Haryana Chief Minister, Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday chaired a high-level ‘Pragati’ review meeting at the Haryana Civil Secretariat to assess the status of major development projects worth more than Rs.75 cr currently underway across the state. Stressing the need for timely execution, the Chief Minister directed all departments to accelerate the pace of work and ensure that projects are completed within stipulated timelines.
Major Healthcare Projects Reviewed
During the meeting, special emphasis was laid on key healthcare infrastructure projects aimed at strengthening medical facilities in the state.
Reviewing the construction of the Mother and Child Hospital and Service Block at Faridabad Civil Hospital, officers apprised the Chief Minister that nearly 28 percent of the work has been completed and the project is scheduled for completion by January 18, 2028.
Similarly, the officers further apprised the Chief Minister about the 100-bed Mother and Child Hospital being constructed at the Sonipat Civil Hospital campus at a cost of Rs. 138.12 crore. Around 20 percent of the project work has been completed so far and the facility is expected to be ready by October 19, 2027.
The Chief Minister also reviewed the construction of a 100-bed hospital at Assandh in Karnal, being developed at a cost of Rs. 76.19 crore. Officers further apprised that approximately 25 percent of the work has already been completed.
Emphasising the importance of quality healthcare infrastructure, the Chief Minister said that all health-related projects must be developed as per the highest standards and that no compromise with quality would be tolerated at any level.
Focus on Speeding Up Infrastructure and Development Projects
The Chief Minister said that the government has further intensified administrative monitoring to ensure faster execution of developmental and infrastructure projects across Haryana.
Officers further apprised the Chief Minister that construction work on the International Convention Centre in Sector-78, Faridabad, being developed at a cost of Rs. 378.90 crore, has achieved nearly 50 percent physical progress. The project is expected to be completed by February 2027.
Under the education and horticulture sector, the Chief Minister also reviewed the construction of the Maharana Pratap Horticultural University (MHU) campus in Karnal, which is being developed at a cost of Rs. 422.54 crore. Officers further apprised that the project has progressed up to 43 percent completion.
Approval Granted for Ethanol Plant at Panipat Sugar Mill
Officers further apprised the Chief Minister that approval has been granted for setting up a new 90 KLPD capacity multi-feed ethanol plant at Panipat Sugar Mills under the Cooperation Department at an estimated cost of Rs. 200 crore. The proposal is now being sent to the High-Powered Purchase Committee (HPPC) for finalisation of the tender process. Officers shared that the project is likely to be completed during the financial year 2027-28.
Push for Modernisation of Fire Services and Disaster Management
The Chief Minister was also informed that, as part of efforts to modernise fire services, the land registration process for the proposed Fire Training Centre at Khedi Masania in Jind has been completed. The centre will be developed at a cost of Rs. 100 crore. In addition, an amount of Rs. 2 crore has already been transferred to PWD (B&R) for preparation of the project’s drawings and designs.
To further strengthen disaster management capabilities, officials informed that after approval, the revised Request for Proposal (RFP) for procurement of a 104-metre aerial ladder platform costing Rs. 120 crore has been submitted to the government.
The Chief Minister made it clear that strict adherence to prescribed rules and timelines in all projects is mandatory and any delay at any stage would be viewed seriously.
CM Reviews National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS
In line with the government’s focus on youth empowerment and employment generation, the Chief Minister also reviewed the implementation of the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS).
During the meeting, he directed officers to increase the number of district-level job fairs across the state and ensure that they are organised regularly in a result-oriented manner so that maximum youth can be connected with industries and institutions.
The Chief Minister stressed the need for better coordination and active participation among the departments of Technical Education, Higher Education, Industrial Training and Employment to create greater skill-based employment opportunities for the youth.
He emphasised that tangible outcomes in employment generation should be visible every month and directed departments to enhance the productivity and effectiveness of schemes aimed at connecting youth with jobs.
Chief Secretary, Anurag Rastogi, Additional Chief Secretary, Health and Family Welfare Department, Dr. Sumita Misra, Additional Chief Secretary, PW (B&R) Department, Apoorv Kumar Singh, Additional Chief Secretary, Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Department, Vijayendra Kumar, Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Arun Kumar Gupta, Principal Secretary, Rajeev Ranjan, Chief Administrator HSVP, Chander Shekhar Khare, Special Secretary, Monitoring and Coordination, Dr. Priyanka Soni, along with other senior officers, were also present in the meeting.
Reduce Reliance on Private Vehicles by Expanding Bus Connectivity Across Every Village and City- Chief Minister
CM reviews Transport Department’s five-year roadmap and action plan under Haryana Vision-2047
Haryana Chief Minister, Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday called for a massive expansion of public transport services across the state, asserting that reducing dependence on private vehicles is crucial for curbing petrol and diesel consumption and promoting sustainable mobility. He directed the Transport Department to prepare a revised and future-ready route plan to ensure seamless bus connectivity to every village and urban area in Haryana.
Chairing a high-level review meeting on the Transport Department’s five-year roadmap and action plan under Haryana Vision-2047 at the Haryana Civil Secretariat, the Chief Minister said the government envisions a transport network where no village in the state remains deprived of bus services within the next one year.
Reviewing future transport requirements, emerging technologies and infrastructure plans, Nayab Singh Saini emphasized that efficient management and strategic planning can significantly enhance public transport accessibility while addressing the shortage of buses.
He said that while the population in nearly 6,500 villages and urban areas of Haryana has increased substantially over the years, the expansion of public transport services has not kept pace with growing demand. Directing officers to redesign the state’s transport network in line with present and future requirements, he said enhanced connectivity would especially benefit students, women and working professionals, encouraging them to shift from private vehicles to public transport.
The Chief Minister also suggested developing cluster-based transport connectivity by linking nearby villages through circular bus routes. If required, the existing policy framework could also be amended for this purpose. The government aims to transform the Transport Department in such a way that within a year, it can confidently state that not a single village in Haryana remains unconnected by bus service, said Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.
Push for stronger city bus networks
Highlighting the need to revive and strengthen intra-city public transport, the Chief Minister said that local bus services within cities have declined considerably over time despite rapid urban expansion. As a result, workers commuting to industrial hubs located on city outskirts are increasingly dependent on private vehicles.
He directed officers to ensure city bus connectivity to major hospitals, educational institutions and religious places in all urban centres. Special bus services should also be introduced for industrial workers in cities such as Gurugram, Faridabad and Sonipat. In addition, mini buses should be operated to improve connectivity between metro stations and bus stands, said Nayab Singh Saini.
Haryana buses to get real-time tracking system
The Chief Minister directed that all buses in Haryana be integrated with a real-time tracking system on the lines of the Indian Railways, enabling passengers to monitor bus locations and arrival timings through a mobile application.
He said every bus should display live location data immediately after leaving the depot. To further strengthen passenger safety, particularly for women, he directed officers to install CCTV cameras in buses linked to a central control room and equip buses with panic buttons for emergency situations, said Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.
10 new electric bus stands to come up within a year
Reiterating the government’s commitment towards green mobility, Nayab Singh Saini said the Transport Department should prioritise the procurement of electric buses in the coming years and simultaneously create a robust charging infrastructure across the state.
He said that 10 new electric bus stands would be developed within the next one year. Charging points would be installed at designated bus bays so that electric buses can be charged while passengers board and ticketing operations are carried out, said Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.
The Chief Minister further directed that electric buses be introduced extensively across districts and cities, while charging stations should also be developed under the PPP model in more regions of the state. Rooftop solar systems would also be installed at all bus stands to enhance renewable energy generation, he said.
20 lakh more Happy Cards to be distributed
Reviewing the Happy Card Scheme, the Chief Minister said nearly 20 lakh beneficiaries have already been issued Happy Cards, while another 20 lakh eligible persons would soon receive the facility. He issued necessary directions regarding the smooth distribution of the new cards.
He also reviewed the functioning of IT-enabled Smart Driving Training Institutes established for training drivers of private and commercial vehicles. Stressing the need for transparency and efficiency, he directed that the manual vehicle fitness certification process be replaced with a fully automated system in accordance with the latest Government of India norms. He further instructed officials to reduce waiting time for vehicle fitness approvals.
Haryana leads country with 26 vehicle scrapping centres
The Chief Minister said Haryana currently has 26 vehicle scrapping centres, the highest in the country. Under the Centre’s policy, vehicle owners are being provided an incentive of Rs 15,000 per vehicle for scrapping old vehicles through authorised centres.
He said Haryana is expected to receive the highest incentive allocation of Rs 160 crore from the Central Government under the initiative. To further promote energy conservation and scientific disposal of old vehicles, he directed officials to establish additional scrapping centres in border districts so that vehicle owners from neighbouring states can also avail the facility, said Nayab Singh Saini.
Automated number plate cameras to identify vehicles without PUC certificates
Taking serious note of vehicular pollution, the Chief Minister directed officials to tighten enforcement against vehicles operating without valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificates.
He said automatic number plate recognition cameras should be installed at all petrol pumps across Haryana to identify vehicles lacking valid PUC certificates. Such vehicles would not be supplied petrol or diesel, said Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.
Officers apprised the Chief Minister that the project is already underway and the first phase covering all NCR districts would be completed by September 30.
Unified Command and Control Centre for bus monitoring
The Chief Minister also directed that a state-level Unified Command and Control Centre be established this year for integrated monitoring of all government and private buses operating in Haryana.
He further directed the officers to modernise bus stands across the state in line with future requirements. New bus terminals equipped with modern facilities, including STP and ETP systems, would be developed wherever required, said Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.
Chief Secretary, sh. Anurag Rastogi, Additional Chief Secretary, Transport Department, Sh. Raja Sekhar Vundru, Principal Secretary, Department of Future, Ms. Amneet P Kumar, OSD to Chief Minister and Director General, Swarna Jayanti Haryana Institute for Fiscal Management, Dr. Raj Nehru, and Transport Commissioner, Sh. Atul Kumar, along with other senior officers also attended the meeting.
Maternal and Child Healthcare Services to be strengthened in Ateli Region with support of Medanta Hospital: Arti Singh Rao
MoU to be signed between Health Department and Medanta Foundation
Haryana Health Minister, Ms. Arti Singh Rao, has announced an important initiative to improve healthcare services in the state’s rural areas. She said the Haryana Health Department will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Medanta Hospital through the Medanta Foundation.
She said that the main aim of this partnership is to upgrade and strengthen Maternal and Child Health (MCH) services at Sub-District Hospital Ateli and Community Health Centres (CHCs) at Farrukhnagar and Mirpur.
According to the Health Minister, the entire partnership will work under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. Under this collaboration, labour rooms and C-section operation theatre facilities will be modernised. Neonatal care, advanced diagnostic services and ambulance support will also be ensured. Special focus will also be given to skill development and capacity building of healthcare staff.
The Health Minister said that the MoU has initially been proposed for a period of three years. The duration can be extended further based on mutual agreement and satisfactory performance by both sides.
Ms. Arti Singh Rao expressed hope that soon after the signing of the MoU, quality maternal and child healthcare services in the Ateli region will improve significantly, while similar improvements will be seen at the CHCs in Farrukhnagar and Mirpur within six months. She said this step will prove to be a milestone in strengthening secondary healthcare delivery in backward areas of the state.
Marksheets of Meritorious Students Reflect Parents’ Sacrifice and Teachers’ Guidance, Not Just Scores- Education Minister
Education Minister addresses felicitation ceremony for Class 10 and 12 toppers
Students who could not score well should not lose hope; identify shortcomings and rise again with greater determination, says Dhanda
Government committed to ensuring quality education up to the last village under National Education Policy
Haryana Education Minister, Mahipal Dhanda said that the marksheets of meritorious students are not merely pieces of paper carrying marks, but living proof of their hard work, the sacrifices made by their parents, and the selfless guidance of their teachers.
The Education Minister was addressing a felicitation ceremony held at Shiksha Sadan, Panchkula, for meritorious students of government schools who excelled in the Class 10 and 12 examinations conducted by the Board of School Education Haryana and Central Board of Secondary Education. A total of 22 students were honoured during the programme. Students securing first, second and third positions were awarded cash prizes of Rs 11,000, Rs 8,100 and Rs 5,100 respectively.
Entire Haryana proud of students’ achievements
Congratulating the students, Mahipal Dhanda said that the occasion was a matter of immense pride and joy for him not only as a minister but also as a parent. He said the entire state of Haryana feels proud of the outstanding achievements of these students.
Giving significant credit for the students’ success to parents and teachers, he said that while children stayed awake preparing for examinations, parents too remained awake, praying and working for their children’s bright future.
Every child to receive modern and quality education
Reiterating the government’s commitment, the Education Minister said that the sole objective of the present government is to provide every child in Haryana with modern, high-quality education at par with global standards.
He said that under the National Education Policy, educational infrastructure across the state is being continuously strengthened so that even children living in the remotest villages get equal and better opportunities to progress. Haryana’s youth possess immense talent, and the government’s responsibility is to channelise their energy in the right direction, he added.
Success is a milestone, not the final destination
The Education Minister said that success in examinations is only one milestone in life’s journey and not the final destination. He stated that challenges ahead would be even greater, but expressed confidence that the students’ dedication and determination would help them succeed in every field.
He urged students to use education not merely for personal career growth, but also for contributing towards nation-building and social development, adding that both the state and the country have high expectations from the youth.
Students scoring less marks should not feel disappointed
Mahipal Dhanda also encouraged students who could not secure expected marks, saying there is absolutely no need to feel disheartened. Examination scores alone cannot decide the course of one’s life, he said.
He added that failure only indicates that success requires greater effort and commitment. Advising students to identify their shortcomings and rise again with double the determination, he said the future would certainly belong to those who persevere.
The Education Minister extended his best wishes to all meritorious students and encouraged them to continue bringing laurels to Haryana.
On this occasion, Principal Secretary, School Education Department, Vijay Singh Dahiya, Director, Secondary Education, Sh. Jitendra Dahiya, Director, Ms. Manita Malik, State Project Director, Haryana School Shiksha Pariyojna Parishad, Sh. Swapnil Ravindra Patil and other senior officers were also present.
*Haryana Accelerates Healthcare Revolution with Fast-Track Hospital Projects, Strict Monitoring and Modern Planning Push*
*State Enforces Aggressive Timelines, Third-Party Quality Audits and Accountability Measures to Strengthen Public Healthcare Infrastructure*
*Haryana Fast-Tracks Hospital Expansion: Rs.815 Crore Boost, Strict Timelines, Third-Party Quality Audits and Accountability Drive*
The state government has launched an aggressive execution-driven campaign to fast-track hospital infrastructure projects, strengthen monitoring mechanisms and modernise healthcare planning across the state. The initiative marks a significant shift from routine project reviews to strict accountability-based implementation aimed at ensuring timely delivery of critical healthcare infrastructure and improved patient services.
For FY 2026–27, the Haryana Government has made a massive budgetary provision of Rs. 815 crore under State Budget Head for major healthcare infrastructure projects, marking an unprecedented increase of nearly 288 percent compared to the Rs. 210 crore allocated during FY 2025–26. Demonstrating the government’s strong execution-focused approach, Rs. 203.75 crore has already been released to PWD B&R during the very first quarter of the current financial year to accelerate construction activities across the state. In comparison, during FY 2025–26, approximately Rs. 210 crore had been transferred to PWD B&R for healthcare construction works.
Chairing a high-level review meeting of ongoing health infrastructure projects, Additional Chief Secretary, Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Sumita Misra directed all concerned departments to adhere strictly to revised timelines and warned that further delays in healthcare projects would not be tolerated. The review covered a broad range of healthcare institutions including Sub-Health Centres, Primary Health Centres, Community Health Centres, District Civil Hospitals, Mother and Child Health (MCH) buildings, Critical Care Blocks, TB Centres and specialised shelter facilities.
Taking a tough stand on delayed works, the government directed the Public Works Department (Buildings and Roads) to fix responsibility in cases where projects have suffered prolonged delays. Specific instructions were issued to expedite pending works at several major healthcare institutions across Haryana.
Among key projects under accelerated execution is the 100 to 200 bedded expansion block at Civil Hospital, Ambala Cantt, where the remaining work has now been re-allotted and construction is underway with a completion target of February 2027. Residential accommodation works for hospital staff in Ambala have been ordered to be completed by May 30, 2027. At CHC Siwani in Bhiwani district, directions were issued to identify accountability for delays and complete the remaining work on priority.
In Gurugram district, officers were directed to jointly inspect the Sub Divisional Hospital, Farrukhnagar and ensure completion of all pending works within one month for immediate handover to the Health Department. Similarly, the upgradation of Civil Hospital Sector-10, Gurugram from 100 to 200 beds is progressing under a fixed completion schedule ending March 2027.
Major expansion projects are also being closely monitored in Hisar and Mahendragarh districts. At Narnaund in Hisar, authorities have been instructed to complete and hand over the ground and first floors of the upgraded 100-bedded hospital by June 15, 2026, while the entire project is targeted for completion by September 2026. In Mahendragarh, the expansion of the existing 50-bedded hospital into a 100-bedded facility is under active review, with the government seeking faster financial clearances and responses on pending estimates.
In Palwal district, revised timelines have been fixed for the completion of CHC Hassanpur and CHC Mandkola projects, while in Rewari, the Health Department has sought detailed clarifications regarding escalation in project costs and action taken against contractors for delays in the PHC Akera project with residential quarters.
In another major reform initiative, Haryana has introduced Third Party Quality Assurance mechanisms through the Quality Assurance Authority (QAA) & PWD B&R Haryana for all new healthcare infrastructure projects. Independent audits and regular reporting systems will now monitor project quality and transparency to ensure higher construction standards.
To further strengthen institutional oversight, the government has designated a dedicated nodal officer for health infrastructure projects to improve coordination and facilitate quicker resolution of project-related bottlenecks.
The review also placed strong emphasis on improving patient convenience and service quality in district hospitals. All CMOs and PMOs have been directed to conduct joint inspections of renovation works along with PWD engineers every fifteen days and submit reports to State Headquarters regularly.
Special focus areas identified for immediate improvement include cleanliness of hospital premises, functional toilets, uninterrupted drinking water supply, fully operational air-conditioning systems and reliable DG power backup arrangements. Taking note of repeated thefts of expensive bathroom fittings in hospitals, the government has also decided to install durable high-quality plastic taps in public areas to minimize recurring losses and maintenance issues.
The review meeting also examined delayed works in Karnal district, where PWD B&R has been directed to submit detailed reports regarding reasons for delays and corrective action taken. Further directions were issued for approval of estimates for residential quarters at PHCs wherever construction has already commenced.
The government has also taken serious note of stalled works linked to contractor disputes. In the upgradation project of Civil Hospital Narnaul from 100 to 200 beds, officers were instructed to remove all contractor machinery and material lying within the campus within the next 15 to 20 days to prevent obstruction and facilitate further action.
As part of Haryana’s long-term healthcare vision, Dr. Misra directed that specialised private consultants with expertise in hospital planning, civil engineering and healthcare infrastructure design be engaged for upcoming projects, especially Critical Care Blocks under the Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission. This initiative will create technologically advanced, patient-friendly and future-ready healthcare institutions aligned with modern healthcare standards.
