Saturday, January 15, 2011

Millenium City ,Gurgaon - baffles me

Gurgaon is dubbed as 'Millenium City' - reason being it represents India of new millenium. I have been in Gurgaon for last few weeks and experienced the 'Millenium City' first hand. The growth visible in Gurgaon is appreciable on one front - top notch corporate companies are here and dozen more come here by day.However what is disappointing to see is the overall state of affairs in Gurgaon. There is hardly any public transport,chaotic urbanization and a shroud of dust that engulfs Gurgaon.

In my opinion Gurgaon represents quintessential India -growth without proper planning. The paradoxical combination of the shining facade and the cloud of dust would amaze you beyond expectation.However Delhi Metro presents an entirely different picture of successful urban infrastructure projects in India. The Metro is already full to the brims and it is a gratifying feeling to see the look of pride and comfort on common man's face traveling in the Metro. India desperately needs more Sreedharans and Sheila Dikshits to handle the menace of chaotic urbanization and to channelize the energy of its youth.

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