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As a coin has two faces, Gurgaon Master Plan 2021 is somewhat like the same. Here, both good and bad go hand in hand. Let’s peep into the good information first….

Time for Gurgaon Citizens to Rejoice:

Gurgaon Master Plan 2021 envisages wider roads and allocation of more areas for residential, commercial, SEZ and other purposes. New roads are also on the agenda. There will be a 150-metre road linking Vasant Kunj, Mehrauli and Gurgaon and another 150-metre connecting Andheria More, Gurgaon, Faridabad and Delhi.

A 75-metre stretch will link Dwarka’s residential complex and Palam Vihar to Gurgaon and a 150-metre peripheral road for Gurgaon inter-city will run parallel to National Highway-8, till the toll plaza. Sector roads have been increased from 60 to 75 metre.

A half-a-km wide buffer will run from Dhanavaj village, adjacent to the railway line, towards Shikopur village near the NH. This stretch will be around 12-13 km long. Also on the agenda is a leisure valley.

According to the latest Gurgaon-Manesar plan, 58 more sectors will be developed in addition to the existing 57, taking the number of sectors to 115.

Time to View Some Important Concerns:

Gurgaon Citizens’ Council (GCC) has filed its objections to the draft proposal of Gurgaon-Manesar Urban Development Plan 2021 raising issues over:

Power Problem - The existing supply of electricity to Gurgaon is 366 MVA, whereas the present requirement is 1500 MVA. There is an urgent need to set up 220/66 KV sub-stations for efficient transmission of power in the city. There are at present only two 220 KV sub-stations in Gurgaon, whereas the requirement is for seven such sub-stations. There are at present only twelve 66 KV sub-stations in Gurgaon, whereas the requirement is for 19 such sub-stations.

Bad Road Structure - Mehrauli-Gurgaon Road is badly clogged as the 9 metres service roads have not been completed. The areas reserved for service roads have been encroached upon by builders. Almost all important roads in the city remain jammed throughout the day.

No Water Drains - There are virtually no storm water drains in new Gurgaon resulting in water-logging, damage to roads and traffic problems, particularly in the raining season, said the president.

Lack of Public Transport System - A public transport system in Gurgaon is virtually absent. No taxis or auto rickshaws ply in new Gurgaon and the bus service is skeletal. Citizens have to rely on personal transport, which is a very poor reflection on the state of affairs in the city.

No System for Rainwater Harvesting - There is hardly any system for rainwater harvesting, leading to severe depletion of ground water resources.

Finally yet Importantly:

Solid waste management, grievance cells in various departments, community and public utility sites such as cultural centres, cremation ground, etc are the need of the hour in the present Gurgaon. Gurgaon district presently has 12 lakh population which is expected to grow up to 37 lakh till 2020.

Apart from all issues and concerns, real estate in Gurgaon is booming. However, the authorities must take an effort to improve the infrastructure if they want to continue grabbing the attention of potential investors. After all, it’s their responsibility to make Gurgaon a place worth considering for investments.

Let's see if the government incorporates solutions to all these raised issues or not. If it does, then the plan will ensure the best living environment for citizens.