Nayab Singh Saini reviews the progress of developments works of HSAMB
CM directs expedited work on Apple, Fruit, and Vegetable Market in Pinjore and the India International Horticulture Market in Ganaur
5 Dariya News
Chandigarh 04-Feb-2025
Haryana Chief Minister, Sh Nayab Singh Saini, while reviewing the progress of the Apple, Fruit, and Vegetable Market in Pinjore and the India International Horticulture Market in Ganaur, instructed the officers to complete the work within a specified time frame. Additionally, he directed that work should begin on the construction of Flower Market in Gurugram, which will provide Haryana's flower farmers with a major platform to showcase and sell their produce.
The Flower Market is proposed to be constructed on 8.26 acres of land in Sector-52 A. Sh Nayab Singh Saini was chairing a review meeting of the Haryana State Agricultural Marketing Board held here today. Haryana Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Sh Shyam Singh Rana was also present in the meeting.
During the 2024-25 seasons, 71.67 lakh apple boxes arrived at the Mandi
The first phase of the Apple, Fruit, and Vegetable Market in Pinjore was inaugurated by Chief Minister, Sh Nayab Singh Saini on July 17, 2024. With the establishment of this market, the apple trade has gained significant momentum. During the 2024-25 seasons, 71.67 lakh apple boxes arrived at the Mandi, compared to 32.28 lakh boxes in 2023-24.
Additionally, a total of 93 shop plots have been sold, with an auctioned value of Rs 171.70 crore.
The International Horticulture Market will not only benefit farmers but also be highly advantageous for fruit and vegetable producers, the general public, and traders
The Chief Minister directed that the construction work for the first phase of the India International Horticulture Market in Ganaur be completed at the earliest. The project includes the development of an office colony, 17 market sheds, a retail zone, an institute block, a police station, a fire station, and a farmer’s rest house.
The estimated cost of the project is Rs 3,050 crore. He emphasized that the International Horticulture Market will not only benefit farmers but also prove to be highly advantageous for fruit and vegetable producers, the general public, and traders.
HSAMB has constructed 18,693 kilometer roads in the State
During the meeting Chief Minister, Sh Nayab Singh Saini directed the Haryana State Agricultural Marketing Board (HSAMB) and other road construction agencies to ensure the maintenance of all roads in the State. He emphasized that travelers entering Haryana from other states should feel they are in Haryana as they travel through it.
The Chief Minister assured that sufficient funds will be allocated for this initiative. HSAMB has constructed 18,693 kilometer roads in the State. At present the Board is maintaining 11,123 kilometers of these roads.
Use high-quality materials for road work
He further directed that wherever road repairs are needed, they should be completed within the stipulated timelines. Additionally, he instructed officers to use high-quality materials for road work. He also highlighted the importance of ensuring that the Harpath App remains functional, so that citizens can easily report road damage, which will be addressed promptly.
He said that the State Government has prepared various public welfare schemes and it is the responsibility of the offices to ensure their effective implementation on the grass root level. While reviewing the condition of roads transferred by HSAMB to the Zila Parishad, the Chief Minister highlighted the State Government's efforts to strengthen the Zila Parishads across Haryana.
A total of 1,979 kilometers of roads in five districts—Bhiwani, Fatehabad, Karnal, Palwal, and Yamunanagar—have been handed over to the Zila Parishads. The Chief Minister directed that proper maintenance of these roads be ensured. He also instructed that repair work be completed promptly wherever needed and emphasized the use of quality materials for the repairs.
Subsidized meals at Rs 10 provided to farmers and laborers in Atal Kisan Majdoor Canteens across the state
It was shared during the meeting that the Atal Kisan Majdoor Canteens are being set up in mandis across the state to provide subsidized meals at the rate of Rs 10 for farmers and laborers. These canteens are being operated by Women Self-Help Groups under the Haryana State Rural Livelihood Mission (HSRLM).
A total of Rs 12.23 crore has been released as assistance to the Self-Help Groups for providing 74.63 lakh meals through 46 canteens as of December 2024. It was also informed that work is underway to establish seven more Atal Canteens. Additionally, a proposal for setting up 40 more canteens is currently under approval by the government.
6,000 people have benefited so far under the Vivadon Ka Samadhan Scheme
It was informed that under the Vivadon Ka Samadhan Scheme, 6,000 people have benefited so far. HSAMB launched this scheme to provide an opportunity for allottees who are defaulters in paying their installments, extension fees, or who have not constructed their shop/booth within the stipulated time frame.
Chief Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Sh Rajesh Khullar, Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Sh Arun Gupta, Additional Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Dr Saket Kumar, Additional Chief Secretary, Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Sh Raja Sekhar Vundru, Commissioner and Secretary Development and Panchayats Department Dr Amit Kumar Agrawal, Chief Administrator, Haryana State Agricultural Marketing Board Sh Mukesh Kumar Ahuja, Managing Director, Haryana International Horticultural Marketing Corporation, Ganaur Sh Mukul Kumar and other senior officers were also present in the meeting.