Author: Sharad Natani
More than a year after funds were sanctioned for Gurugram’s ambitious “aspirational toilet” project, progress on the ground remains slow. Out of 42 approved locations, construction has begun at only six sites, despite a Rs 5.28 crore allocation under the Swachh Bharat Mission. The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) had approved 229 modern toilet units across the city in December 2024. These aspirational toilets are designed as upgraded, tech-enabled public facilities with touchless taps, improved hygiene standards, and inclusive features for women, senior citizens and persons with disabilities. Limited Progress So Far According to senior MCG officials, work at the…
Gurugram’s much-publicised road repair mobile application has run into early technical hurdles, with officials admitting that glitches led to auto-acceptance of complaints and inflated “overdue” figures on the dashboard. Chief engineer of the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG), Vijay Dhaka, clarified that the app — launched recently to streamline road repair complaints — is still undergoing updates. According to him, several complaints were marked as accepted automatically without the concerned junior engineers being notified. As a result, some cases were reflected as overdue even though action may have already been initiated on the ground. “We accept that there are overdue…
Commuters travelling between Gurgaon, Pataudi and Rewari may soon get partial relief as the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) plans to open the service lanes of the Gurgaon–Pataudi–Rewari highway later this month. Service Road to Open First In the first phase, traffic will be allowed on the service road, while the main carriageway on certain stretches remains pending due to technical and regulatory clearances. Officials said most structural components of the corridor are nearing completion, but specific sections are still awaiting approval. Load-bearing drain work near the Dwarka Expressway and a transmission line crossing the stretch have delayed full…
The Greater Noida Authority on Friday demolished illegal constructions in the notified floodplain area of Bisrakh village, freeing nearly 30,000 square metres of land from unauthorised occupation. The action was taken on Khasra number 135, where colonisers had allegedly attempted to develop a residential colony by constructing boundary walls and marking plots without approval. Strict Drive Against Unauthorised Construction Greater Noida Authority CEO N.G. Ravi Kumar has directed the project department to continue the anti-encroachment drive across notified areas. Officials said the crackdown has created panic among illegal builders operating in the region. Additional CEO Sumit Yadav, who is overseeing…
Noida Toll Bridge Company Limited (NTBCL) has announced that repair and upgradation work on the DND Flyway will resume from mid-February, with completion targeted by March. The project had originally begun in October last year but was delayed due to GRAP-IV restrictions and adverse winter conditions affecting bituminous roadwork. The DND Flyway, a critical arterial link between Delhi and Noida, caters to over 2.5 lakh commuters daily. Why the Project Was Delayed Officials said the delays were primarily due to: ●Restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-IV) ●Low winter temperatures affecting bitumen quality ●Transportation and material availability challenges ●Limited…
In a key administrative move, the Uttar Pradesh government has approved the relocation of the deputy registrar’s office from Ghaziabad to Noida. The decision is expected to streamline operations for Gautam Budh Nagar (GB Nagar), though the exact location of the new office in Noida is yet to be finalised. The current office operates near Guldhar Metro Station in Ghaziabad. What Does the Deputy Registrar’s Office Handle? The deputy registrar’s office plays a crucial role in: ●Registration and regulation of societies ●Administration of partnership firms ●Oversight of chit funds under state laws ●Management and compliance monitoring of Resident Welfare Associations…