Several village heads (Sarpanches) under the banner of Haryana Sarpanches' Association on Wednesday protested against the State Government's e-tender policy in Panchkula. The protesters were stopped when they tried to march toward the chief minister's house.
After the recently held panchayat polls in Haryana, the newly elected village heads have been protesting against the e-tendering system for development works in rural areas, claiming that it would curtail their spending powers. A representative of the state government met the protesting sarpanches in Panchkula and assured them that the government is open to discussing their demands. He also urged them not to inconvenience people by blocking the roads.
Under the e-tendering system, village heads can approve development works up to Rs 2 lakh at their own level but e-tendering is mandatory for projects above Rs 2 lakh. On Monday, a meeting on the issue between the Haryana government and the village heads failed to find any resolution.
Hry Sarpanches hold protest against e-tender policy in Panchkula
Thursday, 02 March 2023 | PNS
| Chandigarh
Hry Sarpanches hold protest against e-tender policy in Panchkula
Thursday, 02 March 2023 | PNS | Chandigarh
