Solar Roundtable for RWAs: Sustaining Momentum
2019-11-28 10:00 - 13:00 (Asia/Kolkata) | Haryana
Gurgaon First and Centre for Science and Environment conducted this solar roundtable for RWAs on November 28, 2019. Participating were prominent RWAs, DLF Ltd, solar companies, DHBVNL, HAREDA, NGOs, and progressive citizens. Solar rooftop in Gurugram had by then reached almost 50 MW, yet the potential was close to 300 MW. The roundtable addressed a critical moment: a shift to a lower subsidy regime and transfer of solar promotion from HAREDA to DHBVNL. The session discussed how to ensure this transition did not reduce residential solar uptake.
Workshop #42 · November 28, 2019 · With CSE · 50 MW milestone marked

Let's Make Gurugram Walkable
2019-11-10 09:30 - 14:00
Gurugram had shown the highest fatality rates in road accidents in 2018. Pedestrians and two-wheelers were the most vulnerable. Though IRC mandates at least 1.8 m wide footpaths, universally accessible paths free of fixed utilities were rare. Around 50% of people walk or cycle in Gurugram, yet pedestrian infrastructure was severely lacking. This hands-on walk-shop was organised in collaboration with MCG, World Resources Institute India, Raahgiri Foundation, FIA Foundation, and Suburb Magazine to engage citizens on the design of safe and walkable streets. The event covered footpath design, road safety, and how to advocate for pedestrian priority zones.
Workshop #41 · November 10, 2019 · Partners: MCG, WRI India, Raahgiri Foundation, FIA Foundation

RWA Meet for Citizen Charter 2019: Baaki Chhodo, Gurgaon Ki Bolo!
2019-10-05 09:30 - 17:00
In an unprecedented move, citizens from across all sections of Gurgaon came together to release a Citizens’ Charter of Demands for the forthcoming Haryana Assembly elections in the Badshahpur and Gurgaon constituencies, calling upon all contesting candidates to commit to resolving 11 critical issues: the Aravallis, health, education, urban planning, water, waste, air pollution, governance, policing, women’s safety, and senior citizens. The Charter, titled “Baaki Chhodo, Gurgaon Ki Bolo!” (Forget the rest, talk about Gurgaon!), was prepared by the Citizens Forum and became one of the most cited pre-election civic documents in the city’s history.
Workshop #40 · October 5, 2019 · Pre-election Citizens’ Charter release

Celebrating Senior Citizen Day: Wellbeing, Inclusion and Innovation
2019-08-21 10:00 - 13:00
Gurgaon First partnered with three other organisations to celebrate Senior Citizens Day on August 21, 2019 at DLF Phase II Community Centre. The event spotlighted the physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing of senior citizens, with discussions on innovative ideas and solutions to improve their quality of life. Attended by 45 senior citizens. India’s elderly population (60+) had grown from 5% to over 10–12% of the population, yet policy and infrastructure lagged behind the demographic reality. The event produced recommendations for age-friendly urban design in Gurugram.
Workshop #43 · August 21, 2019 · 45 senior citizens · DLF Phase II Community Centre

Debunking Myths: Solar Rooftop for the Residential Sector
2019-06-05 10:00 - 13:00
Held on World Environment Day, June 5, 2019 at Hotel Anya, Gurugram — organised jointly with Centre for Science and Environment (CSE). Gurugram had reached 40 MW solar rooftop and the target was 100 MW by 2022. The workshop addressed the most common myths holding residents back from solar adoption. Attended by DHBVN officials, HAREDA officials, NGOs, RWA presidents, solar manufacturers, and EPC players. A myth-busting format with data, real Gurugram installation case studies, and direct Q&A with certified installers.
Workshop #39 · June 5, 2019 · Hotel Anya, Gurugram · World Environment Day · With CSE

Becoming Waste Wise: Training for Gurugram Citizens
2018-11-15 10:00 - 14:00
Gurgaon First and MCG organised a half-day “Waste Wise” training workshop at Anya Hotel on November 15, 2018. The objective was to increase citizen awareness on waste issues and solutions. Attended by school children and teachers, MCG sanitation staff, and residents — children received “waste champion” badges on Children’s Day. The training covered segregation at source, composting, dry waste channels, and how citizens can hold MCG accountable. This became one of GurgaonFirst’s most popular repeatable programmes.
Workshop #38 · November 15, 2018 · Anya Hotel, Gurugram · Co-organised with MCG

Solar Rooftop Action Plan for Gurugram
2018-06-22 10:00 - 13:00
Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) collaborated with Gurgaon First to conduct this workshop on “Launch of Solar Action Plan for Gurugram” at Ibis Hotel, Gurugram. About 20 stakeholders attended. Eminent speakers included Mr Priyavrat Bhati (Programme Director, CSE), Mr Rakesh Kumar (Programme Director, ISA), Ms Vineeta Singh (Superintendent Engineer M&P, DHBVN), and Mr Rameshwar Singh (District Officer, HAREDA). CSE highlighted that despite Gurugram’s solar potential of 200–300 MW and falling costs, progress had stalled. A detailed action plan for residential and RWA solar adoption was launched at the event.
Workshop #37 · June 22, 2018 · Ibis Hotel, Gurugram · With CSE

Gurugram Solar RWA Meet 2018: Making Gurugram a Solar City
2018-05-05 10:00 - 17:00
With the goal of making Gurugram a solar city, 25 RWAs attended the Gurugram RWA Solar Meet 2018 at IBIS Hotel, Gurugram. The chief guest was Mr P K Mahapatra, Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Haryana, New and Renewable Energy Department. Speakers included representatives from Renew Power, Havells India, Bergen Group, HAREDA, and Wellington RWA. A solar help desk was launched at the Meet by GurgaonFirst to assist RWAs with installation queries, subsidy applications, and vendor selection.
Workshop #36 · May 5, 2018 · 25 RWAs · IBIS Hotel, Gurugram · Chief Guest: Addl. CS Haryana

Inaugural Roundtable for Growth in Solar in Gurugram
2018-03-24 10:00 - 13:00
Gurugram had all the ingredients to become a solar rooftop city — abundant sun, conducive policy, large building stock, and a progressive mindset. Solar installations had risen sharply among schools, RWAs, hospitals, corporate buildings, industry, and individual homes, with installed capacity having crossed 25 MW. But the real potential was well over 100 MW. This inaugural roundtable brought stakeholders together to plan the transition from early adoption to city-scale solar.
Workshop #35 · March 24, 2018 · Inaugural Solar Roundtable

Roundtable on Next Steps in Waste Management in Gurugram
2017-12-21 10:00 - 13:00
About 70 delegates from across a cross-section of waste and citizen experts attended this roundtable at School of Inspired Learning, Sector 44, Gurugram. The objective was to understand the plans and priorities for Gurugram and Faridabad’s integrated waste management project by Ecogreen Energy Pvt Ltd, whose concession agreement had been signed with the Haryana Government in August 2017. The roundtable examined targets, community expectations, and accountability mechanisms for the new waste infrastructure.
Workshop #34 · December 21, 2017 · 70 delegates · School of Inspired Learning, Sector 44

Tackling Deteriorating Air Quality in Gurugram
2017-11-09 10:00 - 13:00
About 150 delegates from across Gurugram — including NGOs, environmentalists, doctors, RWA officials, urban body officials, officials from Haryana Pollution Control Board, and town planners — came together in this workshop organised by Gurgaon First. Every year with the onset of winters, air pollution reaches abnormal levels. At the time of the workshop, the AQI was consistently over 330 (Very Poor). The workshop addressed PM2.5 sources, GRAP provisions, biomass burning, and citizen advocacy tools, and produced a brief submitted to MCG and GMDA.
Workshop #33 · November 9, 2017 · 150 delegates · HSPCB officials participated

Annual RWA Conclave 2017: Promoting Progressive Solutions for a Better Gurugram
2017-10-07 09:30 - 17:00
About 150 delegates from across a cross-section of RWAs in Gurugram came together for this annual conclave organised by Gurgaon First and MCG. The conclave discussed RWA empowerment and progressive solutions in solar installation, water, and waste management. RWAs represent the “last mile governance” — where government role ends, RWAs begin. The event emphasised connecting RWAs to governance mechanisms to steer colonies towards islands of excellence in security, sustainability, and services.
Workshop #32 · October 7, 2017 · 150 delegates · Co-organised with MCG

Building Frameworks for Sustainable Education In India
2017-07-18 10:00 - 13:00
District Education Officer Neelam Bhandari and leaders from Nasscom Foundation, the Education Alliance and other organisations discussed building stronger frameworks for sustainable education and skilling in India.

She who made a difference
2017-03-08 10:00 - 13:00
Six accomplished Gurugram women, including Shanti Hiranand, Kalpana Vishwanath and Monica Khanna Gulati, shared their stories of social change at Gurgaon First’s International Women’s Day celebration at Artemis Hospital.

Waste Management Handbook Launch: Gurugram under Swachh Bharat Mission
2017-03-04 10:00 - 17:00
Official book launch of the Gurugram Handbook on Waste Management — Gurugram’s first publication under the Swachh Bharat Mission, developed in collaboration with central and state government. The handbook covered the full solid waste management lifecycle: segregation, collection, processing, and disposal. A reference document for MCG, RWAs, and schools across the district.
Workshop #31 · March 2017 · Waste Management Handbook launch

Solar Roadmap Roundtable for Gurugram
2017-02-11 10:00 - 13:00
A focused roundtable mapping a realistic solar adoption roadmap for Gurugram with solar energy stakeholders, DHBVN officials, RWA leaders, and policy advocates. Examined barriers to scale, policy gaps, and what a credible 5-year solar trajectory for the city would look like.
Workshop #30 · February 2017

Smart Mobility Solutions for NCR
2016-11-19 10:00 - 13:00
A cross-sector workshop on the future of urban mobility in the National Capital Region. Urban planning, public transport, technology, and citizen advocacy experts explored integrated mobility — connecting metro, buses, cycling, walking, and shared mobility. Topics included the Rapid Metro’s performance, the GMDA Active Mobility Plan, and pedestrian infrastructure.
Workshop #29 · November 2016

Making Women Safe at Public and Work Places
2016-10-01 10:00 - 13:00
Gurgaon First’s workshop for 150 participants examined public safety and the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act 2013, with Police Commissioner Sandeep Khirwar outlining a multi-pronged approach involving police, RWAs and NGOs.

Women's Safety at Public Spaces and Workplaces: POSH and Beyond
2016-09-17 10:00 - 13:00
A dedicated workshop on women’s safety in Gurgaon’s public spaces and workplaces. Examined the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act, safe city infrastructure, and the role of citizens, employers, and government. A direct precursor to GurgaonFirst’s flagship Sashakt POSH training programme.
Workshop #28 · September 2016

Annual RWA Conclave 2016: Towards Citizen Involvement in Gurgaon's Development
2016-07-09 09:30 - 17:00
The 2016 Annual RWA Conclave, themed “Towards Citizen Involvement in Gurgaon’s Development.” RWA leaders from across Gurgaon gathered to share best practices, engage with MCG and GMDA officials, and develop collective advocacy on roads, water, waste, electricity, and green spaces. A resolution on citizen engagement with Master Plan 2031 was adopted.
Workshop #27 · July 2016

Going Green: Sustainable Living in Gurgaon
2016-04-16 10:00 - 13:00
A wide-ranging workshop on sustainable lifestyle choices for Gurgaon residents covering food, transport, energy, waste, and community action. Showcased role models from within the city and gave participants practical tools to reduce their environmental footprint in everyday life.
Workshop #26 · April 2016

Urban Awakening Dialogue — Gurugram at 25
2016-03-15 10:00 - 17:00
A public dialogue on Gurugram’s trajectory as a global city — examining infrastructure gaps, governance challenges, citizen participation, and the vision for the next decade. Attended by 300+ citizens, policy-makers, and urban professionals.

Net Metering and Going Solar: A Practical Guide for Residents
2016-02-20 10:00 - 13:00
A hands-on workshop demystifying net metering — the billing mechanism allowing solar panel owners to earn credits for electricity fed back to the grid. Covered DHBVN net metering procedures, system sizing, vendor evaluation, and real-world case studies from early Gurgaon solar adopters. Attended by RWA members, homeowners, and commercial building managers.
Workshop #25 · February 2016

Gurgaon Schools Sustainability Conclave 2015
2015-11-14 09:30 - 17:00
A dedicated conclave for school principals, teachers, and students exploring how Gurgaon’s schools can lead on sustainability through curriculum, campus management, waste reduction, solar energy, and student-led initiatives. One of the first platforms in Gurugram to bring schools together on urban sustainability.
Workshop #24 · November 2015

Safety of Workers in the Automobile Sector
2015-09-29 10:00 - 17:00
More than a thousand workers lose their hands and fingers to crush injuries annually in Gurgaon-Manesar’s auto manufacturing sector alone. To help sustainably reduce such incidents, SafeInIndia — a citizen initiative — researched pragmatic, win-win solutions to improve working conditions while collaborating with manufacturers. A panel discussion of senior industry and social sector executives was organised on September 29, 2015 at Artemis Hospital Auditorium, attended by more than 200 delegates including manufacturers, workers, NGOs, and healthcare professionals.
Workshop #22 (formerly listed as #42) · September 29, 2015 · 200+ delegates · Artemis Hospital Auditorium

Getting Started on Energy Management and Solar
2015-09-16 10:00 - 13:00
Organised in partnership with HAREDA (Haryana Renewable Energy Development Agency) at Epicentre, Sector 44. This workshop gave RWA leaders and institutional facilities managers practical guidance on energy audits, energy management systems, and the first steps to rooftop solar adoption. Held on September 16, 2015.
Workshop #23 · September 16, 2015 · Epicentre, Sector 44 · In partnership with HAREDA

Rooftop Solar & Energy Efficiency Workshop
2015-09-12 10:00 - 13:00
GurgaonFirst partnered with HAREDA to conduct a workshop on rooftop solar for resident welfare associations. Topics: HAREDA subsidy process, net metering, system sizing, DHBVN approvals, and RWA bulk procurement models.

Haryana Fresh: Farm to Consumer
2015-08-22 10:00 - 13:00
The launch of Haryana Fresh, a pioneering farm-to-consumer programme connecting Haryana’s farmers directly with Gurgaon’s urban consumers — eliminating middlemen and ensuring fresh, traceable produce. Explored sustainable agriculture, cold chain logistics, urban farming, and consumer awareness around seasonal and local food.
Workshop #21 · August 2015

Gurgaon Sustainability Dialogue 2015
2015-07-11 10:00 - 13:00
A wide-ranging sustainability dialogue covering Gurgaon’s environmental challenges across air, water, waste, and energy, with a focus on corporate responsibility and citizen-led solutions. Attended by CSR leads, NGOs, and RWA officials.
Workshop #20 · July 2015

Solar Handbook Launch: Gurgaon's Guide to Going Solar
2015-05-16 10:00 - 13:00
The official launch of GurgaonFirst’s Solar Handbook — a comprehensive guide for Gurgaon residents, RWAs, and institutions on adopting rooftop solar energy. The handbook covered system sizing, vendor selection, net metering, subsidy schemes, and the economics of solar adoption. It became one of the most downloaded GurgaonFirst publications and was distributed across Haryana.
Workshop #19 · May 2015 · Solar Handbook launch
