Gurgaon CM announces multiple development projects for the city

July 10, 2016

Looks like there is soon to be another over-haul development of Gurgaon. . Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal khattar today unleashed the foundation of six lane road project between Mahaveer Chowk and Dharuhera and announced series of development schemes, including development of a small power grid in the city. Speaking at a programme, & lsquo Badalti Soch, Badalta Gurgaon', Mr Khattar said “ Rs 36.61 crore has been sanctioned for the project. The road will give a major relief to the thousands of commuters.” “ Within two years, there will be no power crises in Gurgaon as a smart power grid is being developed here which will supply 24 hours electricity in the city. This task will be completed in four phases. The first phase tender process has been completed.” According to a government release, Rs 20 crore has also been allocated for improving water supply in Gurgaon. Under this project, new pipelines will be laid and old ones will be repaired and renovated. Mr Khattar has also allotted vacant buildings in DLF area to the District Education Department for educational institutes and schools. A woman university will be opened in Gurgaon and to ease traffic woes, a foot over-bridge will be constructed at Tao Devi Lal park. A road will be constructed at Sector -15, for which Rs 20 crore fund has been sanctioned. Four new underpasses will also be constructed at Rajeev Chowk, Iffco Chowk, Signature Tower which will ease traffic problems at Gurgaon Expressway and service roads. Haryana PWD Minister Rao Narbir Singh, confirmed that permission has been granted for the expansion of Metro Rail from Dwarka to Iffco Chowk.

OUR TAKE

Gurgaon mirrors India's rapid economic growth. A city that barely existed two decades ago is now India's fastest growing district with slew of shopping malls, golf courses, SEZs etc. Now with proclamation of another development measures, government is finally addressing the basic public services: reliable electricity and water supply, decent roads and public transportation.