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MCG forms panel to acquire land to develop public infra

Operating under the chairmanship of the MCG commissioner, the committee has been vested with the authority to oversee the entire lifecycle of civic infrastructure development

Published on: Jul 20, 2025 06:38 PM IST
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The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) has constituted a dedicated six-member committee tasked with identifying, acquiring and developing land for essential public infrastructure projects. The committee’s formation comes amid growing pressure on civic agencies to respond to the city’s increasing population and demand for organised public spaces and services, officials said.

MCG commissioner Pradeep Dahiya underlined the importance of the initiative (HT Archive)
MCG commissioner Pradeep Dahiya underlined the importance of the initiative (HT Archive)

The initiative reflects MCG’s commitment to shifting towards future-ready urban planning. With Gurugram witnessing rapid expansion in its residential, industrial, and commercial zones, the lack of integrated civic infrastructure—such as community centers, educational institutions, libraries, and market spaces—has posed challenges for both residents and planners. The newly constituted committee is expected to bridge this critical gap by taking a coordinated approach to project execution.

Operating under the chairmanship of the MCG commissioner, the committee has been vested with the authority to oversee the entire lifecycle of civic infrastructure development. From identifying vacant or underutilized land parcels to ensuring the final execution of approved plans, the committee will also monitor fund utilization and ensure inter-departmental synergy. The focus will be on structured planning, accountability, and timely delivery.

The committee’s work will include preparing detailed planning framework, coordinating with government agencies for approvals, addressing technical and financial challenges, and preventing overlapping or stalled projects. The larger goal is to institutionalize a mechanism that avoids ad hoc development and anticipates civic requirements before they become urgent.

 
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Leena Dhankhar

Leena Dhankhar is the Bureau Chief of the Gurugram bureau at Hindustan Times, where she covers crime, excise, civic agencies, forests and wildlife, real estate, and politics. With over a decade of experience at the organisation, she has reported some of the region’s most impactful stories, known for her deep investigative work and on-ground reporting. Leena has extensively covered major crime cases, systemic lapses and financial irregularities, often exposing civic agency failures and prompting administrative action. Her journalism is driven by accountability, public interest, and a commitment to highlighting issues that shape everyday life in Gurugram.

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