Gurugram, April 11 -- The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) approved 45 development projects worth Rs.282 crore during a meeting of the Finance and Contract Committee (F&CC) chaired by mayor Raj Rani Malhotra at the civic body's office on Friday. Officials said the projects aim to accelerate overall development in both new and old parts of Gurugram. Key work includes constructing and repairing roads, strengthening water supply systems, expanding sewer networks, developing stormwater drainage and revamping market areas, officials said. Municipal commissioner Pradeep Dahiya, F&CC member Anoop Singh, chief engineer Vijay Dhaka, chief accounts officer Vijay Singla, among others, attended the meeting. Road improvement will be carried out in various sectors, including 47, 46 and 51, along with repair works in other parts of the city. Infrastructure development will extend to villages and newly developed colonies, ensuring access to basic services, an official said. Markets in areas such as Sectors 31 and 45 will be beautified with improved parking facilities to ease congestion. The civic body also proposed measures to tackle key urban challenges, including procuring anti-smog guns, upgrading secondary waste collection points and strengthening drainage systems to address waterlogging, the official said. "These projects will play a crucial role in transforming Gurugram into a modern and well-planned city. Once completed, residents will see significant improvement in traffic movement, sanitation, drainage and water supply," said the commissioner. Dahiya said the projects were designed based on public needs and inputs from elected representatives. "All work will be executed in a time-bound and quality-driven manner," he added. The mayor said the civic body is committed to ensuring balanced and sustainable development. "Through these projects, the basic amenities provided to the citizens will improve," she said. The officials said the implementation of these projects is expected to begin in phases, focusing on addressing long-pending civic issues that have been plaguing the city for a long time....