Chandigarh, July 3 – Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, while addressing the inaugural National Conference of Chairpersons of Urban Local Bodies in Manesar on Thursday, expressed pride in Haryana being chosen to host the prestigious event. He said that it is our good fortune that Haryana has been entrusted with the responsibility of hosting this national conference. We are gathered here to deliberate on the vital role of urban local bodies in strengthening our democracy and contributing to nation-building. This theme guides us toward nurturing the grassroots of democracy and realizing the vision of the Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi’s ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’.
Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that urban local bodies are the foundational institutions the “first school and nursery” of democracy. “The deeper the roots of democracy at the local level, the stronger our nation becomes,” he remarked.
He added that when modern infrastructure delivers quality services to citizens, people feel confident that they have entrusted their local governance to capable hands. “A developed India and a developed Haryana can only be achieved through developed cities. The Chief Minister outlined the state’s ambitious Vision-2047, which includes the goal of building a one trillion-dollar economy and generating 50 lakh employment opportunities in Haryana.
5 ultra-modern cities are being set up under the Panch Gram Yojana – Chief Minister
Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that Cyber City Gurugram is a model of urban development. Along with this, 5 such ultra-modern cities are being set up under the Panch Gram Yojana along the 180 km long KMP corridor. This plan has been made for a population of 75 lakhs by the year 2050.
People are getting benefits of schemes through PPP
The Chief Minister stated that under the AMRUT (Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation) scheme, urban infrastructure across Haryana is being significantly strengthened. He highlighted that Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP) for all families in the state have been prepared, and all government welfare schemes have been integrated with this system. As a result, citizens are now receiving the benefits of these schemes directly at their doorsteps. He further added that the SVAMITVA Scheme, launched by Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi and implemented nationwide, has been successfully implemented 100 percent in Haryana. In addition, the state has launched the ‘Nagar Darshan’ Portal to enhance transparency and ensure better delivery of urban services.
Empowered Urban Local Bodies
Chief Minister while emphasizing the importance of strengthening and ensuring transparency in urban local bodies, said that Haryana is rapidly adopting e-governance to achieve this goal. Every municipal corporation in the state is now operating through digital portals, and emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) are being utilized to address citizens’ concerns efficiently. He said that property tax, electricity billing, and solid waste management are being prioritized to enhance urban service delivery. “The core mantra of our government is development with environmental sustainability,” he said. To uphold this vision, the Chief Minister underscored the need to prioritize initiatives like rainwater harvesting, green buildings, solar energy, and the promotion of electric vehicles. He said that every municipal body in the state will have to prepare and implement a Green Action Plan. Furthermore, Haryana is accelerating efforts through initiatives such as the Amrit Sarovar and Jal Jeevan Mission to address the growing water crisis.
Haryana constructs 148 Dormitory Units for Workers in Kundli and Manesar Industrial Areas
The Chief Minister said that cleanliness should not merely be a mission but an integral part of our sanskars (values). He explained that while the first phase of the Swachh Bharat Mission focused on public awareness and the second on infrastructure development, the third phase must now focus on instilling these values in our daily lives.
To achieve garbage-free cities, he emphasized the need for 100 percent source segregation, the promotion of bio-CNG, and the adoption of a circular economy. He also reiterated Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi’s vision of slum-free cities, where every poor family has access to permanent housing, clean drinking water, quality infrastructure, and dignity. Highlighting progress under the PM Awas Yojana, he said that over 4 crore permanent houses have been constructed across the country for poor families. In Haryana, as part of the first phase, 148 dormitory units have been developed for industrial workers in the Kundli and Manesar areas. He urged all citizens to actively contribute toward realizing the Prime Minister’s vision of a Viksit Bharat.
