Nidhi

Citizens face penalties of ₹20k for not carrying a valid #PUC certificate even when the absence of one does not, by itself, establish that their vehicle is emitting excessive pollution. But who is held accountable for the pollution caused by administrative apathy? Look at the SPR stretch near St. Xavier’s School and the IFC Social crossing. Crater-ridden roads, incomplete works, dust clouds and traffic congestion force commuters to crawl through polluted air. Fuel is wasted, productivity suffers, and taxpayers ultimately bear the cost. 13+ years of delays & the saga continues. The government loses public money through wasted fuel and inefficiency, while citizens pay with their time, money and health. If citizens must follow rules and face penalties, why should bureaucrats, departments and elected representatives not face equally meaningful accountability for prolonged failures within their responsibility? We may project India's global ambitions, but what about the quality of life at home? Gurugram is barely 50 km from #CentralVista, yet commuters continue to struggle for basic road infrastructure. Perhaps we should stop calling Gurugram part of the National Capital Region until its civic infrastructure and governance begin to reflect that status. Just review the 1 min. video and image this happens over 24 hrs and has been happening over the past so many months. #Gurugram #TheMillenniumCity #SPR #AirPollution #Accountability #UrbanGovernance