Chandigarh May 27: The 4th meeting of Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) which met under the Chairmanship of Chief Minister, Mr Manohar Lal here today approved the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for metro rail connectivity from HUDA City Centre to Cyber City/Rapid Metro, Gurugram. This would not help in decongestion of roads but also save vehicle operation cost and time of passengers significantly.

Public Works (Building and Roads) Minister, Rao Narbir Singh, Urban Local Bodies Minister, Mrs Kavita Jain, Transport Minister, Mr Krishan Lal Panwar and MLA Gurugram Mr Umesh Aggarwal were also present in the meeting.

The Authority also approved Comprehensive Drainage Plan for Gurugram at an estimated cost of Rs 160 crore.

It was informed that this metro project would be implemented by Haryana Mass Rapid Transport Corporation (HMRTC). The total length of metro rail line would be 31.11 kilometers and it would have 25 stations and six interchange stations. This metro line would be constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 5,126 crore and is likely to be made operational in the year 2023. The metro stations which have been proposed on this route are HUDA City Centre, Sector 45, Cyber Park, Sector 46, Sector 47, Sector 48, Technology Park, Udyog Vihar Phase 6, Sector 10, Sector 37, Basai, Sector 9, Sector 7, Sector 4, Sector 5, Ashok Vihar, Sector 3, Krishna Chowk, Palam Vihar Extension, Palam Vihar, Sector 23 A, Sector 22, Udyog Vihar Phase IV and V and Cyber City. It was also decided that track integration between Metro Corridor and Rapid Metro would be considered for continuous operations.

It was informed that Gurugram Metropolitan City Bus Limited has written to the State Transport Authority for issue of permits for commencing services from Gurugram to Faridabad during the peak hours. Apart from this, two routes have been identified for commencing service from Gurugram to Delhi (Dhaula Kuan and Dwarka). An arrangement of 25 buses has been made for this purpose. As many as 81 buses are already plying on six routes in Gurugram under the City Bus Service. The Chief Minister directed that suggestions from the general public should be taken while finalizing routes so that maximum people could avail the benefit of this bus service.

Mr Manohar Lal directed the officers concerned to prepare a ‘zero drain out system’ for Gurugram’ for storage of maximum water. It was informed that a comprehensive Drainage Plan for Gurugram would be taken up in a phased manner. The plan would include creation of water harvesting structures, pondage areas and channelization of creeks and creation of Leg IV (Vatika Chowk, Sohna road upto Railway culvert-61) and construction of recharge wells from SPR to Railway culvert 61. A sum of Rs 160 crore would be spent in the next two years for this purpose. It was informed that identified water bodies in the district are being rejuvenated. For this, the water bodies are being connected to the storm water drains.

It was also informed that all the residential buildings having roof top measuring over 100 square meters in Gurugram would have rain water harvesting system. Directions have been issued to ensure that water harvesting systems already installed in the buildings are operational. Similarly, those who have not yet installed the rain water harvesting system have been asked to make arrangement for the same, for which rate has also been fixed by the Municipal Corporation.

It was informed that the GMDA has approved the proposal for allotment of land measuring 8 acres in Sector 52 A, Gurugram on lease to the Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) to be constituted by GMDA and Haryana State Agricultural Marketing Board (HSAMB) for the construction of Flower Market.

Among those present in the meeting included Chief Secretary Mr D.S Dhesi , Additional Principal Secretary to Chief Minister and Chief Executive Officer, Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority, Gurugram Mr V. Umashankar and other senior officers of the State Government.