Manesar civic body calls for tender to install 5,000 streetlights

Officials said the project, estimated at ₹7.5 crore, will cover installation of lights, repair of cables, and fixing of panels and related infrastructure.

Published on: Apr 19, 2026, 03:18:15 IST

By Mihika Shah

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The Municipal Corporation of Manesar (MCM) plans to install 5,000 streetlights across its 20 wards to improve civic infrastructure and public safety, officials said on Saturday.

Residents said inadequate streetlighting has been a persistent issue, raising risks for pedestrians and commuters. (HT archive)

Officials said the project, estimated at ₹7.5 crore, will cover installation of lights, repair of cables, and fixing of panels and related infrastructure. Tenders have been floated and will open on April 27.

Vasu Baggan, executive engineer at MCM, said one agency will be selected to execute the project and that the streetlights have already been procured by the corporation. “Contractor will be given a time period of eight months to complete the project. This project also includes installation of octagonal poles and reinforced cement concrete (RCC) poles. Lights will be installed on the RCC poles which are already in place,” he said.

Officials said the streetlights will be installed in areas including Sikanderpur Bhada, Garhi Harsaru and Manesar village. They added that residents and residents’ welfare associations (RWAs) can approach the corporation to report dark spots and areas with inadequate streetlighting for action.

Residents said inadequate streetlighting has been a persistent issue, raising risks for pedestrians and commuters. They claimed “poorly lit roads affect visibility, increase chances of accidents and heighten safety concerns, especially at night.”

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Mihika Shah
Mihika Shah is a Correspondent of the Gurugram bureau at the Hindustan Times, where she covers civic issues, residents' grievances, education and culture and art. She joined the Gurugram bureau in 2025, and has done her graduation from Delhi University followed by specialisation in Integrated Multimedia Journalism from the Asian College of Journalism (ACJ) in Chennai. While growing up, Mihika always aspired to be a journalist. She believes that journalism demands both passion and compassion. She thrives on breaking exclusive stories and covering issues which are often overlooked. Through her on-ground reporting, she seeks to understand Gurugram as a city beyond its high-rises and glass towers. She believes the best stories emerge from persistent reporting and looking beyond the obvious. Her reporting focuses on issues that directly impact everyday life, with an emphasis on public infrastructure and community concerns. She strives to bring observational depth to her reportage. She also manages the weekly column called Concern for Gurugram, which is published every Wednesday. She is a team player who values open communication and ideas. Her native place is Uttarakhand and her connection to mountains also draws her to stories on the environment. Beyond news reporting, Mihika loves talking and writing about cinema and pop culture. She also likes to travel and explore new places and cuisine.Read More

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