Waste Management Roundtable — Sector 29
2013-07-20 10:00 - 13:00 (Asia/Kolkata)
A roundtable discussion bringing together MCG officials, RWA representatives, and sustainability experts to discuss Gurugram’s growing waste management challenge and practical source segregation solutions.

Waste Management in Gurgaon: Solution and Action Plan
2013-07-10 10:00 - 13:00
This four-session workshop brought together waste-management companies, municipal officials from Gurgaon, Faridabad, Ahmedabad and Delhi, and local RWAs and NGOs to discuss building an efficient waste strategy for the city, covering the Bandhwari plant, waste segregation, and improved recycling systems.

Gurgaon's Green Buildings Journey
2013-06-15 10:00 - 13:00
An exploration of green building practices, energy efficiency, and sustainable construction in Gurgaon’s rapidly developing real estate sector. Architects, developers, RWA leaders, and sustainability experts discussed GRIHA and LEED standards, passive design, and how residents can drive green practices in their housing complexes.
Workshop #6 · June 2013

Discovering the Happiness Within
2013-06-03 10:00 - 13:00
Gurgaon First hosted a Thought Leadership Talk with Art of Living faculty Rishi Nityapragya, drawing over 250 citizens to Artemis Hospital for an evening on inner wellbeing. Rishiji spoke about choosing happiness regardless of circumstance and the role of breath and awareness in managing stress.

The Happiness Workshop
2013-03-15 10:00 - 13:00
Exploring what makes urban citizens genuinely happy and fulfilled, going beyond conventional metrics. The workshop examined wellbeing, community bonds, access to nature, and work-life balance in Gurgaon’s rapidly changing urban environment.
Workshop #4 · March 2013

International Women's Day 2013: Joie De Vivre
2013-03-08 10:00 - 13:00
A Women’s Day celebration and dialogue exploring the joys and challenges of women’s lives in Gurgaon. Participants shared stories, discussed barriers, and envisioned what a truly woman-friendly Gurgaon would look like — in public spaces, at work, and at home.
Workshop #5 · March 8, 2013 · International Women’s Day

Revamping Gurgaon’s Electricity Sector
2013-02-20 10:00 - 13:00
Gurgaon First, with Gurgaon Renewal Mission, hosted this workshop to address Gurgaon’s high power tariffs and unreliable grid supply. Speakers from the Ministry of Power, distribution and transmission companies, and solar firms joined RWAs, industrial users and NGOs to explore electricity trading, smart grids, and solar promotion as ways to improve the city’s power scenario.

Making Gurgaon a Safer Place for Women
2013-01-09 10:00 - 13:00
Held at Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon, this landmark workshop brought RWAs, citizen forums, and NGOs together to understand what fresh initiatives were needed to make Gurgaon safer for women — in public spaces, transport, the workplace, and urban villages. The workshop produced concrete recommendations submitted to the district administration and police.
Workshop #3 · January 9, 2013 · Fortis Memorial Research Institute

Finding Traffic Solutions for Gurgaon
2012-11-06 10:00 - 13:00
GurgaonFirst’s second workshop brought Gurgaon authorities, residents, corporates, road sector companies, and NGOs together at The Palms, Sushant Lok-I, Gurgaon. Over 90 participants attended. Traffic had been identified as one of the most serious issues facing Gurgaon — with inbound and outbound volumes having grown manifold, causing perpetual jams on key intersections. The workshop deliberated on finding integrated and sustainable approaches to manage traffic and transportation, including seamless public transport integration and citizen-level solutions.
Workshop #2 · November 6, 2012 · 90+ delegates · The Palms, Sushant Lok-I

Gurgaon as a Smart City: Initiatives, Opportunities and Future Roadmap
2012-09-12 09:30 - 17:00
GurgaonFirst’s inaugural conference — the event that started it all. 150 delegates attended from Resident Welfare Associations, corporates, citizen and business associations, and residents of Gurgaon. Dignitaries included Shri Rao Dan Singh (Minister of State, Town & Country Planning/Education), Dr Praveen Kumar (HUDA Administrator), and Nisha Singh (Councillor, MCG). Senior heads from Tata Delhi Distribution, Artemis, Rapid Metro, KPMG, Power Grid Corporation, Oracle, Schneider Electric, and ITC Group participated as speakers. The one-day conference focused on holistic city development, infrastructure, governance, sustainability, and citizen participation.
Workshop #1 · September 12, 2012 · 150 delegates · Founding event of GurgaonFirst
