation, high quality and reliable public transport system, need for adequate parking spaces to free up the roads, constructing cycling and walking tracks, building road safety structures such as foot over bridges, undertaking road safety measures and many more. Gurgaon as a Smart City- September 2012 Finding Traffic Solutions for Gurgaon –Nov 2012

Gurgaon First Workshops in 2013… Promoting Green Buildings in Gurgaon - May 2013 Revamping Gurgaon’s Electricity Sector - February 2013

Events in 2013…. Gurgaon as a Smart City- September 2012 Making Gurgaon a Safer Place for Women - Jan 2013 International Women’s Day - March 2013

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Tackling Gurgaon’s Water Crisis….Agenda Gurgaon is facing a serious water scarcity situation. What makes the situation worse is the fact that the city has no natural sources of water and ground water reserves are fast depleting. Another serious issue is that water is still not metered in Gurgaon. Unmetered supply is leading to low priority given by consumers to this precious resource and hence there is rampant mismanagement and wastages. Besides, water supply and distribution infrastructure in the city needs to be revamped. There are leakages in pipes that lead to loss of water. There is very little focus on water conservation, recycle and reuse. Rainwater harvesting has been made mandatory in 2012, yet very little water is being saved and collected through this means. Recycling of sewage water also needs to be undertaken urgently. Both these measures will help increase the ground water levels. Finally, people who live in villages in and around Gurgaon do not have access to safe and adequate water. This issue also needs to be addressed as well.

Tackling Gurgaon’s Water Crisis….Key Questions Some of the issues that the workshop would seek answers today are How serious is the water problem in Gurgaon? How are authorities viewing this issue and what is their action plan? How can we have better structures, systems, technology and infrastructure in place to improve the water systems? How can water supply sources be augmented? What role can ordinary citizens and RWAs play at a local level do to make a difference? How can rain water harvesting be implemented more effectively? How can the poor people in Gurgaon access safe and affordable drinking water?

Tackling Gurgaon’s Water Crisis….Programme There will be three distinct sessions during the workshop These are: How serious is Gurgaon’s water problem? Policy Perspective & Government Initiatives Possible Solutions and Way Forward We intend to have some top-notch speakers senior officials from Water Management Companies, Municipal Corporation and HUDA, Pollution Control Boards, Gurgaon’s water experts that will talk about the problems and possible solutions. Delegates will be key stakeholders from authorities, water supply management companies, water experts, RWAs, residents, NGOs. The workshop is proposed to take place in September 2013.

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