Gurugram, Jan. 28 -- The finance and contract committee of the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG), chaired by mayor Raj Rani Malhotra, on Tuesday approved 25 development projects worth approximately Rs.142 crore. The projects are aimed at strengthening civic infrastructure across Gurugram and adjoining rural areas. The committee cleared projects focused on upgrading sewerage systems, roads, storm water drainage, drinking water supply, street lighting and sanitation infrastructure within MCG limits. Funding will come from a mix of MCG's own resources, state government grants and scheme-based allocations. Tenders are expected to be floated in phases, with most projects targeted for completion within the current financial year, subject to site conditions and statutory approvals. To tackle long-standing sewerage problems, the committee approved rehabilitation and strengthening of old 600-mm diameter sewer lines in Ward 27, Civil Lines, Sadar Bazaar, and Jacobpura, officials said. Proposals to lay storm water drainage networks and develop disposal systems in Sector 9, Sector 9A, and other waterlogging-prone locations were also approved. These interventions are expected to significantly reduce flooding during the monsoon, they added. Improving road infrastructure was another key focus. Several proposals for construction and reconstruction of RMC roads were approved to enhance traffic movement and durability. Areas covered include Dhanwapur Road, Madanpuri, Sector 46, South City-1, Sector 15 (Part-2), and Sector 18. The committee also cleared the reconstruction of the RMC road from Rajendra Park to Dhanwapur Chowk, a major stretch used daily by thousands of commuters. According to officials, special emphasis was placed on rural areas and newly developed colonies. Projects related to sewerage, drinking water pipelines, internal roads, and drainage systems were approved for Dhanakot, Daulatabad, Dhankot, Dhumas Pur, Maidawas, and New Palam Vihar. The objective is to provide urban-level civic amenities in these pockets. Under plans to modernise street lighting, CCMS panels will be installed in various parts of the city. The committee also approved development and beautification of secondary waste collection points under the Swachh Bharat Mission, along with development of Atal Park and Atal Smriti Kendra in Dharampur village in memory of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. The projects will be executed by the MCG engineering wing through empanelled contractors, with regular site inspections to ensure adherence to specifications and timelines. Mayor Raj Rani Malhotra stated, "Strengthening sewerage, roads, drainage and water supply will bring significant relief to residents. Our effort is to ensure that all works are completed with quality and within the stipulated timeframe." Municipal commissioner Pradeep Dahiya added, "Technical quality, transparency and adherence to timelines are our priorities. Areas affected by waterlogging, sewer overflows and damaged roads will see visible improvement once these projects are completed," assuring regular monitoring....