Chandigarh, June 6 – Haryana Chief Minister Sh Nayab Singh Saini today announced a series of development projects worth crores of rupees for Palwal assembly segment, paving the way for beginning of a new era of infrastructure, sports, education and civic amenities for the region.
Addressing a massive public meeting in Palwal, the Chief Minister announced that an international-level modern sports complex will be constructed in Palwal. In addition, the local indoor stadium will be upgraded with soundproofing at a cost of Rs 55 lakh. Further, he also announced Rs 50 crore for the development of basic infrastructure such as parking facilities, rainwater drainage, sewerage systems, and water supply in Sector-21, Transport Nagar.
The Chief Minister also announced that 75 roads covering 152 km in the Palwal assembly constituency currently under warranty will be repaired by the concerned agencies. In addition, Rs 37.57 crore was sanctioned for the repair of eight roads spanning 37.5 km, and Rs 40.18 crore for the renovation of 26 roads covering a length of 54.5 km.
Among other key announcements were Rs 50 lakh for the remodeling of the Janauli distributory and Rs 13 crore for the construction of a VR bridge in five villages. He also announced a 66 KV substation in Mustafabad and a 220 KV substation in the Line Par area of Palwal subject to land availability. The Chief Minister also announced the opening of two new schools in Palwal city, in accordance with departmental norms and land availability.
He announced that a new grain market would be set up outside Palwal city, upon land availability. In Wards 1 to 10, kutcha streets in residential colonies will be paved. An allocation of Rs 5 crore was announced for the construction of community centers in villages across the Palwal assembly constituency.
To address waterlogging issues in Palwal city, the drainage system will be upgraded. A proposal will be submitted to the designated committee for granting sub-tehsil status to Badauli. Other demands will be fulfilled following feasibility assessments. In addition, road construction along the Agra Canal track will be taken up after a feasibility study. Furthermore, he also announced Rs 5 crore for development works in the rural areas of the Palwal assembly constituency.
Earlier, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini also inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for seven projects worth Rs 40.39 crore. This included the inauguration of three projects valued at Rs 15.68 crore and the foundation-laying for four projects worth Rs 24.71 crore.
State Government working in tandem with the Centre to advance ‘Developed India – Developed Haryana’
Sh Nayab Singh Saini said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Sh Narendra Modi, the Haryana government is working hand in hand with the central government at a rapid pace to realize the vision of a Developed India – Developed Haryana. He said that the central government, under Prime Minister Modi’s leadership, is completing 11 glorious years. Over this period, every Indian has witnessed the rise of a nation proud of its ancient heritage, resilient in the face of present-day challenges, and full of ambitious dreams for the future. The Prime Minister’s visionary leadership, unwavering determination, and guiding mantra of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, and Sabka Prayas have infused the country with new energy and direction. He highlighted that when Sh Narendra Modi assumed office as the Prime Minister in 2014, India ranked 11th in the world economy. Today, India has become the fourth largest economy in the world.
Criticizing the Congress, the Chief Minister said that before 2014, the pace of development in the state was sluggish, and the problems of the common people remained unaddressed. The benefits of government schemes failed to reach the masses. However, since 2014, the BJP-led government has accelerated development in Haryana, working at double the previous speed. He further said that over the past ten years, development projects worth Rs1,270 crore have been implemented in the Palwal Assembly constituency alone.
Rahul Gandhi and Congress Party should apologize to the Nation
The Chief Minister stongly criticized the Congress party and described the statement made by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi as reprehensible, stating that both Rahul Gandhi and the Congress party owe an apology to the country. Comparing the performance of the Congress government with that of the current administration, he highlighted that before 2014, only 17 lakh elderly citizens in Haryana received old age pension, whereas today over 36 lakh elderly people are receiving a monthly pension of Rs 3,000 under the current government.
He added that during the Congress’s 10-year tenure, farmers in the state received only Rs 1,155 crore in crop damage compensation, whereas the present government has disbursed Rs 15,145 crore in compensation over the same period. During the Congress era, the poor faced difficulties in accessing medical treatment, but today, the underprivileged benefit from the Ayushman Bharat scheme. Under this scheme, over 20 lakh people have so far received free treatment worth Rs 2,767 crore.
He also pointed out that in 10 years, the Congress government built only six medical colleges, while the current government has already established nine colleges, with nine more under construction. Previously, there were only 700 MBBS seats in Haryana; today, there are 2,185 seats. He further stated that in the coming years, Haryana will have 3,485 MBBS seats.
Union Minister of State for Cooperation, Sh Krishan Pal Gurjar, Urban Local Bodies Minister Sh Vipul Goyal, Minister of State for Food Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Sh Rajesh Nagar and Minister of State for Sports, Sh Gaurav Gautam also spoke on this occasion.
