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Mohali Municipal Corp spends ₹55 lakh on good roads, neglects dilapidated ones
✍️ Amar Ujala · Mohali
🗓 29 Aug 2026, 01:48 AM
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The Mohali municipal corporation allocated 55 lakh rupees for the upkeep of roads deemed in good condition, while many other streets remain in a poor state, prompting local criticism.
The municipal corporation of Mohali announced a budget of 55 lakh rupees earmarked for the maintenance of roads classified as being in satisfactory condition. The allocation has been highlighted in local media as a point of contention, with civic groups noting that a substantial number of other streets continue to suffer from potholes, uneven surfaces and inadequate drainage.
Residents of several neighbourhoods have raised questions about the prioritisation of funds, arguing that the deteriorating roads affect daily commutes, public transport and the safety of pedestrians. They contend that the current spending pattern overlooks the urgent need for repairs on the most neglected routes.
Officials from the corporation have not provided a detailed response to the criticism, but the issue has sparked a broader debate on how municipal resources are distributed across the city's infrastructure projects. The discussion underscores the challenge of balancing maintenance of already functional roads with the rehabilitation of those that are in a state of disrepair.
The matter is expected to be addressed in the upcoming council meeting, where stakeholders may seek a re‑evaluation of the allocation strategy to ensure a more equitable improvement of Mohali's road network.
Residents of several neighbourhoods have raised questions about the prioritisation of funds, arguing that the deteriorating roads affect daily commutes, public transport and the safety of pedestrians. They contend that the current spending pattern overlooks the urgent need for repairs on the most neglected routes.
Officials from the corporation have not provided a detailed response to the criticism, but the issue has sparked a broader debate on how municipal resources are distributed across the city's infrastructure projects. The discussion underscores the challenge of balancing maintenance of already functional roads with the rehabilitation of those that are in a state of disrepair.
The matter is expected to be addressed in the upcoming council meeting, where stakeholders may seek a re‑evaluation of the allocation strategy to ensure a more equitable improvement of Mohali's road network.