Chandigarh: In a move aimed at addressing delays in the tendering of development projects, the Haryana government plans to set up a separate corporation on the lines of Singapore’s model to streamline and expedite procurement for major works across departments.Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday directed officials to work out the proposal, under which the corporation, supported by empanelled consultancy firms and township experts, would handle the process from preparation of tender documents to award of contracts. The move is intended to reduce procedural delays and ensure faster execution of infrastructure projects.Chairing a meeting at the Haryana Civil Secretariat to review department-wise expenditure under the current budget, Saini directed the Chief Secretary to coordinate with major departments and prepare a concrete implementation plan. He said the proposed mechanism should help departments complete tendering within stipulated timelines and ensure that development works are not held up for want of procedural clearances.The review assumes significance as the government has begun preparations for the next financial year’s budget while seeking to maximise utilisation of the current year’s allocations. Saini directed all departments to achieve at least 90% of their budget expenditure by the end of December and said he would review progress again at the end of the month.The state’s budget estimate for 2026-27 stands at Rs 2,23,658 crore, 9.1% higher than the previous year’s estimate. The government had utilised around 95% of its budget last year and is now targeting full utilisation of the current allocation.According to the review, 13 departments had spent more than 50% of their annual allocations. Economic and Statistical Affairs topped the list with 91.8% expenditure, followed by MSME (73.7%), Energy (72.9%), PWD (Buildings and Roads) (68.6%), Social Justice and Empowerment (63.2%) and Public Health Engineering (62.9%).The Police Department had utilised 61% of its allocation, Transport 58.7%, Secondary Education 55.7% and Higher Education 51.9%. Expenditure in health, medical education and primary education was also reviewed.Saini asked departments to accelerate development works without compromising construction quality. He also directed officials to ensure effective utilisation of Rs 100 crore received from the Centre under the AMRUT scheme.The CM further called for developing two to three international-standard sports stadiums in Haryana in view of the forthcoming Commonwealth and Olympic Games. Construction of facilities at the Sports University in Rai and a stadium for persons with disabilities at Daulatabad, Gurugram, was also reviewed.
