Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday approved contracts and purchases of goods worth over Rs 1640 crore in the meetings of High Powered Purchase Committee (HPPC), Departmental High Powered Purchase Committee (DHPPC), and High Powered Works Purchase Committee (HPWPC). Approximately Rs 61 crore was saved through rate negotiations with various bidders, a statement said.
To strengthen the sanitation system in rural areas, the state government has approved the provision of hopper tipper dumpers to Mahagrams and Gram Panchayats with a population of over 7,500. A total of 298 hopper tipper dumpers will be procured at an estimated cost of Rs 19 crore, enabling Panchayats to manage waste independently at the village level.
In addition, approval was granted for the purchase of books for libraries being established in villages. These books have been carefully selected to cater to the needs of rural youth and include publications from leading publishers focused on competitive exam preparation. The initiative aims to create a conducive educational environment within villages. Further approvals include the purchase of computer systems, Wi-Fi, and CCTV equipment for the e-libraries, as well as the procurement of 4,500 laptops for use by Gram Sachivs and CPLOs. These will cost about Rs 31.50 crore.
In the meeting, approval was granted for the strengthening of three key road projects: the 24-km Dadri–Bond road, the 18-km Dadri–Chidya road, and the 20-km Assandh–Sirsal road. These projects will be undertaken at an estimated cost of Rs 78 crore. The Chief Minister said that there should be no compromise on quality and directed that all works must be completed within the stipulated time frame. Additionally, approval was given for the remaining construction work of the Civil Hospital building in Ambala Cantt, which involves expanding capacity from 100 beds to 200 beds.