Haryana's Quality Assurance Authority Strengthens Oversight on Infrastructure Projects
Haryana cracks down on shoddy infrastructure: quality authority flags flaws, enforces accountability
The Indian Express
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Haryana's Quality Assurance Authority (QAA) is intensifying scrutiny of state infrastructure projects, uncovering significant lapses and enforcing accountability. Since July 2025, the QAA has acted on 30 cases, implementing new norms and transparency measures to ensure quality in construction across the state.
- 01The QAA has identified widespread lapses in infrastructure projects since July 2025.
- 02New mandatory norms require third-party inspections for projects valued at ₹5 crore and above.
- 03The QAA will monitor all projects funded by the state government, including those by central public sector units.
- 04A Quality Index will assess projects based on compliance with established standards.
- 05QR codes will be implemented on project sites to enhance transparency and facilitate social audits.
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Haryana's Quality Assurance Authority (QAA) has ramped up oversight of infrastructure projects, uncovering numerous issues since July 2025. The agency has acted on 30 cases, targeting poor workmanship and excessive payments to contractors. Under new regulations, all greenfield road projects and major infrastructure works valued at ₹5 crore (approximately $600,000 USD) or more must engage DPR consultants and undergo third-party inspections. The QAA, led by retired IAS officer Rajeev Arora, aims to enforce strict quality standards through a newly established Quality Index, categorizing projects based on compliance levels. Furthermore, the state government has mandated the display of QR codes on project sites, linking to detailed digital documents that include contractor information and project progress updates. This initiative is part of a broader push for accountability and transparency in Haryana's engineering infrastructure sector, with the QAA empowered to audit projects executed by central public sector units as well. The government has also approved the attachment of engineering officers to the QAA to bolster its oversight capabilities.
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This initiative aims to improve the quality of infrastructure projects in Haryana, potentially leading to safer and more reliable public works for residents.
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