MCG completes digital mapping of 17,600 roads in Gurugram district

Officials said that once the online data is fully integrated, complaints related to roads will no longer require physical inspections at the preliminary stage.

Published on: Feb 6, 2026, 04:34:14 IST

By Leena Dhankhar

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The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) has completed digital mapping of over 17,600 roads across the district, said officials on Thursday, adding that the civic body is now preparing an improvement plan to address road damage and recurring waterlogging.

“Exact locations will be visible on the system, enabling quicker planning and execution of repair works,” said an official, requesting anonymity.

The geo-spatial survey of roads has been carried out under the city’s road monitoring initiative, with detailed data on road condition, repair requirements and complaint locations being uploaded online, they said, adding that the digital mapping will enable officials to pinpoint exact locations needing repair and speed up grievance redressal related to broken roads, potholes and damaged stretches.

Officials said that once the online data is fully integrated, complaints related to roads will no longer require physical inspections at the preliminary stage.

“Exact locations will be visible on the system, enabling quicker planning and execution of repair works,” said an official, requesting anonymity.

To assess ongoing works related to roads, engineering and urban development, a review meeting was held recently at the MCG office. It was chaired by MCG commissioner Pradeep Dahiya and participated by other key officials, said officials.

Officials, during the meeting, said that door-to-door garbage collection and drain desilting activities were being monitored.

The corporation also reviewed the functioning of the “Har Gali Sadak” (road in every street) portal, under which a survey data of 17,627 roads has already been compiled and shared with the Haryana Space Applications Centre (HARSAC). Similar mapping exercises have been completed in Sohna and Pataudi as well, officials said.

As part of the city’s drainage management plan, officials said that Gurugram has a total drainage network of about 473 km, of which nearly 350 km has already been cleaned. In Sohna, desilting work on all major drains has been completed.

Officials added that a long-term plan is in place to make the city “silt-free” by 2026, while work related to solid waste processing at the Bandhwari plant is targeted for completion by February 2028.

Dahiya directed officials to ensure that sanitation, environmental protection and infrastructure-related works are completed within stipulated timelines, said officials.

Officials said the digital road database would enable data-driven decisions to improve road conditions and urban infrastructure across Gurugram.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
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

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