Archive for November, 2010

Delhi-Agra Highway (NH2): Wide amd Signal free soon

Ashram-Badarpur Elevated Road coming!

Prabhu Razdan, Hindustan Times

The inauguration of the much- awaited Badarpur flyover on Monday has also paved the way for the Badarpur-Ashram elevated stretch. This was said by the Union minister for roads and highways, Kamal Nath at the formal inauguration of the Badarpur flyover on National Highway-II at Mehrauli Crossing near Badarpur on Monday afternoon.

New Yamuna Bridge parallel to Kalindi Kunj Bridge soon

दिल्ली-नोएडा के बीच नया पुल
13 Feb 2011, 0721 hrs IST,नवभारत टाइम्स

विनोद शर्मा ।। नोएडा
नोएडा से साउथ दिल्ली, फरीदाबाद और गुड़गांव की कनेक्टिविटी अब और आसान बनने जा रही है। नोएडा अथॉरिटी ओखला बैराज के पास यमुना पर नया ब्रिज बनाने जा रही है। इसका कंस्ट्रक्शन अगले चार महीने में शुरू हो जाएगा। तब तक टेक्निकल प्रोसेस का काम पूरा किया जा रहा है। ब्रिज को पूरा करने का टारगेट 31 दिसंबर 2013 रखा गया है। ब्रिज का पूरा खर्च नोएडा अथॉरिटी उठाएगी।

नोएडा, ग्रेटर नोएडा और यमुना एक्सप्रेस वे अथॉरिटी के चेयरमैन मोहिंदर सिंह ने एनबीटी को बताया कि नया पुल नोएडा से जुड़ने वाले ओखला बैराज और डीएनडी, दोनों से काफी अलग होगा। इस पुल का मेट्रो रूट के साथ तालमेल बैठाया जाएगा। नैशनल बोटैनिकल गार्डन के पास मेट्रो का तिराहा होगा। यहां से एक राह दिल्ली, दूसरी सिटी सेंटर व ग्रेटर नोएडा और तीसरी साउथ दिल्ली की तरफ जाएगी।
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Greater Noida (Jewar) Airport- Awaiting Green Signal

उम्मीद के अखिलेश लगाएंगे जिले के विकास को पंख

ग्रेटर नोएडा

प्रदेश में सत्ता परिवर्तन के बाद नोएडा व ग्रेटर नोएडा में कुछ परियोजनाओं के प्रभावित होने की अटकलों का बाजार गर्म है। वहीं कुछ ऐसी परियोजनाओं के भी दिन फिरने वाले हैं, जिनके निर्माण की योजना आठ वर्ष पहले सपा सरकार के कार्यकाल में बनी थी। इन परियोजनाओं पर बसपा शासनकाल के दौरान पिछले पांच वर्ष में कोई काम नहीं हुआ। इनमें प्रमुख रूप से नाइट सफारी और बोड़ाकी रेलवे स्टेशन हैं। सूत्रों के अनुसार, प्रदेश में सत्ता बदलने के बाद जेवर एयरपोर्ट को भी केंद्र सरकार से हरी झंडी मिल सकती है। इन तीन महत्वकांक्षी परियोजनाओं पर काम हुआ, तो विकास के मामले में ग्रेटर नोएडा की तस्वीर बदल जाएंगे।
फॉर्मूला वन कार रेस होने के बाद ग्रेटर नोएडा की पहचान अंतरराष्ट्रीय स्तर पर बनी है, लेकिन बोड़ाकी रेलवे स्टेशन समेत कई योजना ऐसी हैं, जिनके निर्माण से सीधे जनहित को फायदा होगा। इनमें से एक बोड़ाकी रेलवे स्टेशन है। इसके निर्माण की योजना 2004 में सपा सरकार के कार्यकाल में बनाई गई थी। ग्रेटर नोएडा में यह एकमात्र रेलवे स्टेशन हैं। शहर वासियों ने ट्रेन पकड़ने के लिए अभी दिल्ली व गाजियाबाद जाना पड़ता है। प्राधिकरण ने लोगों की सहूलियत के लिए बोड़ाकी में राष्ट्रीय स्तर का स्टेशन बनाने की योजना शुरू की थी। आठ सौ करोड़ रुपये की लागत से 250 एकड़ जमीन पर स्टेशन का निर्माण किया जाना था। यहां पर सभी बड़ी ट्रेनों के ठहराव की योजना बनाई गई थी। इसी तरह देश की पहली और विश्व की पांचवीं नाइट सफारी ग्रेटर नोएडा में बनाने की योजना बनाई गई थी। करीब 250 एकड़ जमीन पर बनने वाली नाइट सफारी के निर्माण पर करीब एक हजार करोड़ रुपये खर्च होने का अनुमान है। ग्रेटर नोएडा प्राधिकरण पैसे की कमी का हवाला देकर इन दोनों योजनाओं पर पिछले पांच वर्ष में कोई काम नहीं किया। सूत्रों का कहना है कि इन दोनों परियोजनाओं के अब दिन फिरने वाले हैं। सपा प्रदेश सरकार शीघ्र इनका निर्माण शुरू कराने का फैसला ले सकती है। बोड़ाकी रेलवे स्टेशन के निर्माण से शहर वासियों को भारी सहूलियत होगी, उन्हें ट्रेन पकड़ने के लिए दिल्ली व गाजियाबाद नहीं जाना पड़ेगा।
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Chat with Metro Man: E Sreedharan, MD-DMRCL

'A PPP model for a metro has never succeeded anywhere in the world'

By The Financial Express, 21/11/2010

'A PPP model for a metro has never succeeded anywhere in the world'

E Sreedharan, Managing Director of the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation, is the man credited with changing the way Delhi travels. In this Idea Exchange moderated by Executive Editor Unni Rajen Shanker, Sreedharan speaks of how the Metro kept its deadlines and his earlier assignment with Konkan Railways

Unni Rajen Shanker: When you look back at your stint with the Konkan Railways project and now the Delhi Metro, which was a tougher assignment and why?

The tougher and more challenging is Delhi Metro. With Konkan Railways, the main challenge was the length of the line: it passes through four states, a lot of reserved forest land and the most unfriendly, undulating terrain. The other challenge was raising funds. The government had given us one-third of the cost of the project, two-thirds had to be raised from the open market. At that time, the condition of the capital market was very poor, and raising money was very difficult. We could not raise money within the country and had to go to countries such as England, Japan and Korea to raise funds.

For Delhi Metro, money was not a problem. The problem was that it is the capital; whatever we do is directly under the gaze of the people in power?President, Prime Minister, Lt Governor, Chief Minister?everybody is aware of what we do. People here are educated, they are exposed to what other cities, countries have achieved. So expectations are very high. Also, we have to work with the least inconvenience or disturbance to the public. The technology for the Metro is highly complex. It is four times more complicated than railway technology. And tight targets had to be met; in the second phase, the target was the Commonwealth Games.

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Delhi Metro to Introduce 6-Coach Trains

NCR Realty Hot While Mumbai Realty Cools

Difference due to pricing; up by a third in Mumbai since Jan, almost stationary in Delhi.

Sanjay Sanghvi, a real estate consultant in the Dadar area of Central Mumbai, says these days he barely manages to broker two-three apartment deals a month, compared to half-a-dozen almost a year ago.

 "It is difficult now. People are reluctant to buy, as prices have gone up sharply. They will buy only if prices come down," says Sanghvi.

Sanghvi says he is flooded with sales calls from developers — including Indiabulls, Lodha Group and DB Realty — building high rises in Lower Parel-Worli-Parel area of south-central Mumbai. Prices in this erstwhile textile hub range from Rs 22,000 to Rs 35,000 a square feet.

Sanghvi's case is just an instance of dwindling home sales in the country's commercial capital, following steep rises in prices over the last one year. According to realty research company PropEquity, home sales in Mumbai have fallen 35 per cent since the beginning of the year and 45 per cent since June this year

But the scene is quite different in the national capital region, or NCR, which comprises New Delhi and its satellite towns such as Noida, Gurgaon, Ghaziabad and Faridabad. Property sales in these areas have gone up nearly 90 per cent since the beginning of the year.

Price is obviously the main factor. Data show that prices in Mumbai city have risen 28 per cent since the beginning of the year and 13 per cent since June.

"During 2008-09, nobody was buying and prices were at reasonable levels. A lot of pent-up demand came into the market after that. But after so much hectic buying and price rise, sales are bound to take a knock," says Anshul Jain, chief executive of DTZ, an international property consultant.

In most areas of the NCR, however, prices have remained stagnant since the beginning of the year. For instance, in Noida, average property price hovers around Rs 3,341 a sq ft, compared to Rs 3,140 in January, a mere five per cent increase. Prices have gone up by 1.48 per cent in New Delhi since the beginning of the year.

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NCR’s Commercial Rental on Fire

Commercial rentals across Delhi-NCR region seen an appreciation in Q3-10: 99acres.com

A look at the commercial rentals of key localities of Delhi, show that there has been a considerable increase in rentals across all localities

Commercial rental prices of key hubs of Delhi, Noida, Gurgaon have increased when we compare rental values of Q3-10(July-Aug-Sept) over Q3-09: says a study by 99acres.com, India’s no1 real estate portal.

Commenting on the same Vineet Singh, Business head, 99acres.com said “As far as the commercial rental trends are concerned, I see rentals increasing over a period of time. Renting of commercial space is preferred vis a vis buying, and lack of new supply coming in immediately in the Delhi- NCR region will result in rental values continuing to escalate.”

A look at the commercial rentals of key localities of Delhi, show that there has been a considerable increase in rentals across all localities. Connaught Place which is the central business district of the city saw rentals escalate by 100% from 75 PSQF(per square feet) in Q3-09 to 150 PSQF in Q3-10 and Greater Kailash which is one of the prime localities of South Delhi has seen rental values upswing by 18% over the same time period. As noted from the below table, Jasola, Nehru Place and Okhla which are key commercial hubs of the city have seen  uptrend in rentals within the range of 40% and 45% over a period of one year.

Also, commercial rentals in the satellite towns of Noida and Gurgaon saw increased rentals over a period of one year. Sector 18 in Noida saw rentals move up from 90 PSQF in Q3-09 to 110 PSQF in Q3-10 and Sector 2 and Sector 63 saw massive movement, with rentals moving up by 50% and 66% over the same time period.
 
 Udyog Vihar and Sushant Lok in Gurgaon saw commercial rental values move up by 20% and 18% respectively in Q3-10 over Q3-09 while MG Road and Golf course road saw rentals upswing by 11% and 6% respectively over the same time period

Thus, looking at the rental trends of key commercial hubs in the Delhi-NCR region we see that the commercial market has bounced back and the real estate scenario will remain upbeat in the coming months.

Source:

http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/Commercial-rentals-acrossDelhi-NCR-region-seen-an-appreciation-in-Q3-10-99acres.com/5001077620

Gurgaon Plans Several Foot Overbridges (FOBs) for Pedestrians

Gurgaon Metro Reduces Road Traffic

City roads breathe easy, thanks to Metro

If statistics are anything to go by, the arrival of Delhi Metro to Gurgaon has helped reduce traffic on the Delhi-Gurgaon expressway. According to officials, there is a decline of 15,000 vehicles at the toll plaza of vehicles entering Gurgaon. The traffic police could not have been happier. “I would say the Metro has taken away 5% of our customers which means 15,000-20,000 vehicles per day,” said a official of Delhi Gurgaon Super Connectivity Limited, a subsidiary of DS construction who is the concessionaire of the expressway.

The impact of Metro is such that the BPOs and multinational companies have replaced cab service with shuttle services up to Metro stations for their employees from Delhi.

The ridership on Gurgaon's five stations increased from 35,000 per day to 1.14 lakh. The busiest station in Gurgaon is Mehrauli-Gurgaon road, which is used by at least 30,000 passengers everyday.

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In NCR, Flats change hands twice before possession

From booking to possession, a flat is sold twice in NCR

GURGAON: From the time of inviting bookings for a flat to the stage where the developer gives the final possession, a dwelling unit changes on an average two owners in the NCR, claimed property gurus. Ashutosh Limaye, local director, strategic consulting, Jones Lang LaSalle, India, explained: If we consider the legitimate deals, approximately 25 per cent buyers are actually investors. Though there are no specific data available, out of these, close to 25 per cent investors are those who do it for a short term while the rest wait to get  possession. Also, there might be cases where developers offer to buy their units back when the market is on a positive curve. This kind of change of ownership could also mean some fee paid to the developer, though not known formally.

Gurgaon-Manesar Corridor to have world-class infrastructure

Gurgaon-Manesar corridor promises world-class infrastructure
fe Bureau
Posted online: 2010-05-10 23:31:42+05:30

Chandigarh In a bid to enhance the Gurgaon-Manesar corridor to overshadow its NCR counterparts in providing world class infrastructure and living standards, the state government has planned multiple development activities in the region.

The authorities are busy constructing expanded ways for convenient navigation and seamless connectivity.

In line with these expansion plans, authorities are providing for additional road links starting before the Toll Plaza leading towards Gurgaon-Manesar urban complex. These links are the 150m wide Northern Peripheral (NPR) road and 90m wide Southern peripheral road (SPR) both roads will additional 30m Green Belts on each side.

Land for these roads stands acquired by HUDA and construction work is already under progress. The 150m wide road link between Dwarka in Delhi to Palam Vihar of Gurgaon is also in the making, thus ensuring closer proximity to the Airport and less traffic congestion.

In the new sectors at the Gurgaon-Manesar urban complex, the width of all sector dividing roads has been kept at 60m as compared to 30 m in the existing sectors. Moreover, land for 60 m wide sector roads from Sectors 58 to 67 stand acquired and work on construction for these roads is underway.

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Gurgaon Peripheral Roads (NPR n SPR) Cleared

New Link Road between Gurgaon and Vasant Kunj

To free MG Road, Vasant Kunj slip road cleared

15 Jan 2011, New Delhi

In a move that is likely to make driving smoother for Vasant Kunj residents and ease traffic on the Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has decided on a slip road connecting MG road with Mahipalpur-Andheria Morh road.

The proposed road will cut across the Ridge area lying behind the Chattarpur Metro station. The Ridge Management Board, which met on Wednesday, decided to give the plan a no-objection certificate.

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Gurgaon Becomes First NCR City to have Dial-an-Auto

The public transport system in Gurgaon has got a major boost in the last few months and interestingly, most of the initiatives have been taken by private entrepreneurs.

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NCR Orbital Trains along Peripheral Expressway

Govt planning 'orbit railway' around NCR: Hooda

Last Updated: Sunday, April 01, 2012, 21:53

Palwal: Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda on Sunday announced that an 'Orbit Railway' that will connect towns falling around three sides of Delhi in the state's NCR region is being planned.

Haryana Metro Rail Corporation has already been constituted for this purpose, he said while addressing a Nav Nirman rally here.

Among other things, he also announced Rs 10 crore for the development of Palwal villages and Rs 5 crore for Palwal town.

A sum of Rs 822.43 crore has been provided for Palwal district, under which work on various projects like a Mini Secretariat, a 100 bed hospital and a judicial complex is in progress, he said.

On the demand of a university, Hooda said that sanction had been given for opening a private university in the district.

A new college building at Hodal, a modern sports stadium and Kisan Seva Sadan will be built in Palwal, he said, adding that Palwal Municipal Council's limit will be extended to cover colonies falling on the outskirts of the town.

He also asked the Deputy Commissioner of Palwal to prepare BPL Cards for all deserving families.

On farmers, Hooda said that those who pay borrowed amounts on time were being provided loans at 4 per cent interest rate.

PTI

Orbital trains to make NCR more accessible

NCR Realty Prices Affordable?

Experts feel realty could correct soon

If you are looking for a decent two BHK flat in the national capital, you have very dim chances of getting one for less than Rs 1 crore.

This is what your property broker would most likely tell you.

"I was looking for two bedroom set in Delhi and Noida for the past six months. But even with a budget of Rs 60 lakh I could not buy a flat for myself. All I was offered was the remote areas in Greater Noida, without proper infrastructure or connectivity," Nitin Agarwal, a senior executive with an auto company said.

In the last six months, home prices in all major metros have gone up very sharply putting it out of reach of the common man.

Noida Metro Extensions to Sec 62 and Greater Noida

Noida Sector 62 Metro Route Map and News

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Metro link to G Noida under way

Express News Service | New Delhi | Posted: October 19, 2014 2:35 am | Updated: October 19, 2014 2:40 am

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) and the Noida and Greater Noida Authorities signed an agreement for the construction of two Metro links —Noida City Centre to Sector 62 and Noida City Centre to Greater Noida — on Saturday. The two links are expected to be completed in 2017 at a cost of Rs 7,413 crore.

The 6.675-km link between City Centre Metro station in Sector 32 and sector 62 is estimated to cost Rs 1,880 crore while the 29.707-km line connecting City Centre Metro station with Greater Noida will be constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 5,533 crore.

On Saturday, the agreement was signed between SD Sharma, the director of business development, DRMC, and Rama Raman, chairperson and CEO of Noida and Greater Noida Authority. After the agreement was signed, two cheques — amounting to Rs 15 crore and Rs 14.5 crore — were handed out to the DMRC. Also present at the signing was Mangu Singh, Managing Director of DMRC. Read more…

Gurgaon Private Metro- Rapid Metro Rail Gurgaon (RMGL)

Fast Trains to NCR Towns under RRTS

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Two new corridors to link Delhi with Haryana, U.P.

Staff Reporter

Two new corridors have been identified for expansion of the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) that will link the national Capital with Haryana and Uttar Pradesh. Following a meeting of the representatives of Delhi, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh with Union Urban Development Minister Kamal Nath on Thursday, it was announced that the RRTS will be expanded to the Delhi-Bahadurgarh-Rohtak-Hissar corridor and the Delhi-Shahadra-Baraut corridor.

Announcing this, Mr. Nath said these corridors will be taken up on priority basis and feasibility studies will be conducted soon. The feasibility report on the Delhi-Alwar, Delhi-Panipat and Delhi-Meerut corridors has already been completed and work on the detailed project reports will begin soon, the Minister said.

These three corridors of phase-I will cost approximately Rs.72,000 crore and all the States concerned have agreed to pull out all stops for RRTS construction, he said. A representative from Uttar Pradesh said the Government is committed to have a RRTS in place and will not let monetary considerations come in the way of development.

“The Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister is clear that the State will do whatever is needed to create new economic opportunities. We will ensure the feasibility of the Delhi-Bahadurgarh-Baraut corridor is carried out fast. The Government will not allow money to hinder the economic development. We need to weed out corruption and instead spend money on public works,” Abhishek Misra, Minister of State for Protocol, UP, said.

The RRTS is an ambitious project that aims to create counter-magnet areas around the National Capital that will decongest the city and allow people to commute between NCR easily.

“The RRTS will allow people to commute to Delhi for work, while living elsewhere. The projects are being fast tracked,” said an official of the Urban Development Ministry.

Thursday’s announcement that all the stakeholders have agreed to raise funds and work on priority have also laid to rest the speculation that the RRTS will have difficulty taking off, on account of no consensus on land acquirement and fund-raising among the three States of Delhi, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh. There have been concerns that the States may not be able to raise the money required to fund the massive project.

http://www.samachar.com/Two-new-corridors-to-link-Delhi-with-Haryana-UP-ml4lLkeagej.html

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