Chandigarh, March 17 – Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, while presenting State Budget 2025-26 as the Finance Minister during the ongoing session of the Vidhan Sabha here today, said the Haryana Government will sign an agreement with the World Bank for technical and financial assistance, under which an investment of Rs 3,647 crore will be made over the next 6 years to combat air pollution.
The Chief Minister allocated Rs.714.89 crore to Environment, Forests, Fauna and Natural Resources for the year 2025-26, up by 32.7% from Rs 538.54 crore allocated last year.
He said the Haryana Government has introduced a vehicle scrappage policy. He proposed that the government will develop a new policy for effective e-waste management. Under Haryana’s Enterprise and Employment Policy, industrial units that adopt zero-waste disposal processes and excel in promoting the circular economy will receive special recognition and support. The Haryana Government will place a strong focus on raising awareness and developing skills in this area. To turn this concept into reality, the government will collaborate with private companies, as well as national and international organizations, to adopt and implement the best global practices.
He said Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi has placed significant emphasis on the concept of the circular economy. Circular economy is a way in which we reuse things instead of throwing them away after use. This approach involves reducing waste, reusing things as much as possible, and reusing leftovers things.
Every effort will be made to begin the construction of an international-level Aravalli Jungle Safari on 10,000 acres of land in Gurugram and Nuh districts as soon as possible. For this, adequate funds will be allocated in the financial year 2025-26. He said a Forest Research Institute will be built in Yamunanagar.
Trees to be honoured under Pran Vaiyu Devta Pension Scheme
A new survey will be conducted to identify eligible trees to be honoured under Pran Vaiyu Devta Pension Scheme. Plans will be developed for the conservation and growth of rare and endangered native tree species, ensuring the protection of their gene pool. Apart from this, an environmental training center will be established in IMT Manesar, Gurugram.
New steps to prevent pollution in rivers
To prevent pollution in rivers (Ghaggar and Yamuna) caused by immersion after worship and factory leakages, the Haryana Pollution Control Board will introduce a new arrangement to ensure that the faith of the people is respected by providing designated immersion place along the riverbanks.
