In a major move to ensure the timely completion of multi-crore infrastructure and social welfare initiatives, the Haryana Government has constituted a high-level committee dedicated to fast-tracking development projects across the state. The panel is designed to act as a “super-regulator” to resolve inter-departmental conflicts and clear bureaucratic bottlenecks that often stall major works.
The Panel’s Composition & Leadership The committee will be headed by the Chief Secretary of Haryana and will include senior secretaries from the Departments of Finance, Town & Country Planning, Public Works (B&R), and Power.
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Direct Monitoring: The panel will report directly to the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) on a fortnightly basis.
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Empowered Decision Making: The committee has been granted the authority to grant “in-principle” approvals for land acquisition and environmental clearances for projects exceeding a certain budget threshold (reportedly ₹50 crore and above).
Core Objectives The primary focus of this high-level body will be on:
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Infrastructure Milestones: Ensuring that mega-projects like the Haryana Orbital Rail Corridor and various new Expressways meet their 2026 deadlines.
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Industrial Ease: Fast-tracking the development of Integrated Industrial Townships to attract global investment.
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Resource Optimization: Preventing cost overruns caused by delays in shifting utilities (electricity lines, water pipes) during road construction.
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Inter-Departmental Synergy: Providing a single platform where different departments can resolve disputes without moving files back and forth for months.
Why Now? The decision comes as the state government enters a crucial execution phase for its “Vision 2030” goals. Officials noted that while funds are often available, the “silo-working” culture of different departments remains the biggest hurdle to progress.
Accountability Measures For the first time, the government has introduced a “Delay Penalty” clause. If a project is stalled due to a lack of coordination, the concerned department heads will have to provide a written explanation to the high-level panel, which will then be reflected in their annual performance reviews.
