Faridabad City Profile
Faridabad essentially occupies the position of being the oldest city of Haryana. It gradually started emerging as an industrial center for Haryana with the establishment of several renowned manufacturers of products like shoes, tractors, refrigerators, switch gears etc.
Faridabad Connectivity
Faridabad distinctively enjoys a strategic location with its easy connectivity to national capital New Delhi. It is counted among one of the rapidly growing cities of this region. It is well connected to renowned places like Noida, Gurgaon and New Delhi via medium of national highways, railways and airways.The major reason behind our selection in this huge hoard is that we are rapidly growing and developing as a hub for several industrial companies to spread their wings in the widespread market. It is the belief of the Government that we are capable of unleashing premium quality entrepreneurial potential with our broad amalgamation of large manufacturing divisions and MSMEs.
This mission means a lot for our effective and continuous growth. It essentially promises raised funding and resources by the government that can positively turn your unique development ideas into reality.
- Some major highways that pass through the heart of the city include NH 3, NH 4, NH 2 also known as Shershah Suri Marg, state highway of Faridabad – Gurgaon and Ballabhgarh – Sohna. ]
- Faridabad offers broad gauge linkage between Delhi and Mathura in terms of rail connectivity. Besides this, the three railway station available in Faridabad offer uninterrupted connectivity to people from different parts of the country. The three important stations include Main Faridabad junction, Old Faridabad Junction as well as Ballabhgarh station.
- Recently, the DMRC (Delhi Metro Rail Corporation) incorporated the beginning of 9 distinctive metro stations across Faridabad to ensure ultimate ease in terms of traffic hazards as well as pollution.
- In terms of Airways, the most nearby airports that provide effective linkage include the Domestic Airport of Palam and Indira Gandhi International Airport.
Employment and Economy
An enormous increase in the economic development of the city has been observed over the past decades. With the establishment of several large scale as well as small scale industries in this location, an exponential growth is witnessed in the consumer markets thereby increasing the disposable income of the city. The extensive arrangement of industrial town around Faridabad promises the inception of several leading developers in the field of residential purpose, malls, shopping centers and hotels. The increasing development of real estate in Faridabad effectively contributes in the increasing economy of the city over the years.
Road Infrastructure
In terms of road network, Faridabad distinctively enjoys smooth and rush free connectivity through roads to places like New Delhi and Gurgaon. The entire work of road construction as well as maintenance is particularly managed by three distinguished organizations that include Municipal Corporation of Faridabad (MCF), private developers as well as PWD (Public Works Department). MCF is individually looking after the maintenance and development of a huge network of roads about 1150 km that comprises three different zones – the NIT (New Industrial Town), Old Faridabad and Ballabhgarh.
Sewerage
Among total 89 sectors of Faridabad, the sewerage system for 18 sectors distinctively fall under the power of HUDA whereas the rest 71 sectors comes under the control of MCF. However, MCF has to play a huge role in the maintenance as well as repair of works related to sewage disposal and municipal drains.
- Out of the total sewage generated daily in the city i.e. about 200 to 220 MLD, only 114.4 MLD is collected by our sewerage system that particularly accounts for 65 percent of collection.
- An extensive network of sewer ranging about 638 km is available in Faridabad that is equivalent to 55 percent of the road network.
- The total assessed properties in Faridabad are 224,575 out of which only 156,307 properties have direct connection of sewage network.
- Out of the entire assessed properties, only 203,253 properties have direct access to community as well as individual toilets that essentially confirms coverage of 90.5 percent.
Drainage of Storm Water
The average amount of rainfall that the citizens of Faridabad experience every year ranges about 512.7 mm. MCF plays a great role in providing appropriate solutions of drainage to its citizens through huge network of Storm water drainage system.
- The extensive network of tertiary drainage within the city ranges to 850 km in length that nearly comes across 74 percent of the wide road network.
- However, ideally 150 percent is considered to be a benchmark for service levels in terms of drainage system.
Solid Waste Management
The major authority that holds the responsibility of collecting, transporting as well as disposing the excessive amount of solid waste is MCF. The major sources of these wastes include commercial establishments, local households, markets, industries, hospitals, restaurants and hotels.
- The average amount of waste being generated within the city essentially comprises 18 percent recyclable, 58 percent biodegradable, 32 percent inert as well as 19 percent non biodegradable content.
- A total of 5 tippers, 16 refuse compactor, 18 dumber placer, 5 hook loaders, 3 water tankers, 9 JCB, 3 Animal catcher vans and 9 tractors with covered trolley.
- The treatment plant we have is essentially capable of effectively handling 1000 tons per day.
- Faridabad connectivity
- Roads
- Sewerage
- Solid waste management
- Drainage and storm water
- E-governance
- Energy management
- Education
- Infrastructure
- Healthcare
- Environment sustainability
It is a unique opportunity for all the citizens of Faridabad to unite together and shape a brighter future for the city thereby creating an extraordinary life for you.
Faridabad encompasses huge potential in the field of entrepreneurship and becoming a distinguished smart city. It is capable to set out an example for other cities of the world. Some of the major reasons may include:
- It is the largest city of Haryana that emerges as a renowned industrial center for its people.
- Our government is entirely committed to its people thereby providing progressive outcomes with the passage of time.
- We have been declared by the government as a future hub in the field of Biotech.
- Our major strength lies in you, the proud and civilized citizens of Faridabad.