IEP Chandigarh
Haryana Deputy Chief Minister, Mr. Dushyant Chautala today conducted a thorough review of the initiatives undertaken by the Public Works Department to acquire approximately 5,000 acres of land through the e-bhoomi portal. The purpose is to facilitate afforestation in 10 districts across the state. Additionally, he issued directives to expedite the resolution of pending matters with the Forest Department, specifically addressing an approximately 88-foot-long stretch on Shershah Suri Road between Pataudi and Rewari.
In his capacity as the head of Public Works Department, the Deputy Chief Minister chaired a meeting with officers from both the Public Works and Forest Departments here today. During the meeting, Mr. Dushyant Chautala was briefed by departmental officers about the necessity to cut down some trees for road widening and other Public Works Department projects. However, in order to ensure continuity in these initiatives, approximately 600 acres of land are currently required. The Deputy Chief Minister said that by planting trees on this land, the Public Works Department could seamlessly proceed with its projects.
In consideration of future departmental needs, Mr. Dushyant Chautala proposed the collection of a 500-acre land bank through the e-Bhoomi portal in 10 districts bordering South Haryana. This initiative aims to enable afforestation, and the resulting land can be handed over to the Forest Department.
The Minister reiterated the challenge faced by the Public Works Department when obtaining a no-objection certificate from the Forest Department for cutting trees in the construction or widening of new roads. Delays in obtaining such certificates often lead to project delays. To address this, Mr. Dushyant Chautala emphasized the importance of the Public Works Department proactively planting trees on its land designated for future projects.
Present at the meeting include Additional Chief Secretary, Public Works Department, Mr. Anurag Rastogi, Additional Chief Secretary, Environment, Forest, and Wildlife Department, Mr. Vineet Garg, OSD to the Deputy Chief Minister, Mr. Kamlesh Bhadu, and other senior officers.
