Haryana Chief Minister Manohar lal Khattar on Saturday said that the State Government would implement a social audit system as per which social audit committees would be set up to ensure people’s participation in development process in the State.
Speaking at a public meeting in Hisar, Khattar said the estimated budget of any project would be finalised in consultation with these committees. The final payment of the developmental works would also be made through these committees.
Reiterating his commitment to root out corruption at all levels, the Haryana Chief Minister said that Government officers would not be given a free hand to prepare budget estimates for developmental projects in the state.
He said the State Government has taken many initiatives to check corruption. To stress his point, he said that he had inaugurated a newly constructed bus stand in Jhajjar and the estimated cost of the same was Rs 50 crore, but it was completed with only Rs 33 crore, which is about 30 per cent less as compared to the budget estimates.
“The government would ensure maximum development with the available funds,” he added. Khattar said that during next year, the pace of development would be further accelerated.
All the demands pertaining to development will be fulfilled provided that the department concerned gives feasibility report for the same. Referring to the funds incurred on development of Hisar district, the Chief Minister said that Rs180 crore have already been spent in the district during last one-and-a- half year of the present government.
The Chief Minister also highlighted the Happening Haryana Global Investors’ Summit held in the state in which 359 MoUs were inked with potential investors that would attract investment of Rs 5.84 lakh crore. The government would be able to provide employment opportunities to about four lakh people after these MoUs mature.
Referring to the demand of international cricket stadium, the Chief Minister said that concerned department has been asked to carry out a detailed survey for the same. We are trying to set up an international airport in Hisar which would boost the state economy in a big way.