Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister 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.
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.
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.
