Gurgaon District Administration Celebrates Republic Day with Prestigious Awards Ceremony
In a significant ceremony marking the 77th Republic Day on Monday, the Gurgaon district administration honored twenty-four government officials spanning various critical departments. The event, which took place in Gurgaon, also recognized exemplary citizens and a prominent organization for their contributions to social responsibility and community welfare.
Recognition Across Multiple Government Departments
The awards highlighted outstanding performance across planning, health, transport, information, education, policing, and special operations. District Town Planner Praveen Chauhan was honored for his instrumental role in guiding orderly development and public planning, ensuring sustainable urban growth in the rapidly expanding city.
From the health department, Assistant Senior Medical Officer Anuj Garg received recognition for his dual responsibilities as nodal officer for the complaint branch through the CM Window portal and as district nodal officer of the Nirogi Haryana Yojana. Nursing Officer Subha Lata was awarded for her dedicated service in healthcare delivery, demonstrating commitment to public health.
The transport sector saw Transport Sub-Inspector Amarjeet, posted at the Regional Transport Authority in Gurgaon, being recognized for his duties in enforcement and public facilitation. Information Centre Assistant Vishwas Saini from the District Information and Public Relations Office was honored for supporting public information and communication efforts.
Education Department Leads with Five Awardees
The education department accounted for five distinguished award recipients:
- District Education Officer Indu Boken
- Principal Joginder of GSSS Boys Civil Lines
- District Maths Specialist Balwan Singh
- Assistant Sandeep Kumar
- Assistant Education Officer Jagdish Singh
These officials were honored for their substantial contributions to educational administration, school leadership, academic support, and departmental functioning, reflecting the district's commitment to educational excellence.
Junior Engineer Poonam Kundu from the District Project Coordinator Office was recognized for her support in development projects and implementation, showcasing the technical expertise driving Gurgaon's infrastructure growth.
Corporate and Citizen Recognition
Special recognition was extended to Maruti Suzuki Limited for its Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives, with the administration acknowledging the company's structured efforts that supported community welfare. This highlights the growing partnership between corporate entities and public welfare in the region.
Three private individuals were also honored for their contributions:
- Vivek Agarwal, a sculptor
- Parmesh Arora, an ayurvedic doctor
- Naresh Kumawat, a sculptor
Law Enforcement Achievements Highlighted
Two personnel from the Special Task Force received awards for major breakthroughs against organized crime. Sub-Inspector Vivek Kumar was honored for his significant role in the arrest of approximately fifteen wanted criminals associated with the Rohit Godara gang. Assistant Sub-Inspector Deepak Kumar was recognized for his involvement in arresting around ten wanted criminals linked to the Nandu gang, which operated from abroad and was involved in extortion calls targeting businessmen in Delhi and Haryana.
Five additional police personnel were awarded for distinct acts of service:
- Chandrakanta, posted at the Women Police Station in Sector 51, for solving a pending case of crime against women and arresting the accused from Bihar and Maharashtra
- Ravinder, from Sadar Police Station, for reuniting a minor with his parents
- Yashpal from the Cyber Cell, for exposing a gang involved in registering fake rape cases to extort money
- Constable Rohit
- Sub-Inspector Arun
- Lalit
Haryana CM Outlines Economic and Security Initiatives
During the district-level function in Gurgaon, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini emphasized that industries serve as the backbone of the state's economy. He noted that ease of doing business has been strengthened through the elimination of outdated rules and complex procedures, making Haryana the first choice of investors from both India and abroad.
The CM highlighted Gurgaon's emergence as a global hub for IT and startups, with a township being developed over 1,000 acres under the Global City Project. He also announced development of logistics hubs in Narnaul, a manufacturing cluster in Hisar, and an electronics park in Sohna, creating new growth corridors across the state.
Remarkable economic growth was evidenced by the establishment of 12.92 lakh micro, small, and medium enterprises over the past eleven years, generating employment for approximately 49 lakh people in Haryana.
Law and Order Achievements
Chief Minister Saini detailed significant law enforcement achievements, including Operation Hotspot Domination launched from December 1, 2025, which resulted in the arrest of more than 2,200 criminals. Under the Drug-free Haryana campaign conducted last year, over 6,000 arrests were made, with illegal property worth approximately Rs 12 crore belonging to drug traffickers seized.
Saini credited effective initiatives such as Operation Track Town, Operation Clean, and Prahari with creating an atmosphere of fear among criminals. He asserted that strong law and order is the first prerequisite for the progress of any state, emphasizing that the safety of life and property of every citizen remains the government's top priority.
The Republic Day celebrations in Gurgaon thus served not only to honor exemplary public service but also to showcase the district's progress in economic development, corporate social responsibility, and law enforcement, setting a benchmark for administrative excellence in Haryana.
