Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh–
Haryana Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi chaired a high-level meeting and reviewed the progress of projects exceeding 100 crore with the respective Administrative Secretaries here today.
The Administrative Secretaries presented detailed updates on 25 high-value projects, collectively worth over 28,641 crore, spanning sectors like urban development, transport, home, health and industrial growth. Chief Secretary Rastogi directed officials to proactively resolve bottlenecks and complete the projects on prescribed timelines.
A standout achievement is the 100 crore project under the Home Department for installing CCTV cameras across police stations and posts, which has been fully completed and operational. This initiative significantly strengthens public safety and law enforcement capabilities. Similarly, the Cooperation Department’s 179.75 crore Mega Food Park at Rohtak, managed by HAFED, has achieved an impressive 97% completion. With most milestones met, including the setup of the Central Processing Centre and Primary Processing Centres, this project is poised to boost agro-processing and create rural employment opportunities.
The Urban Local Bodies (ULB) Department showcased remarkable progress in civic infrastructure. Projects such as the 248.33 crore sewerage systems in Faridabad’s Pratapgarh and Mirzapur, the 133.78 crore sewerage network in Ambala Sadar, and the 109.13 crore water supply initiative in Rohtak have all reached 100% completion. Additionally, the 130.21 crore sewerage project in Karnal, including a 142 km network and two sewage treatment plants, has been fully completed, significantly enhancing urban sanitation. The 129.30 crore MCG Office Building in Gurugram, at 84% completion, and the 123.47 crore modernization of Raja Nahar Singh Stadium in Faridabad, at 60% completion, further highlight the department’s strides in improving urban amenities.
In the Town & Country Planning sector, the Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) reported progress on various projects. The 110 crore 100 MLD Water Treatment Plant at Chandu Bhudera was inaugurated by CM Nayab Singh Saini today. The 679.80 crore Shree Sheetla Mata Devi Medical College and Hospital in Gurugram, is advancing steadily and will soon serve as a cornerstone of healthcare infrastructure. The 226.31 crore sewerage pipeline project in Gurugram’s Sector 58 to 115 has also been fully completed, ensuring robust urban sanitation.
The Haryana Mass Rapid Transport Corporation (HMRTC) updated the meeting on transformative transport projects, including the 5,453 crore Gurugram Metro (HUDA City Centre to Cyber City), the 6,056.70 crore Faridabad-Gurugram Metro link, and two Regional Rapid Transport Systems (RRTS) projects: Delhi-Shahjahanpur-Neemrana-Behror (6,436 crore) and Sarai Kale Khan-Panipat (4,699 crore). Additionally, the Faridabad Metropolitan Development Authority’s 217 crore Ranney Wells project is progressing well to ensure sustainable water supply.