An important meeting was held today in Chandigarh to review the progress of various schemes of the Central and State Governments and to strengthen cleanliness, improve civic amenities, and enhance urban services in the state. Officials from municipal bodies across Haryana participated in the meeting and presented detailed reports on the ongoing works in their respective areas.
The meeting was chaired by Dr. Saket Kumar, Additional Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister and Commissioner & Secretary of the Department of Urban Local Bodies, Haryana. Sh. Ashok Kumar Meena, Director General of Urban Local Bodies and Secretary of the Department, was also present. He directed the officials that no negligence in matters related to cleanliness, solid waste management, and civic amenities would be tolerated and that all works must be completed within the stipulated timelines.
During the meeting, the Commissioner and Secretary ordered the suspension of the Junior Engineer of Shahabad Municipality for not conducting the survey under the ‘Mhari Sadak Yojana’ and directed that a charge sheet be issued to the Municipality Secretary. The progress of announcements made by the Chief Minister was also reviewed during the meeting.
Officials were asked to provide updates on the current status of projects, budget allocation, and pace of implementation. Special discussions were held on urban drainage, Right-to-Way smart roads, smart markets, procurement of machinery and equipment, sports complexes, and ultra-modern parks for persons with disabilities.
Officials were instructed to prioritize these projects, ensure timely completion, and conduct regular monitoring. The utilization of funds received under the Central and State Finance Commissions was reviewed. Officials were asked to provide details regarding the usage of allocated funds, ongoing works, and remaining balances.
They were directed to ensure transparent and timely utilization of grants as per prescribed guidelines to accelerate development works.
Review of Approved Development Projects
The status of development projects approved at the headquarters level was reviewed. Information regarding sanctioned projects, their budgets, and progress in various urban local bodies was obtained. Officials were instructed to expedite pending projects on priority and ensure effective and transparent use of funds.
Progress of PM SVANidhi Scheme
While reviewing the progress of the PM Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) scheme, officials were directed to ensure that maximum street vendors benefit from the scheme. Emphasis was laid on simplifying the registration, loan disbursement, and repayment processes.
It was stated that this scheme plays a crucial role in empowering small vendors economically, and no eligible beneficiary should be left out.
Door-to-Door Waste Collection and Processing
The door-to-door waste collection system was reviewed, and officials were directed to ensure regular collection services in every household without disruption. Discussions were also held on scientific processing of fresh waste, with instructions to adhere to environmental norms.
Officials were instructed to ensure regular cleaning of main roads as well as internal streets. Effective monitoring of cleaning operations and prompt redressal of public complaints were emphasized.
The progress of legacy waste disposal was reviewed, and officials were directed to remove old garbage dumps in a phased manner and redevelop those sites into clean and usable spaces.
Cleaning of Drains Before Monsoon
In view of the upcoming monsoon, preparedness for drain cleaning and prevention of waterlogging was reviewed. Officials were instructed to ensure timely cleaning of all drains to avoid any inconvenience during rainfall.
The construction of new public toilets in urban areas was reviewed. Officials were directed to complete construction within the set timelines while maintaining quality standards. It was reiterated that providing toilet facilities to citizens is a top priority of the administration.
Mapping under ‘Mhari Sadak Yojana’
The status of road mapping under the ‘Mhari Sadak Yojana’ was reviewed. Officials were instructed to complete timely surveys and digital mapping of all urban roads to enable effective planning and resource utilization.
Directions for Collective Coordination
Officials were directed to work with collective coordination to achieve better results in cleanliness, waste management, and civic services. It was emphasized that the priority of the administration is to ensure that benefits of Central and State Government schemes reach the last person. Feedback was also taken from officials, and they were instructed to regularly monitor work in their respective areas.