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Haryana to strengthen road network; CM Saini launches Pradeshik Sadak Utthan Pariyojna
4,227 roads covering 9,410 km to be upgraded at Rs 4,827 crore in the current Financial Year
Babushahi Bureau
Chandigarh, September 21, 2025 - Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini today launched the Pradeshik Sadak Utthan Pariyojna (Regional Road Upgradation Project), aimed at strengthening the state’s road infrastructure. Under this initiative, 4,227 roads covering 9,410 kilometers will be repaired and upgraded in the current financial year, at a cost of Rs 4,827 crore.
Addressing a state-level program in Hisar district, the Chief Minister described the launch as a “golden chapter” in Haryana’s infrastructure development. He said the project will be a milestone in building a developed India and a developed Haryana. It will bridge the gap between rural and urban areas, enhance connectivity for citizens, and further boost the state’s economic, social, and commercial growth. As part of the launch, repair and improvement work on 410 roads was inaugurated today.
The Chief Minister said that the government is committed to ensuring accountability in infrastructure construction. He warned that strict action will be taken against any contractor or official found negligent, stressing that public funds must be utilized solely for public benefit.
State-wide project to advance PM’s vision of a Developed and Self-Reliant India – CM
Sh Nayab Singh Saini said that this project is a fitting tribute to Prime Minister Sh Narendra Modi on his 75th birthday, adding that the Prime Minister’s life is a living example of service, dedication, and determination. Launching this state-wide initiative today in Hisar, he said it will contribute significantly to realizing the Prime Minister’s vision of a developed and self-reliant India.
He highlighted that under the Prime Minister’s capable leadership, India has witnessed an unprecedented transformation in road infrastructure over the past 11 years. From the Defense Corridor to the Freight Corridor, and from Bharatmala to Sagarmala, the government has been working in a mission mode to expand road, rail, and air connectivity across the country. The Regional Road Upgradation Project will lower transportation costs, reduce pollution, save fuel, and give a boost to both industry and agriculture, he added.
In the past 11 years, Haryana has improved 43,703 kilometers of roads at a cost of Rs 28,651 crore
While highlighting the state’s progress in road and railway infrastructure over the past 11 years, the Chief Minister said that 43,703 kilometers of roads have been improved at a cost of Rs 28,651 crore, and 2,417 kilometers of new roads have been constructed at a cost of Rs 2,534 crore. Under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, an additional 2,432 kilometers of roads have been built at a cost of Rs 1,077 crore.
Regarding railway infrastructure, Haryana has 759 railway crossings, of which 592 are manned and 167 are automated. Over the last 11 years, 97 railway overbridges and underpasses have been constructed at a cost of approximately Rs 2,000 crore, and construction is currently underway on 47 more at a cost of Rs 1,026 crore. In comparison, during the 10-year tenure of the Congress party, only 51 railway overbridges and underpasses were built.
The Chief Minister said that under the double-engine government, 21 new national highways have been approved in Haryana, with 12 already completed. Upon their completion, every district in the state will have national highway connectivity. In the past 11 years, 1,719 kilometers of national highways have been constructed at a cost of Rs 28,582 crore, compared to 451 kilometers built during the 10-year Congress rule at a cost of Rs 1,713 crore. In addition, 27 toll barriers have been removed to facilitate smoother traffic flow.
He said that fulfilling long-standing demands, the Rohtak-Mahem-Hansi railway line has been constructed at a cost of Rs 844 crore, and the Sonipat-Jind railway line at Rs 713.40 crore. The country’s first elevated railway line has been completed in Rohtak, with work on a similar line in Kurukshetra underway at a cost of Rs 265 crore. A rail coach repair factory has been established in Barhi, Sonipat, at a cost of Rs 483.64 crore. In urban transit development, several metro projects have been launched including YMCA Chowk to Ballabhgarh metro line in Faridabad with Rs 580 crore, Badarpur-Mujesar metro line with Rs 2,494 crore, Bahadurgarh-Mundka metro line with Rs 2,029 crore, Gurugram metro line from Sikanderpur station to Sector 56 with Rs 2,143 crore.
Pradeshik Sadak Utthan Pariyojna to pave the way for Haryana’s Future - Ranbir Gangwa*
Speaking on this occasion, Public Works (Buildings and Roads) Minister Sh Ranbir Gangwa expressed his gratitude to Chief Minister Sh Nayab Singh Saini for inaugurating the Pradeshik Sadak Utthan Pariyojna. He said that under this initiative, all roads managed by the PWD Department, Marketing Board, HSVP, HSIIDC, and others will be upgraded. Highlighting Prime Minister Sh Narendra Modi’s vision of making India a developed nation by 2047, he said that robust infrastructure is essential to achieving this dream, and this project will serve as a milestone in that direction.
Sh Ranbir Gangwa said that there will be no compromise on road construction quality, with all construction standards being strictly adhered to. Work on the allotted tenders will be completed on schedule. He appealed to the public to treat the roads as their own property and cooperate with the government in protecting them. He said that today’s inauguration is not just an event but a foundation for Haryana’s future, urging everyone to pledge collectively to keep the roads clean, assist in their maintenance, and help make Haryana a leader in realizing the vision of a developed India.
On this occasion, MLA Smt. Savitri Jindal, MLA Sh Randhir Panihar, Sh Vinod Bhyana, former Minister Dr. Kamal Gupta, former Minister Sh Anoop Dhanak, former MP Gen. (Retd) DP Vats, Additional Chief Secretary of Public Works (Buildings and Roads) Department Sh Anurag Agarwal, and other dignitaries were also present.