Gurugram DC inspects proposed ISBT land site on Dwarka Expressway

Pradeep Ahlawat, GM Roadways, said that while the land for the ISBT will be provided by HSIIDC, the construction costs will be borne by the transport department

Published on: Jul 17, 2024, 22:40:05 IST

By Leena Dhankhar, Gurugram

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Gurugram deputy commissioner Nishant Kumar Yadav inspected the proposed site for the Inter-State Bus Terminal (ISBT) in Sihi village, located along the Dwarka Expressway, on Wednesday and directed officials to prepare a detailed map of the site and submit it to his office by Friday.

DC Nishant Kumar Yadav inspects the site of the proposed ISBT in Sihi village along the Dwarka Expressway in Gurugram on Wednesday. (HT Photo)

He asked the Manesar tehsildar, who accompanied him, to identify and map 15-acre plots in Sector 36A on both sides of the Delhi-Jaipur National Highway and near the Elan Mall for the new ISBT, said officials. The plots in question are part of 147 acres of land in Sector 36A that the Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (HSIIDC) has designated for public utilities, said Yadav. When the site is finalised, the land will be transferred to the transport department under a Public-Private Partnership model for the new ISBT, he added.

“The identified map options will be sent to the state government for approval. Upon receiving the government’s approval for one of the options, the project will proceed to the next stage of development. The old bus terminal in the city centre was inadequate due to space constraints and frequent traffic jams caused by bus movements. With the growing population in the district, there is a pressing need for a larger and more modern ISBT,” said DC Yadav.

Sihi village is strategically viable for a new ISBT due to its proximity to the Dwarka Expressway, Southern Peripheral Road (SPR), the proposed Global City, a heliport, the Delhi-Gurugram National Highway, and railway station. A heli-hub is also proposed to be built in the area, said officials.

Pradeep Ahlawat, GM Roadways, said that while the land for the ISBT will be provided by HSIIDC, the construction costs will be borne by the transport department. The PPP model will involve a 51% stake by the transport department and a 49% stake by HSIIDC.

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Leena Dhankhar
Leena Dhankhar is Senior Editor and Bureau Chief, Gurugram, at Hindustan Times, where she has spent over 17 years chronicling the transformation of one of India's fastest-growing urban regions. From starting her career as a crime reporter to leading the Gurugram bureau, her journalism has been defined by investigative reporting, in-depth storytelling and an unwavering focus on public interest. Over nearly two decades, she has reported extensively across crime, politics, civic governance, elections, real estate, environment, courts, sports, education and entertainment, covering Gurugram, Faridabad, Nuh and Palwal. Her reporting has exposed several major scams and systemic failures, including insurance frauds, waste management irregularities, illegal arms manufacturing units in Nuh, illegal mining in the Aravallis, organised crime networks and governance lapses affecting millions of residents. Known for her investigative work and exclusive stories, Leena has reported on high-impact national issues, including the Nicaragua charter flight carrying Indian migrants that was turned back amid allegations of human trafficking, exposing the growing network of illegal immigration rackets. Her work has also focused on gang wars, prison administration, juvenile crime, women and child protection systems, the functioning of the Juvenile Justice Board and Child Welfare Committee, and environmental challenges such as pollution, waterlogging and deteriorating civic infrastructure. Beyond hard news, Leena has extensively documented Haryana's rich heritage, forests and wildlife, bringing attention to the state's historical landmarks, biodiversity, conservation efforts and ecological challenges through immersive reportage and feature writing. Her journalism has consistently gone beyond breaking news. She has documented Gurugram's rapid urbanisation through long-form narratives and enterprise reporting on issues ranging from pothole-ridden roads, flooding and waste management to the changing social fabric of India's Millennium City. She also writes widely read feature columns, including The Outsider, Changemaker, and Concern for Gurugram, profiling people, places and ideas shaping the city's identity. Leena is the author of Gurugram School Murder, published by Juggernaut Books, a deeply reported account of one of India's most high-profile school murder investigations. She is currently working on her second book, an investigative work exploring some of India's most significant scams and fraud investigations. Beyond print journalism, she has expanded her storytelling through public speaking and digital media. She is a TEDx speaker and has produced podcasts exploring Gurugram's transformation, civic challenges and untold stories. Her work reflects a commitment to narrative journalism that combines rigorous reporting with compelling storytelling. A law graduate with an MBA in Human Resources, Leena brings a multidisciplinary perspective to her reporting, particularly on governance, public policy and legal affairs. She has travelled extensively across India to pursue investigative assignments, often reporting from remote locations and conflict-prone areas in search of stories that matter.Read More