Approval given for more than Rs. 1500 crore for the purchase of various items in the meeting
Savings of approximately Rs. 112 crore achieved after negotiations with various bidders
Chandigarh, January 25 - The "Martyrdom Memorial of the First War of Independence" being built by the Haryana Government in Ambala Cantt in honour of the martyrs of India's first war of independence, 1857, will soon be ready.
After the completion of the civil work of the memorial, approval of about Rs. 112 crore was given in the High-Power Works Purchase Committee (HPWPC) meeting held here today under the chairmanship of Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal for other works of the museum including digital equipment. The memorial will not only provide information about the first battle for independence but also showcase the contributions of known and unsung freedom fighters and heroes from Haryana.
Furthermore, in meetings of the High-Powered Purchase Committee (HPPC), Department High Powered Purchase Committee (DHPPC) and High-Powered Works Purchase Committee (HPWPC), approvals were granted for purchases of various items exceeding Rs. 1500 crore. Following negotiations with different bidders, a significant saving of approximately Rs. 112 crore was achieved. It is noteworthy that a saving of more than Rs. 21.5 crore was also made in the construction of the 'Martyrdom Memorial of the First War of Independence' by the Information, Public Relations, Languages, and Culture Department.
The meeting was attended by Labour Minister, Sh. Anoop Dhanak, and School Education Minister, Sh. Kanwar Pal participated via video conferencing. A total of 28 agenda items were discussed, and approvals were granted for all of them.