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Hindustan Times
14-07-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
Gurugram Metro gets nod to fell 501 more trees; tally now at 1,801 for Phase 1
Gurugram Metro Rail Ltd (GMRL) has received permission from the forest department to fell 501 more trees for the construction of the first phase of the Gurugram metro project, bringing the total number of trees approved for felling to 1,801, officials said on Sunday. The trees on the Sector-9/9A road on Sunday. (Parveen Kumar/HT Photo) The latest clearance granted by the state forest department pertains to trees located along the Sector 9–9A road, according to a senior GMDA official. The permission was sought by the Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) on behalf of GMRL last month, the official confirmed. To be sure, the Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) sought tree-felling permission on behalf of Gurugram Metro Rail Ltd (GMRL), as the affected trees are located along GMDA's master roads. The authority is also serving as the coordinating agency for the execution of the metro project. In compliance with compensatory afforestation norms, GMRL plans to plant 18,000 trees initially on a dedicated 18-hectare land parcel in Qadarpur village, which has been allotted by the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG). 'The GMRL board and the metro corporation are very serious about afforestation, and it has been decided from the top that grown-up plants will be planted,' said a senior GMRL official. 'These will be sturdy, native varieties to ensure a high survival rate,' he added. According to the plantation will be carried out once the land is demarcated and handed over to the GMRL in Kadarpur. According to officials, the metro project, being executed by GMRL, will link Millennium City Centre with Cyber City through a 29-kilometre loop, also passing through Old Gurugram. The first phase of the project stretches between Millennium City Centre and Sector 9 station. Officials said planting will begin as soon as the land is demarcated and handed over to the metro authority. Under the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980, and the Forest (Conservation) Rules, 2022, project proponents must plant 10 trees for every tree felled as part of compensatory afforestation. Based on this rule, GMRL is required to plant 18,010 trees to make up for the 1,801 trees approved for felling in phase one, officials said. Subash Yadav, Conservator of Forests, South Haryana, confirmed that permission has been granted for tree felling for the metro project. 'Normally, one month is given for felling, but agencies can request more time,' he said. Since the trees are located along GMDA roads, the GMDA will carry out the felling, he added. 'As far as compensatory afforestation is concerned, we will ensure 100% compliance. Adding to the city's green cover is a key priority,' Yadav said. He further clarified that the responsibility for planting and ensuring the survival of these trees lies with the project proponent or the executing agency. The GMRL has recently appointed a general consultant to assist with project execution. Officials said that the contract for phase one construction is expected to be awarded by the end of July.
Indian Express
02-07-2025
- General
- Indian Express
GMLR twin tunnel: Centre grants final nod for diversion of SGNP forest land to BMC
Over a year since procuring the in-principle (Stage I) approval, Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MOEFCC) on Tuesday granted the final approval for diversion of 19.43 hectares of forest land at the Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). The clearance has now paved the way for the construction of the twin tunnels, which is being developed within the ambit of the ambitious Goregaon Mulund Link Road (GMLR) project. Pegged at a cost of nearly Rs 6500, the GMRL is an ambitious project which aims to alleviate congestion by linking Goregaon in the western suburbs to Mulund in the eastern suburbs. A crucial part of the GMLR project are the 6.65-km long twin tunnels which will start from the Film City in the western suburbs and open near Mulund's Amar Junction, which currently houses a huge slum pocket. The GMLR tunnels will surpass beneath the SGNP, covering a complex topography of hillocks, forest and farmlands. With the project slated to be constructed through the protected forest lands of SGNP, the state government had sought the Union ministry's approval. Earlier on January 2, 2024, the MOEFCC granted the in-principle clearances for the proposal after examination. On Tuesday, the Union ministry granted the final approval for the diversion of 19.43 hectares of reserves forest area to the BMC under the section 2 of the Forest Conservation Act of 1980. Stage I (in-principle) approval from the central government is the first step towards diverting forest land for non-forest purposes, followed by Stage II clearances. Officials maintained that even as the land parcel has been transferred to the civic body, it continues to hold the legal status of forest land. With the tunnel raking under the SGNP — at a depth of 20 to 160 metres — no trees are expected to be impacted during the course of the project construction. Meanwhile, the civic body has prepared an alternative afforestation plan as per the Forest Act. For the total forest land acquired, over 19.5 hectares of non-forest area in Chandrapur district will undergo plantation and maintenance. Being tucked in an ecologically sensitive zone, the GMLR project has also undergone a slew of studies ranging including Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), environmental, biological studies by Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) etc. as well as engineering, geotechnical studies. Since the tunnel is aligned between the Tulsi and Vehar lakes, the project has also undergone hydrological studies. Upon completion, the GMLR project is projected to be estimated to reduce the travel time between the eastern and western suburbs from 75 minutes to 25 minutes. The project is estimated to be completed by October 2028.
Time of India
01-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
GMRL seeks land buried under 1L tonnes of debris for Gurgaon metro project
Gurgaon: GMRL has sought the transfer of a 10-hectare parcel of land in Sector 10 from HSVP to set up a temporary casting yard for the new metro project. The land, however, is presently encroached upon and buried under nearly 1 lakh tonnes of construction and demolition (C&D) waste. According to GMRL, a casting yard is required for phase 2 of the metro corridor and needs to be ready by Oct to keep the timeline on track. The site, originally earmarked for an auto market, has been used as a dumping ground. C&D waste accumulated over the years now forms towering mounds across the land, with encroachers using parts of the plot. You Can Also Check: Gurgaon AQI | Weather in Gurgaon | Bank Holidays in Gurgaon | Public Holidays in Gurgaon "The site is essential for phase 2 of the project, and we need to begin preparatory work by Oct. There is a huge amount of C&D waste on the site which needs to be cleared quickly," a senior GMRL official said. The matter was also flagged in a recent high-level review meeting chaired by chief secretary Anurag Rastogi. In the meeting, GMDA, HSVP, MCG, HSIIDC, and police were directed to coordinate and ensure land-related bottlenecks were resolved promptly for the metro project to stay on track. HSVP had allotted 5.23 hectares of land in Sector 33 for setting up the casting yard for phase 1 of the metro corridor. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 3.5, 4.5 BHK Homes starting at ₹4.89 Cr.* Hero Homes Learn More Undo Additional land was also provided by MCG for the same. Meanwhile, GMRL last week shortlisted the joint venture of Deutsche Bahn Engineering & Consulting (DBEC) and Hill International for the role of general consultant (GC) for the project. The GC will play a key role in overseeing planning, design vetting, construction supervision, and integration of the metro corridor. Approved in June 2023 at an estimated cost of Rs 5,452 crore, the 28.5km corridor from Millennium City Centre to Cyber City, with a 1.85 km spur to Dwarka Expressway, was supposed to be completed within four years. It was planned as a fully elevated line with 27 stations. Now, a 1.4 km spur line has been added to connect Sector 5 station with the Gurgaon railway station. With this, the metro project cost has been revised to Rs 10,266 crore and the due date pushed to 2029.
Hindustan Times
30-06-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Gurugram: GMRL to seek land along metro corridor for commercial space
Jun 30, 2025 06:08 AM IST The Gurugram Metro Rail Ltd (GMRL) has decided to seek parcels of land along the metro alignment for commercial development of property to ensure financial viability of the project. As per a GMRL official aware of the matter, the corporation has also decided to seek a share in the (transit oriented development) TOD benefits arising out of the metro project. As per the GMRL, the metro corporation has not been allocated any land for property development presently but it was crucial to develop commerical projects along the alignment to improve and ensure the financial viability of the project through multiple revenue streams. (Parveen Kumar/HT photo) As per the GMRL, the metro corporation has not been allocated any land for property development presently but it was crucial to develop commerical projects along the alignment to improve and ensure the financial viability of the project through multiple revenue streams. 'It has been decided that GMRL will reach out to the Haryana government and request for allocation of suitable land parcels along the metro corridor for property development and commercial utilisation to support the long-term sustainability of the project. It has also been decided to seek a share in the transit-orented development (TOD) benefits, arising from increased land value and development potential along the metro corridor,' said the GMRL official. Earlier in March this year, the metro corporation had held a detailed meeting with real estate developers and consultants to seek their views point regarding commercial development of properties and to understand how transit oriented developed had worked out for existing real estate projects in the city. During the meeting, the metro authorities had sought inputs on how to maximise the alternative revenue sources of Gurugram metro theough property development opportunities at stations, station naming rights, advertising or land based fiscal tools such as land value capture. 'We also wanted to know from the developers regarding the TOD projects in Gurugram by the stakeholders and how they have enhanced project/ property value by catalysing the TOD Zone and enhanced revenue generation,' a senior GMRL official said. GMRL is the special purpose vehicle of the Haryana government which is executing the Gurugram metro extension project form Millennium City Centre metro station to Cyber Hub. The ₹ 5,452 crore metro project will cover a total distance of 28.5 kilometres and have 27 elevated stations.
Hindustan Times
28-06-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
GMRL selects general consultant for Gurugram Metro
Gurugram: The Gurugram Metro Rail Limited (GMRL) on Friday finalised the general consultant for the metro project that will connect the Millennium City Centre metro station with Cyber Hub in a loop of 29km. The bid by Deutsche Bahn Engineering (DBEC) and Hill International, a joint venture, was found suitable for the project and they were also the lowest bidders, a senior GMRL official said. The Gurugram Metro Rail Limited (GMRL) on Friday finalised the general consultant for the metro project that will connect the Millennium City Centre metro station with Cyber Hub in a loop of 29km. (HT PHOTO) The tender of ₹ 135 crore for hiring a general consultant was floated on May 8, last year and the date was extended to attract companies and firms with experience in executing similar metro projects, said the GMRL official, adding that special permission was taken from the Election Commission of India (ECI) to float the tender as the model code of conduct was in place at that time. 'The negotiations to hire the general consultant were held in Panchkula on Friday and the bidder was finalised. The contract for general consultant will be awarded soon as all formalities have been completed. The joint venture of DBEC and Hill International was found most suitable. The general consultant will oversee the entire project from start to finish and the period of work is four years,' said a senior GMRL official, who was present during the negotiations in Panchkula. According to the mandate given for general consultant, the firm will guide and supervise the construction and execution of the metro system, and this includes reviewing the DPR, check designs, prepare tender documents, supervise construction, test and commissioning the entire system, prepare manual for disaster management plan, prepare security plan, prepare property development plans, and similar work. The GMRL official said that the corporation has already hired the detailed design consultant for the project (Systra), which has carried out geo-technical and other surveys and is finalising the alignment and design of the Gurugram metro project. 'The general consultant will be responsible for the construction and supervision and commissioning of the entire metro network. We have also floated the tender for award of civil construction work for the first phase of metro and received eight bids from major firms. The bids for this tender are also being analyzed,' the senior GMRL official said.
