Hry Saini unveils ₹120 cr projects, jobs push, infra plans in Faridabad

CM issues 1,331 job letters, cites 24 of 44 works done, 60 of 217 promises met; ₹985 cr FMDA works approved; Jewar link, RRTS, welfare schemes highlighted.

Published on: Apr 5, 2026, 03:40:09 IST

By Leena Dhankhar

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Chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday laid foundation stones for development works worth over ₹120 crore in Faridabad. Addressing the “Dhanyavaad Evam Viksit Faridabad Rally”, the CM said the city has witnessed unprecedented growth over the past decade and the latest projects will further accelerate holistic development in the region.

Cleanliness mascot launched, fuel supply assured; focus on PMAY, Ayushman, pensions, MSP, and Lakhpati Didis alongside infra push and flood control plans. (Parveen Kumar/HT)

The projects include a new rest house worth ₹50.61 crore, a dispensary-cum-CMO office at ₹41.7 crore, sewerage infrastructure works costing ₹25 crore, and a school building in Old Faridabad worth ₹3.45 crore.

“The government is committed to making Faridabad one of the cleanest cities in the country. This is not just a goal but a collective responsibility, and we urge citizens to actively participate in this mission,” Saini said.

Further, he unveiled a “cleanliness mascot” and comic to spread awareness. Later, he issued e-appointment letters to around 1,331 youths selected through a recent employment fair at JC Bose University.

Highlighting governance delivery, Saini said that out of 44 announcements made for the region on Saturday, 24 have already been completed while the remaining are progressing swiftly. He added that 60 out of 217 manifesto promises have been fulfilled within one and a half years, with work underway on others.

To reassure the residents, CM Saini dismissed concerns over fuel shortages, stating that adequate stocks of petrol, diesel and LPG are available across all fuel stations and agencies in the state, and urged people not to pay attention to rumours.

He then went on to highlight key welfare initiatives such as subsidised gas cylinders, minimum support price-based procurement for farmers, crop compensation schemes, social security pensions, and housing under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. He added that schemes like Ayushman Bharat-Chirayu and free dialysis services are strengthening healthcare access, while transparent recruitment without “parchi-kharchi” is ensuring fairness in government jobs.

Speaking at the event, Union minister of State for Cooperation Krishan Pal Gurjar highlighted the improved areas in the region such as highways, power supply, healthcare and infrastructure.

Meanwhile, Haryana cabinet minister Vipul Goel said the vision of “Viksit Faridabad” is becoming a reality with sustained policy support and infrastructure push.

“Faridabad is rapidly emerging as a key growth centre. With improved connectivity, upcoming global corridor integration and infrastructure expansion, the city is on track to become an international urban hub,” Goel said.

Goel also said that Faridabad’s connectivity to the newly launched Jewar airport is expected to improve significantly, reducing travel time to around 30 minutes, while projects like the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) will further enhance intercity mobility between Faridabad, Gurugram and Noida.

He assured that efforts are underway to make the city flood-free and announced that development works worth ₹985 crore have recently been approved in a Faridabad Metropolitan Development Authority (FMDA) meeting.

The CM emphasised that the Budget 2026–27 prioritises inclusive growth, with provisions for farmers, women, youth and workers. Key announcements include the creation of 300,000 “Lakhpati Didis”, expansion of ration depots, increased minimum wages, and reservation benefits for Agniveers, aimed at strengthening economic and social empowerment.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Leena Dhankhar
Leena Dhankhar is Senior Editor and Bureau Chief, Gurugram, at Hindustan Times, where she has spent over 17 years chronicling the transformation of one of India's fastest-growing urban regions. From starting her career as a crime reporter to leading the Gurugram bureau, her journalism has been defined by investigative reporting, in-depth storytelling and an unwavering focus on public interest. Over nearly two decades, she has reported extensively across crime, politics, civic governance, elections, real estate, environment, courts, sports, education and entertainment, covering Gurugram, Faridabad, Nuh and Palwal. Her reporting has exposed several major scams and systemic failures, including insurance frauds, waste management irregularities, illegal arms manufacturing units in Nuh, illegal mining in the Aravallis, organised crime networks and governance lapses affecting millions of residents. Known for her investigative work and exclusive stories, Leena has reported on high-impact national issues, including the Nicaragua charter flight carrying Indian migrants that was turned back amid allegations of human trafficking, exposing the growing network of illegal immigration rackets. Her work has also focused on gang wars, prison administration, juvenile crime, women and child protection systems, the functioning of the Juvenile Justice Board and Child Welfare Committee, and environmental challenges such as pollution, waterlogging and deteriorating civic infrastructure. Beyond hard news, Leena has extensively documented Haryana's rich heritage, forests and wildlife, bringing attention to the state's historical landmarks, biodiversity, conservation efforts and ecological challenges through immersive reportage and feature writing. Her journalism has consistently gone beyond breaking news. She has documented Gurugram's rapid urbanisation through long-form narratives and enterprise reporting on issues ranging from pothole-ridden roads, flooding and waste management to the changing social fabric of India's Millennium City. She also writes widely read feature columns, including The Outsider, Changemaker, and Concern for Gurugram, profiling people, places and ideas shaping the city's identity. Leena is the author of Gurugram School Murder, published by Juggernaut Books, a deeply reported account of one of India's most high-profile school murder investigations. She is currently working on her second book, an investigative work exploring some of India's most significant scams and fraud investigations. Beyond print journalism, she has expanded her storytelling through public speaking and digital media. She is a TEDx speaker and has produced podcasts exploring Gurugram's transformation, civic challenges and untold stories. Her work reflects a commitment to narrative journalism that combines rigorous reporting with compelling storytelling. A law graduate with an MBA in Human Resources, Leena brings a multidisciplinary perspective to her reporting, particularly on governance, public policy and legal affairs. She has travelled extensively across India to pursue investigative assignments, often reporting from remote locations and conflict-prone areas in search of stories that matter.Read More

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