A workshop addressing the rights and safety of Gurgaon’s large migrant and informal workforce — covering labour law compliance, safety standards in construction and manufacturing, and the role of civil society in advocacy for workers’ rights. Workshop #15 · September 2014
This inspirational talk series brought over 250 students, young professionals and citizens together to hear personal stories of courage and perseverance from speakers including Manoj Kohli, Deep Kalra, Neeti Palta and Navin Gulia.
Josh Gurgaon — a celebration of civic energy and a collective visioning exercise for the city’s future. Citizens, changemakers, government officials, and civil society organisations came together to map Gurgaon’s progress and chart priorities for the year ahead. The event combined dialogue, storytelling, and community celebration to build momentum for civic action. Workshop #16 · November 2014
A workshop-cum-expo at IRRAD attended by 150+ RWA heads, corporates, NGOs and officials explored sustainability solutions for homes and offices, with senior government officials addressing the opening session on the state's sustainability roadmap.
A workshop examining healthcare access in Gurgaon — the gap between world-class private hospitals and inadequate public health infrastructure, particularly for urban villages and migrant workers. Covered preventive health, affordable care pathways, and citizen advocacy for equitable healthcare. Workshop #17 · January 2015
Held on February 25, 2015, this landmark workshop drew 250 delegates including RWA officials, architects, corporates, schools, NGOs, the Deputy Commissioner of Gurgaon, and the Director of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). GurgaonFirst signed an MoU with DC Gurgaon and the National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) for solar training and consultancy, establishing the city’s first structured solar facilitation centre at Rajiv Gandhi Renewable Energy Park. One of the most consequential civic events in Gurugram’s solar journey. Workshop #18 · February 25, 2015 · 250 delegates · MoU with DC Gurgaon + NISE signed
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
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
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
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.
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
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
