CM approves devp projects worth ₹2,887cr in Ggm
: Chief minister (CM) Nayab Singh Saini-led Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) panel on Wednesday gave the nod to install 10,000 high-quality CCTV cameras and construction of flyovers at the junction of Sector 45-46-51-52, and the intersection of Sector 85-8689-90 to decongest traffic.
The GMDA approved ₹2,887 crore budget for the 2024-25 financial year and after a detailed discussion on various agendas gave the nod to increase the capacity of CCTV cameras for city surveillance and adaptive traffic management, construct new water treatment plants, enhance the capacity of existing ones, and strengthening the network of water drainage and sewer treatment plants.
During the meeting, the CM expressed concern over the issue of waterlogging in Gurugram and said officers must not show any laxity in addressing this issue. He asked them to utilise all resources to resolve waterlogging promptly. Saini said he would visit Gurugram to personally oversee the situation, and reiterated that no negligence will be tolerated. He also directed chief secretary TVSN Prasad to hold officers concerned accountable for their responsibilities in this matter.
Gurugram to get 200 new electric buses
The meeting approved the procurement of 200 electric buses under the gross cost contracting model for operation in the GMDA area at a cost of ₹70 crore.
“The introduction of these electric buses is a significant step towards reducing the city’s carbon footprint and promoting sustainable urban transportation. These buses will be equipped with the latest technology to ensure comfort and safety for passengers,” said the spokesperson.
₹2,600 cr sanctioned for projects in Faridabad
Development projects worth ₹2,600 crore were approved during the fifth meeting of the Faridabad Metropolitan Development Authority (FMDA) on Wednesday with top priority to solve drinking water and drainage problems.
Under this project, 22 ranney collector wells, 70 tube wells using reverse rotary technology and eight boosting stations will be constructed, an official spokesperson said.
In its first meeting and nine months after it was notified on October 3, 2023, the Sonepat Metropolitan Development Authority (SMDA) on Wednesday approved ₹363 crore budget for 2024-25 financial year during which various infrastructure development projects will be started.