India, May 4 -- The Gurugram metropolitan development authority (GMDA) has hired a contractor for fixing potholes and damaged stretches on the master roads in sectors one to 23. Officials said the tender has been awarded for two years, during which manpower will remain available for basic repair.

"We have a hired a contractor for two years for immediate repair of roads in sectors one to 23. An estimate of Rs.6.5 crore will be spent on such repairs. Similar contractors will be hired for rest of the sectors soon," said a senior GMDA official.

GMDA officials said that the contractor has been hired following several complaints lodged by residents regarding broken roads and potholes. The development took place following the trend by Haryana ...