India, Sept. 20 -- The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) has begun the process to repair and restore more than 650 non-functional streetlights along central verges and footpaths across the city, with the work expected to be completed within five to six months of awarding the contracts, officials said.

Officials said 350 streetlights will be repaired on central verges and at least 300 along footpaths. The civic body is currently processing tenders for the work and will also identify damaged cables and faulty electrical wiring.

Areas where footpath streetlights will be repaired or replaced include sectors in Old Gurugram, sectors 23, 23A, 46, 56, 57, near Khushboo Chowk and other areas. The move follows repeated complaints from pede...