Union Minister Critiques Haryana's Panchgram Scheme for New Cities
‘Capitalists will benefit, not locals’: Why Union minister Rao Inderjit Singh objects to Haryana’s 5-city plan
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Union Minister Rao Inderjit Singh has raised concerns over the Haryana government's Panchgram scheme, which aims to develop five new cities along the Kundli-Manesar-Palwal Expressway. He argues that it replicates Gurgaon’s flawed development model, benefiting capitalists while neglecting local residents, and fears similar exploitation in Rewari.
- 01Rao Inderjit Singh criticizes the Panchgram scheme for prioritizing developers over locals.
- 02He highlights Gurgaon’s development as a cautionary tale of local deprivation despite economic contributions.
- 03The scheme is expected to strain local resources like water and electricity.
- 04Rao has raised his concerns with the Prime Minister and is advocating against the new cities.
- 05The Haryana government plans to develop the corridor based on a 'Singapore model' for urbanization.
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Union Minister Rao Inderjit Singh has voiced strong objections to the Haryana government's Panchgram scheme, which proposes the development of five new cities along the Kundli-Manesar-Palwal (KMP) Expressway. He argues that this plan mirrors the flawed development model of Gurgaon, where local residents have been largely deprived of benefits while developers and outsiders prospered. Rao, who represents Gurgaon in the Lok Sabha, expressed his fears that Rewari could face similar exploitation. He emphasized that despite Gurgaon generating a significant portion of Haryana's revenue, its growth has not translated into local job opportunities or resource benefits. Rao warned that the new cities would exacerbate existing resource shortages, particularly in water and electricity. He has already communicated his concerns to the Prime Minister and stated he would oppose the scheme if his views are considered. The Panchgram vision, which aims to create these cities on thousands of acres, has been discussed since 2018, with the Haryana government recently forming the Panchgram Development Authority to oversee the project. The state aims to transform the region into a modern urban hub, drawing inspiration from Singapore's development model.
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The Panchgram scheme could lead to resource strain in Rewari, affecting local residents' access to water and electricity, while potentially sidelining their job opportunities.
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