Haryana: High powered panel approves ₹1,970 crore purchases

The approval was given to purchase 150 AC buses and 500 non-AC buses for the Haryana Roadways fleet, at an estimated cost of over ₹290 crore

The high powered purchase committee (HPPC), which met under the chairmanship of chief minister Nayab Singh Saini in Chandigarh on Tuesday, approved the contracts and purchase worth over ₹1,970 crore.

Haryana’s high powered purchase committee gave a nod for the purchase of multilayer covers and other items to protect food grains from rain at ₹15 crore. (HT File)

“The negotiations with various bidders led to savings of over ₹132 crore,” an official spokesperson said.

The approval was given to purchase 150 AC buses and 500 non-AC buses for the Haryana Roadways fleet, at an estimated cost of over ₹290 crore. The panel also gave a nod for the purchase of multilayer covers and other items to protect food grains from rain at ₹15 crore.

The HPCC approved the police department’s proposal to purchase 2,000 women’s body protectors and special other equipment at an estimated cost of ₹14 crore.

GMDA projects get nod

Approval was also given for the construction of RCC box-type master stormwater drains in new sectors 68-75 of Gurugram at an estimated cost of ₹55 crore and the construction of RCC box-type master stormwater drains and pumping stations in Sectors 112-115 at ₹30 crore.

A sub-division complex will be constructed in Sohna, Gurugram district, at an estimated cost of ₹17 crore, and an SDO civil complex in Badhkal of Faridabad at ₹16 crore.