Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini, who left for Singapore on Saturday as part of his visit to study international infrastructure and urban development models, on Sunday visited the city-state’s Suntec City to examine its convention centre and other facilities for the proposed 25-acre convention centre in Gurugram.
“The construction of a world-class convention centre will strengthen Gurugram’s international identity and promote investment and business activities in the state. The visit to Singapore is part of the state government’s effort to study international models of infrastructure development, urban planning, environmental management and water conservation and assess how relevant practices can be adopted in Haryana. Focus on urban infrastructure and environment During his visit, Saini also visited Gardens by the Bay, where he examined Singapore’s systems for environmental conservation, preservation of plant species and advanced water management. He reviewed environment-friendly infrastructure, particularly measures related to water supply and conservation, and sought information on the technologies and practices being followed there. “The visit to Singapore’s convention centre has been important from the perspective of understanding international best practices in modern urban planning, convention facilities, environmental conservation and water management.
This will have a positive impact on Haryana’s economy,” he said. These experiences will be considered for implementation in Haryana to make the state more developed, modern and environment-friendly,” Saini said.
