Chandigarh, May 26 (PTI) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday chaired a review meeting here to assess the status of major development projects worth more than Rs 75 crore 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.
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 per cent 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 per cent of the project work has been completed so far and the facility is expected to be ready by October 19, 2027.
According to an official statement, Saini also reviewed the construction of a 100-bed hospital at Assandh in Karnal, being developed at a cost of Rs 76.19 crore.
Officers apprised the meeting 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.
Saini 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 per cent physical progress. The project is expected to be completed by February 2027.
Under the education and horticulture sector, Saini 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 per cent completion.
Saini was also apprised that approval has been granted for setting up a new 90 kilo litres per day 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.
Saini 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. PTI SUN NB NB
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