Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday said that after May 31, a total of 670 million liters per day (MLD) of water supply will be made available to residents of Gurugram. He directed officials to ensure this is achieved to prevent any inconvenience to the public during the summer season. In addition, 400 new electric buses will soon be deployed in Gurugram to enhance public transportation, he added.
Chairing the 14th meeting of the Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) in Gurugram, Saini emphasized the need for timely execution of development projects and directed the concerned officials to expedite ongoing works so that the public can benefit without delay.
During the meeting, a development budget of approximately Rs 3,034.82 crore was approved to accelerate the pace of infrastructure and civic improvements.
The Chief Minister was also apprised of several upcoming infrastructure projects in Gurugram. Flyovers are planned to be constructed in Sectors 45, 46, 51, and 52 at an estimated cost of Rs 52 crore, with tenders expected to be invited by May 31. In addition, flyovers will be developed at the junction of Sectors 85, 86, 89, and 90, with a projected cost of Rs 59 crore. The Detailed Project Report (DPR) for this project is scheduled to be submitted by April 30. Furthermore, administrative approval amounting to Rs 634 crore has been granted for the upgradation of Tau Devi Lal Stadium in Gurugram. Studies are currently underway to assess and plan the strengthening of the stadium's infrastructure.
With regard to various other projects, the Chief Minister directed the officials to start work as soon as possible and also directed the concerned officials to remove the obstacles hindering the implementation of the developmental projects.
Officials asked to take suo motu cognizance of public issues and resolve them promptly
Chairing the meeting of the District Public Relations and Grievance Redressal Committee in Gurugram, Saini said that it is the collective responsibility of all of us to attentively listen to public grievances and address them in a timely manner. He said that if officials proactively take note of people's concerns, their resolution can be expedited effectively.
During the meeting, 19 complaints were placed, of which the Chief Minister resolved 18 on the spot. He instructed that one case be kept pending until the next meeting, directing the concerned officials to present a status report at that time. He stressed that citizens should not encounter any inconvenience and called for special attention to cleanliness in the city, aiming to make Gurugram clean and beautiful.
Saini, while directing the Municipal Commissioner to recruit additional manpower through HKRNL for the lifting of construction and waste material at Laser Valley Ground in Sector 29, as well as for door-to-door garbage collection, said that making Gurugram a clean, beautiful, and well-organized city is a top priority for the government. He said that there should be no shortage of resources in achieving these developmental goals.
During the meeting, he directed officials to take action against the Executive Engineer of the Municipal Corporation for failing to address the issue of sewer overflow and for not taking appropriate measures against the industrial units responsible for the problem in Begumpur Khatola village.
Saini to attend State-Level Gram Utthan Sammelan in Panchkula today
The Chief Minister will attend the State-Level Gram Utthan Sammelan to be held on the occasion of National Panchayati Raj Day at Tau Devi Lal Stadium, Panchkula on Thursday. The event aims to strengthen Panchayati Raj Institutions and promote public welfare across the state. This Sammelan holds special significance. In addition to providing key insights into the functioning of Panchayats, fund utilization, and real-time monitoring of development projects, the beneficiaries of the Social Security Pension Scheme will also get a big gift. As part of the ongoing commitment to social welfare, social security pensions will be distributed by the Chief Minister to 41,591 new beneficiaries identified in the month of March.