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Haryana Unveils Rs 2,295 Crore Rural Infrastructure Boost with NABARD Support
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News18•21-09-2026, 19:30
Haryana Unveils Rs 2,295 Crore Rural Infrastructure Boost with NABARD Support
- •Haryana proposes Rs 2,295.27 crore for rural infrastructure, seeking Rs 2,180.50 crore loan from NABARD's RIDF.
- •Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi reviewed progress, emphasizing faster implementation and timely claim submissions for ongoing projects.
- •Six prioritized proposals for 2026-27 include major investments in irrigation (Rs 315.36 crore), 57 road projects (Rs 495.71 crore), and a rural drinking water project for five Mahagram villages (Rs 744.59 crore).
- •The India International Horticulture Market (IIHM), Ganaur, Sonipat, with a Rs 1,850 crore NABARD term loan, was reviewed, noting a disbursement gap of Rs 289 crore.
- •Four new micro-irrigation proposals totaling Rs 264.24 crore under the Micro Irrigation Fund (MIF) were recommended, and the 'Water Secure Haryana Program' with World Bank assistance was discussed.
Key Questions Answered
Haryana has drawn up rural infrastructure proposals worth Rs 2,295.27 crore, with Rs 2,180.50 crore proposed as loan assistance under NABARD's Rural Infrastructure Development Fund.
The rural drinking-water proposal covers five Mahagram villages, namely Bichore, Bisru, Nai, Singar, and Pingawan, located in Nuh and Palwal districts.
The Water Secure Haryana Program has a total project cost of about Rs 5,714 crore and aims to strengthen water security and climate resilience through groundwater recharge, micro-irrigation promotion, and the rejuvenation of water bodies.
