Rs 112 cr granted for digital works at museum

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Chandigarh, January 25

The High-Power Works Purchase Committee (HPWPC) chaired by CM Manohar Lal Khattar on Thursday sanctioned Rs 112 crore for digital works at a museum at a memorial being built by the state government in Ambala Cantt to honour the 1857 uprising martyrs.

The ‘Martyrdom Memorial of the First War of Independence’ would soon be ready, an official said, adding that it would not only provide information about the first battle for Independence, but also showcase contributions of known and unsung freedom fighters and heroes from Haryana.

In meetings of the High-Powered Purchase Committee (HPPC), Department High Powered Purchase Committee (DHPPC) and HPWPC approvals were granted for purchases of various items exceeding Rs 1,500 crore.

Following negotiations with different bidders, a significant saving of approximately Rs 112 crore was achieved. A saving of more than Rs 21.5 crore was also made in the construction of the memorial by the Information, Public Relations, Languages, and Culture Department.

Besides, a solar/grid-operated micro-irrigation project will be established for the supply of treated surplus water on Jatal Road, Panipat. Apart from this, a budget of Rs 14 crore was approved for the rehabilitation work of Mahendragarh Distributary. Approval for the purchase of pump sets and pipes for water supply at various places was got nod.