India, April 19 -- The Municipal Corporation of Manesar (MCM) plans to install 5,000 streetlights across its 20 wards to improve civic infrastructure and public safety, officials said on Saturday.

Officials said the project, estimated at Rs.7.5 crore, will cover installation of lights, repair of cables, and fixing of panels and related infrastructure. Tenders have been floated and will open on April 27.

Vasu Baggan, executive engineer at MCM, said one agency will be selected to execute the project and that the streetlights have already been procured by the corporation. "Contractor will be given a time period of eight months to complete the project. This project also includes installation of octagonal poles and reinforced cement concrete...