Chandigarh, December 24- The Haryana Government has issued fresh instructions to ensure smooth and uninterrupted functioning of administrative work in districts during the absence or vacancy of the Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC).

According to an order issued by the  Chief Secretary Sh. Anurag Rastogi , District Municipal Commissioners of the concerned districts have been designated as Link Officer-II in situations where the ADC is on leave, training, tour, election duty, or when the post falls vacant due to transfer or retirement.

Chandigarh, December 24 — On the occasion of Good Governance Day, a state-level function will be organized on December 25 at the Public Works Department Rest House located in Sector-1, Panchkula, Haryana. On this occasion, Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini will felicitate teams from various departments with the “Haryana Good Governance Award–2025” for outstanding public service, administrative innovation, and technology-based reforms.

On the occasion of Good Governance Day, Chief Secretary Sh. Anurag Rastogi has released the list of departments to be honoured along with the names of officers and employees who played a significant role in implementing the award-winning initiatives.

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Four Flagship Awards for Transformative Initiatives

Four flagship awards will be presented to initiatives that have brought about wide-ranging and effective improvements in governance systems.

The Revenue  will be honoured for its smart, seamless, and paperless initiative, “The Future of Deed Registration.” The award will be received by General Manager (IT) Sandeep Singh, State Chief Stamp Officer Shishan Singh, and Senior Software Developers Nitesh Kumar and Ravi Prakash Singh.

The SEWA will be honoured for the Deen Dayal Lado Lakshmi Yojana. The award will be received by Consultant Shruti Sharma on behalf of the department.

The Housing for All Department will be recognised for its Policy for Allotment of Plots and Flats to Economically Weaker Sections in Licensed Colonies, a significant step towards inclusive and affordable housing. The project team includes Additional Director Ruchi Singh Bedi, Assistant Town Planner Aman Godara, Urban Economic Expert, Mahendra Singh, and State Finance Expert Harpreet Singh.

HARTRON, under the Industries and Commerce Department, will receive a flagship award for its project “Transformation of Skill Development through Future-Oriented Technologies.” The award-winning team comprises Coordinator Mukesh Kumar, Consultant Pulin Singh, Programmer Prerna Suneja, and Data Entry Operator Kapil Kumar.

Five State-Level Awards for Outstanding Projects

State-level awards will be conferred on five innovative projects that have significantly enhanced governance efficiency and public welfare.

The Elementary Education Department will be honoured for its initiative “Padhe Rohtak, Likhe Rohtak.” The award will be received by District Elementary Education Officer Diljeet Singh, District FLN Coordinator Rupanshi Hooda, DEO Rohtak Manjeet Malik, and Principal, DIET Madina, Virender Kumar Malik.

The Haryana School Shiksha Parishad(School Education) will receive a state award for its initiative “Kushal Business Challenge.” The project team includes Joint State Project Director Dr. Mayank Verma, Assistant Project Coordinator Anu Sharma, Associate Consultant Devesh Gupta, and Coordinator Amrish Sharma.

HARTRON, under the Industries and Commerce Department, will also receive a state award for its project “From Menance to Mandate : A Blueprint for E-Waste Governance in Haryana.” The award will be received by Additional Director, Information, Public Relations and Languages Department, Vivek Kalia, along with AGM Kapil Dev, Hardware Assistant Surender, and DEO Meenakshi.

The Revenue Department’s “Har Ghar Chhat” housing initiative will be honoured with a state award. The award will be accepted by Additional Deputy Commissioner Naveen Ahuja, SDO (PR) Rajesh Kumar Sharma, and ASDO (PR) Naresh Kumar Rohilla.

In addition, the Treasury and Accounts Department will receive a state award for the successful implementation of the e-Kuber Payment System across the state. The award-winning team includes Joint Director Mithilesh Kumar Gupta, Section Officer Lakhwinder Singh, Assistant Treasury Officer Ashwani Kumar, and DEO Pinki Sharma.

Chandigarh, December 24– Haryana Development and Panchayat Minister, Sh. Krishan Lal Panwar has  announced a grant of Rs. 21 lakh for the all-round development of Chuhar Majra (District Kaithal), the ancestral village of Guru Brahmanand Maharaj, on the occasion of his birth anniversary. Although the Development and Panchayat Minister could not attend the state-level function due to health reasons, the Minister expressed his commitment towards the development of the birthplace of Guru Brahmanand Ji through this announcement. The amount will be spent on strengthening basic infrastructure and carrying out various development works in public interest in the village.

Sh. Panwar informed that several dignitaries, including Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini and Haryana Vidhan Sabha Speaker, Sh. Harvinder Kalyan, along with public representatives and saints, attended the state-level programme held at Chuhar Majra and paid their respects to Guru Brahmanand ji.

He said that the teachings and messages of Guru Brahmanand Ji inspire society with values of love, social harmony, service, compassion, and sacrifice. Under the leadership of Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi, the country is moving forward towards social unity and cultural renaissance. In the same spirit, the Haryana Government is commemorating the birth anniversaries of saints and great personalities at the state level with reverence. The observance of birth anniversaries of Sant Ravidas Ji, Sant Kabir Das Ji, Bhagwan Valmiki Ji, Baba Saheb Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar, and other great personalities has become a strong medium for social awareness and inspiration.

Sh. Panwar said that under the leadership of Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, Haryana is witnessing fast, transparent, and result-oriented work in the areas of rural infrastructure, roads, drinking water, employment generation, and strengthening of panchayats. Strong panchayats form the foundation of an empowered society, and this inspiration is drawn from the lives of great saints like Guru Brahmanand Ji.

Chandigarh, December 24 – The High Power Purchase Committee of the Haryana Printing and Stationery Department today approved a paper purchase case worth Rs.1.95 crore. For the supply of paper used in official government work, shortlisted bidders made brief presentations, after which the suitable company was approved. The paper purchase case was finalised during an important meeting of the High Power Purchase Committee held at the Haryana Civil Secretariat.

The meeting was chaired by the Minister of State for Printing and Stationery, Sh. Rajesh Nagar. School Education Minister, Sh. Mahipal Dhanda was also present on the occasion and, along with Minister Sh. Nagar and departmental officers, reviewed and discussed the proposals presented by the bidders as part of the tender process. After detailed deliberations and discussions, the paper purchase case worth Rs. 1.95 crore was finalized. Special attention is being given to the quality of paper used for official government work in the state.

The Commissioner and Secretary, Printing and Stationery Department, Sh. Vijay Singh Dahiya, and the Controller, Sh. Vivek Padam Singh, along with other departmental officers remained present during the meeting.

Chandigarh, December 24-  Union Home and Cooperation Minister, Sh. Amit Shah who was in Panchkula on Wednesday to attend the Mega Cooperative Conference held in Panchkula lauded Haryana Chief Minister, Sh.  Nayab Singh Saini for his decisive leadership and farmer-friendly policies, calling him a transformative force in the state’s governance.

Speaking at the event as the Chief Guest, Sh. Amit Shah highlighted how the Chief Minister’s initiatives have not only empowered farmers but also set Haryana as a national model for transparent, efficient, and visionary administration. He also praised Sh. Nayab Singh Saini’s courage and determination, noting that he has accomplished what very few governments dare attempt. When the proposal to procure 24 crops at Minimum Support Price (MSP) was announced in the election manifesto, I had personally confirmed it over a late-night phone call from Sh. Nayab Singh Saini and with full confidence, he  assured me that I should announce it; the responsibility of procurement is mine, said the Home Minister as  he praised that  Haryana is the first state in India to ensure MSP procurement for all 24 crops.

The Home Minister further emphasized that Haryana is not only procuring crops but also paying farmers within 48 hours of procurement, marking a new administrative revolution. The Chief Minister  has also ensured the highest prices for sugarcane farmers in the country, creating positive pressure on governments nationwide to follow suit, said the Home Minister.

Sh. Amit Shah also highlighted Haryana’s water management and irrigation initiatives. Under the “Per Drop – More Crop” scheme, the state provides 85 percent subsidies, extends irrigation to historically neglected areas, and has constructed 2,088 Amrit Sarovars, reflecting visionary planning and long-term thinking, he said.

The Home Minister  further said that although Haryana is a small state, it has consistently contributed to agriculture, dairy production, sports, and national security. Under Sh. Nayab Singh Saini’s leadership, this legacy has grown even stronger.

The Home and Cooperation Minister further stressed that while Haryana plays a major role in industry, GST, and income tax contributions, the true measure of any government is the well-being of its farmers.  Sh. Nayab Singh Saini has given Haryana’s farmers a reason to smile, and this is his greatest achievement, he said.

Sh. Amit Shah  also expressed confidence that, following the Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi’s mantra of ‘Sahkar se Samriddhi’ (Prosperity through Cooperation), Haryana Chief Minister will continue to strengthen Haryana’s standing among the country’s leading states.

Chandigarh, December 24

Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah, who was in Panchkula on Wednesday to attend the Mega Cooperative Conference, announced several major initiatives for the state of Haryana. Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini was also present on the occasion.

Speaking as the chief guest at the conference, Amit Shah digitally inaugurated several projects from Panchkula, including a milk chilling centre at Salempur in Bhiwani district, the HAFED flour mill at Jatusana in Rewari district, and the IYC portal developed by the Ministry of Cooperation.

The Union Minister distributed RuPay Platinum debit cards to five beneficiaries of Haryana State Cooperative Banks and handed over registration certificates to the presidents of two newly established M-PACS set up by KRIBHCO in Haryana. He also released an annual publication based on IYC-related events prepared by KRIBHCO. Prior to this, a corporate film of KRIBHCO was screened.

The event was attended by Union Minister of State for Cooperation, Sh. Krishan Pal Gurjar, Vidhan Sabha Speaker,  Sh. Harvinder Kalyan, Cooperation Minister, Dr. Arvind Sharma, Agriculture  and Farmers’ Welfare Minister, Sh.  Shyam Singh Rana, Public Works Minister, Sh. Ranbir Gangwa, Education Minister, Sh. Mahipal Dhanda, Social Justice and Empowerment Minister, Sh. Krishan Bedi, Industries Minister, Rao Narbir Singh, Health Minister, Ms. Arti Singh Rao,  Irrigation Minister, Smt. Shruti Choudhry,  Minister of State, Sh. Gaurav Gautam, Chief Secretary, Sh. Anurag Rastogi,  KRIBHCO Chairman, Sh.  V. Sudhakar Chowdary, and Managing Director, Sh. S. S. Yadav, among other dignitaries.

Chandigarh, December 23 — In a significant step towards ensuring service security and transparency for contractual employees, the Haryana Government has launched a dedicated online portal for the implementation of the Haryana Contractual Employees (Security of Service) Rules, 2025. Chief Secretary Sh. Anurag Rastogi said the initiative reflects the State’s commitment to uniform, technology-driven and time-bound governance.

Issuing directions, the Chief Secretary stated that all cases related to the security of service of contractual employees will be processed exclusively through the newly developed portal, www.securedemployee.csharyana.gov.in, which is scheduled to go live on December 25, 2025 (Good Governance Day). He made it clear that no physical applications or offline orders will be accepted or treated as valid, underscoring the government’s zero-tolerance approach towards deviations from the prescribed digital process.

Sh. Rastogi informed that a strict and clearly defined implementation timeline has been put in place. Contractual employees will be required to complete their registration and upload all relevant documents on the portal by January 31, 2026. Thereafter, Drawing and Disbursing Officers (DDOs) will verify service records by February 28, 2026. The Finance Department will complete the creation of supernumerary posts by March 31, 2026, while final approvals and issuance of offer letters by the respective Heads of Departments will be completed by April 30, 2026.

The Chief Secretary directed all Administrative Secretaries, Heads of Departments, Managing Directors of Boards and Corporations, Divisional Commissioners and Deputy Commissioners to ensure strict adherence to the timelines. He emphasized that accountability will be fixed for any delay or non-compliance.

He said the initiative is anchored in the legal framework provided under the Haryana Contractual Employees (Security of Service) Act, 2024, and the rules notified on August 5, 2025. He added that the centralized digital system will bring greater accuracy, transparency and uniformity in handling service security cases, while also safeguarding the rights of contractual employees across the State.

Chandigarh, December 23 – Additional Chief Secretary, Home Department, Dr. Sumita Misra today said that Haryana has achieved a remarkable 72% conviction rate under the new criminal laws—a figure three times higher than the 24% rate recorded under the old legal framework during the period between July 2024 and November 2025. Highlighting the performance, Dr. Misra stated that Haryana’s criminal justice system successfully disposed of over 81,000 cases during this 17-month period, with 77,504 cases resolved under old laws and the remainder under the new criminal laws.

Dr. Misra informed that comprehensive directions have been issued to the prosecution agency emphasizing the urgent need to conduct criminal trials on a day-to-day basis, with special focus on cases involving rape, offences under the POCSO Act 2012, and crimes against women. She added that all District Attorneys and Public Prosecutors not to seek adjournments in rape and POCSO cases in accordance with Section 346 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2023.  ACS Home has further directed that examination of victims and vulnerable witnesses must be prioritized and conducted before the examination of other formal witnesses of investigation.

“The new laws have brought greater precision in defining offences and procedures, enabling investigators and prosecutors to build stronger cases,” Dr. Misra added, attributing the improved rates to better legal clarity and enhanced coordination between investigating agencies and prosecution. Dr Misra also commended the working of Prosecution Department.

The data segregates acquittals into those based on merit versus hostile witnesses, providing transparency on investigation challenges. Courts also utilized legal mechanisms including discharge of accused, FIR quashing, compounding of offences, and case withdrawals to manage pendency efficiently.

Dr. Misra said that the government remains committed to improving investigation quality, witness protection, and prosecution standards. “The exceptional performance under new laws shows us the path forward for overall improvement while maintaining fair, evidence-based justice,” she stated.

Dr. Misra emphasized that the government remains committed to further improving investigation quality, witness protection mechanisms and prosecution standards to build on these positive trends. “The exceptional performance under new laws shows us the path forward. As we continue to strengthen our systems, we expect overall conviction rates to improve while maintaining our commitment to fair and evidence-based justice,” she stated.

She added that courts have been utilizing modern case management techniques and regular monitoring mechanisms to ensure that cases move efficiently through the system. With continued focus on training, technology adoption and inter-agency coordination, Haryana’s criminal justice system appears well-positioned to further enhance its performance in the coming months.