The Chief Minister's Office of Haryana announced on Monday, 13 July 2026 that Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini chaired a State Pragati Project meeting, reviewing 12 development projects valued at over ₹75 crore and directing officials to complete all works within their stipulated deadlines so that residents of the state receive the benefits of these schemes on time.

Context

Posting in Hindi, the Chief Minister's Office stated that CM Saini presided over the State Pragati Project meeting — Rajya Pragati Pariyojana Baithak — and reviewed the progress of the 12 projects. He instructed officials that timely completion was essential so that 'pradeshvasiyon ko yojanaon ka labh samay par mil sake' ('residents of the state can receive the benefits of the schemes on time'). The meeting underscores the Saini government's stated emphasis on time-bound delivery of infrastructure works, a priority it has maintained since CM Saini took office in March 2024.

Policy Backdrop

Among the projects reviewed, CM Saini issued specific directions for the Pinjore Apple Market in Panchkula district and the Ganaur International Fruit, Flower, Vegetable and Horticulture Mandi in Sonipat district. Both facilities are to be developed with solar energy equipment, rainwater harvesting systems, green zones, and modern amenities. CM Saini declared that the Ganaur Mandi would be developed into 'the most modern and excellent agricultural market in North India.'

These directions align with Haryana's Renewable Energy Policy and successive state horticulture missions that have promoted climate-resilient features — including solar installations and water conservation — across government market yards. The Haryana State Agricultural Marketing Board oversees APMC infrastructure upgrades of this nature. Post-2018 amendments to the state's APMC Act further opened the door for private investment and modernisation at select mandis.

Stakeholders and Impact

The primary beneficiaries of these upgrades are farmers and horticulture traders across Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and neighbouring states who route produce through facilities such as the Pinjore Apple Market and the proposed Ganaur International Mandi. The Pinjore facility already handles significant volumes of apples from Himachal growers and local producers; modern amenities and solar infrastructure are expected to reduce operational costs and post-harvest losses. For Ganaur, the ambition to serve as a leading North India hub fits a broader pattern of inter-state competition for horticultural trade volumes, with states seeking to attract traders by offering superior logistics and cold-chain infrastructure.

What's Next

Subsequent State Pragati Project meetings are expected to produce project-wise timelines and budget utilisation reports that will clarify the individual costs and completion schedules for each of the 12 projects. Analysts will also watch for potential convergence with central government schemes such as the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) or the PM Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) scheme, which could provide additional funding for the Ganaur and Pinjore upgrades. The government's ability to deliver on CM Saini's deadline-driven directive will be a key test of administrative efficiency heading into the next cycle of state progress reviews.