Chandigarh/Alive News: In a bid to fast-track major infrastructure and development projects, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has proposed establishing a specialized, Singapore-style corporation to handle government project tenders. The proposed body will streamline the entire tendering lifecycle—from drafting documents to awarding contracts—reducing administrative delays and ensuring timely execution.
Speaking during a departmental budget review meeting at the Haryana Civil Secretariat on Wednesday, Chief Minister Saini instructed senior officials to implement measures to improve project delivery. He suggested empanelling top consultancy firms and hiring specialized township consultants. A blueprint for this framework will be drafted under the leadership of Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi.
The meeting also evaluated the state’s budget performance. For the 2026-27 financial year, Haryana allocated a budget estimate of ₹2,23,658 crore, reflecting a 9.1% increase over the previous fiscal year. With 13 departments already exceeding 50% budget utilization—led by Economic and Statistical Affairs at 91.8%—Saini urged all departments to target 100% expenditure before the financial year ends, setting a minimum benchmark of 90% utilization by December-end.
Stressing that faster execution must not compromise construction quality, Saini also directed officials to immediately deploy ₹100 crore received under the central AMRUT scheme for urban infrastructure. Furthermore, keeping future international sports events in mind, the Chief Minister called for constructing two to three world-class sports stadiums in the state, alongside reviewing facilities at Rai Sports University and a proposed stadium for persons with disabilities in Daulatabad, Gurugram.
