Gurgaon: Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday directed officials to ensure that a severely damaged stretch linking Dwarka Expressway and Umang Bhardwaj Chowk should be “pothole-free within 24 hours”. Taking cognisance of a complaint on the poor condition of the road from Umang Bhardwaj Chowk in Sector 10A via Gadoli up to Dwarka Expressway, Saini told officials to “remove encroachments immediately”. “Irrespective of the department concerned — whether HSIIDC, GMC or GMDA — necessary action must be taken as per rules to repair all roads and make them motorable within one month,” Saini said, while chairing a district public relations and grievance redressal committee meeting. He emphasised strict accountability and “swift action”. The CM took serious note of complaints. Out of 17 grievances presented, the CM resolved 12 on the spot and issued instructions for status reports on the remaining cases. Saini also announced relief for over 7,000 residents of Sector 85, where a long-pending road blockage issue was cleared, paving the way for a 24-metre connecting road in two weeks. He ordered urgent measures to fix chronic waterlogging in Surat Nagar Phase 1 within one month.As regards a complaint submitted by Carnation Residency RWA, Sector 85 pertaining to road obstruction, the CM constituted a committee of concerned departments. Based on the committee’s report, the private land in question was purchased by the builder and the process of removing old structures built there began. Thereafter, within two weeks, a 24-metre-wide connecting road will be constructed, establishing direct connectivity with Sector 86 main road and Dwarka Expressway. This decision will provide major commuting relief to around 7,000 residents and 800 school students.As to the long-standing waterlogging problem in Surat Nagar Phase 1, he directed officers to ensure resolution within one month. “All affected lanes should be freed from waterlogging and renovated to provide relief to local residents. Proper drainage arrangements should be restored immediately and pumps should be installed wherever required to remove stagnant water,” Saini said, adding, “The govt is fully committed to the overall development of Gurgaon and the resolution of citizens’ problems.” He also directed regular monitoring of the works and strict action against responsible officers if deadlines are not met. Later in the evening, Saini inaugurated Nagesh Trophy Men’s National T20 Cricket Tournament for the Blind at Tau Devi Lal Stadium. “Our govt is committed to ensuring that every talent gets a platform and every dream gets wings. To provide better training and opportunities to para-athletes, special sports infrastructure and a separate stadium will be developed for them in the state,” he said. He said that during the last 11 years, Rs 989 crore was spent on the development of sports facilities in the state and the sports department budget was increased from Rs 275 crore to more than Rs 602 crore. Under the Haryana Outstanding Sportsperson Service Rules 2021, 550 new posts were created and 231 players were provided govt jobs. A modern rehabilitation centre was also established in Panchkula for treatment and recovery of players.
