Infrastructure revamp to safai reforms: MCM House nod to 29cr projects
Gurgaon: The Municipal Corporation of Manesar (MCM) on Tuesday approved development proposals worth Rs 29 crore, including infrastructure upgrades, regularisation of colonies, and sanitation reforms.
Of the 15 matters presented during the House meeting, 11 were passed.
Key approvals include the establishment of citizen facilitation centres (CFCs) in all villages under the civic body's jurisdiction and allocation of land for sub-health centres in Shikohpur and Kukdola. The House also cleared the regularisation of three colonies, Dhana, Bas Hariya, and Bas Kusla, and sanctioned the deployment of two staffers for each councillor via the Haryana Kaushal Rozgar Nigam (HKRN).
Mayor Dr Inderjit Kaur Yadav told the House that the issue of unauthorised meat shops operating within corporation limits needs urgent attention and called for immediate closure of such establishments. In another key decision, the civic body terminated its contract with the agency handling street vending zones, citing poor performance. The MCM also gave the green light for critical water and sewerage infrastructure across several villages.
These include installation of drinking water systems in Bas Kusla, Bas Hariya, and Dhana; sewer and water networks in Dhorka and Kukdola; and new pipelines from IMT Sector 8 to Kasan and from Shaheed Park to Kukdola's animal hospital.
Additionally, the house sanctioned RCC drainage from RBS School to Bengali market in Manesar, utility line work in Sikanderpur Badha, drainage work in Nainwal, and water and sewer networks connecting Manesar to Khoh Road.
Approval was also granted for the procurement of 200 CCMS panels for better street lighting and sewer cleaning equipment.
Commissioner Ayush Sinha said proposals for door-to-door waste collection and street cleaning would now be sent to the headquarters for final approval.
"Once sanctioned, sanitation services will be streamlined with ward-level teams consisting of two residents, the municipal and senior sanitation inspectors, and the local councillor," he said.
The civic body also plans to install new dustbins in markets and public areas. To improve solid waste management, the dumping site in Sector 8 will be enclosed with a single entry-exit gate. The commissioner further asked officials to acquire jetting machines and increase the number of earthmovers for efficient garbage collection and sewer maintenance. The house also approved a one-year extension of the lease for the MCM office building.
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