Global City project in Gurugram will meet int’l standards, says deputy CM

Gurugram: Deputy chief minister Dushyant Chautala on Friday said the ‘Global City’ project being developed in Gurugram will be as per international standards.

The deputy chief minister, who was holding a review meeting to oversee the project in state capital Chandigarh, said the ‘Global City’ project will also have a university.

Chautala directed officials to expedite the construction of the ‘Global City’ and ensure that quality is maintained in all aspects, so that top companies from India and abroad invest in the project, generating employment and revenue.

Additional chief secretary (industries and commerce department) Anand Mohan Sharan and other senior officials were also present in the meeting.

The proposed project will come up over 1,000 acres of land in Gurugram and will be developed in phases. It will have residential, commercial and industrial zones, officials said.

“The Haryana government plans to develop the project with a focus on quality city-centric living. It will be developed as a hub for the service industry, where dedicated spaces will be available for residential and commercial units. There will also be a focus on setting up healthcare and educational institutions”, the deputy chief minister said.The state government has already acquired land for the project.

The ‘Global City’ will have its own sewage and waste management system, with provisions for segregating solid waste, officials said, adding that it will only send residual waste to the landfills. The state government will also develop a heliport in this city, officials added.

While reviewing the map prepared for the project, Chautala gave suggestions on various aspects so that it can attract more investments. Directing officials to expedite the construction, he said quality in the construction work will not be compromised under any circumstances.

The deputy chief minister also directed officials to ensure that norms set for utility tunnels, roads, sewage, firefighting systems, etc. are met in advance so that work can commence smoothly, a statement issued by the state government said.Yash Garg, managing director, Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (HSIIDC), said the idea behind the ‘Global City’ project is to develop ‘mixed land’ usage.

“The global city project is a mixed land use project. A review meeting was chaired by the deputy chief minister on Friday, where it was reiterated that all facilities and processes will be as per international standards. A proposal to set up a university was also discussed,” Garg added.