Chandigarh:
The Haryana government has approved a series of major infrastructure and public welfare projects aimed at strengthening livestock management, urban civic services and drinking water infrastructure across the state. The decisions were taken during a meeting of the High Powered Purchase Committee chaired by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini in Chandigarh, reflecting the government’s continued focus on rural development, sustainable infrastructure and efficient public service delivery.
A key decision of the meeting was the approval of 820 electric rickshaws for registered gaushalas across Haryana. The initiative is intended to improve the management and care of cattle while supporting the government’s broader objective of making gaushalas financially sustainable and operationally stronger.
Addressing the meeting, the Chief Minister said the state government has been implementing several initiatives to empower gaushalas and improve livestock welfare. Under the approved plan, gaushalas housing up to 1,000 cattle will receive one e-rickshaw each, while those accommodating more than 1,000 animals will be allotted two vehicles. The procurement of the e-rickshaws has been approved at an estimated cost of Rs. 10.25 crore.
According to official data presented during the meeting, Haryana currently has 770 registered gaushalas. Of these, 553 have fewer than 1,000 cattle, 79 accommodate up to 2,000 animals, 20 house up to 3,000 cattle, eight have up to 4,000 animals, while one gaushala each shelters nearly 5,000 and 6,000 cattle respectively. The government believes that the electric vehicles will significantly improve the transportation of fodder, water, medicines and other essential supplies within these facilities while reducing operational costs through environmentally friendly mobility.
The committee also approved a major sewerage infrastructure project for Kaithal city. Sewer lines will be laid in several residential colonies at an estimated cost of Rs. 12.87 crore, expanding sewerage coverage to a large section of the urban population. Officials said the project has been designed to meet the city’s projected population requirements up to the year 2042, ensuring long-term urban planning and improved sanitation infrastructure.
Another important decision relates to strengthening wastewater treatment infrastructure. The government approved the upgradation of the Water Sewerage Treatment Plant at Khedar along with the construction of a reinforced cement concrete (RCC) tank. The project, estimated to cost around Rs. 27.70 crore, is expected to enhance the efficiency of wastewater treatment and improve environmental management in the region.
To address the growing demand for drinking water, the committee sanctioned the installation of five Ranney Wells, each with a capacity of 10 million litres per day (MLD), under the Faridabad Metropolitan Development Authority (FMDA). The wells will be developed in the water-bearing zones along the Yamuna River near villages Manjhawali and Mothuka at an estimated cost of Rs. 164.75 crore. The project is intended to strengthen potable water supply by scientifically assessing and utilising groundwater recharge zones associated with the river.
The government also approved another major urban infrastructure project in Gurugram, where a second 1,000 MLD Water Treatment and Distribution Centre will be established at Basai under the Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA). The project, estimated to cost approximately Rs. 149 crore, is expected to significantly augment the city’s water distribution capacity and support the rapidly expanding urban population.
Reviewing the overall procurement process, the Chief Minister noted that development works with an estimated value of Rs. 380.40 crore had been awarded through competitive tenders worth Rs. 363.82 crore, resulting in savings of approximately Rs. 16.58 crore for the state exchequer. He said transparent procurement practices and financial prudence remain central to the government’s development strategy.
Emphasising timely execution, Nayab Singh Saini directed officials to ensure that all approved projects are completed within the prescribed timelines. He warned that delays or negligence in implementation would not be tolerated and instructed departments to maintain the highest standards of construction quality and accountability throughout project execution.
The High Powered Purchase Committee meeting was attended by Education Minister Mahipal Dhanda, Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Vipul Goel, Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shyam Singh Rana, Public Works and Public Health Engineering Minister Ranbir Gangwa, Women and Child Development and Irrigation Minister Shruti Choudhry, along with senior administrative officials, including Chief Minister’s Principal Secretary Arun Gupta and senior officers from FMDA, GMDA and other departments.
The decisions collectively underscore the Haryana government’s strategy of combining livestock welfare, urban infrastructure development, water resource management and fiscal discipline to support sustainable growth while improving the quality of public services across the state.
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