Chandigarh (Haryana) [India], February 7 (HBTV): Haryana Chief Secretary Vivek Joshi recently chaired the 8th meeting of the Steering Committee of the state to coordinate and oversee the implementation of the Regional Plan (RP)-2021 of the National Capital Region (NCR), which comprises 14 districts of Haryana, the Chief Secretary's Office said in a press release.

The meeting focused on key developmental initiatives, including the preparation of the Draft Regional Plan-2041, Sub-Regional Plan, Functional Plans, re-delineation of the NCR boundary in Haryana, financing of infrastructure projects, special assistance to the states through NCRPB, and enhancing regional connectivity.

During the meeting, it was highlighted that the National Capital Region Planning Board (NCRPB) has sanctioned 223 projects in the Haryana sub-region, including the Counter Magnet Town Hisar, with a total estimated cost of INR 17,348 crore, of which INR 8,767 crore is funded through NCRPB loans. As of December 31, 2024, a total of 200 projects have been successfully completed. The re-delineation of the NCR boundary in Haryana is under review by the Government of India, the press release said.

Further discussions included new project proposals, such as a major water supply project for Faridabad with an estimated cost of INR 2,650 crore and potential funding for the Haryana Orbital Rail Corridor.

Additional Chief Secretary of Health and Family Welfare, Sudhir Rajpal, informed that the Health Department aims to widen the network of trauma centres in the NCR, increase the number of ambulances, and upgrade medical equipment in hospitals with an approved grant of INR 201.59 crore under special assistance to the states.

It was also informed that the NCRPB is currently supporting various projects in Haryana, spanning infrastructure, roads, metro, civil aviation, power sectors, and land development. Five projects are being implemented by the Public Health Engineering Department (PHED), focusing on water supply and sanitation infrastructure. The Haryana State Roads and Bridges Development Corporation Ltd. (HSRDC) is overseeing 17 road and bridge projects aimed at improving connectivity within the region.

(ANI)