In a significant step toward accelerating rural development, the Haryana government has cleared the financial hurdles that were stalling several village-level projects.
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Addressing the Backlog: The ₹300 crore released today represents the pending installments of the State Finance Commission (SFC) and Central Finance Commission (CFC) grants. These funds were reportedly held up due to administrative audits and technical transitions in the e-Gram Swaraj portal.
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Immediate Impact: Sarpanches have been instructed to prioritize the completion of ongoing projects, particularly those related to clean drinking water, paving of internal village roads (gali-naali), and the repair of government primary schools.
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Easing Political Tension: For the past few months, various Sarpanch Unions had been threatening protests, citing that the lack of funds was making them “answerable but powerless” before the villagers. The release of this substantial amount is seen as a strategic move to restore confidence among the grassroots political leadership.
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Adherence to E-Tendering: While releasing the funds, the department reiterated that the e-tendering process remains mandatory for all works exceeding ₹5 lakh. This has been a point of contention in the past, but the government has clarified that the new funds must be utilized through transparent digital bidding to ensure quality and prevent corruption.
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District-wise Allocation: Sources indicate that districts like Hisar, Sirsa, and Bhiwani—which have a high number of rural blocks—have received a major share of the allocation to tackle pending drought-proofing and irrigation-related local works.
