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The Haryana government has stepped up monitoring of major infrastructure projects to ensure faster and timely execution. The Chief Minister has directed senior officials to closely track projects costing over INR 75 crore through a central monitoring system and fix accountability for delays. Executing agencies have been warned of penalties if timelines are missed. The move builds on the state's recent push to accelerate urban, housing and infrastructure works, as delays in large public projects have remained a concern despite increased capital spending.
The Haryana government has intensified its focus on speeding up the execution of large infrastructure projects, with clear instructions to tighten supervision and enforce accountability. Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini reviewed the progress of key projects handled by the Town and Country Planning and Urban Local Bodies departments and stressed that benefits must reach citizens within committed timelines. Advertisement
During the review, officials were instructed to ensure that all major ongoing projects with a cost exceeding INR 75 crore are uploaded on the State Pragati Dashboard. This digital platform is meant to allow real-time monitoring of progress, identify bottlenecks early and prevent cost and time overruns. The Chief Minister made it clear that delays caused by executing agencies or contractors will not be overlooked and that penalties should be imposed strictly as per existing rules.
The review covered multiple large-scale projects that are critical to Haryana's urban infrastructure and development plans. Officials were asked to regularly update progress details and personally oversee implementation, rather than relying only on periodic reports. The emphasis was also placed on coordination between departments to avoid administrative delays that often slow down large public works.
This push for tighter oversight comes at a time when Haryana has significantly increased spending on infrastructure. In recent months, the state has cleared and awarded several high-value tenders across urban development, power and civic infrastructure, reflecting its focus on improving urban services and supporting economic growth. However, execution delays in past projects have drawn attention to the need for stronger monitoring mechanisms.
By linking large projects to a central dashboard and fixing responsibility at the official and agency level, the government aims to improve delivery efficiency and ensure that public funds are used effectively. The move signals a shift from approvals-focused governance to outcome-based implementation, especially for capital-intensive infrastructure works.
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