Global City on track to boost investment: Rao Narbir Singh
The project has an allocated budget of ₹4753.8 crore, with the first tender worth ₹940 crore already sanctioned to kickstart infrastructure development
Gurugram: Haryana’s Forest and Industries Minister and Badshahpur MLA Rao Narbir Singh on Saturday inspected the proposed Global City site, emphasising that the project should be completed on time and highlighting its potential to boost economic expansion and attract investment to the region.
Haryana’s Forest and Industries Minister and Badshahpur MLA Rao Narbir Singh on Saturday inspected the proposed Global City site in Gurugram. (HT PHOTO)
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The minister said that the successful and timely execution of the Global City project will strengthen regional development prospects. The city will be seamlessly connected to National Highways 48 and 352W and the Dwarka Expressway, ensuring excellent connectivity. Additionally, a 6km-long green corridor with artificial lakes will enhance the environmental appeal of the project.
The project has an allocated budget of ₹4753.8 crore, with the first tender worth ₹940 crore already sanctioned to kickstart infrastructure development.
Future potential
The project spans 1003 acres between the Northern Peripheral Road (NPR) and Central Peripheral Road (CPR) and is designed to accommodate a mix of large and small land parcels. The first phase is expected to be completed by the end of next year. The minister revealed that Fortune 500 companies are already in talks with the state government to invest in Global City, strengthening its economic potential. The rapid development and improved connectivity in the region are expected to transform Gurugram’s socio-economic landscape.
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According to HSIIDC DGM Arun Garg, the Global City project is designed on the “Live, Work and Play” model focussing on sustainable and environment-friendly development. The city will have a land-use distribution of 56.08% commercial, 40.05% residential, 2.73% institutional, and 1.14% for utilities. The project will also include a 6km green corridor with artificial lakes, promoting a healthier lifestyle.
Global City will cater to non-polluting IT and AI-based industries, aligning with the India AI mission. It will house over 1.8 lakh permanent residents and a floating population of 5.8 lakh, generating employment opportunities for more than 4 lakh people. Additionally, the city will include six schools, one college, and a world-class hospital.
Transport Facilities
To ensure smooth mobility, the project will include a Light Rapid Transit (Metro) system with six stations and an interchange with MMTS, dedicated EV bus routes, pedestrian pathways and cycle tracks. Multiple taxi stands and bus depots will further facilitate movement, while a helipad will offer direct air connectivity.
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The minister said that while the entire project will take three to four months to commence, immediate repair work should be undertaken to address existing road issues.
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.
