Hisar IMC Construction to Get New Momentum, CM Nayab Singh Saini Orders Speedy Completion
Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini directed that the construction work of the Integrated Manufacturing Cluster (IMC) near the airport in Hisar be expedited. He said that the development of the IMC would boost economic activities in the entire region and give fresh impetus to the development of Hisar and adjoining areas.
The Chief Minister issued these directions while chairing a review meeting on various development projects costing more than ₹75 crore being implemented in the state under the ‘State Pragati Portal’ on Thursday. During the meeting, Sh. Saini reviewed the progress of 11 development projects pertaining to various departments and issued necessary directions for their timely completion. Important projects related to Civil Aviation, Energy and the Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (HSIIDC) were reviewed in detail.
The Chief Minister conducted a special review of the progress of Phase-II of the Swarn Jayanti Integrated Aviation Hub, Hisar. Officers apprised him of the status of airport infrastructure, the new terminal and ATC building, water supply, drainage system and other allied works under the project. The Chief Minister directed the officers to explore possibilities for increasing the number of flights from Hisar to different parts of the country. He also emphasised promoting connecting flights, wherever possible, so that maximum passengers could benefit.
The officers informed that work is progressing rapidly towards developing the Haryana Integrated Manufacturing Cluster (IMC) project over 1,578 acres in Hisar. 100 per cent of the land required for the project is already with the government. Environmental clearance has also been obtained. The tender for construction work has been floated, and the process of evaluation and selection of bids is at the final stage. Work will commence thereafter.
The Chief Minister directed that there should be no delay in construction works related to the IMC and that quality should not be compromised under any circumstances. He said that special provisions should also be made in the IMC for the development of the aerospace, Army corridor and medical sectors. He also issued detailed directions to the officers regarding MRO activities at Hisar Airport.
The Chief Minister sought information from the officers regarding the physical progress of the projects, stipulated timelines, cost revisions, bottlenecks and the action plan ahead. He directed that regular monitoring of all projects be ensured and that necessary steps be taken wherever the pace of work is slow, so that the projects are completed within the stipulated timelines.
*Major Energy Sector Projects Also Reviewed*
The Chief Minister reviewed the progress of various important projects of the Energy Department. These included renovation of 11 kV feeder lines under the Smart City programme in Gurugram, RDSS works in the Jagadhri Division of Yamunanagar, installation of an 800 MW ultra-supercritical unit in Yamunanagar, loss-reduction works under RDSS in Rewari district, and projects related to strengthening various 33 kV substations.
Energy Department Commissioner and Secretary Smt. Ashima Brar informed that 93 per cent work has been completed in one of the projects for renovation of 11 kV feeder lines in Gurugram, while 79 per cent work has been completed in the other. Both projects will be completed by July and November 2027, respectively. She said that some bottlenecks had been encountered in the RDSS project in the Jagadhri area due to the requirement of forest clearances for works in forest areas and standing crops in agricultural fields. However, the work is now progressing smoothly and will be completed by December 2026.
*800 MW Unit in Yamunanagar Reviewed*
The Chief Minister also reviewed the project for installation of an 800 MW ultra-supercritical unit at the Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram Thermal Power Plant in Yamunanagar. Officers informed that work on the ₹7,272-crore project is progressing as per schedule and is expected to be completed by December 2029.
The meeting also reviewed the progress of the main plant, boiler, ESP, turbine, roads and drainage, switchyard, fly ash silo and other construction works under the project.
*Power Projects in Rewari and Sadhaura Also Reviewed*
Smt. Ashima Brar informed that approximately 86 per cent of the loss-reduction project under RDSS in Rewari district has been completed and the project will be completed by November 30, 2026.
Similarly, 95 per cent of the work on the project to upgrade the 66 kV substation at Sadhaura to the 220 kV level has been completed. She said that several important transformers have already been commissioned, while construction of the 220 kV bay is in progress. The project is targeted for completion by November 30, 2026.
*Focus on Power Projects Related to Farmers*
The Chief Minister also reviewed the project for installation of 4,717 H-poles and provision of new transformers for agricultural connections in the Kurukshetra Circle. Officers informed that 57 per cent of the work has been completed and, as per the revised target, the remaining work will be completed by March 2027.
Similarly, 72 per cent of the work on the project involving 2,847 H-poles and new transformers in the Kaithal Circle has been completed, and the project is targeted for completion by December 2026.
The Chief Minister directed the officers that major development projects form the foundation of the state’s economic and industrial growth, and therefore, unnecessary delays would not be tolerated at any level. He directed the departments to work in close coordination to resolve pending approvals and other bottlenecks at the earliest and ensure continuous monitoring of project progress.
Chief Secretary Sh. Anurag Rastogi, Additional Chief Secretary Dr. Sumita Misra, Principal Secretary, Civil Aviation Department, Sh. Vijay Singh Dahiya, Commissioner and Secretary, Energy Department, Smt. Ashima Brar, Director General, Civil Aviation Department, Sh. Anshaj Singh, Special Secretary, Monitoring and Coordination, Dr. Priyanka Soni, Managing Director, Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation, Sh. Vinay Pratap Singh, and other officers were also present in the meeting.