CM Saini inaugurates and lays foundation stones for 600 projects worth approximately Rs. 3400 Crores

Chandigarh – Following the mantra of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Prayas, and Sabka Vishwas’, the present state government has reaffirmed its commitment to ensure equitable development in Haryana. The Chief Minister said this while addressing the gathering after the inauguration and laying the foundation stones for 600 projects worth Rs. 3400 crore across the state through video conferencing during a state-level programme held in Panchkula district. The Chief Minister inaugurated 220 projects worth Rs. 1190 crores and laid the foundation stones for 380 projects costing Rs. 2210 crores.

On this occasion, the Chief Minister also handed over appointment letters to 104 TGT-Punjabi and 3878 Group-D candidates. He congratulated the selected candidates and their families, highlighting that their hard work has made it possible to get government jobs on a merit basis.

Portal for Gramin Awas Yojana-expansion launched

During the event, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini took a step towards fulfilling the dream of the poor to own a home by launching a portal for Mukhya Mantri Gramin Awas Yojana-Expansion. Under this scheme, plots of 100 yards will be provided in villages and 50 yards in Mahagram villages to those who do not own land.

He criticized the previous government for its discriminatory practices in allotting plots, stating that they failed to provide possession or documentation, leaving people struggling. The present state government has rectified this by giving plot possession to those who were previously denied.

Inauguration and Foundation stones for 2891 projects worth Rs. 24,221 crores

The Chief Minister said that this is the 10th event where projects have been inaugurated or foundation stones laid online, adding up to a total of 2891 projects worth Rs. 24,221 crores. These projects include roads, water facilities, health institutions, schools, colleges, power stations, canals, drains, and bridges, benefiting various aspects of connectivity, infrastructure, health, transport, education, and tourism.

Education for children, employment opportunities for youth, free medicine for the elderly and Antyodaya, welfare of  farmers, and accessibility for all—this is the roadmap to development, CM

The Chief Minister said, ‘Bachon ko padhai, Yuvayon ko kamai, Buzurgon aur gareebon ko muft dawaai, Kisano ko tail tak sinchai, Jan-jan ki sunwai, yehi hai vikas ka rajmarg’ (Education for children, employment opportunities for youth, free medicine for the elderly and Antyodaya, welfare of  farmers, and accessibility for all—this is the roadmap to development)

The Chief Minister emphasized that infrastructure is a crucial measure of development. The simultaneous inauguration and foundation-laying of these projects reflect a vision of comprehensive development across all sectors. Before 2014, Haryana was marred by despair, distrust, and regionalism. The present state government has prioritized merit over favoritism, ensuring job transparency and efficiency, said Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.

We will not allow the Bharti Roko Gang to Succeed

Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that before 2014, getting a job was nearly impossible for youths, but now jobs are provided transparently. Today, candidates prepare for competitive exams rather than seeking political and other favours. He said the government’s continuous efforts to open libraries and e-libraries across villages and affirmed that ‘Bharti Roko Gang’ will not succeed in their objectives.

Merit based recruitment has eliminated the Parchi Khrachi tradition, Gian Chand Gupta

Earlier, speaking on the occasion, Vidhan Sabha Speaker, Sh. Gian Chand Gupta said that today the dream of meritorious youth have been fulfilled today as their hardwork has paid off. He congratulated them on receiving appointment letters without any ‘Parchi Kharchi’, praising the government for its transparent job allocation process.

We are Committed to Securing Youth Rights and Opportunities

Speaking on the occasion, Finance Minister Sh. J.P. Dalal highlighted the government’s commitment to providing rights to youths and said that the transparent recruitment process has employed about 1,45,000 youths in the past decade. He said that the government’s decision to buy all farmer crops at Minimum Support Price (MSP), contrasting it with neighbouring states’ reluctance to do the same.

Haryana is number one in the country because of  its Kisan, Jawan and players, Seema Trikha

The Minister for State for Education, Smt. Seema Trikha congratulated the candidates and said that the government has successfully addressed the issue of Parchi-Kharchi in job recruitment. She said that Haryana’s leading position in the country is due to its Kisan, Jawan and players.

Minister of State, Sh. Bishambar Singh, MLAs, Sh. Rajesh Nagar, Sh. Satya Prakash Jrawta, Sh. Vinod Bhayana, former Ministers, Smt. Kamlesh Dhanda and Sh. Om Prakash Yadav, BJP leader, Smt. Banto Kataria, Additional Chief Secretary, School Education Department, Sh. Vineet Garg, Principal Secretary, Human Resources Department, Sh. Vijayendra Kumar, Commissioner and Secretary, Housing for All Department, Sh. Mohammed Shayin, Director General, Information, Public Relations, Languages and Culture Department, Sh. Mandip Singh Brar, Director General, Housing for All Department, Sh. J. Ganesan, Secretary, School Education Department, Sh. R.S. Dhillon, Special Secretary, Human Resources Department, Dr. Aditya Dahiya, Deputy Commissioner, Panchkula, Sh. Yash Garg and other officers of the district administration also remained present on this occasion.