Chandigarh, March 17 – Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, while presenting State Budget 2025-26 as the Finance Minister during the ongoing session of the Vidhan Sabha here today, said an Urban Drainage Fund of Rs. 100 crore will be established to improve drainage infrastructure in all cities. This dedicated fund will launch projects to ensure sustainable flood management and protect cities and towns from future disasters.
The Chief Minister announced to allocate Rs 5,666.28 crore for the year 2025-26 for Urban Local Bodies, which is an increase of 38.5% from Rs 4,091.95 crore allocated last year.
The Chief Minister said to empower local governments, the Municipal Corporations, Municipal Councils and Municipal Committees will be granted the authority to determine taxes and fees in the financial year 2025-26. These local bodies will have the flexibility to set taxes and fees—such as property tax, development tax and charges, garbage charges, advertisement charges, and water and sewer fee—within the range of the minimum and maximum rates prescribed by the Haryana Government.
The Chief Minister said as per the policy of the Urban Local Bodies Department, priority will be given to cooperatives formed by members of the Scheduled Castes and women in tenders for sanitation works. A policy to allocate 50 percent of tenders to Safai Mitras and their groups will be notified in the next financial year.
Road infrastructure to be upgraded
The Chief Minister said the old areas of all the big cities which are haphazardly settled will be redeveloped. For this, the state government will upgrade the existing road infrastructure to meet international standards, focusing on the needs of all road users, with a particular emphasis on making roads pedestrian-friendly. In the first phase, 1,000 km of Right of Way (ROW) will be developed.
Machinery and equipment to all municipalities
The Chief Minister said the State Government is committed to providing better services in a faster and more efficient manner in areas such as sanitation, street cleaning, sewerage maintenance, road repairs, and gardening, by equipping Municipal Committees with the necessary machinery and equipment. He proposed to provide machinery and equipment, including vacuum suckers and cleaners, tree trimming machines, gardening shredders, small sweeping machines, patchwork machines, road rollers, and washing/sprinkling machines, to all municipalities and councils in the financial year 2025-26.
Sports complex in all municipal committees
The State Government will construct a sports complex in all municipal committees to promote sports infrastructure and nurture the talent of the youth. This initiative aims to enhance community sports facilities and foster a culture of fitness and excellence.
Multilevel parking facilities
On the lines of multilevel parking facilities constructed in Rohtak and Gurugram, similar multilevel parking structures will be built in all major cities of the state. This initiative will address parking issues and improve traffic management in these cities.
He also proposed to establish Common Effluent Treatment Plants (CETPs) in Panipat, Faridabad, Gurugram, and Yamunanagar.
Ultra-modern parks for persons with special abilities
The State Government will develop ultra-modern parks for persons with special abilities. These parks will feature wheelchair-friendly infrastructure, interactive sensory zones and inclusive play areas, ensuring a joyful and accessible experience for everyone, he said.
100 percent cleaning of all old garbage sites
Over the last 10 years, out of 101 lakh metric tonnes of garbage from 75 old garbage sites, approximately 69 lakh metric tonnes of garbage has been disposed of scientifically, and 109 acres of land has been reclaimed. This land is now being used to build green areas, parks, and community infrastructure. The government has set a target to achieve 100 percent cleaning of all old garbage sites by the financial year 2025-26, the Chief Minister added.
