DW BUREAU / Chandigarh

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has directed officials to complete the repair work of all damaged roads in the state by June 15.

A special campaign should be launched to ensure that tendering and other necessary processes are completed within 15 days, enabling high-quality road repairs before the upcoming monsoon season. The Chief Minister issued these instructions while chairing a review meeting of the Haryana State Agricultural Marketing Board here today.

Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister Sh Shyam Singh Rana was also present.

Expressing dissatisfaction over the condition of roads, the Chief Minister instructed officials to identify and initiate repairs within 15 days to provide relief to the general public.

He further directed that roads transferred to the Zila Parishads in five districts should also be repaired within the stipulated timeframe, ensuring strict quality standards. He said that any negligence or laxity in road repairs would not be tolerated.

It is noteworthy that during the Vidhan Sabha budget session, Chief Minister Sh Nayab Singh Saini had announced that all roads in Haryana would be renovated within six months, ensuring that no road in the state remains in poor condition.

The Chief Minister also called for expediting road widening projects. He directed officials to work towards increasing the width of roads maintained by the Haryana State Agricultural Marketing Board from 12 feet to 18 feet, considering the growing traffic volume.

In addition, he stressed the need for proper repair and maintenance of roads inside all Mandis to facilitate smooth movement for farmers bringing their produce.

During the meeting, it was informed that out of 4,313 roads maintained by the Haryana State Agricultural Marketing Board, 465 roads are 18 feet wide.

The widening work for 34 more roads is in progress, while the tendering process is underway for an additional 35 roads covering 118 km.

Reviewing the progress of CM announcements, the Chief Minister instructed officials to ensure timely execution of all commitments. He urged all departments to work in close coordination to facilitate smooth implementation of development projects.

While giving instructions regarding the announcements made in the budget, the Chief Minister said that the concerned departments should make plans and work at a fast pace within the stipulated time frame ensuring 100% execution of all schemes on the ground for maximum public benefit.

During the review, he also issued necessary guidelines regarding key projects, including the Apple Market in Pinjore, the upcoming Flower Market in Gurugram, the India International Horticulture Market in Gannaur, and the Atal Kisan

Mazdoor Canteen.

Additional Chief Secretary Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department, Sh Raja Shekhar Vundru, Commissioner and Secretary Development and Panchayat Department, Dr. Amit Kumar Agrawal, Additional Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Dr. Saket Kumar, Chief Administrator Haryana State Agricultural Marketing Board, Sh Mukesh Kumar Ahuja, Director Agriculture, Sh Raj Naraian Kaushik, Director Food Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department, Sh. Rajesh Jogpal, Managing Director HAFED, Sh. Mukul Kumar and other officers were also present in the meeting.

(editor@dailyworld.in)