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Hans India
3 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
Projects worth Rs 342 cr cleared for cleanliness, beautification drive in Har
Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini directed officials to ensure that the tendering process for civil works in the state is fully transparent, efficient and time-bound to accelerate cleanliness, beautification and infrastructure development in urban areas. He instructed that a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) be prepared for the tender process, with clearly defined timelines and responsibilities for each stage, to eliminate unnecessary delays and ensure timely execution of projects. The Chief Minister presided over a meeting of the High Powered Works Purchase Committee (HPWPC) in Panchkula concerning the implementation of various projects in urban local bodies. Urban Local Bodies Minister Sh Vipul Goyal was also present. The committee approved projects worth approximately Rs 342 crore. Through rate negotiations with various bidders, savings of about Rs11.90 crore were achieved. Amrapali' campaign connects society Commissioner and Secretary, Haryana Information, Public Relations and Languages department, Dr. Amit Agrawal, said that the 'Amrapali' campaign connects society with both the environment and tradition, thereby strengthening the foundation of our cultural values. Dr. Agrawal was addressing the gathering as the Chief Guest at the release ceremony of the 'Amrapali' souvenir here today. Earlier, Dr. Amit Agrawal along with Additional Director, Smt. Varsha Khangwal formally released the souvenir, which has been published by Maharani Lakshmi Bai College, Bhiwani Rohilla, Hisar. Commending the efforts of the college's principal, Sharma, said that the 'Amrapali' campaign' – will not only help restore ecological balance but will also contribute to the economic prosperity of farmers. Governor to hoist National Flag in Ambala On the occasion of Independence Day on August 15, Haryana Governor Prof. Ashim Kumar Ghosh will hoist the national flag in Ambala, while Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini will hoist the flag in Rohtak. Energy Minister Sh. Anil Vij will join the Governor in Ambala for the flag hoisting ceremony. Haryana Vidhan Sabha Speaker Sh. Harvinder Kalyan will hoist the flag in Panipat, while Deputy Speaker Dr. Krishan Kumar Middha will do so in Sonipat. Media's role crucial in strengthening democratic system Haryana Vidhan Sabha Speaker Harvinder Kalyan said the media plays a vital role in strengthening the democratic system. He said the Vidhan Sabha discusses issues of the public and converts them into laws, and in this process, the media acts as a bridge between the public and the legislature. Kalyan was addressing the gathering after inaugurating a training workshop for media personnel at Haryana Niwas, Chandigarh. He inaugurated the workshop by lighting the ceremonial lamp. The workshop, organised by the Haryana Vidhan Sabha, aimed to brief media personnel about the finer details of the Assembly's proceedings. HIV/AIDS awareness campaign launched Haryana Health Minister Arti Singh Rao appealed to the youth to stay aware about HIV/AIDS and dispel misconceptions related to it. She said with proper information, timely testing and necessary precautions, the disease can be treated. The minister urged the youth not to believe in rumours and to follow verified medical advice. On the occasion of International Youth Day, a state-level programme was organised at Government Girls College, Gurugram, where the Health Minister lit the ceremonial lamp and inaugurated the state-wide Intensified Information, Education and Communication campaign on HIV/AIDS, to be run from August 12 to October 10. She also flagged off a motorcycle and auto rally. Chief Secy reviews progress of 18 projects Haryana Chief Secretary Sh. Anurag Rastogi reviewed the progress of projects worth over Rs100 crore with administrative secretaries. During the meeting, detailed information was given about 18 projects from the Civil Aviation, Health & Family Welfare, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Industries & Commerce, and Power Departments, with a combined value of over Rs21,548 crore. The Chief Secretary directed officials to promptly remove any obstacles in the execution of these projects. He also instructed regular monitoring to ensure timely completion. He said once these projects are completed, they will usher in a new era of socio-economic development in the state and bring meaningful improvements to people's lives. Digital leap in heritage preservation In a significant step towards heritage digitalization, Haryana Heritage and Tourism Minister, Dr. Arvind Kumar Sharma, on Tuesday launched the official website of the Haryana Archaeology and Museums Department ( — from his office at the Haryana Civil Secretariat. Dr. Sharma said that this new platform is an excellent medium to present Haryana's archaeological treasures and cultural richness to audiences across India and the world. This initiative reflects the successful integration of technology in heritage conservation. It will not only strengthen transparency and education but also encourage greater public participation, he said.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Projects worth ₹342 cr approved for cleanliness across multiple Haryana cities
Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday directed officials to ensure that the tendering process of civil works is fully transparent, efficient and time-bound, accelerating cleanliness, beautification and infrastructure development in urban areas. Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday directed officials to ensure that the tendering process of civil works is fully transparent, efficient and time-bound, accelerating cleanliness, beautification and infrastructure development in urban areas. (Sourced) Directing to prepare a standard operating procedure (SOP) for the tender process, with clearly defined timelines and responsibilities for each stage to eliminate unnecessary delays, the chief minister said that no compromise on quality will be tolerated in development works. Presiding over a meeting of the High Powered Works Purchase Committee (HPWPC) in Panchkula concerning the implementation of various projects in urban local bodies, Saini said that contractors delivering high-quality work should be honoured periodically. 'At the same time, strict action should be taken against agencies or contractors found negligent or performing substandard work,' he said during the meeting in which urban local bodies minister Vipul Goel was also present. The committee approved projects worth approximately ₹342 crore. Through rate negotiations with various bidders, savings of about ₹11.90 crore were achieved. An official spokesperson said projects worth ₹15.30 crore were approved for the development and beautification of road stretches, beautification of parks, and roundabouts under the Divya Nagar Yojana in Karnal municipal corporation. These works will not only provide citizens with improved public spaces but will also enhance their quality of life through a cleaner and more attractive environment. Similarly, development works worth ₹13.92 crore were sanctioned for the dairy complex on Kanheli Road in Rohtak. In addition, projects costing ₹13.50 crore were approved for the redevelopment of the Mata Sheetla Devi shrine complex in Gurugram. The panel also approved projects related to door-to-door garbage collection, segregation, transportation and processing of waste in Narwana municipal council, municipal corporation (MC) Rohtak, MC Yamunanagar, Fatehabad municipal council, MC Hisar, MC Manesar and Tohana municipal council. Another ₹26 crore was approved for processing of municipal solid waste in MC Rohtak and ₹15.28 crore for dealing with legacy waste in Rewari municipal council. The chief minister said that the beautification and solid waste management systems in urban areas should be made more modern, efficient and result-oriented to achieve the goal of clean Haryana – beautiful Haryana at a faster pace. 'For this, accountability should be ensured at every level,' he said.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Projects worth Rs 342cr approved for cleanliness, beautification drive across Haryana
Chandigarh: Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday directed officials to ensure that the tendering process for civil works in the state is fully transparent, efficient, and time-bound to accelerate cleanliness, beautification, and infrastructure development in urban areas. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now He instructed that a standard operating procedure (SOP) be prepared for the tender process, with clearly defined timelines and responsibilities for each stage, to eliminate unnecessary delays and ensure timely execution of projects. The chief minister was presiding over a meeting of the High Powered Works Purchase Committee (HPWPC) in Panchkula concerning the implementation of various projects in urban local bodies. Urban local bodies minister Vipul Goyal was also present. The committee approved projects worth approximately Rs 342 crore. Through rate negotiations with various bidders, savings of about Rs 11.9 crore were achieved. Emphasising strict adherence to quality standards, the CM said no compromise on quality will be tolerated in development works. He directed that contractors delivering excellent and high-quality work should be honoured periodically to encourage healthy competition and commitment. At the same time, strict action should be taken against agencies or contractors found negligent or performing substandard work. In the meeting, projects worth Rs 15.3 crore were approved for the development and beautification of road stretches, beautification of parks, and chowks under the Divya Nagar Yojana in Karnal municipal corporation. These works will not only provide citizens with improved public spaces but will also enhance their quality of life through a cleaner and more attractive environment. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Similarly, development works worth Rs 13.9 crore were sanctioned for the Dairy Complex on Kanheli Road in Rohtak. In addition, projects costing Rs 13.5 crore were approved for the redevelopment of the Shree Mata Sheetla Devi Shrine Complex in Gurugram. These works would promote religious tourism and provide devotees with a clean, well-maintained, and convenient environment. Placing a special emphasis on cleanliness, the committee also approved several projects related to door-to-door garbage collection, segregation, transportation, and processing of waste. These include approvals of Rs 9.2 crore for Narwana Municipal Council, Rs 85.9 crore for municipal corporation Rohtak, Rs 21.9 crore for municipal corporation Yamunanagar, Rs 10.4 crore for Fatehabad municipal council, Rs 56.9 crore for municipal corporation Hisar, Rs 64 crore for municipal corporation Manesar, and Rs 9.3 crore for Tohana municipal council. In addition, Rs 25.96 crore was approved for the processing of municipal solid waste in Rohtak municipal corporation and Rs 15.3 crore for the bio-remediation of legacy waste in Rewari municipal council. The CM said that the beautification and solid waste management systems in urban areas should be made more modern, efficient, and result-oriented to achieve the goal of Clean Haryana – Beautiful Haryana at a faster pace. For this, accountability should be ensured at every level. Principal decretary to chief minister Arun Kumar Gupta, director general, supplies and disposal department, Pankaj, as well as the commissioners of the concerned municipal corporations and district municipal commissioners, were also present in the meeting.
