Haryana CM Approves New Projects | 12 Feb 2024

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Haryana government has decided to implement 33 new projects worth more than Rs 190 crores under Rural Augmentation & Mahagram Scheme in 5 districts namely Jind, Hisar, Sirsa, Kaithal and Bhiwani.

Key Points

  • The new works under Maharagram Scheme includes:
    • Augmentation water supply system and construction of water works in village Naguran, district Jind at an estimated cost of Rs 43.91 crore,
    • Providing sewerage system in village Naguran, district Jind at an estimated cost of Rs 25.31 crore,
    • Upgradation of water supply scheme in village Khedar, district Hisar at an estimated cost of Rs 10.63 crore.

Rural Augmentation and Mahagram Scheme

  • This scheme was launched by the State government through the Development and Panchayat Department in 2008-09.
  • It envisages providing sewerage system, Improvements of drinking water supply, construction of pucca streets, improvement in electricity etc.