Chandigarh, Jan. 6 -- In a move aimed at expediting development works, the Haryana government has set up a committee to oversee the progress of development projects across the state. The panel committee will conduct fortnightly reviews, while comprehensive assessments will also be undertaken at the chief minister's level, preferably once every two months.

According to an order issued by chief secretary Anurag Rastogi, the committee comprises Saket Kumar, additional principal secretary (to CM); Narender Pal Malik, officer on special duty (OSD to CM); and Karan Ahlawadi, senior consultant to the chief minister. Rajeev Batish, chief engineer (Public Health) will provide technical assistance during the review process.

The committee has been...