Gurugram, May 31 -- A team from Swachh Survekshan completed its week-long cleanliness survey on Saturday to assess sanitation and waste management in Gurugram, said Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) officials. The team inspected door-to-door waste collection, road sweeping, solid waste management, construction and demolition waste and processing systems across the city. In 2024-25, Gurugram ranked 41st nationally and 7th in Haryana, improving from 140th in 2023-24, though still below its 19th rank in 2022. Preetpal Singh, MCG joint commissioner, said the team interacted with sanitation inspectors, workers and residents. "This is a surprise visit. Parameters include road cleanliness, condition of public toilets, community parks, garbage vulnerable points and secondary collection points, among others," he said. Residents, however, raised concerns over persistent sanitation issues. Neeru Yadav, president of the RWA in Sector 23A, said the area has turned into a dumping ground. "What used to be a model sector now reeks of garbage," she said. Abhishek Sharma, vice president of RWA in Palam Vihar C-2 block, flagged irregular waste collection. "The situation improved earlier, but irregularities have started again," he said. "The entire city is filled with garbage. We need a permanent solution, but the civic body is still relying on temporary measures," said Savita Devi, a Sector 46 resident. Ravinder Yadav, MCG additional commissioner, said Swachh Survekshan is an important mechanism to strengthen urban sanitation. "Two major tenders have been floated for door-to-door waste collection and road sweeping. These five-year contracts will help strengthen the sanitation system," he said....