Transforming Gurugram: Haryana's Pioneering 'Complete Streets' Initiative

Haryana's 'Complete Streets' initiative in Gurugram aims to enhance pedestrian and cyclist safety. Spanning 2.4 km in Udyog Vihar, it features shaded footpaths, cycling tracks, and sustainability measures like bioswales. The project exemplifies a successful public-private partnership and serves as a model for other Indian cities.

In a significant step toward urban transformation, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini inspected Gurugram's first 'Complete Streets' initiative in Udyog Vihar Sector-18. This ambitious project aims to ensure safe walking conditions for every section of society, emphasizing the state's commitment to enhancing urban mobility.

Chief Minister Saini emphasized that the initiative is not merely about infrastructure but extends to overall human well-being. The project, showcasing a fruitful collaboration between the government, private sector, and civil society, aims to set a new benchmark for similar projects across the nation.

Spanning 2.4 kilometers, the road revamp includes wide shaded footpaths, safe cycling tracks, rainwater-harvesting bioswales, and tree preservation. Jointly funded by GMDA, MCG, DHBVN, and the Raahgiri Foundation, with support from private partners like Nagarro and Maruti Suzuki, the undertaking is a testament to successful public-private partnerships.

(With inputs from agencies.)