Decline of Planned Urban Sector Infrastructure in Haryana's Smaller Cities

Haryana's planned urban sectors, once exemplifying disciplined engineering with defined road grids, regulated construction, and scientific drainage, are showing signs of decline in smaller cities like Yamunanagar. Originally developed by the Haryana Urban Development Authority, these sectors face challenges due to weakened institutional oversight and limited municipal resources. This has led to fragmented layouts, inconsistent infrastructure, and reactive maintenance, undermining the long-term technical integrity of these engineered environments.