CM Nayab Singh Saini Chairs High-Powered Works Purchase Committee Meeting of Urban Local Bodies

Chandigarh, December 9 – A meeting of the High-Powered Works Purchase Committee (Urban Local Bodies), chaired by Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, was held on Tuesday, during which 22 agenda items of the Urban Local Bodies Department were placed before the Committee. Of these, 18 works worth more than Rs 157 crore were approved. Savings of approximately Rs 7.91 crore were achieved during the meeting.

Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini approved works worth Rs 13.70 crore for door-to-door garbage collection and maintaining cleanliness in 11 municipalities and municipal councils. These include works in Panipat for cleaning sewer lines using the latest technology and improving blocked pipelines. In addition, approval was granted for works related to proper disposal of waste and strengthening sanitation systems under Solid Waste Management in several municipalities including Siwani, Hisar and Barwala.

During the meeting, works were also allotted to streamline and strengthen sanitation systems in the municipal corporations, municipalities and municipal councils of Bawal, Palwal, Hansi, Jind, Sohna, Pataudi, Jhajjar, Hodal, Gurugram, Bandhwari and Rohtak.

The Chief Minister directed that complete cleanliness be ensured in all urban local bodies and that officers regularly monitor the works. He said that all vendors must use e-rickshaws, tractors, dumpers and other resources strictly as per prescribed standards and ensure that there is no negligence in door-to-door garbage collection. He emphasized regular segregation of household waste followed by proper disposal. Commendation certificates will be awarded to those doing good work, while strict action will be taken against vendors who fail to perform their duties properly.

The meeting was attended by Urban Local Bodies Minister Sh. Vipul Goel, Public Works Minister Sh. Ranbir Gangwa, Chief Secretary Sh. Anurag Rastogi, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Sh. Arun Kumar Gupta, Director General of the Urban Local Bodies Department Sh. Ashok Meena, Commissioner and Secretary, Public Health Engineering Department, Mohammed Shayin, along with senior officers of the Urban Local Bodies Department.

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*UK Deputy High Commissioner Calls on CM Nayab Singh Saini*

*British Universities to Open Campuses in State, New Opportunities for Haryana Youth*

Chandigarh, December 9 – The UK Deputy High Commissioner to India, Ms. Alba Smeriglio, called on Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini at his residence on Tuesday. During the meeting, important discussions were held regarding leading British universities opening their campuses in Haryana. This initiative will create new opportunities for world-class education, advanced skills and employment for the youth of the state.

Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi, India is steadily moving towards self-reliance and is on course to become a developed nation by the year 2047. In this journey, artificial intelligence and education will play a crucial role. Advancing towards this vision, the Haryana Government is continuously working to make Haryana a global education hub and is making concerted efforts to facilitate the establishment of campuses of foreign universities in the state. The entry of British universities into Haryana will give a new dimension to the state’s international academic identity.

On this occasion, Ms. Alba Smeriglio appreciated the initiatives being undertaken by the Haryana Government under the leadership of Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini and expressed her commitment to working together on various projects in the future.

The meeting also included detailed discussions on the demand for skilled labour in the United Kingdom and the employment and career opportunities available for youth from Haryana. Both sides agreed to enhance coordination and undertake joint initiatives for training and selection of young professionals.

In addition, investment possibilities in key sectors such as automobiles, aviation, agriculture and defence equipment were also deliberated upon. The Chief Minister apprised the UK delegation of Haryana’s policies, industrial infrastructure and the state’s excellent investment climate, and invited British investors to invest in Haryana.

The meeting was organised by Haryana’s Department of Foreign Cooperation, during which extensive discussions were held to further strengthen cooperation between the two countries.

Chief Minister’s Principal Secretary Sh. Arun Kumar Gupta, Commissioner and Secretary, Department of Foreign Cooperation, Amneet P. Kumar, and Advisor, Department of Foreign Cooperation, Sh. Pawan Choudhary were also present on the occasion.