CM Lays Stone For Rs 2,640 Million Works In Mundka

02 Mar 2026 CW Team

The chief minister laid the foundation stone for infrastructure upgrades in Mundka, announcing a project valued at Rs 2,640 million (mn). The ceremony was held in the western part of the city and was attended by local representatives and administration officials. The announcement framed the work as part of ongoing efforts to enhance civic services and urban resilience. Officials said the initiative formed part of wider urban renewal plans for the capital region.

The project cost was given as Rs 2,640 mn, a figure presented as an investment in public assets and service delivery. Authorities signalled that the initiative would prioritise improvements to roads, drainage and public utilities while seeking to reduce congestion and flooding risks. They described the scheme as intended to deliver long-term benefits for residents and businesses in the area. Planners signalled that design work would seek to incorporate climate resilience and urban mobility considerations.

Implementation was said to follow established procurement and oversight procedures with timelines to be set by the responsible agencies. Funding modalities were noted to involve budgetary allocations and routine municipal financing rather than external borrowing. Officials emphasised that progress reports and technical audits would inform each phase of delivery. Contract awards were expected to follow competitive tendering to ensure value for money and compliance with technical standards.

Residents were urged to engage with local representatives to convey priorities and concerns so that the upgrades aligned with community needs. Observers commented that such projects can improve quality of life if sustained maintenance is planned alongside construction. The government indicated that similar interventions will continue across other localities to address urban infrastructure deficits. Local stakeholders were to receive timelines and complaint redressal channels to track progress and raise issues.

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