Haryana urban development

Haryana Speeds Up Urban Development With ₹1,700 Crore EDC Fund Release

Haryana Speeds Up Urban Development With ₹1,700 Crore EDC Fund Release

Chandigarh, December 10 — The Haryana government has accelerated its urban development push by releasing ₹1,700 crore from the External Development Charges (EDC) fund to the Haryana Shahari Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP) and several metropolitan development authorities across the state. The funds aim to fast-track key infrastructure projects such as roads, water supply, sewerage systems and transport connectivity in major urban estates.Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced the allocation during a press briefing at the Civil Secretariat, reaffirming the state’s commitment to providing world-class urban infrastructure. Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shyam Singh Rana was also present at the briefing.Saini recalled…
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CM Nayab Singh Saini Calls Mayors the “Charioteers” of Urban Development at National Meet in Panchkula

CM Nayab Singh Saini Calls Mayors the “Charioteers” of Urban Development at National Meet in Panchkula

Chandigarh, June 16 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini lauded mayors as the driving force behind urban transformation, calling them “the charioteers of city development” during the 115th meeting of the All India Mayor’s Executive Council in Panchkula. He emphasized that mayors are not just ceremonial heads but play a direct and dynamic role in translating policies into real change on the ground.CM Saini praised the unique structure in Haryana where mayors are directly elected and empowered with executive authority, fostering stronger accountability and citizen engagement. “Urban governance is the backbone of responsive administration,” he said, urging mayors to…
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