Chandigarh: During the meeting of the High-Powered Purchase Committee chaired by Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, approval was granted for the establishment of 52 statistical agriculture laboratories equipped with modern technology at a cost of Rs. 28 lakh to test nitrogen levels in agricultural land across the state.
In addition, the Committee approved 32 projects worth approximately Rs. 1,468.25 crore pertaining to various departments, including Revenue, Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, CRID, Skill Development, Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA), Panchkula Metropolitan Development Authority (PMDA), HSVP, Power Utilities, Public Works Department, Public Health Engineering, Irrigation, and Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (HSIIDC).
The meeting was attended by Industries and Commerce Minister Rao Narbir Singh, School Education Minister Mahipal Dhanda, Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shyam Singh Rana, Public Health Engineering Minister Ranbir Gangwa, Irrigation Minister Shruti Choudhry, Chief Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Rajesh Khullar, Principal Secretary Arun Gupta, and several senior officers.
The Chief Minister said that through these laboratories, soil samples from nearly 12 lakh farmers’ fields will be tested annually to assess nitrogen and urea levels. Farmers will be provided complete information regarding the required quantity of urea for their fields, enabling them to use fertilizers judiciously and improve soil fertility.
He further stated that a large-scale awareness campaign will be launched to promote natural farming. A detailed roadmap will be prepared, and Ministers and MLAs will be assigned responsibilities in their respective districts. He said that he himself would participate in the campaign to create awareness among farmers. Special emphasis will be placed on promoting natural farming over 4,000 acres in the Morni area, in line with the targets already set.
Transparent Resolution of All Legal Disputes, Including Land Partition Cases
The Chief Minister also approved the Revenue Court Case Management System to ensure proper and transparent disposal of all revenue-related court cases. The system, to be launched at a cost of approximately Rs. 9 crore, will facilitate transparent handling of revenue court matters in all revenue offices across the state, including land partition and other legal disputes.
The Committee also approved works related to the strengthening of Kaushalya Dam in Panchkula, reconstruction of the Bhaloth Sub-Branch from RD 124000 to RD 156014 under the Yamuna Water Services Circle, Rohtak, construction of a pumping station for supplying raw water to Hisar Airport from Barwala Branch, and construction of the Rana Distributary.
Approval was also granted for construction of a storm-water drainage system from Panchkula Bus Stand Rotary to Traffic Light 4-11 Chowk, and establishment of a 10 MLD Sewage Treatment Plant in Sector-29, Pinjore-Kalka Urban Complex.
Approval Granted for Construction of Guru Ravidas Bhawan and Museum in Kurukshetra
The Committee approved the construction of Guru Ravidas Bhawan and Museum in Sector-33, Kurukshetra.
The Chief Minister said that the project, to be developed on the lines of the Sikh Museum, would be completed at an estimated cost of Rs. 76.60 crore within approximately 24 months. He said the facility would become an important centre of faith and cultural heritage, and no compromise would be made on construction quality.
Strengthening Operations and Skill Development Infrastructure
Under CRID, services worth approximately Rs. 16 crore will be expanded to strengthen the operation and management system. Approval was also granted for the purchase of machinery and equipment for skill development and industrial training of youth, as well as procurement of cement for works undertaken by boards and corporations.
AYUSH Hospital to be Constructed at Shri Krishna AYUSH University
The Committee approved repair and strengthening of roads from Basai Chowk to Old Railway Road and from Railway Road to IFFCO Chowk under GMDA. Approval was also granted for a 132 KV Power House at the International Fruit and Vegetable Market in Ganaur and construction of 10 substations of 33 KV capacity, along with associated 11 KV line works at Barwa, Ajrani, Pai, Chukuladana, Kangthali, Thana, Siwan, Guhla, Pundri and Shahpur Nurd.
The Committee also approved expansion of the 9 MLD CETP at Kundli, construction of CC roads in IMT Phase-III, Bawal, and establishment of an AYUSH Hospital at Shri Krishna AYUSH University. These projects will involve an estimated expenditure of approximately Rs. 465 crore. Approval was further granted for construction of 56 residential units for officers in Jind and execution of white-topping work on National Highway-11 between Rewari and Narnaul.
Water Supply and Sewerage Projects Approved Under AMRUT 2.0
Under the AMRUT 2.0 Scheme, approval was granted for construction of an additional boosting station, laying of pipelines, installation of a 4.50 MLD Water Treatment Plant, and establishment of a 10 MLD Sewage Treatment Plant on Kelnia Road in Sirsa. These projects will be executed at an estimated cost of approximately Rs. 41 crore. Additionally, a boosting station along with a treated water storage tank will be constructed at the third waterworks facility in Sirsa to improve drinking water supply.
Construction of 60 MLD Sewage Treatment Plant in Ambala City
A 60 MLD Sewage Treatment Plant will be constructed at Devi Nagar in Ambala City at an estimated cost of Rs. 104 crore. Approval was also granted for development of drainage infrastructure in various waterlogged areas of Ambala Sadar Town. The Committee further approved the upgradation of the 24 MLD Primary Treatment Plant on Netaji Road in Rewari into a Treatment Plant. A raw water pumping station will also be established at the canal-based waterworks in Bishanpur, Rewari, to ensure adequate drinking water supply to 17 villages.
Approval was also accorded for enhancing pipeline capacity from the Agra Canal Water Tank in Hodal Town and for laying sewer lines. Among those present in the meeting were Additional Chief Secretaries Dr. Sumita Misra and A.K. Singh, Commissioners and Secretaries Sh. Pankaj Yadav, P.C. Meena, Ashok Meena, J. Ganesan, Deputy Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Yashpal Yadav, Director General, Supplies and Disposals Pankaj, Public Health Engineering Department Officer Devender Dahiya, and several other senior officials.
