Archive · 3 Jan 2026
GMADA Mega Tender Sparks Controversy in Mohali
The Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA) has issued a huge 10-year tender worth over Rs 1,000 crore for road and beautification projects in Mohali.
This tender is part of the 'Mohali Next Generation Programme' to make the city modern and beautiful.
However, the GMADA Contractors Association is upset because they say the tender favours one big contractor and excludes 343 local firms.
They claim this will put many local contractors out of work and are threatening to protest and take legal action.
GMADA says the tender is part of their plan to improve the city, but the controversy continues.
GMADA issued a 10-year tender worth over Rs 1,000 crore for road and beautification projects in Mohali.
The tender is part of the 'Mohali Next Generation Programme' to modernize the city.
GMADA Contractors Association alleges the tender favours one big contractor and excludes 343 local firms.
Contractors warn of protests and legal action, claiming the tender threatens their livelihoods.
GMADA defends the tender as part of their plan to improve urban infrastructure and city aesthetics.
- Who
- Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA) and GMADA Contractors Association
- What
- Controversy over a mega tender for road and beautification projects
- When
- Tender issued on December 31, 2025, closing on January 22, 2025
- Where
- Mohali, Punjab
- Why
- Allegations of favouring a single big contractor, excluding local firms
- Tender Value
- Over Rs 1,000 crore
- Tender Duration
- 10 years
- Number of Registered Contractors
- 343
- Tender Closing Date
- January 22, 2025
- Project Focus
- Road development, resurfacing, junction upgrades, and beautification