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Haryana CM inaugurates seven projects worth Rs 78 crore

Haryana CM inaugurates seven projects worth Rs 78 crore
Haryana’s development on fast track under double-engine govt: CM Saini · theprint.in

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced several development projects in Bawani Khera.

Seven projects together are worth Rs 78 crore.

These projects include roads, railway work, water facilities and canal improvements.

The Chief Minister said the area has received Rs 1,446 crore in development work during the past 12 years.

He compared this with Rs 609.58 crore spent during the earlier Congress government’s 10-year tenure.

He also spoke about help for farmers.

He said Haryana buys all 24 crops at minimum support prices.

The government has transferred money directly to 12 lakh farmers for crops and paid compensation for crop losses.

Key facts

Projects
Seven development projects
Project value
Rs 78 crore
Constituency development
Rs 1,446 crore spent over the past 12 years
Previous government comparison
Rs 609.58 crore spent during the previous Congress government’s 10-year tenure
Farmer procurement payments
Rs 1.86 lakh crore transferred directly to 12 lakh farmers
Crop-loss compensation
Rs 16,160 crore provided to farmers over the past 12 years
Railway project
Doubling of the Manheru-Bawani Khera line is underway at Rs 413 crore, with 12 km completed

Quotes

Shruti Choudhry

Haryana Women and Child Development, Irrigation and Water Resources Minister

“Due to the special efforts of the chief minister, a major transformation is set to take place in Haryana’s irrigation system. With the assistance of the World Bank, an amount of Rs 6,000 crore will be spent on the reconstruction of all major canals, channels and other irrigation infrastructure in Haryana, ensuring water reaches all tail-end areas of the state.”
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