India, April 14 -- Newly appointed deputy commissioner Uttam Singh on Monday said his administration will focus on traffic congestion, pollution, sanitation and waterlogging, with an emphasis on coordination, accountability and time-bound execution. In a conversation with Leena Dhankhar after taking charge at the Mini Secretariat, Singh outlined his priorities and approach to governance.

What are your immediate priorities after taking charge in Gurugram?

Singh: The key issues on my agenda are traffic management, pollution control, sanitation and waterlogging. These are the concerns that directly impact citizens' daily lives and require urgent attention. We will approach each of these in a structured and time-bound manner. For instance, ...