Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for 15 development projects worth Rs 288.31 crore in Rewari. These included the inauguration of eight projects worth Rs 193.94 crore and foundation stones for seven projects amounting to Rs 94.37 crore.
The Chief Minister, addressing the ‘Dhanyawad’ Rally in Rewari as the chief guest, announced Rs 50.58 crore for the construction of an additional water storage tank on 9 acres 7 kanals of land in Bhagwanpur to improve water supply in Rewari. In addition, he announced Rs 7.20 crore for setting up a boosting station and laying a new pipeline for drinking water in Dungerwas village and Rs 5.06 crore for the construction of water works and a new pipeline in Gokulpur village.
He also announced that a library would be constructed in Rewari upon availability of land. Furthermore, Rs 4.39 crore was announced for the construction of the Market Committee building in Rewari. For the renovation of five roads under the Haryana State Agricultural Marketing Board, an amount of Rs 4.20 crore was announced. Besides, he also announced that 18 roads having a cumulative length of 37.32 km will be repaired through the concerned agency. An amount of Rs 3.36 crore was announced for special repairs to 12 roads (18.48 km), and Rs 26.84 crore for the renovation of 25 roads (37.59 km).
‘People of Haryana rejected dynastic and corrupt politics’
Calling Rewari the land of brave soldiers, the Chief Minister said that the youth of this region serve the country at the borders, ensuring the safety of citizens. Thanking the public, he said that not only did they vote for a double-engine government a few months ago, but they also added a third engine, ensuring triple-speed development. The people of Haryana have rejected dynastic and corrupt politics and embraced a policy focused on development and nationalism, Saini added.
He said that since 2014, development projects worth Rs 1,916 crore have been carried out in the Rewari Assembly. In the past 10 years, 69 announcements have been made for the Rewari Assembly, of which 61 have been completed, and work is ongoing on four.
The Chief Minister assured that Rewari’s development will now progress at triple the pace. Over the past 10 years, a total of 305 announcements have been made for Rewari district, of which 167 have been fulfilled, and work is underway on 18. The government has committed in its manifesto to establish the country's largest mustard oil cooperative mill and a military museum in Rewari.
The Chief Minister said that over the last 10 years, Haryana has developed a unique model of good governance and service. This has curbed corruption and ensured that government schemes and services reach the actual beneficiaries. The state government is committed to balanced development across all regions of Haryana, he added.
Inaugurates ultra-modern district jail complex in Rewari
In another event, after inaugurating the ultra-modern new district jail complex built at a cost of Rs 95 crore in 50 acres in village Fideri of Rewari district, the Chief Minister said that the State Government is trying to bring the prisoners back to the mainstream society by providing them opportunities in jails. For this purpose, facilities of skill development, education and psychological support are being provided to the prisoners so that they can come out and live a respectable life in the society. Skill development courses are being run in jails and library facilities are also being provided to them. He also visited the jail offices and the jail complex.
He said that this new district jail equipped with modern facilities has the capacity to keep 1,000 prisoners. Modern techniques have been used in this jail so that reform and rehabilitation programmes can be run for the prisoners. Apart from the administrative building, 11 barracks, two security wards, an industrial space, a 30-bed hospital, control room, canteen and warehouse have been built for the prisoners in this jail complex. Also, 74 houses, a warder hostel, a shopping complex, park and community centre have been constructed in the residential complex building. Trained staff has been appointed for the smooth operation of this jail. Women employees have also been given priority so that women prisoners can get proper care.
The Chief Minister said that 335 video conferencing systems have been installed in the jails of the state, through which online appearance of prisoners is done in various courts. From entry to release in the jails of the state and their living conditions, food, their meetings, medical facilities, court appearances and canteen system are being completely computerized.
He said that there are three central jails and 17 district jails in the state. These have the capacity to keep 22,647 prisoners. Jail radio stations are being run in Central Jail Ambala, Central Jail Hisar and District Jails of Faridabad, Panipat, Gurugram, Karnal, Jhajjar, Rohtak, Yamunanagar and Kurukshetra. The construction work of a high security jail equipped with an ultra-modern security system and technology for criminals involved in harsh and serious crimes is in its final stage in Rohtak, the Chief Minister added.