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About Us
Gurgaon First is a civic initiative founded in 2012 with a vision to promote sustainability, good governance, and stakeholder empowerment in the city. We believe in the power of collaboration and information-sharing to tackle critical urban challenges and foster meaningful change. Over the years, Gurgaon First has evolved into a trusted platform for multi-stakeholder dialogue, civic engagement, and impactful urban initiatives. We actively bring together government agencies, industry leaders, NGOs, Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs), and citizens to co-create solutions for a better Gurgaon. Our vision is to help build a more inclusive, transparent, and sustainable city. Our mission is to serve as a catalyst for positive change by uniting individuals, organisations, and communities to collaborate, act, and inspire.
Our Mission
Our mission is to empower Gurgaon residents with good quality information and to act as a catalyst for positive change by bringing together various stakeholders of Gurgaon.
Our Vision
Our vision is to give voice to diverse stakeholders for the development of a safe, sustainable, empowered, and inclusive Gurgaon.
Our Focus Areas
  • Strengthening Citizen-Government Engagement
  • Fostering Active Citizenship
  • Knowledge Sharing through articles, newsletters, podcasts, training programs, and handbooks
  • Showcasing Gurgaon’s Diverse Landscape, including sustainability efforts, governance, infrastructure development, and community-led initiatives
Key Achievements
  • Organized 47+ workshops and roundtables on pressing urban issues like clean air, sustainable transport, waste management, and water conservation
  • Published four civic handbooks, including Gurgaon’s first Waste Management Handbook under the Swachh Bharat Mission
  • Launched a Women’s Helpline and supported pioneering initiatives like the Raahgiri Foundation and Haryana Fresh (a farm-to-consumer program)
  • Produced 15+ social awareness songs under our Music for a Cause initiative, covering topics like air pollution, pedestrian safety, and women’s empowerment

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