Chandigarh, March 17 – Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, said that the State Government has made a provision of Rs 5,000 crore for the implementation of the “Lado Laxmi Yojana” in the financial year 2025-26.

The Chief Minister, who also serves as the Finance Minister, addressing the media persons following his presentation of the 2025-26 Budget during the ongoing Budget session of the Haryana Vidhan Sabha here today,.

He said that current state government, in its Sankalp Patra during the elections, promised to provide financial assistance of Rs 2,100 per month to women under the ‘Lado Laxmi Yojana.’ We have made all necessary preparations for its implementation, and work is underway to finalize the framework and criteria for this ambitious scheme. What we promised in our Sankalp Patra is the guarantee of Prime Minister Sh Narendra Modi. Our objective is to ensure that every eligible poor woman receives the financial aid under this scheme.

The Chief Minister said that the government is committed to the empowerment of women in all sectors. If required, we will increase the fund allocation for the scheme. He said that current government is making fruitful efforts for empowerment of women in all sectors. The government will build Mahila Chaupals in every village, with the first phase covering 774 villages. In addition, the Kishori Yojana will be rolled out in all districts with an additional cost of Rs 60 crore.

In response to a question regarding the state’s financial health, the Chief Minister clarified that opposition members used to allege that the state was drowning in debt. He said that when we took over the reins of administration in 2014, the debt was significantly higher, but by 2024-25, it has been greatly reduced, demonstrating our success in managing and lowering the debt through efficient financial management.

He said that this budget will fulfills the aspirations and expectations of 2.8 crore people of Haryana. This budget reflects our unwavering commitment to the welfare and development of every section of society, he added.

On this occasion, Development and Panchayat Minister Sh Krishan Lal Panwar, Cooperation Minister Dr. Arvind Sharma, Chief Secretary Sh Anurag Rastogi, Chief Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Sh Rajesh Khullar, Director General Information Public Relations and Languages Department Sh K Makrand Pandurang, Media Secretary Sh Praveen Attrey and other officers were also present.

Chandigarh, March 17 – Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, while presenting the state budget as the Finance Minister during the ongoing Budget Session of the Haryana Vidhan Sabha here today, announced six key proposals to drive Haryana’s development forward and prepare for future challenges. These include, Mission Haryana-2047 high-level task force, creation of a new department called Department of Future, launch of the Haryana AI Mission, Formation of a Rs. 2,000 crore Fund of Funds, establishment of the Sankalp Authority and providing global employment opportunities for youth.

Department of the Future to be created aimed at making Haryana future-capable

The Chief Minister said that a new department, the ‘Department of the Future,’ aimed at making Haryana ‘future-capable’ will be created. He said that this department will anticipate upcoming challenges, disparities, and new opportunities for economic development. It will provide policy recommendations to all other departments and work to enhance their capacity over time.

Haryana AI Mission will be launched

The Chief Minister said that to enhance our capacity and the efficiency of public services. The Haryana AI Mission will be established. He said that the World Bank has given us an initial assurance of Rs 474 crore in support for this initiative. Through this AI Mission, one hub each will be established in Gurugram and Panchkula. These hubs will train over 50,000 youth and professionals from Haryana in cutting-edge technologies, equipping them for new job opportunities and future challenges, shared Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.

Government will encourage private investors to contribute Rs 2,000 crore to the Fund of Funds

The Chief Minister said that the government will encourage private investors to contribute Rs 2,000 crore to the Fund of Funds, which will establish our state as a major hub of innovation and entrepreneurship for Haryana’s startups.

Notably, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini had interacted with around 60 such dynamic youth from Haryana who have founded various startups over the past three years. They provided valuable suggestions to promote entrepreneurship among school and college students, including launching startups, internships, offering mentorship, and developing affordable infrastructure for them. Accepting all their suggestions related to product design, branding and sales, directions have been issued for Haryana Venture Capital Fund to work on them expeditiously. 

A new authority SANKALP to protect our youth from falling into the trap of drugs will be created

The Chief Minister said that to protect the state youth and the coming generations from falling into the trap of drugs. a new authority called ‘SANKALP’ (Substance Abuse & Narcotics Knowledge, Awareness & Liberation Program Authority) will be created. This authority will work in close collaboration with all other departments and engage the entire society to eliminate both the demand and supply of drugs, while continuously guiding Haryana’s youth towards responsible and sustainable development, an initial allocation of Rs 10 crore for this authority, shared Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.

Youth will be provided global employment opportunities through the Haryana Overseas Employment Cell and HKRNL

The Chief Minister said that the government is committed to eradicating the serious issue of the ‘donkey route.’ To address this, the government will introduce a bill in this session.  He said that through the Haryana Overseas Employment Cell and the Haryana Kaushal Rozgar Nigam (HKRNL), both operating under the Haryana Foreign Cooperation Department, we will also pave a secure pathway for global employment opportunities for our aspiring youth.

Rs 5 crore for Mission Haryana-2047

The Chief Minister said that the government has also launched a high-level task force called Mission Haryana-2047 this year. It has started working on developing a structured plan to elevate Haryana’s GDP to the level of 1 trillion US Dollars and generate 50 lakh new jobs in the state. The Mission has committed to preparing the Proof of Concept for its schemes for some districts during the financial year 2025-26. an initial allocation of Rs 5 crore for this mission, shared Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.

Chandigarh, March 17- In a significant move to strengthen the rural economy and enhance farmers’ welfare, Hrayan Governmnet led by Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini has announced a  substantial increase in budget allocations for key agricultural and allied sectors for the financial year 2025-26.

The Chief Minister while presenting his budget 2025-26 as the Finance Minister announced to allocate  Rs 4229.29 crore for the Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Department, which is an increase of 19.2 percent, ensuring greater support for farmers through various schemes and initiatives.

The Chief Minister announced that the budget of the Horticulture Department will witness a 95.50 percent increase to Rs. 1,068.89 crore, aiming to boost crop diversification and promote modern farming techniques. Similarly, the Animal Husbandry Department’s allocation will rise by 50.9 percent to Rs. 2,083.43 crore, supporting livestock farmers with improved infrastructure and veterinary services.

The Chief Minister further announced that the Fisheries Department will see the most significant jump, with a 144.40 percent increase to  Rs. 218.76 crore, reflecting the government’s commitment to expanding Haryana’s fisheries sector. Additionally, the cooperative sector will receive Rs. 1,254.97 crore, marking a 58.80 percent increase to strengthen rural credit and cooperative societies.

The Chief Minister said that Agriculture and allied sectors are the backbone of our small state’s economy and will continue to be so.

Government to introduce a Bill to save farmers from those selling fake seeds and pesticides-CM

Sharing the policy suggestions sought from stakeholders during the pre-budget consultation meetings, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that all the farmers have expressed that, while the government works tirelessly to provide them with quality seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides at affordable rates, some black sheep in our society try to exploit them by selling fake seeds and pesticides. To protect the farmers from their clutches, the government will introduce a Bill in this session of the House, said Sh. Nayab Singh Saini. He urged the members to unanimously pass this Bill just as they unanimously passed the Haryana Agricultural Land Lease Bill in the last session.

Government to introduce a new Horticulture Policy aimed to encourage value addition, storage, technology, marketing, natural and organic farming, etc., through both types of FPOs-CM

Sh.  Nayab Singh Saini said that currently, Farmer Producer Organizations registered as a company get the benefit of government schemes, while those registered as cooperative societies are deprived of these benefits. To bridge this gap,  the government will soon introduce a new Horticulture Policy that will encourage value addition, storage, technology, marketing, natural and organic farming, etc., through both types of FPOs, shared the Chief Minister.

Women farmers who take loans of up to Rs. 1 lakh to set up dairies will be provided with interest-free loans-CM

The Chief Minister said that on March 8, International Women’s Day, he had announced that women farmers who take loans of up to Rs. 1 lakh to set up dairies will be provided with interest-free loans.  He said that the government will bear the entire burden of their interest. As part of our commitment to women empowerment, the various schemes of the agriculture, horticulture, animal husbandry, and fisheries departments will be made women-oriented. No interest will be charged on the first loan up to Rs 1 lakh taken by women under any scheme, shared  Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.

The Chief Minister said that nutrient-rich cow dung manure is an excellent fertilizer for crops. The government will soon formulate a policy to systematically promote the use of cow dung manure in the state.

Special plan to enhance the income of farmers residing in Morni-CM

Sharing the state government’s plan to enhance the income of farmers residing in Morni, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that as Morni is a hilly area, farmers face unique challenges in crop production. Therefore the government will soon formulate a special action plan to enhance the income of farmers in this region, he said.

The Chief Minister said that to increase the income of livestock farmers, the government will launch a new scheme in the coming year to provide high-genetic breeds of goats and sheep, such as Beetal, Sirohi, Munjal, etc., which are not  found in Haryana, to our farmers.

Chandigarh, March-17- Recognizing the urgent need to reduce water-intensive paddy cultivation, Haryana 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 announced to increase the subsidy for farmers who give up paddy cultivation from Rs. 7,000 per acre to Rs. 8,000 per acre.  He said that along with this, Gram Panchayats that leave their cultivable land vacant instead of leasing it for paddy cultivation will also be provided with this incentive amount.

The Chief Minister also announced to increase the subsidy for paddy sowing using the DSR technique from Rs. 4,000 per acre to Rs. 4,500 per acre. He further announced the current subsidy for farmers managing paddy straw which is Rs. 1,000 per acre to increase it to Rs. 1,200 per acre.

Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that despite the availability of urea and DAP in sufficient quantities in the state, their shortage is sometimes observed at the local level. Therefore to ensure the rational use of fertilizers, as per the suggestions of farmers, this sale will now be linked to the Meri Fasal Mera Byora portal. This will also help in promoting Nano urea and Nano DAP, said the Chief Minister.

He said that the practice of issuing a single gate pass for crops will now be extended to all crops and all Mandis will be renovated to ensure full integration with e-NAM.

The Chief Minister said that a subsidy on harvesters for the mechanical harvesting of sugarcane to address the declining area under sugarcane cultivation and the shortage of labour for manual harvesting.

Seed testing lab to be established in each of the remaining 18 districts

Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that at present, there are only 4 seed testing labs in the state, located in Karnal, Panchkula, Sirsa, and Rohtak. In the next financial year, the Haryana Seed Certification Agency will establish one such seed testing lab in each of the remaining 18 districts. He said that currently, 11 centres of excellence for horticulture are operational in the state, and 3 other centres are under construction. Furthermore 3 new centres of excellence for litchi, strawberry, and date palm in Ambala, Yamunanagar, and Hisar respectively will be established in the financial year 2025-26.

The Chief Minister said that Prime Minister, Sh Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of Maharana Pratap Horticulture University on  December 9,  2024.  He shared that the construction work of its main campus is underway at a rapid pace. This university will develop all the above 14 centres of excellence as Horticulture Science Centres, shared Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.

After Chandsoli, Ambala another Horticulture Research Center will be established in Palwal district

The Chief Minister said that after Chandsoli, Ambala another Horticulture Research Center will be established in Palwal district of South Haryana in the year 2025-26.  Currently, the Horticulture Mission is operational in 19 districts of the state. In the financial year 2025-26, this will be extended to the remaining 3 districts, namely Faridabad, Rewari, and Kaithal, shared the Chief Minister.

He shared that a new Sustainable Horticulture Project will be launched in all 22 districts through 400 horticulture clusters and with the assistance of the Government of Japan in the next 9 years at a cost of Rs. 2738 crore. In the financial year 2025-26, a provision of Rs. 138 crore for this ambitious project, he shared.

Government cuts electricity rates for High-Tech Farming and Cold Storage to boost FPOs

The Chief Minister said that the government has decided to provide electricity to three emerging activities—namely mushroom compost and spawn, high-tech hydroponics and aeroponics, and cold storage units with a load of more than 20 kW set up by FPOs—at the rate of Rs 6.50 per unit, instead of Rs 7.50 per unit. To this effect, a new category will be created through issuance of an order to the Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission, shared Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.

The Chief Minister shared that from the next financial year, the  facility of intercropping in the Meri Fasal Mera Byora portal  will be extended to all crops. He said that an ultra-modern, multi-storey, and air-conditioned flower market will be established in Gurugram for the purchase and sale of flowers. Furthermore, a sub-yard by the Market Committee will be built in village Manethi, District Rewari, said Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.

A warehouse for air cargo at Hisar Airport

The Chief Minister shared that to promote the export of horticultural products in the state, Haryana State Warehousing Corporation will construct a warehouse for air cargo at Hisar Airport. For this, 5 acres of land will be provided, and 4 acres of land will be made available for parking, repair, and maintenance of aircraft. He said that the Haryana State Warehousing Corporation will also construct a new warehouse with a capacity of 3 lakh metric tonnes and a silo with a capacity of 1 lakh tonnes using modern technology in Yamunanagar in the financial year 2025-26. HAFED will provide a new storage capacity of 30 lakh metric tonnes under the PEG scheme of the Government of India.

The Chief Minister further shared that the largest modern mustard oil mill of the cooperative sector in South Haryana and a sunflower oil mill in district Kurukshetra will be established under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mode.

A Sex Sorted Semen laboratory to come up at Hisar

The Chief Minister further shared that a Sex Sorted Semen laboratory will be established  at Hisar with the help of National Dairy Development Board for sex based sorting of semen of indigenous bulls. Furthermore, under the Gau Seva Aayog, one e-rickshaw will be provided to Gaushalas with 1,000 cattle and two e-rickshaws to Gaushalas with more than 1,000 cattle and a grant of Rs. 5 crore for constructing 51 sheds in registered Gaushalas to expand their capacity.

A new cow sanctuary in every district, to ensure that destitute cows are protected in a systematic manner

The Chief Minister said that to maintain people’s faith and love for cows, a new cow sanctuary  will be built in every district, to ensure that destitute cows are protected in a systematic manner. He said that under the Pashudhan Bima Yojana for cattle-rearing farmers, the current maximum insurance limit for a farmer will be increased from 5 cattle to 10 cattle. He said that medicines and installations of advanced diagnostic equipment, such as X-ray and ultrasound will be made available in all veterinary institutions at a cost of Rs. 60 crore. These services will be provided free of charge to livestock owners, said Sh. Nayab Singh Saini. 

The Chief Minister said that to reduce the cost of production of white shrimp, the limit of 10 kilowatts of subsidy given on installation of solar will be increased to 30 kilowatts. He said that one Integrated Aqua Park Centre of Excellence each in Sirsa and Bhiwani  will also be set up to promote white Shrimp and fish farming.

For the first time, under the Mukhyamantri Doodh Utpadak Protsahan Yojana, an incentive amount of Rs 70 crore will be given to the cooperative milk producers

The Chief Minister said that for the first time in the history of the state, under the “Mukhyamantri Doodh Utpadak Protsahan Yojana”, an incentive amount of Rs 70 crore will be given to the cooperative milk producers along with the milk payment in the financial year 2025-26. At present, Haryana Dairy Development Cooperative Federation procures an average of 4.75 lakh liters of milk per day. In the financial year 2025-26, a target has been set to increase it by 15 percent to an average of 5.45 lakh liters per day, said Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.  He said that one milk collection center will be developed in each block and one cooling center in each district.

One-time settlement scheme to address the issue of farmers’ dues towards PACS

The Chief Minister said that a one-time settlement scheme to address the issue of farmers’ dues towards PACS will be introduced. He shared that  under the Har-Hith Store scheme, launched in 2021-22, 1,250 stores have been established in both rural and urban areas, with 758 of these shops operating through Mudra loans. The Har-Hith Yojana in Haryana has generated total revenue of approximately Rs 1,000 crore.  Now an additional 750 Har-Hith stores will be opened  in the year 2025-26.

At present, the Haryana Dairy Development Cooperative Federation operates 638 Vita milk booths. In the year 2025-26, 350 new Vita booths will be opened.  Furthermore, an ultra-modern processing and packaging plant for guava will be set up in Hisar, said Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.  Haryana Agro Industries Corporation and Haryana Dairy Development Cooperative Federation will jointly establish a juice processing plant for Kinnow-producing farmers in Sirsa, said the Chief Minister.

Chandigarh, March-17- With the aim of making the education system in Haryana in line with the vision of the National Education Policy, 2020 and making the quality of education in all government schools, colleges and universities of the state the best in the country, the allocation for the School Education Department in the State Budget 2025-26 has been increased from 8.10  percent  to Rs 17,848.70 crore.  However, for this financial year the budget allocation of the Higher Education Department has been increased  from 9.90  percent to Rs 3874.09 crore.  Meanwhile, the budgetary allocation of the ITI Department has been increased  from 16.68  percent to Rs 574.03 crore, as compared to the revised estimates for the year 2024-25 for the proposals of all the department’s schemes.

Haryana 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 shared that currently, 197 Government Model Sanskriti Schools are operational in the state to provide quality education. Therefore, in the financial year 2025-26, a new Model Sanskriti School will be established within every 10 km radius in the state.  He said that the students from various blocks such as Dabwali, Narnaul, Nagnal Chaudhary, Siwani, Hisar, Bhattu Kalan, Guhla and Pehowa will get an opportunity to receive education in these Model Sanskriti Schools.

Sh. Nayab Singh Saini further shared that one Government Model Sanskriti School will also be developed in each district as a Center of Excellence in Sports. This restructuring will be carried out through collective efforts by Sports University of Haryana, Rai, Board of School Education, Haryana, Bhiwani and the Education Department, he shared.

The Chief Minister said that similarly, one Government Model Sanskriti School will also be established  in each district as a Centre of Excellence in Skills. This restructuring will be carried out through collective efforts by Shri Vishwakarma Skill University, Palwal, Board of School Education, Haryana, Bhiwani, and the Education Department, he shared.

12 schools are operating in double shifts  in 6 districts to now operate in single shifts

Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that at present, 12 schools are operating in double shifts in the districts of Ambala, Kaithal, Kurukshetra, Fatehabad, Charkhi Dadri, and Mahendragarh.  Now in the financial year 2025-26, these schools will be operated in single shifts by developing the necessary infrastructure. If this initiative proves successful, from the year 2026-27, schools running in double shifts in other districts will also be included in this scheme, said the Chief Minister.

A new STEM Lab will be set up in 615 other government senior secondary schools

The Chief Minister said that to increase the interest of students in lower classes in science and technology subjects and to develop their skills, an Atal Tinkering Lab has been established in 50 government senior secondary schools across 13 districts of the state. In the financial year 2025-26, a new Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Lab will be set up in 615 other government senior secondary schools. This will ensure that every district is covered. In these labs, students up to class 12 will be taught modern technologies such as robotics, 3D printing, and AI, shared Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.

Haryana Math Olympiad will be organized every year for students of class 10th to 12th

The Chief Minister said that to promote mathematical thinking among the students of the state, “Haryana Math Olympiad” will be organized every year for students of class 10th to 12th. Students studying in both government and private schools will be able to participate in it, shared Sh. Nayab Singh Saini. An honorarium of Rs. 1,00,000, Rs. 51,000, and Rs. 25,000 to the students securing the first, second, and third positions, respectively will be awarded. All students securing positions from fourth to hundredth will receive an honorarium of Rs. 10,000, said the Chief Minister.

He said that to  promote STEM, brilliant students from classes 6th to 12th will be taken on a tour of technical institutes such as ISRO, DRDO, and the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, allowing them to gain firsthand experience of advanced technologies.

Introduction of Third Language in Curriculum for Classes 9th and 10th  in 2025-26, Aligned with NEP

The Chief Minister said that in today’s globalized system, knowledge of multiple languages is crucial. Therefore, in line with the provisions of the National Education Policy(NEP), 2020, a third language will be introduced in the curriculum for classes 9th and 10th in the financial year 2025-26. He said that the French government has promised to support our teachers with quality training to teach the French language to interested students in government schools. The government will soon sign a MoU with them in this regard, shared Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.

He said that to support students of 10th and 12th, the Board of School Education, Haryana will make question papers and mock tests from the last 10 years available on its website.

Entrepreneurship competitions to be organized  in every district from the academic session 2025-26

The Chief Minister said that to encourage students to create their own startups, entrepreneurship competitions  will be organized in every district from the academic session 2025-26, and  Rs. 1 lakh will be provided  to selected teams to help them convert their ideas into a business model.

CCTV cameras to be installed in 1,497 government schools

The Chief Minister said that in the interest of the safety of students and teachers, CCTV cameras will be installed  in every PM Shri school, Model Sanskriti School, and every cluster school, totaling 1,497 government schools, to enhance security, surveillance, and discipline. Besides this, e-libraries  will be established in all 197 Government Model Sanskriti schools and all 250 PM Shri schools and keep them open for public use after school hours.

Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that due to the increasing interest and request of students and parents, the Buniyaad programme will also be started through offline mode from the academic session 2025-26 in four districts namely Gurugram, Hisar, Kurukshetra and Panipat.

Government will make it mandatory for the group A and B officers of every department to visit a government school every month

The Chief Minister said that the state government will make it mandatory for the first and second-class officers of every department to visit a government school every month and spend time engaging with students. They will dedicate at least two to three hours discussing with students subjects of interest, the projects of their respective departments and providing career counseling, shared Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.

One government college in each district will be developed as a Model Sanskriti College

The Chief Minister said that the state government’s vision is to make Haryana a global destination for higher education. With this goal in mind, one government college in each district will be developed as a Model Sanskriti College, on the lines of the Government Model Sanskriti Schools, in the year 2025-26. These Model Sanskriti Colleges will uphold excellent educational standards, provide dedicated teaching facilities, and focus on student welfare, shared Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.

Haryana State Research Fund with an initial allocation of Rs. 20 crore established to promote research in the colleges and universities

The Chief Minister said that the government will establish the Haryana State Research Fund with an initial allocation of Rs. 20 crore to promote research by students and teachers in the colleges and universities of Haryana.

‘Kalpana Chawla Scholarship Scheme’ to be launched to address the issue of low enrollment of girls in STEM courses

Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that to address the issue of low enrollment of  girls in STEM courses in colleges, the ‘Kalpana Chawla Scholarship Scheme’ will be launched. Under this scheme, scholarships of up to Rs 1 lakh per annum will be awarded to girl students pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in science and engineering, said the Chief Minister. He said that now the tuition fees for those girls studying in BSc courses in such government colleges, whose family’s annual income is less than Rs 3 lakh will also be f waived off.

Industry-Academia partnerships to be made mandatory in all universities and colleges

The Chief Minister said that the Industry-Academia partnerships will be made mandatory in all universities and colleges to enhance the employability of youth. At least 10 percent of the courses will be converted into the ‘Earn while Learn’ model, where training will be provided in collaboration with industries. Each student selected under this scheme will receive a monthly honorarium of Rs. 6,000. a budget of Rs. 36 crore to ensure the successful implementation of this initiative, shared Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.

He said that to promote vocational education, NSQF-approved certificates and certificates awarded by Shri Vishwakarma Skill University will be valid for all employment opportunities in the State. Besides this, to make vocational education more flexible, a credit portability system will be implemented, allowing earned credits to be recognized in higher education as well, said the Chief Minister.

Medal winners from Haryana at the World Skills Olympics will be awarded a cash prize of upto Rs. 10 lakh

Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that the medal winners from Haryana at the World Skills Olympics will be awarded a cash prize of upto Rs. 10 lakh. If they wish to start their own business, the government will provide an additional financial assistance of Rs.10 lakh, said the Chief Minister.

He further informed that if the medal winners are not interested in entrepreneurship, they will be offered employment as skill trainers in Haryana’s schools, ITIs, polytechnics, and colleges.  The Chief Minister said that the participants who perform well at the national level will also be given assistance of upto Rs.5 lakh. This new initiative, called Mukhyamantri Kaushal Padak Samman Vijeta, aims to motivate the youth towards skill development and promote vocational education in the state, shared Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.

Mukhyamantri Yuva Kaushal Samman Yojana launched for 2,000 final-year graduate and postgraduate students

The Chief Minister said that under another new scheme namely Mukhyamantri Yuva Kaushal Samman Yojana, 2,000 final-year graduate and postgraduate students from the state will be provided internship opportunities in reputed industries and companies. During this period, they will be given an honorarium of ₹10,000 per month. This initiative will help bridge the gap between academic knowledge and practical skills, providing youth with better employment opportunities, said Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.

Libraries, laboratories, and workshops of all government educational institutions in Haryana will be opened to the general public

The Chief Minister said that libraries, laboratories, and workshops of all government educational institutions in Haryana will be opened to the general public. This will allow individuals to fulfill their desire for knowledge and utilize resources for innovation and entrepreneurship. This initiative will be a significant step towards democratizing education and innovation in the state, said  Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.

Two engineering institutes at Nilokheri, Karnal, and Panniwala Mota, Sirsa will be upgraded to the HIT

The Chief Minister said that two engineering institutes of the State Government, located at Nilokheri, Karnal, and Panniwala Mota, Sirsa will be upgraded to the Haryana Institute of Technology (HIT).

He said that today, there are many polytechnic institutes in the state. To encourage healthy competition among them, a reward scheme will be introduced. Institutes will be evaluated based on various parameters such as placement records, examination results, availability of machinery and equipment, staff position, discipline, sports etc, shared Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.  He said that the  institute securing the first position will be awarded Rs. 50 lakh, the second position will receive Rs. 25 lakh, and the third position will be awarded Rs. 10 lakh.

Chandigarh, March 17 – Haryana 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 an Urban Drainage Fund of Rs. 100 crore will be established to improve drainage infrastructure in all cities. This dedicated fund will launch projects to ensure sustainable flood management and protect cities and towns from future disasters.

The Chief Minister announced to allocate Rs 5,666.28 crore for the year 2025-26 for Urban Local Bodies, which is an increase of 38.5% from Rs 4,091.95 crore allocated last year. 

The Chief Minister said to empower local governments, the Municipal Corporations, Municipal Councils and Municipal Committees will be granted the authority to determine taxes and fees in the financial year 2025-26. These local bodies will have the flexibility to set taxes and fees—such as property tax, development tax and charges, garbage charges, advertisement charges, and water and sewer fee—within the range of the minimum and maximum rates prescribed by the Haryana Government.

The Chief Minister said as per the policy of the Urban Local Bodies Department, priority will be given to cooperatives formed by members of the Scheduled Castes and women in tenders for sanitation works. A policy to allocate 50 percent of tenders to Safai Mitras and their groups will be notified in the next financial year.

Road infrastructure to be upgraded

The Chief Minister said the old areas of all the big cities which are haphazardly settled will be redeveloped. For this, the state government will upgrade the existing road infrastructure to meet international standards, focusing on the needs of all road users, with a particular emphasis on making roads pedestrian-friendly. In the first phase, 1,000 km of Right of Way (ROW) will be developed.

Machinery and equipment to all municipalities

The Chief Minister said the State Government is committed to providing better services in a faster and more efficient manner in areas such as sanitation, street cleaning, sewerage maintenance, road repairs, and gardening, by equipping Municipal Committees with the necessary machinery and equipment. He proposed to provide machinery and equipment, including vacuum suckers and cleaners, tree trimming machines, gardening shredders, small sweeping machines, patchwork machines, road rollers, and washing/sprinkling machines, to all municipalities and councils in the financial year 2025-26.

Sports complex in all municipal committees

The State Government will construct a sports complex in all municipal committees to promote sports infrastructure and nurture the talent of the youth. This initiative aims to enhance community sports facilities and foster a culture of fitness and excellence.

Multilevel parking facilities

On the lines of multilevel parking facilities constructed in Rohtak and Gurugram, similar multilevel parking structures will be built in all major cities of the state. This initiative will address parking issues and improve traffic management in these cities.

He also proposed to establish Common Effluent Treatment Plants (CETPs) in Panipat, Faridabad, Gurugram, and Yamunanagar.

Ultra-modern parks for persons with special abilities

The State Government will develop ultra-modern parks for persons with special abilities. These parks will feature wheelchair-friendly infrastructure, interactive sensory zones and inclusive play areas, ensuring a joyful and accessible experience for everyone, he said.

100 percent cleaning of all old garbage sites

Over the last 10 years, out of 101 lakh metric tonnes of garbage from 75 old garbage sites, approximately 69 lakh metric tonnes of garbage has been disposed of scientifically, and 109 acres of land has been reclaimed. This land is now being used to build green areas, parks, and community infrastructure. The government has set a target to achieve 100 percent cleaning of all old garbage sites by the financial year 2025-26, the Chief Minister added.

Chandigarh, March 17 – Haryana 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 state government aims to provide clean and affordable rental housing to urban migrants, unorganized sector workers, and economically weaker sections (EWS) through the Affordable Rental Housing Scheme under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) 2.0. This initiative will offer short-term rental housing options for those who do not wish to purchase their own home. A pilot project will be launched to rent out approximately 1,600 flats in various sectors of Sonipat at concessional rates for 25 years, using a transparent system.

The Chief Minister announced to allocate Rs. 2444.27 crore to the Housing for All scheme for the year 2025-26, which is an increase of 303.8% from Rs. 605.30 crore allocated last year. 

The Chief Minister said the Government of India believes that every citizen has the right to a safe and dignified home. The state government is equally committed to realizing the goal of ‘Housing for All.’ For this purpose, a new department by this name was established in the year 2020-21. This department is actively expanding housing facilities across the state, ensuring that the poor and middle-class families have access to pucca houses at affordable rates.

He said the benefits of the double engine can be understood through the simultaneous implementation of the Mukhyamantri Shahri Awas Yojana and Mukhyamantri Gramin Awas Yojana 2.0 in Haryana, alongside the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban and Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Rural. Through these schemes, the Haryana Government is providing plots of 50 square yards in Mahagrams and 100 square yards in other villages, while and the construction cost on these is being assisted by the Central Government.

The Chief Minister also announced that the Housing Board will be merged with Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran in the financial year 2025-26.

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.

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, allocated Rs. 300 crore for the modernization of the Haryana Police to equip police personnel with the latest and most advanced technology, as well as to enhance their capacity.

The Chief Minister allocated Rs 8,315.30 crore budget to the Home Department for the year 2025-26, up by 12.6% from Rs 7,383.28 crore allocated for the year 2024-25.

The Chief Minister informed that in 2014, there were 270 police stations in the state; today, that number has risen to 429. The number of women police stations, which was 2 in 2014, has increased to 33. The percentage of women police personnel, which was 6% in 2014, has now grown to 12%. In addition, 29 cyber police stations have been established in the last 10 years.

On September 10, 2024, Haryana was awarded the first prize by the Hon’ble Union Home Minister, for the efficient functioning and tracking of the cyber crime helpline number 1930.

Haryana has set a deadline of March 31, 2025, to implement three new criminal laws: Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita 2023; Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023; and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023. With this implementation, Haryana will become the first state in the country to adopt these new criminal laws. With the implementation of these laws, the citizens will get timely and prompt justice.

The Chief Minister said fast-track courts will be established in every district of the state to ensure the speedy trial and punishment of drug-related cases. Also, a centralized NDPS monitoring cell will be set up at the state level.

A proposal of Rs. 10 crore has been made for the development and implementation of modern technologies, such as drones, to maintain law and order. Cyber police cells will be established at the sub-division level in districts with a high incidence of cyber crimes, the Chief Minister announced.

Chandigarh, March 17 – Aiming for greater transparency in governance, 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, proposed to install CCTV cameras in every ETO and DETC office room of the Excise and Taxation Department.

The Chief Minister proposed a revenue target of Rs 68,834.91 crore for the department in the year 2025-26. He said it is a matter of pride that our state has the second-highest growth rate among the large states of India in GST tax collection. Also, Haryana ranks first among such states in per capita GST tax collection. As against the revenue target of Rs 63,348 crore for the financial year 2024-25, Rs 58,693 crore has been deposited in the treasury as net revenue income till March 12, 2025.

For the convenience of taxpayers, the government has approved the One Time Settlement Scheme (OTS), which will be implemented from next week. Under this scheme, small taxpayers whose dues are less than Rs. 1 lakh will have their tax, interest, and penalty completely waived off. Taxpayers with dues between Rs 1 lakh and Rs 10 lakh will receive a 60% waiver on their interest, penalty, and tax amount. This scheme will provide relief to 1.50 lakh small traders. Those whose dues are between Rs 10 lakh and Rs 10 crore will receive a 50% waiver on interest, penalty, and tax. Overall, about 2 lakh small and medium traders will benefit from this initiative.

The Chief Minister said at present, there is no limit on the Excise and Taxation Officer (ETO) to issue demand in tax matters. From 1 April 2025, in cases where the tax demand is more than Rs. 2 crore, the Deputy Excise and Taxation Officer (DETC) will now be authorized to issue the notice instead of the ETO.

The competent officer to conduct Suo Moto investigation under Section 61 of the Haryana GST Act, 2017, is currently the Excise and Taxation Officer (ETO). To reduce the problems faced by taxpayers, we have decided that Suo Moto investigation under this section can now be initiated only after prior approval from the Joint Excise and Taxation Commissioner (JETC), the Chief Minister added.

He said for the convenience of taxpayers, the audit of the last three to four years, to be conducted under Section 65 of the Haryana GST Act, 2017, will now be done in one go. This will ensure that traders do not have to visit the department repeatedly. Starting a new practice, a panel of Special Audit Chartered Accountants/Cost Accountants will be established under Section 66 of the Haryana GST Act, 2017.

Other suggestions received include GST exemption on agricultural equipment, automation of GST refunds, annual self-assessment instead of monthly, and increasing the invoice limit from Rs 5 crore to Rs 10 crore. These suggestions will be advocated by the Haryana Government in the GST Council, the Chief Minister said.

He also announced setting up a new training institute for the training of officers and employees. He said he was confident that the implementation of the above new arrangements will increase the tax collection of the state.