Urban mobility on right track: CM Saini

Addressing representatives from various states at the 18th Urban Mobility India Conference in Gurugram, CM Nayab Singh Saini has said the urban development and mobility programme creates an integrated model for growth.

In line with present demands, tier-2 and tier-3 cities are also developing rapidly. Hence, mobility options are being tailored to suit inclusive development, he said.

Sustainable mobility and transit-oriented development were being prioritised in urban planning and the government was integrating transport systems in a way that would help control unplanned urbanisation and ensure optimal use of resources, Saini said.

The Chief Minister said sustainable development was the only true path to progress. All developmental efforts were aimed at using today’s resources in a way that they remained available for the generations to come, he added.

“Haryana has prioritised green and inclusive urban transport. The Metro network is being expanded to Gurugram, Faridabad, Bahadurgarh, and Sonepat to ensure smooth and timely movement between major cities. In addition, the RRTS and Namo Bharat Rail System have been given key importance in Haryana’s development vision. This high-speed rail network will directly connect Delhi, Gurugram, Karnal, and Jewar International Airport, thereby creating a new economic corridor within the National Capital Region and offering people a safe, comfortable, and energy-efficient travel option. Electric and CNG buses, e-rickshaws, and cycle tracks are being promoted in urban areas. Apart from Gurugram, modern city bus services have been launched in 12 major cities—Faridabad, Panchkula, Rohtak, Karnal, Hisar, Panipat, Yamunanagar, Sonepat, Bhiwani, Rewari, Kurukshetra, and Ambala. Under the state’s electric vehicle policy, charging stations are being expanded across Haryana,” said Saini.