Chief Minister Chairs HPPC and High Power Works Purchase Committee Meetings
Key Procurement and Development Proposals Approved to Strengthen Infrastructure and Public Services Across Haryana
Chief Minister Directs Officers to Ensure Timely Completion of Projects, Maintain Quality and Uphold Transparency
Chandigarh, October 19- Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini on Monday chaired meetings of the High Powered Purchase Committee (HPPC) and the High Power Works Purchase Committee at Haryana Niwas in Chandigarh. During the meetings, proposals relating to procurement and development works across various departments were approved. The decisions are aimed at strengthening infrastructure and improving public services across the state.
Transport Minister Sh. Anil Vij, Education Minister Sh. Mahipal Dhanda, Cooperation Minister Dr. Arvind Sharma, Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister Sh. Shyam Singh Rana, Chief Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Sh. Rajesh Khullar, Additional Chief Secretary, Finance and Planning Department, Sh. Sudhir Rajpal, Deputy Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Dr. Yashpal, and senior officers of the departments concerned attended the meetings.
Major Proposals for Power, Water Supply, Roads and Other Infrastructure Projects Approved
The committees approved proposals from various departments, including Transport, Power, Education, Environment, Cooperation, Urban Development, Public Health Engineering, Public Works, and Irrigation and Water Resources. These covered the modernisation of power distribution systems, smart grid projects, water supply and sewerage facilities, stormwater drainage systems, road improvements, construction of educational institutions and enhancement of storage capacity.
To strengthen the power distribution network, approval was granted for the upgradation and modernisation of 11 kV feeders in various areas, construction of new substations and implementation of advanced technologies such as SCADA and DMS/OMS. These measures are expected to enhance the reliability and efficiency of electricity supply.
The committees also approved a proposal to establish air quality monitoring stations in Haryana's National Capital Region (NCR) districts as part of the state's efforts to strengthen environmental protection.
Chief Minister Calls for Strict Adherence to Quality Standards, Transparency and Financial Discipline
Chief Minister directed officers to ensure that all development projects are completed within the stipulated timelines while strictly adhering to prescribed quality standards. He emphasised the need for strict compliance with technical specifications in construction works and regular monitoring of project implementation.
The Chief Minister further directed officers to undertake periodic reviews of project progress and fix accountability wherever negligence is found.
Emphasising transparency and financial discipline, the Chief Minister said that all government procurement and construction works must be carried out through transparent procedures, with strict adherence to financial norms. He stressed that public funds must be utilised judiciously, with public welfare accorded the highest priority, and made it clear that no compromise on quality would be tolerated.
The Chief Minister also directed all departments to work in close coordination and ensure optimal utilisation of available resources.