Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for 600 projects worth Rs 3400 crore across the state through video conferencing during a state-level programme in Panchkula. On the occasion, the Chief Minister inaugurated 220 projects worth Rs 1190 crores and laid the foundation stones for 380 projects costing Rs. 2210 crores.

Addressing the gathering, Saini said, “Following the mantra of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Prayas, and Sabka Vishwas’, the State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to ensure equitable development in Haryana.

During the programme, he also handed over appointment letters to 104 TGT-Punjabi and 3878 Group-D candidates. He congratulated the selected candidates and their families, highlighting that their hard work has made it possible to get government jobs on a merit basis.

Portal for Gramin Awas Yojana-expansion launched

During the event, Saini launched a portal for Mukhya Mantri Gramin Awas Yojana-Expansion. Under this scheme, plots of 100 yards will be provided in villages and 50 yards in Mahagram villages to those who do not own land.  He criticized the previous government for its discriminatory practices in allotting plots, stating that they failed to provide possession or documentation, leaving people struggling. The present state government has rectified this by giving plot possession to those who were previously denied.

The Chief Minister said that this is the 10th event where projects have been inaugurated or foundation stones laid online, adding up to a total of 2891 projects worth Rs. 24,221 crores. These projects include roads, water facilities, health institutions, schools, colleges, power stations, canals, drains, and bridges, benefiting various aspects of connectivity, infrastructure, health, transport, education, and tourism.

The Chief Minister said, ‘Bachon ko padhai, Yuvayon ko kamai, Buzurgon aur gareebon ko muft dawaai, Kisano ko tail tak sinchai, Jan-jan ki sunwai, yehi hai vikas ka rajmarg’ (Education for children, employment opportunities for youth, free medicine for the elderly and Antyodaya, welfare of  farmers, and accessibility for all—this is the roadmap to development)

The Chief Minister emphasized that infrastructure is a crucial measure of development. The simultaneous inauguration and foundation-laying of these projects reflect a vision of comprehensive development across all sectors. Before 2014, Haryana was marred by despair, distrust, and regionalism. The present state government has prioritized merit over favoritism, ensuring job transparency and efficiency, said Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.

Saini said that before 2014, getting a job was nearly impossible for youths, but now jobs are provided transparently. Today, candidates prepare for competitive exams rather than seeking political and other favours. The government's continuous efforts to open libraries and e-libraries across villages affirmed that ‘Bharti Roko Gang' will not succeed in their objectives, he added.