Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said Gurugram has become not only the pride of Haryana but also the engine of India’s economic progress. Haryana is moving rapidly on the path of development, which is the result of the strong leadership of the ‘double-engine’ government with Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi at the Centre and the State Government in Haryana. The Chief Minister said the objective of the government is to ensure balanced and inclusive development of the entire Haryana, whether urban or rural, and the government is moving forward with full commitment to this resolve.
The Chief Minister was addressing the Viksit Gurugram Maharally organised in Gurugram on Tuesday on the occasion of the birthday of Gurugram MLA Mukesh Sharma. On this occasion, the Chief Minister extended birthday greetings to MLA Mukesh Sharma and New Year wishes to the people present. He said that the government fulfils the promises it makes. He stated that out of 217 promises made in the Assembly election manifesto, 54 have been fulfilled within just one year, while work on 163 promises is underway. This is a government of the people. The resolve of the government is “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas aur Sabka Prayas”. He made it clear that leaving behind the politics of regionalism and casteism, the government is working with full dedication on the mantra of “Haryana Ek, Haryanvi Ek”. He assured that no stone would be left unturned in the overall development of Gurugram and continuous and effective steps would be taken to make it the most developed city in the country.
Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini inaugurated and laid foundation stones of development projects worth a total of Rs 113.64 crore in Gurugram. The inaugurated projects include works worth Rs 72.96 crore, comprising a multi-level car parking facility in Sadar Bazaar at a cost of Rs 55.20 crore and a community centre in Sector-14 costing Rs 17.76 crore. Under the foundation-laying works, projects include an RMC model road and drain in Sector-16 at a cost of Rs 8.32 crore, sewerage and drinking water pipeline in Sector-17A at a cost of Rs 6.28 crore, hostel construction work in Sector-16 costing Rs 6.67 crore, and special repair work in the new vegetable market costing Rs 19.41 crore. These projects will strengthen Gurugram’s infrastructure and further enhance civic amenities.
Rs 1,909 crore spent on development works in 11 years; 67 announcements have transformed Gurugram Assembly constituency
The Chief Minister said that during the 11-year tenure of the government, extensive development works worth Rs 1,909 crore have been carried out in the Gurugram Assembly constituency. Out of 67 announcements made for the area during the last 11 and a half years, 39 have been completed and work on 11 is in progress. He said equal importance is being given to environmental conservation along with development, under which small oxygen pockets and parks are being developed in the heart of the city. Terming pollution as a major challenge, the Chief Minister said that efforts are being made to control it through the operation of electric buses and modern waste management techniques. He clarified that the objective of the government is holistic development, the benefits of which reach beyond roads and buildings to the last person standing at the end of society.
CM announces a series of projects for overall development of Gurugram
Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini made several major announcements for the overall development of Gurugram on the detailed demand letter submitted by MLA Mukesh Sharma. He announced that a new school building would be constructed at a cost of about Rs 4.90 crore at the Gaushala ground near Gurugram Police Lines. He also announced the construction of a new modern sports hostel in place of the old sports hostel at Nehru Stadium. Thirty Ayushman Arogya Mandirs will be started in Gurugram. Construction of the Civil Hospital will also be started soon. Announcing the upgradation of the PHC at Wazirabad to a 50-bed hospital, he said that this work would be completed as soon as land is made available. He also announced early completion of Maitri Van in Wazirabad village, allotment of a plot as per rules on application by a religious institution for Khatu Dham, construction of a city bus terminal in Sector-29, and development of a city bus depot and other facilities at the old bus stand after its shifting. In addition, announcements were made for a library in the Biodiversity Park, entry gates in the names of Guru Dronacharya and Mata Sheetla, a cremation ground in the Rajendra Park area, a community centre in Kamla Nehru Park, and construction of a community centre in Silokhra village subject to land availability. Sadar Bazaar will be developed as a smart market with all basic amenities, and work on more than 100 kilometres of smart roads will also be started soon.
Rs 5 crore each announced for development of Gurugram, Sohna and Pataudi Assembly constituencies
The Chief Minister announced an additional Rs 5 crore each for the overall development of Gurugram, Sohna and Pataudi Assembly constituencies. He assured that major and long-term projects are being undertaken to strengthen Gurugram’s drinking water system for the next 50 years. He said that the government is moving forward with full commitment to make Gurugram and the entire region among the most developed and well-equipped cities in the country.
Welfare schemes rapidly being implemented on the ground in Gurugram under the leadership of CM: Rao Narbir Singh
Industries and Commerce Minister Rao Narbir Singh said that under the strong and visionary leadership of the Chief Minister, welfare-oriented policies are being continuously implemented on the ground in Gurugram. He said that Gurugram is a rapidly growing city and keeping its needs in mind, systematic efforts are being made under the guidance of the Chief Minister to strengthen education, health and other basic facilities. He expressed confidence that the pace of development would not slow down in 2026, but would accelerate further. In the coming time, the people of Gurugram will receive many new projects in the form of inaugurations and foundation stones. He said that this campaign of systemic change would continue in the same manner, giving Gurugram a new identity in development, good governance and public services.
Gurugram and Haryana rapidly moving towards self-reliance under the leadership of CM: MLA Mukesh Sharma
The convener of the Viksit Gurugram Maharally and Gurugram MLA Sh. Mukesh Sharma said that under the visionary and strong leadership of the Chief Minister, Gurugram along with the entire Haryana is steadily moving towards self-reliance. He said that the tireless efforts, energy and clear vision of the Chief Minister are providing a new direction and inspiration to the youth of the State, enabling them to actively participate in development. Expressing gratitude to the Chief Minister, the MLA said that the people are directly benefiting from his pro-people and decisive decisions. He informed that under the guidance of the Chief Minister, road construction work on revenue paths in a 900-metre area has already started, which will ease movement and ensure balanced development of rural and urban areas. He said that due to the development-oriented policies of the government, Gurugram is emerging as a modern, strong and self-reliant city and will scale new heights of development in the coming time.
On this occasion, Pataudi MLA Smt. Bimla Chaudhary, Sohna MLA Sh. Tejpal Tanwar, Bawal MLA Dr. Krishan Kumar, Media Advisor to the Chief Minister Sh. Rajiv Jaitley, Gurugram Mayor Raj Rani Malhotra, former MP Sudha Yadav, GMDA CEO P.C. Meena and other dignitaries were present.
CAMPA Approves Nursery-Centric Afforestation and Wildlife Protection Projects in Haryana
Haryana to Undertake Soil and Water Conservation Study in Yamunanagar, Ambala and Panchkula Districts
Emphasising that effective forest conservation begins at the nursery level, the Haryana Government on Tuesday approved a series of supplementary and additional proposals under the Compensatory Afforestation Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA) to strengthen plantations, secure wildlife habitats and enhance protection infrastructure across the State.The approvals were accorded in today’s 9th meeting of the Steering Committee of Compensatory Afforestation Management and Planning Authority, Haryana, chaired by Chief Secretary Sh. Anurag Rastogi, in line with national guidelines governing the utilisation of Net Present Value (NPV) and interest funds. The meeting was attended by Sh. Sudhir Rajpal, ACS, Forests and Wildlife, Sh. Vineet Garg, IFS, PCCF (HoFF), Sh. Vivek Saxena, IFS, CWLW and Sh. Navdeep Singh, IFS, CEO, Haryana CAMPA.
Taking note of rising input costs and the State’s policy shift away from eucalyptus plantations, the Steering Committee approved the reallocation of funds for nursery operations and plantation activities. An amount of ₹1.65 crore earlier earmarked for raising clonal eucalyptus plants has been redirected to meet the higher cost of raising Melia dubia seedlings. The decision is expected to ensure healthier nursery stock and improved survival rates of plantations undertaken under compensatory afforestation programmes.
Approval was also granted for the reallocation of ₹1.48 crore under the NPV component for wildlife habitat improvement works during 2025–26. The decision followed a detailed proposal from the Wildlife Department and aims to prioritise ecological restoration and habitat management in protected areas.
Recognising the ecological sensitivity of the Shivalik region, the Committee sanctioned the purchase of three patrolling vehicles for the Kalka, Naraingarh and Chhachhrauli forest ranges at an estimated cost of ₹50 lakh. The vehicles will strengthen field-level vigilance and help curb forest and wildlife offences in vulnerable stretches.
To support long-term ecological stability in the Shivaliks, the Steering Committee approved ₹35 lakh for a detailed feasibility study on soil and water conservation works in Yamunanagar, Ambala and Panchkula districts. The study will provide a catchment-wise and year-wise action plan, building upon earlier assessments and guiding future conservation investments.
Haryana Chief Secretary directs speedy recovery of RTI penalties from SPIOs
Haryana Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi directed all Administrative Secretaries to ensure the speedy recovery of penalties imposed on State Public Information Officers (SPIOs) under Section 20(1) of the Right to Information Act, 2005.
Chairing a review meeting here today, the Chief Secretary instructed that the penalties be recovered in monthly installments directly from the concerned SPIOs.
Rastogi emphasized that strict compliance with the provisions of the RTI Act is essential to ensure transparency and accountability in governance. He reiterated that timely disposal of RTI applications and adherence to statutory timelines is a collective responsibility of all departments to uphold the spirit of the Act and strengthen public trust in the administration.
PMDA announces ‘New Year gift’ for Panchkula with two mega infrastructure projects
CM Nayab Singh Saini-led committee approves Ghaggar bridge, Jal Dhara beautification projects
The Panchkula Metropolitan Development Authority (PMDA) is going to give a ‘New Year Gift’ to the residents of Panchkula city by starting two big projects. These projects are Construction of Bridge on Ghaggar river near Golf Club on Sector-3/21 road (Estimate Cost-Rs 32.50 crore) and Beautification of two Jal Dhara passing through the Panchkula City (Estimate Cost-Rs 95.42 crore), namely the Jal Dhara starting from Mata Mansa Devi Mandir to Rajeev-Indra colony upto Punjab border (Length – 5.60 km) and Singh Nallah Chow from Sector-1 to Industrial Area upto Punjab border (Length – 5.30 km).
A PMDA spokesperson informed that the tenders of both these works have been approved in the ‘High-Powered Purchase Committee’ meeting held under the Chairmanship of CM Nayab Singh Saini on 27.12.2025. These projects have been approved on the long pending demand of the Panchkula residents and various Resident Welfare Associations of Panchkula City. Keeping in view the dire need, these projects have been sanctioned with the personal intervention of Sh. K.M. Pandurang, CEO, PMDA, to provide better facility to the residents of the city.
The first project pertains to the construction of a bridge on the Ghaggar river near the Golf Club on the Sector-3/21 road. The estimated cost of the bridge is Rs. 32.50 crore. The bridge will have a total length of 333.90 metres and a width of 14.0 metres, with provision for three lanes. At present, the existing two-lane bridge over the Ghaggar is not sufficient to handle the incoming and outgoing traffic load. Due to the inadequate width, residents of Panchkula Extension Sectors-23 to 28 are facing inconvenience because of frequent and prolonged traffic jams. After the construction of the new bridge, one-way traffic will be operated on both bridges, which will permanently resolve the problem of traffic congestion in the area. The construction of the bridge will be completed within a period of 24 months.
The second project relates to the beautification of two Jal Dhara passing through Panchkula City at an estimated cost of Rs. 95.42 crore. Both the natural rainy ‘nallahs’ mentioned above pass through densely inhabited areas of Panchkula City and are presently in a dilapidated condition. Due to uneven surface levels, spare and untreated water from adjoining areas remains stagnant at several locations, resulting in foul smell and creating breeding grounds for mosquitoes, which may pose serious health hazards. Unwanted vegetation growing along the streams gives an ugly appearance and provides shelter to poisonous insects and unscrupulous elements. In addition, residents of adjoining areas have been using these nallahs as garbage dumping sites.
The spokesperson said to address these issues, several provisions have been incorporated in the Detailed Project Report. A 1.5-metre-wide precast central channel along with RCC retaining walls of 0.45 metres height above ground level will be constructed. GI fencing of 2.00 metres height will be provided on both sides of the nallahs to regulate the regular flow of water and to prevent dumping of garbage. Provision has also been made for cycle tracks and walking tracks, construction of new steel bridges for crossing, street lighting and plantation between the tracks and the retaining walls. The adjoining land along the nallahs will be developed with facilities including one cafeteria, ten badminton courts, six yoga courts, two volleyball courts, two half basketball courts, one skating rink and two children’s play areas.
The work of beautification of the nallahs will be completed within 18 months from the date of allotment of the work. After completion, the residents will be able to use both side banks of the nallahs for morning and evening walks as well as for recreational activities. Provisions for food courts and children’s play areas have also been included to enhance the overall utility and livability of the surrounding areas.
