Gurugram to get 400 new electric buses soon, says CM Saini
In what is bound to give a major boost to green public transport in Gurugram, the GMDA will soon have 400 new electric buses. The declaration was made by Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, who approved an infrastructure Budget of Rs 3,034 crore for the civic body. Saini, who was in Gurugram on Wednesday, chaired a review meeting and instructed all stakeholders to ensure no waterlogging this year.
“There is no dearth of funds, so there is no reason that the city drowns in rain. We have zero tolerance to negligence, inefficiency and corruption, and any officer found lacking in his duty will be penalised,” said Saini as he issued instructions for a special anti-waterlogging plan. The authorities concerned have been asked to make special drains in the low-lying areas. The CM also issued orders to increase the drinking water capacity by 100 MLD May 31.
Earlier, the city would get 570 MLD of water, which will now be raised to 670 MLD. The Rs 300-crore Budget approved by the CM spans a wide range of urban infrastructure, including the construction of underpasses and flyovers, a new connecting road to Naurangpur village, revamping stormwater drainage and water supply upgrades.
It also has the approval for the construction of six underpasses, including one at Bakhtawar Chowk, along the upcoming metro alignment at an estimated cost of Rs 350 crore. These will be constructed by Gurugram Metro Rail Limited (GMRL) and funded by the GMDA. For drainage infrastructure, the GMDA plans to construct Master Storm Water Drain Leg-I from Old Delhi Road to Rezangla Chowk at a cost of Rs 45 crore .
