Key Takeaways
- Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has directed the installation of solar panels on all state government buildings and homes to reduce electricity dependence by 2028.
- New government buildings must include electric vehicle (EV) charging stations with at least one available within a 50-kilometer radius to promote EV adoption.
- All 12-foot-wide roads in Haryana will be widened to 18 feet by March 2027, enhancing public mobility and safety.
Sustainability Initiatives Under Haryana Vision-2047
Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini convened a review meeting focused on the Public Works Department’s five-year roadmap as part of ‘Haryana Vision-2047.’ The initiative aims to position Haryana as a leading growth engine in alignment with the national ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’ program.
One of the critical directives from the meeting was the comprehensive plan for installing solar panels on all government buildings, warehouses, Market Committee sheds, and residential houses across the state. The goal is for all buildings to be equipped with solar panels by 2028. To facilitate this, support from both central and state government schemes, alongside private sector involvement, is required. Additionally, the state government will provide separate subsidies to ensure public participation in the initiative.
In line with sustainable development, Saini emphasized the importance of amending building regulations to encourage the installation of solar panels in industrial units as well. He also highlighted that new government buildings should incorporate provisions for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, with financial assistance available from the central government. A mandate has been established for at least one EV charging station to be installed within every 50-kilometer radius in the state to support the growing adoption of electric vehicles.
Road Infrastructure Development
Saini directed the Public Works Department to complete widening all 12-foot-wide roads to 18 feet by March 2027, underscoring that adequately wide, well-maintained roads are crucial for public safety and convenience. Currently, Haryana has 3,240 kilometers of 12-foot-wide link roads, with 1,696 kilometers already undergoing widening and plans for the remaining stretches to be completed within the year.
Increased focus on road development includes ensuring high construction quality, proper signage, and the introduction of paver blocks or green grass along sidelines to combat urban dust, heat, and pollution. The first phase will cover 138 roads over 368 kilometers in six urban centers, including Sonipat, Faridabad, Gurugram, Panipat, Rohtak, and Karnal, with completion expected by November 2027.
New Infrastructure Projects
During the meeting, the chief minister reviewed plans for constructing new rest houses in Kurukshetra and other districts. He announced that foundation stones for these facilities would be laid across the state on August 15. The new state-of-the-art rest house in Kurukshetra is set to cost Rs 78 crore and will feature modern amenities.
Overall, the meeting concluded with the chief minister issuing detailed directives on the implementation of various departmental initiatives and development projects aimed at moving Haryana toward its vision for 2047. Key senior officials, including Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi and Principal Secretary Arun Kumar Gupta, were present to discuss the roadmap’s execution.
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