Haryana Chief Minister on Saturday said that ensuring safe, smooth and uninterrupted mobility for citizens is the Government’s foremost priority.While reviewing the status of 2025-26 road works projects at a meeting with senior officers of 10 key departments at Haryana Niwas, Chandigarh, the Chief Minister directed officers concerned to ensure that all road construction, widening and repair works across the State are completed within the stipulated timelines, with no compromise on either quality or the pace of execution. Officers from PWD, HSAMB, Panchayati Raj Department, FMDA, GMDA, SMDA, PMDA, HSVP, HSIIDC and ULBA attended the meeting.
*Complaints on ‘Hamari Sadak’ App to Be Addressed on Priority*
Reviewing the functioning of the ‘Hamari Sadak’ mobile app, the Chief Minister directed officers to ensure that complaints lodged by citizens regarding potholes and damaged roads are addressed promptly and on priority.He directed that potholes be filled without delay and that reports of the repair work carried out must mandatorily be uploaded on the app. He made it clear that any officer or employee found negligent in resolving complaints or uploading the action taken would face strict disciplinary action.
*Mapping of Roads, Contractors Failing to Meet Deadlines to Face Action*
The Chief Minister directed the Public Works Department and other concerned agencies to ensure mapping of all roads in the State, so that an accurate record of the condition and maintenance of each road is available.Taking a firm stand against delays in construction works, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said contractors failing to complete works within the stipulated timeframe would be penalised. Those found compromising on prescribed quality standards would face registration of an FIR and blacklisting.
*Railway-Affected Projects to Be Taken Up on Priority*
The Chief Minister directed officers to prepare a comprehensive list of all road projects affected by or pending due to railway-related issues. The list should form the basis for close coordination with railway authorities to resolve the issues at the earliest and accelerate the construction of Railway Overbridges (ROBs) and Underbridges.
The Chief Minister also stressed the need for high-quality roads in the State’s industrial areas. He said better industrial infrastructure would not only make transportation easier for entrepreneurs and traders but also create new opportunities for investment and employment in Haryana.
*Use Cement Concrete Technology if Bitumen Supply is Delayed*
Reviewing the availability of road construction material, the Chief Minister directed that road works should not be held up if there is a delay in the supply of bitumen. In such cases, the roads should instead be constructed using cement concrete (CC) technology.He emphasised that the pace of development should not be allowed to slow down under any circumstances.
Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Sh. Arun Gupta, Additional Chief Secretary, Public Works Department, Sh. A.K. Singh, Additional Chief Secretary, Irrigation and Water Resources Department, Sh. Anurag Agrawal, Additional Chief Secretary, Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Department, Sh. Vijayendra Kumar, Technical Advisor to Chief Minister, Sh. Rajeev Yadav, and other officers were also present at the meeting.