With Gurgaon already classified as a CGWA “dark zone” for groundwater over-extraction, this workshop convened water experts, GMDA officials, RWA leaders, and resident groups to examine solutions: rainwater harvesting, STP management, water-efficient appliances, and demanding better water governance. One of the most attended early workshops. Workshop #11 · February 2014
The first of GurgaonFirst’s landmark Annual RWA Conclaves, bringing together RWA leaders from across Gurgaon for a full day of dialogue on civic issues, best practices, and collective advocacy. Topics included water, waste, security, parks, and engagement with MCG and GMDA. This became the template for a series of annual RWA conclaves through 2017 and beyond. Workshop #12 · March 2014 · First Annual RWA Conclave
Held at Artemis Hospital and attended by 150 delegates including Municipal Commissioner Dr Praveen Kumar, this workshop examined Gurgaon's civic and infrastructural challenges alongside possible sustainable solutions across two dedicated panel sessions.
A workshop examining the stark development gap between Gurgaon’s planned sectors and its urban villages — covering lal dora constraints, basic services, land rights, and what an inclusive urban development model for Gurugram’s 60+ urban villages would look like. Workshop #13 · May 2014
A dedicated conclave bringing together school principals, teachers, and students to explore how Gurgaon’s schools can lead on civic education, sustainability, road safety, and waste management. One of the first platforms in Gurugram connecting schools to the wider civic agenda. Workshop #14 · July 2014
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
