Haryana proposes Rs. 100 crore Green Climate Fund to tackle climate challenges
State-Level World Environment Day programme to be held in Gurugram on June 5: Rao Narbir Singh
Babushahi Bureau
Chandigarh, June 3, 2026 – Haryana Forest and Environment Minister Rao Narbir Singh said that climate change has emerged as a serious challenge before the entire world. Countries across the globe, along with international organisations, are promoting research and innovation to find effective solutions to this growing concern.
He said that in a major step towards making Haryana more climate-resilient and environmentally sustainable, the State Government has proposed the establishment of the ‘Haryana Green Climate Resilient Fund’ with a seed provision of Rs. 100 crore in the Budget for 2026-27.
The Minister said that a State-level World Environment Day programme will be organised in Gurugram on June 5, 2026. During the programme, various initiatives being undertaken by the State Government for environmental conservation, green development and climate change mitigation will be highlighted.
Rao Narbir Singh said that the theme for this year’s World Environment Day is “Inspired by Nature – For Climate, For Our Future.” The theme emphasises reducing the impact of climate change, conserving and restoring ecosystems, promoting clean energy, adopting sustainable lifestyles and strengthening global cooperation for a secure future.
He said that the proposed Green Climate Fund will play an important role in promoting zero-emission vehicles, renewable energy, energy efficiency, water conservation, urban greening, climate-resilient agriculture and nature-based solutions across the state.
The Minister further said that the Haryana Government has launched a special mission-mode initiative to make the 313-kilometre stretch of the Yamuna River passing through the state pollution-free. Under the mission, which will be chaired by the Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, efforts will be made to enhance sewage treatment capacity, prevent the discharge of untreated waste, ensure real-time monitoring of industrial units, conserve riverbanks, develop green belts and promote groundwater recharge.
He said that by 2026-27, scientific treatment of all drain water flowing into the Yamuna will be ensured, to achieve the goal of a clean and pollution-free river.
Expressing confidence in these initiatives, Rao Narbir Singh said they would give a new direction to environmental conservation in Haryana and help the state move rapidly towards sustainable, inclusive and green development. He also appealed to the people to make environmental protection a part of their daily lives and avoid the use of single-use plastic.
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QAA Audit Findings Being Acted Upon, No Compromise on Quality of Infrastructure Projects in Haryana
CM Nayab Singh Saini Directs Immediate Corrective Action on Deficiencies Found in Technical Audits
Six Officers Suspended Following QAA Audit Findings
Chandigarh, June 3 : Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini has taken a serious view of the deficiencies and lapses reported by the Quality Assurance Authority (QAA) during technical audits conducted across various engineering departments of the State. Reiterating the Government's commitment to ensuring quality, accountability and transparency in public infrastructure projects, the Chief Minister emphasized that the observations and findings of QAA must be accorded due importance and acted upon promptly by all concerned departments.
After conducting the detailed review of the matter, three officers of the Public Works Department (Buildings & Roads) and three officers of the Development & Panchayats Department have been suspended. Show-cause notices have also been issued to certain other officers of different departments. In the case of the Haryana Police Housing Corporation, recovery proceedings have been initiated against the contractor for deficiencies relating to the quality of work.
Notably, recently the Chief Minister chaired a meeting of the Quality Assurance Authority in Chandigarh to review the functioning of the Authority and the findings emerging from technical audits carried out across the State.
Chief Secretary, Sh. Anurag Rastogi, Chairperson, QAA, Sh. Rajeev Arora and Administrative Secretaries and senior officers of various engineering departments also attended the meeting.
During the meeting, the Chief Minister said that technical audits conducted by QAA must be taken seriously by all departments and that quality should remain the foremost consideration at every stage of planning, design, execution and maintenance of public infrastructure projects.
Making a detailed presentation, Sh. Rajeev Arora informed that QAA teams have conducted technical audits of projects relating to buildings, roads, irrigation, public health and power sectors across Haryana. The audits covered 18 projects of PWD (B&R), 5 projects of the Public Health Engineering Department, 4 projects of the Irrigation Department, 14 projects of Haryana State Agricultural Marketing Board (HSAMB), 3 projects of Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (HSIIDC), 3 projects of Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP), one project of Haryana Police Housing Corporation, 7 projects of Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited (HVPNL), 4 projects of Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA), one project of Faridabad Metropolitan Development Authority (FMDA), 2 projects of Urban Local Bodies Department and 2 projects of the Development & Panchayats Department.
The presentation, supported by photographic documentation, highlighted deficiencies, shortcomings and quality-related observations noticed during the audits. Following the presentation, the Chief Minister directed all concerned departments to take immediate corrective and remedial measures on every observation communicated by QAA. He instructed departments to fix responsibility on defaulting officers, officials and agencies wherever required and to initiate recoveries from contractors in cases where deficiencies have been established.
The Chief Minister was informed that several departments have already initiated disciplinary proceedings against erring officials and recovery proceedings against contractors.
Sh. Rajeev Arora also presented a roadmap for the future under which major engineering projects would be evaluated at every stage on parameters such as socio-economic impact, cost-benefit analysis and long-term utility. The objective is to ensure that projects achieve their intended technical and financial outcomes throughout their life cycle while strengthening decision-making and accountability. Appreciating the initiative, the Chief Minister directed QAA to further develop the framework in consultation with concerned departments and stakeholders.
Reviewing earlier decisions aimed at improving the quality of engineering infrastructure, the Chief Minister reiterated that all engineering departments must get the designs and Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) of projects prepared either departmentally or, wherever outside expertise is required, only through consultants empanelled by QAA. He clarified that consultants would merely provide technical support and manpower assistance, while the departments would remain fully responsible for the design and DPRs of projects.
Similarly, all engineering departments were directed to mandatorily engage Third Party Inspection and Monitoring Agencies (TPIMA) for prescribed categories of projects. However, departments would continue to bear ultimate responsibility for project quality even where TPIMA agencies have been engaged.
To enhance transparency and enable citizens to access project-related information, the Chief Minister directed that display of QR codes containing project details at every engineering construction site shall be made mandatory. He also reiterated that unnecessary splitting or fragmentation of projects should be strictly avoided.
Addressing the issue of drainage and waterlogging in urban areas, the Chief Minister directed all departments to ensure that drainage and disposal arrangements are comprehensively addressed at the stage of preparation of designs and DPRs. In view of the forthcoming monsoon season, Additional Chief Secretary, PWD, was directed to finalise the modalities and allocation of responsibilities for construction of drains along roads passing through Municipal Corporation areas, HSVP sectors and village areas.
To improve the quality and sustainability of the State's road network, the Chief Minister directed that milled material should be reused strictly in accordance with Clause 519 relating to recycling of bituminous pavement under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways specifications for road and bridge works. He further instructed all departments to identify, demarcate and protect the Right of Way along canals.
The meeting also reviewed the status of policy initiatives relating to a Dynamic Bridge Management System and Maintenance Framework being developed by PWD (B&R), as well as a policy for quality monitoring of high-rise buildings and private infrastructure projects being prepared by the Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP). The Chief Minister directed the concerned departments to accord top priority to these matters and ensure their early finalisation and implementation.
The Chairperson, QAA informed that the Authority is conducting training and capacity-building programmes on a large scale to keep officers of engineering departments updated with the latest engineering practices and emerging technologies. The Chief Minister further directed QAA to organise dedicated training programmes for senior officers to enhance their understanding of modern engineering practices and technological advancements.
While concluding the meeting, the Chief Minister reiterated the State Government's commitment to ensuring the highest standards of quality, transparency and accountability in the execution of public infrastructure projects. He emphasized that public funds must be utilised efficiently and responsibly and that all departments should adopt best engineering practices, modern technologies and robust quality assurance mechanisms so that infrastructure assets continue to deliver intended benefits throughout their design life.
The Chief Minister said a clear and unequivocal message must reach all departments, officers, consultants, contractors and executing agencies that there shall be no compromise whatsoever on the quality of public infrastructure works. He directed that quality must remain the foremost consideration at every stage of project planning, design, execution and maintenance and warned that any lapse affecting the quality of public assets would be viewed seriously with accountability fixed accordingly.
He also directed all departments to ensure timely compliance with the observations and recommendations of QAA so as to further strengthen accountability, improve public confidence and enhance the overall quality of infrastructure development across Haryana.