Chandigarh, January 7 – Haryana Public Works and Public Health Engineering Minister, Sh. Ranbir Gangwa said that the government’s priority is to ensure uniform standards in buildings and roads across the state and that the Public Works Department (PWD) should establish itself as a strong brand. He directed department officers to work with proper planning so that the public does not face any inconvenience and their issues are resolved promptly.
Sh. Ranbir Gangwa chaired a review meeting of the Public Works Department at Haryana Niwas on Wednesday and issued several important directions. During the meeting, the progress of road works for the years 2024–25 and 2025–26, road markings, proposed model roads, and major building and road projects was reviewed.
Action will be taken against those causing delays: Gangwa
During the meeting, officers informed the Minister that at some locations, projects were getting delayed as a single contractor had taken up multiple works simultaneously. Taking serious note of this, Sh. Ranbir Gangwa directed action against agencies that have failed to complete projects even after one year. He also directed that such agencies in the Thanesar and Gurugram areas be blacklisted.
The Minister said that as per rules, taking multiple tender works is not wrong, but all projects must be completed within the stipulated timeframe. Any delay or negligence will invite strict action against the concerned contractors. He said that the public should not suffer due to delays on the part of contractors. It must be ensured that if there is no technical issue, projects are completed on time.
Sh. Gangwa directed that financial closure of any completed work must be ensured within three months so that agencies do not face payment-related issues. He said that delays in road construction and repair works are unacceptable and regular monitoring by officers is mandatory.
He also directed that teams be sent from the headquarters periodically to check the quality of the work and that there should be no compromise on quality. Special attention was directed towards tenders involving multiple mines, ensuring repairs on roads in poor condition until new roads are constructed, and regular monitoring of roads under the Defect Liability Period (DLP). It was informed during the meeting that Haryana has a total road network of 30,403 kilometres, of which 16,435 kilometres fall under the DLP period, while 6,019 kilometres are outside the DLP. The Minister directed that any road in poor condition must be kept fully functional until it is reconstructed. Patchwork should be carried out wherever required, and potholes must be filled without delay to ensure public convenience.
The Minister directed officers to review complaints received on the “Mhari Sadak” app daily and ensure their timely resolution. He clearly directed that officers themselves must monitor the app and respond to complaints within the stipulated timeframe. Emphasis was also laid on ensuring the field presence of ground staff, especially beldars. Directions were issued to take action against employees found absent from duty. Officers were also directed to regularly update progress reports of works based on percentage completion.
28 new road rollers to be added
Officers informed the Minister that patch vans equipped with modern machinery will soon be introduced in the state, for which the department’s mechanical wing is working actively. At present, 28 new road rollers have already been received by the department, while the remaining 28 will be delivered shortly. Besides this, reports related to the activities of the Electrical and Horticulture Wings were also presented before the Minister.
The meeting also included discussions on model roads to be developed in each district. Officers informed that the current status of 11 model roads was reviewed, and roads have already been identified for developing 23 more model roads across the state next year. These roads will be developed keeping in mind traffic management, lighting, drainage, and all other necessary aspects. Headquarters teams will continuously monitor all ongoing projects, and officers will conduct regular field inspections.
Additional Chief Secretary, Public Works (B&R) Department, Sh. Hitesh Kumar Meena, Engineer-in-Chief, Sh. Rajeev Yadav, and Sh. Anil Dahiya were present during the meeting.
