Chandigarh, April 26— Haryana’s Urban Local Bodies Minister Sh. Vipul Goel on Saturday visited the waste management plant located at Bandhwari in Gurugram and reviewed the ongoing work at the plant. On this occasion, he also held a meeting with Municipal Corporation officials and representatives of waste management agencies.

During the meeting, the minister gave clear instructions to speed up the garbage disposal work and complete the work within the stipulated time. He said the government is fully committed to cleanliness and environmental protection and any kind of negligence in this direction will not be tolerated.

The minister took information from the officials about the functioning of the plant, the condition of the machines and the current status of processing of garbage. He said the Bandhwari plant plays an important role in the garbage management of the area and there should not be any delay in its work. He also directed all the concerned agencies to work in coordination and resolve the challenges on priority. He said to maintain the clean image of a metropolis like Gurugram, any kind of negligence in waste management work will not be tolerated.

Chandigarh, April 26 – Haryana Education Minister Sh. Mahipal Dhanda today unveiled the statue of Swami Vivekananda at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University located in Education City, Rai, Sonipat. After this, he formally started the programme by lighting the lamp as the chief guest at the foundation day celebrations of the university.

Addressing the students, the Education Minister said the Central Government under the leadership of Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi and the Haryana Government under the leadership of Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini are continuously working with the resolve to make India a world heritage, self-reliant and developed nation.

He called upon the youth to play an active role in the development of the country. He said efforts should be made to find innovation in the judicial process, which can accelerate the development of the nation. He said while many countries in the world are struggling with instability, India is moving on the path of development due to its diplomatic policies.

He said under the leadership of the Prime Minister, India changed the policies and provided security to foreign investors, due to which today the major companies of the world want to invest in India.

He said Haryana is the first state in the country to implement the National Education Policy-2020. Under this, by making extensive changes in the curriculum, children have been given the freedom to study in the language of their choice. Also, the government is working to include the subject of entrepreneurship in school education so that children can become self-reliant.

The Education Minister said he sees positive energy and dedication towards nation building in the university students. He called upon the students to learn from the fairness of the Panchayati Justice System and go to rural areas and run legal awareness campaigns.

Chandigarh, April 26 – Haryana Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Sh. Shyam Singh Rana on Saturday conducted a surprise inspection of major grain markets of Kurukshetra, Kaithal and Jind districts and took stock of the ground reality of wheat procurement operations. On reaching the mandis, farmers and commission agents warmly welcomed the Agriculture Minister and put forth their suggestions and problems before him.

During the inspection, the Agriculture Minister himself checked the weighing machines and thoroughly inspected the crop procurement system. He gave strict instructions to the mandi officials and commission agents that any kind of negligence or carelessness in the wheat procurement process will not be tolerated. He also inspected the stock records in the mandis and took detailed information from the concerned officials.

He said Haryana is an agriculture-based state and the state government under the leadership of Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini is fully committed to the welfare of farmers. He said our target is to buy every grain of the hard work of the farmers at the minimum support price. He informed that so far, 61.81 lakh metric tonnes of wheat has been procured in the state through various procurement agencies and the government has a target of procuring 75 lakh metric tonnes of wheat.

The Agriculture Minister also clarified that complaints of irregularities in weighing machines were received from some mandis, on which strict cognizance has been taken immediately. Action has also been taken against the guilty officers and commission agents. He said, “I am visiting the mandis and taking stock of the procurement operations so that the farmers do not face any kind of inconvenience.”

Sh. Shyam Singh Rana said that he himself belongs to a farmer family and understands the problems of the farmers very well. He instructed the officials to speed up the lifting of wheat in the mandis so that the farmers are not forced to keep their crop in the mandi for a long time. He also gave instructions to ensure drinking water, toilets, sanitation, electricity and other necessary facilities on the mandi premises.

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday directed to the Police officers that adequate measures be taken to ensure the safety and security of Kashmiri students studying in various colleges and universities across the state. Currently, 1,157 such students are pursuing their education in different educational institutions in Haryana. He instructed the district administration to maintain close contact with educational institutions to address any concerns and provide students with a sense of safety and reassurance.

Presiding over a high level meeting in the aftermath of the Pahalgam attack at Haryana Civil Secretariat here in Chandigarh, he condemned the gruesome Pahalgam attack, in which several innocent lives were lost, and stated that such acts could not be tolerated.

In line with the directions issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, he announced that April 27, 2025, is the deadline for Pakistani nationals to leave Haryana. However, this deadline will be extended to April 29 for those holding medical visas. These timelines will not be applicable on Pakistani nationals holding long-term, diplomatic, or official visas.

He directed the Deputy Commissioners and Superintendents of Police to ensure that the above directions are implemented in letter and spirit.  He also reviewed the law and order situation in the state and made it clear that anyone who attempts to disrupt peace in the state will be dealt with firmly.

Chandigarh, April 22- Director, National Health Mission (NHM), Haryana, Dr. Virender Yadav said that NHM, Health Department, Haryana has launched a new initiative called SARTHAK (Systematic Assessment and Resilient Transformation in Health Accountability and Knowledge). The SARTHAK is a structured assessment and monitoring framework designed to ensure accountability, quality improvement, and enhanced service delivery across healthcare facilities in the state. Through this initiative, dedicated teams from the NHM Haryana Headquarters and Director General Health Services (DGHS) shall visit each district, evaluating healthcare facilities ranging from District Hospitals (DHs) to Sub-Centres (SCs), including the performance of frontline health workers such as Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHAs) and Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANMs). The team shall also ensure community participation regarding the health facilities and various programmes related with Health and NHM. The initiative is centered and established on evidence-based evaluation, structured data collection, and real-time feedback mechanisms to bridge gaps in service delivery, optimize resource utilization, and ensure the effective implementation of various Health programmes across Haryana.

Dr. Virender Yadav further said that the teams after visiting the districts will prepare the detailed report of the visits and submit the report to Deputy Commissioner and Civil Surgeon of the respective districts. It will help the district administration to bridge gaps in service delivery and optimizing the resource utilization and effective implementation of Programmes.

Chandigarh, April 22 – With the aim of empowering Panchayati Raj Institutions to become more robust, accountable, and transparent, the Haryana Government will organize a state-level programme on April 24 at Tau Devi Lal Stadium in Panchkula. Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini will grace the occasion as the chief guest.

The objective of this event is not only to strengthen the Panchayati Raj system but also to inform elected representatives, especially women, about their rights, responsibilities, and government schemes, thereby making them more impactful.

Sharing more details in this regard an official spokesperson informed that thousands of Panchayati Raj representatives from across the state will participate in this programme. The large presence of women representatives will mark a significant step towards women empowerment.

The spokesperson said that during the programme, Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi will address the nation from Madhubani, Bihar which will also be broadcast via video conferencing, providing Haryana’s representatives the opportunity to draw inspiration from his guidance.

The spokesperson further shared that there are presently around 80,000 elected representatives in Panchayati Raj institutions across Haryana, with approximately 50 percent of them being women, an indication of their strong participation in democracy and a symbol of women empowerment. In line with the vision of the ‘Triple Engine Sarkar’, development work in the state is progressing at triple the speed, along with meaningful steps to promote transparency, participation, and accountability.

The spokesperson said that this programme will showcase the concept of transparency by demonstrating real-time information on panchayat functioning, fund utilization, and development activities. It is also being organized to provide representatives with information about government schemes and policies, to encourage effective grassroots-level implementation, and to gather their feedback.

The government aims to make the Panchayati Raj system even more robust, transparent, and accountable so that rural development accelerates and the role of public representatives becomes increasingly effective, said the spokesperson.

Chandigarh April 22: In a significant decision, the Haryana Right to Service Commission has directed Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (DHBVN) to pay Rs 5,000 as compensation to a complainant due to lapses and negligence in service delivery by the electricity department.

Sh Bharat Yadav, a resident of Gurugram, had filed a complaint with the Commission stating that he had applied for a 2 kW domestic electricity connection on January 1, 2025. Despite multiple visits to the departmental offices, he was neither given a clear explanation for the delay nor any update on the status of his application. After an extended wait, the No Objection Certificate (NOC) was finally issued on March 26, 2025. During this period, the application was neither rejected nor given any information, causing the applicant undue mental stress.

While giving information in this regard, a spokesperson of the Commission said that the investigation confirmed that Sh Yadav was subjected to unnecessary mental harassment without any fault on his part, holding DHBVN accountable for the inconvenience caused.

During the hearing, the Commission found that a letter dated December 24, 2024, sent to the builder by the corporation, clearly mentioned that approval for converting the single-point connection into a multi-point one had already been granted by DHBVN’s full-time Directors on May 30, 2024. Yet, officials delayed the process citing the pending approval of ‘Vidyutikaran Yojana’. The Commission also clarified that such a scheme is submitted only by the colonizer or other government agencies, and not by DHBVN itself, when the connections are to be issued directly by the corporation.

The Commission further discovered that DHBVN had already procured approximately 4,000 meters, indicating the corporation’s intent to issue connections prior to the approval of Vidhyudhikaran Yojana. It also noted that around 39 similar connections had been issued without the scheme’s formal sanction, raising questions about why Sh Yadav was denied the same facility.

Taking a serious view of the matter, the Commission declared it a violation of consumer rights and a case of clear service negligence. Under Section 17(1)(h) of the Haryana Right to Service Act, 2014, the Commission approved compensation of Rs 5,000, to be paid initially by DHBVN from its own funds. The amount may be recovered from the responsible officers following an internal inquiry.

Additionally, the Commission expressed disapproval of the conduct of Executive Engineer Sh Vikas Yadav, the designated first-level grievance redressal authority, for failing to attend two hearings. The Commission has cautioned him to act responsibly in the future and has added his name to the monitoring database for performance tracking.

Chandigarh, April 22

Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that the state government is committed to providing better facilities to sportspersons. He directed that special plans be prepared to ensure high-quality infrastructure and support for athletes training in state sports stadiums and sports nurseries. He also emphasized setting up excellence centers focusing on specific elite sports and issuing unique IDs to athletes. These directives were given during a review

These directives were given during a review meeting held under the Chairmanship of Chief Minister of the Sports Department held at the Secretariat on Monday late evening. Minister of State for Sports, Sh. Gaurav Gautam was also present.

During the meeting, a new portal for managing cash rewards and scholarships for sportspersons was launched. Through this portal, athletes can apply for scholarships and cash rewards provided by the Sports Department, ensuring transparent and convenient access to benefits. Since 2014, under the cash reward scheme, 16,305 athletes have been disbursed Rs. 599.43 crore by the department.

The Sports officers present in the meeting apprised the Chief Minister regarding the department’s achievements. They highlighted that the Sports Department is providing equal opportunities for all citizens to participate in sports, encouraging collective participation, and promoting excellence. Discussing the state’s sports infrastructure, officers shared that Haryana presently has 3 state-level, 21 district-level, 25 sub-division level stadiums, 163 Rajiv Gandhi Sports Complexes, and 245 mini rural stadiums, all offering various facilities to athletes. Additionally, there are around 1,500 sports nurseries, with a target to increase this number to 2,000 by the financial year 2025–2026.

Cricket stadium in the state to be revamped, Special Plan for Palwal

The Chief Minister also gave directions about the improvement of cricket stadiums in the state during the meeting. He directed that the ground and seating area of Panchkula Cricket Stadium be upgraded. Besides this, the installation of high-mast lights and other modern facilities should also be ensured in the stadium. Similar improvements are planned for Raja Nahar Singh Stadium in Faridabad, directed Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.

Besides this, discussions on developing an international-level sports complex on 100 acres in Palwal was also held. A special project has been proposed, which includes a cricket stadium, multipurpose hall, badminton and boxing halls, athletics field, fitness and rehab center, hotel and restaurant, and seating capacity for 35,000–50,000 spectators. The Chief Minister directed the officers to explore all viable options for this development.

Geo-Based attendance and Inter-Nursery Competitions to be Introduced

During the meeting, the Chief Minister directed the Sports Department to organize inter-nursery, district-level, and state-level competitions among existing sports nurseries. The Chief Minister was apprised that a project has already been prepared to implement geo-based attendance systems for players in the near future. He emphasized the need for effective resolution of athletes’ problems and suggested a system to ensure better coordination between coaches and district sports officers.

Conduct surprise inspections, Ensure all facilities for Women athletes

The Chief Minister reiterated that the government is continuously working to promote sports and provide better facilities to sportspersons. He highlighted special provisions made in the recent budget for sports. Stating that sports is an excellent medium to keep youth away from drugs, he said the government is especially focused on sports development.

Sh. Nayab Singh Saini directed that insurance coverage, high-quality infrastructure, all necessary sports equipment, and availability of qualified coaches be ensured. He also stressed the importance of dedicated facilities for women athletes, including separate changing rooms and toilets. He also directed the officers to conduct surprise inspections of stadiums and sports nurseries regularly.

Principal Secretary, Sports Department, Sh. Navdeep Singh Virk, Director General, Sh. Sanjeev Verma, and Additional Director (Admn.) Sh. Vivek Padam Singh also remained present in the meeting.

Chandigarh, April 22

In a major boost to Haryana’s industrial growth, Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini has approved a special incentive package of Rs. 37.68 crores for M/s Vayu Products Pvt. Ltd for setting up a Haryana’s first Medical Liquid Oxygen Plant in district Jhajjar and a Captive Solar Power Plant in district Ambala.

The approval was granted during the 17th meeting of the Haryana Enterprise Promotion Board (HEPB), which was chaired by Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini here today.

The special incentive package for the project was approved by the HEPB based on the recommendation of the Executive Empowered Committee (EEC), headed by the Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister. Industries and Commerce Minister Rao Narbir Singh, Public Health Minister Sh. Ranbir Gangwa and Cooperation Minister Dr. Arvind Sharma were also present at the meeting.

During the review of the project, the Chief Minister highlighted that the establishment of the project in the Chemicals & Petrochemicals sector would not only attract significant investment to the state but also generate numerous job opportunities for local youth, thus strengthening the state’s economy.

Of the total investment of Rs. 125.49 crores, Rs. 72.24 crores will be allocated for the Medical Oxygen Plant, while Rs. 48.25 crores will be invested in the Captive Solar Power Plant. This project will mark Haryana’s first Medical Liquid Oxygen Plant, which is expected to create approximately 100 jobs within the state.

The Board also approved a proposal to extend the investment timeline beyond three years for M/s ATL Battery Technology (India) Pvt. Ltd., which is setting up a mega project for manufacturing Lithium-ion cells/batteries at IMT Sohna, District Nuh, Haryana, with a total investment of Rs. 7,083 crore in two phases. Rs. 3,595 crore will be invested in the first phase, and Rs. 3,488 crore will be invested in the second phase, creating local employment opportunities for more than 6,700 people.

Furthermore, the Board approved the transfer and release of a Special Package of Incentives worth Rs 25.58 crore, originally sanctioned for M/s Panasonic India Pvt. Ltd., to M/s Panasonic Life Solutions India Pvt. Ltd. following the merger of the two companies. This package supports a mega project at Technopark Village-Bid Dadri, District Jhajjar, where an investment of Rs. 114 crore will be made to manufacture refrigerators. It will provide employment to over 150 persons.

Chief Secretary Sh. Anurag Rastogi, Chief Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Sh. Rajesh Khullar, PSCM Sh. Arun Kumar Gupta, Additional Chief Secretary for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Sh. Raja Shekhar Vundru, Principal Secretary for Industries and Commerce D. Suresh, and other senior officers were also present at the meeting.

Chandigarh, April 22

In yet another major pro-farmer decision, the Haryana Chief Minister Sh Nayab Singh Saini has directed the officers to purchase crops from farmers in villages where consolidation has not yet been completed, through an offline medium rather than the Meri Fasal-Mera Byora portal.

The Chief Minister issued this direction while presiding over a review meeting of the Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Affairs Department here today. The meeting was also attended by the Minister of State for Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Affairs, Sh Rajesh Nagar.

Sh Nayab Singh Saini emphasized that the government remains committed to supporting farmers and ensuring they do not face any hardships. He said that in villages where consolidation had not been completed, farmers were facing difficulties in selling their crops due to the lack of relevant data on the Meri Fasal-Mera Byora portal. To address this issue, the government has decided to facilitate crop procurement through an offline medium in these villages instead of the portal, he added.

During the meeting, the Chief Minister was informed that 17.40 lakh women had registered under the Har Ghar-Har Grihini Yojana. The Chief Minister instructed officers to verify the data of Ujjwala Scheme beneficiaries and BPL (Below Poverty Line) families through door-to-door checks. He also directed gas companies to set up camps at depots to assist consumers with LPG cylinder distribution. He reiterated that BPL families would continue to receive LPG cylinders at the subsidized price of Rs 500.

Chief Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister, Sh Rajesh Khullar, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister, Sh Arun Kumar Gupta, Director of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department, Sh Rajesh Jogpal, along with representatives from gas companies and other officials were also present in the meeting.