Chandigarh, January 4 – Haryana’s Development and Panchayat Minister Sh. Krishan Lal Panwar said efforts are being made to improve the implementation of schemes related to rural development in the state. Special attention is being paid to ensure quality of work being done at the ground level so that people in rural areas can get the benefits and villages can develop better.

The Development and Panchayat Minister said this while taking part in a video conference meeting chaired by Union Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Sh. Shivraj Singh Chouhan from Haryana Bhawan in Delhi. During this, the Union Minister reviewed the schemes running for rural development in the state. He said whatever schemes are going on, their effect should be visible at the ground level as well.

Sh. Krishan Lal Panwar discussed various schemes running in the state with the Union Minister. He said Haryana is doing excellent work in the field of rural development. In some areas, such excellent work is being done that villages are getting facilities like cities.

Sh. Panwar assured the Union Minister that Haryana will do more work in the field of rural development. Toilets, paved streets, roads, electricity, water and other basic necessities are being provided in villages. Along with this, libraries have also been established. Schemes related to rural development are regularly reviewed at the district and state level. He assured to implement these schemes more efficiently in the future.

Chandigarh, January 4 – Haryana Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Sh. Shyam Singh Rana, while giving suggestions in the Union Pre-Budget meeting, said to increase the production of sugarcane crop, sugarcane sowing and harvesting machines should be made available to farmers on subsidy so that sugarcane can be grown instead of paddy, adding that this will also help in saving water.

Sh. Shyam Singh Rana said this via videoconferencing in the suggestion meeting on agriculture and horticulture chaired by Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Sh. Shivraj Singh Chouhan with agriculture ministers of all the states.

Sh. Shyam Singh Rana said to promote horticulture, there is a need to create small clusters of 40 to 50 hectares and at the same time, a scheme should be made for fencing the orchards of horticultural farmers, adding that grants should be given so that the orchards are not damaged. He also said mandis should be made for natural farming crops and crop testing labs should be set up in them.

He said Haryana has been a pioneer in the Green Revolution and will also be a pioneer in natural farming, which is the current demand of the agriculture sector. Thanking the Union Minister for approving the National Mission on Natural Farming, he said it will prove to be a milestone in improving the quality of food items. He said at present there is a lack of specification and standardization in the natural farming sector. He requested the Union Minister to direct the central agricultural institutes to work on whether natural farming is to be certified on the basis of quality of agricultural produce or farming process or both.

He also drew the attention of the Union Minister towards the pollution caused by burning of crop residues. The state has made tremendous progress in controlling the incidents of farm fires. This year, there has been a further reduction of 40 per cent and the incidents of farm fires in Haryana were limited to less than 700. The Government of India was requested to give more funds to the state under so that the state can eliminate the incidents of farm fires.

Sh. Shyam Singh Rana said the ‘Bhavantar Bharpai Yojana’ has been implemented in horticultural crops in the state of Haryana since 2018. 21 horticultural crops have been included under this scheme. When the prices of horticultural crops in the market are less than the cost, the difference between the cost price and crop sale is compensated to the farmers by the government. This scheme is giving very good results. He said such a scheme should be implemented at the national level and the state should be provided the necessary budget for this.

Director of Agriculture Department, Sh. Rajnarayan Kaushik and Sh. Arjun Saini from the Horticulture Department along with other officers were present in the meeting.

Chandigarh, January 4  – On the occasion of the New Year, the Haryana IAS Officers Association organized a luncheon at Haryana Niwas on Saturday. Governor, Sh. Bandaru Dattatraya and Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini attended  the event as special guests. Cabinet Ministers, Sh. Shyam Singh Rana and Sh. Ranbir Gangwa, also remained present. The Association’s President and Chief Secretary, Dr. Vivek Joshi and Secretary Dr. Amit Agrawal welcomed the Governor and the Chief Minister.

On this occasion, Governor, Sh. Bandaru Dattatraya said that special dishes made from millets were included in the lunch. Millets have been a part of our heritage for centuries. The state government is continuously working to promote the cultivation of these crops and the use of products made from millets, he said.

The Chief Minister extended heartfelt New Year wishes to the Haryana IAS Officers Association. He encouraged the officers to work with new resolutions and vision in the new year, ensuring that the benefits of government schemes reach every eligible beneficiary.

He said that dishes made from millets are not only beneficial for health but are also helping farmers become economically stronger by selling millet-based products. Millets are necessary for both health and the environment, said Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.

The President of the Haryana IAS Officers Association and Chief Secretary Dr. Vivek Joshi, while welcoming the Governor and Chief Minister said that the Association regularly organizes seminars, training programmes, and other events to enhance administrative efficiency. Today’s event is part of this ongoing initiative, said Dr. Vivek Joshi.

On this occasion, Chief Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister, Sh. Rajesh Khullar, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister, Sh. Arun Kumar Gupta, Director General, Information, Public Relations, Languages and Culture Department, Sh. K Makrand Pandurang and members of the Association were present.

Chandigarh, January 4 – Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday held a key meeting with the startup entrepreneurs. During the meeting he emphasized that the state government is committed to establishing Haryana as a leading startup hub. The government is making dedicated efforts to position Haryana as a prominent player in the national startup ecosystem, aligning with the objectives of Make in India and Startup India, said Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.

He said that this initiative not only aims to drive economic growth but also to create new employment opportunities for the youth, ensuring that Haryana gains a unique identity as a center of innovation and entrepreneurship across the country.

The Chief Minister said that in the future, the number of startups in Haryana should be tripled. To achieve this goal, he urged the entrepreneur to take a pledge to actively support the promotion of three new startups in the future. This collaborative effort will help accelerate the growth of the startup ecosystem in the state and contribute to its overall development, he said.

The Chief Minister shared that the state government is actively considering new schemes in the upcoming budget for the financial year 2025-26 to promote startups. These initiatives aim to provide the youth with guidance and access to funds to establish their own businesses. He said that in line with Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi’s vision to transform India into a developed nation by 2047, the government’s priority is to make Haryana a developed state. The state government is already offering various incentives through policies designed to foster industrial growth and development, said Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.

The Chief Minister said that startups have the potential to significantly contribute to the promotion of traditional industries. He said the importance of reaching out to villages and creating employment opportunities by connecting people involved in traditional work with modern entrepreneurial ventures. The PM Vishwakarma Yojana launched by the Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi aims to promote traditional and ancestral industries, which will further support this initiative by providing resources and recognition to those preserving these valuable skills, he said.

He said that before the State Budget for the financial year 2025-26, the State Government is seeking suggestions from citizens, industrialists and other stakeholders through pre-budget consultation meetings, so that a budget can be prepared for the welfare of every section and inclusive development of Haryana. He also invited startup entrepreneurs to give suggestions regarding the budget and assured to include the suggestions in the budget. On the basis of the suggestions received, new schemes will be made to increase the number of startups in Haryana, said Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.

*Special focus will be on promoting tourism in Haryana in the next 6 months – Dr. Arvind Sharma*

            Cooperation and Tourism Minister, Dr. Arvind Sharma said that special focus is being laid on promoting tourism in Haryana. Under the leadership of the Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, in the next 6 months, the state Tourism will be promoted by implementing new schemes by the Tourism Department and many types of facilities will be increased to attract tourists. Tourist eco-culture will be created in the state, so that tourists from the country and abroad will get information about the tourist places in Haryana, he said.

*Stakeholders can share Online Suggestions for the Budget, Sh. Rajesh Khullar*

            During the meeting, Chief Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Sh. Rajesh Khullar, shared that the Chief Minister, who also holds the portfolio of Finance Minister, has introduced a new initiative allowing citizens to submit budget suggestions online. Through the portal https://bamsharyana.nic.in, suggestions can be submitted. He said that the Chief Minister envisions the youth of Haryana not only seeking employment but becoming job creators, with startups playing a vital role in achieving this goal.

*Entrepreneurs express gratitude to the Chief Minister*

During the meeting, startup entrepreneurs expressed their gratitude to the Chief Minister and said that this is the first time that a Chief Minister has met startup entrepreneurs and has sought information about their startups. Entrepreneurs said that many incentives are given by the government to set up industries in Haryana. Under the Startup Policy of the Haryana Government, assistance is also provided in financial management for setting up new industries. Entrepreneurs said that after the year 2014, after the Startup India campaign of Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi, the number of startups in Haryana has increased and with the availability of funds under Startup India, the dream of every youth to become an entrepreneur has come true, they said.

Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Sh. Arun Kumar Gupta, Additional Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Dr. Saket Kumar, Director General, Information, Public Relations, Languages and Culture Department, Sh. K Makrand Pandurang, senior officers of various departments and a large number of startup entrepreneurs of Haryana also remained present during the meeting.

Chandigarh, January 4- Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Sh. Krishan Kumar Bedi said that the state government is fully committed to rural development and welfare of the poor.  Several important decisions are being taken by the state government in this regard. While 24 crops are being bought at MSP for farmers’ benefit, rural development is also being given priority.

The Cabinet Minister was addressing a public meeting at a felicitation ceremony organized in his native village Kaloda Kalan on Saturday. On this occasion, a newly constructed street in the village of the Cabinet Minister was inaugurated and the foundation stone of Valmiki Chaupal was laid.

Sh. Krishan Kumar Bedi also announced grants for various development projects on the demand of the villagers. Apart from this, the demand of increasing the capacity of canal water put up by the villagers was also approved and it was assured that in the near future, remodeling of DLC Minor and extension of Dhamtan Sahib Minor will be increased. By increasing the capacity, the problem of canal water will be resolved in about a dozen villages. By increasing the capacity of canal water, farmers of about a dozen villages, including Kaloda Kalan, Kaloda Khurd, Phulian Kalan, Phulian Khurd, Kharadwal, Naiharen, Amargarh, Sulehra, Julehra, Rajgarh Dhobi, Bhikhewala and Lohchab will benefit from it.

Accepting almost all the demands of villagers, Sh. Krishan Kumar Bedi said that Rs 11 lakh each has been sanctioned for the building of the village secretariat and the community building of the Chamar caste and Rs 10 lakh each has been sanctioned for the Chaupal of the Backward Caste, Brahmin Chaupal, Kashyap Chaupal, Chaupal of the Lohar caste, and Valmiki Chaupal. Apart from this, instructions were given to the concerned officials to make an estimate of community centre building, animal hospital building, digital library, boundary wall of government high school, co-operative bank building, gymnasium, booster tank, street lights and cameras in the village, prayer shed in the school, boundary wall of the graveyard and all the unpaved roads of some villages apart from beautification of both the ponds of the village and an Ayurvedic dispensary.

BJP district head Tejendra Dhool, former MLA Pirthi Singh and others were present on the occasion.

Chandigarh, January 4 – Haryana Forest, Environment and Industry Minister Sh. Rao Narbir Singh has said that every living being on this earth has its own importance. Therefore, all citizens should cooperate in environmental conservation and protection of wildlife so that we can leave a clean and safe environment for our future generation.

Sh. Rao Narbir Singh said this while inaugurating Bird Census-2025 of Asia on behalf of Haryana State Biodiversity Board and Westland International Organization at the Bird Sanctuary in Sultanpur today. He also released a booklet titled Westland Birds Haryana on this occasion. State Biodiversity Board Chairman Dr. Ranbir Singh Johar, Board Secretary and Principal Chief Conservator of Forests Dr. Vivek Saxena and Chief Conservator of Forests Sh. Anant Pandey were also present in the programme. Addressing the members of bird clubs, environment and wildlife lovers along with villagers who had come from far off places, Sh. Rao Narbir Singh said that if man lives on earth according to his will, then it is natural for natural imbalance to occur. If the species of animals, birds and insects get extinct from the earth, then the human race will also get destroyed along with them. We should understand the importance of trees, plants, birds and even the smallest creatures around us and let them live safely.

He said that Gurugram is the main city of NCR region and all the residents of the district should cooperate in creating a pollution-free environment here. The implementation of GRAP-3 even in the winter season is a matter of concern for us.

 Biodiversity Board

Chairman Dr. Ranbir Singh Johar honoured Sh. Rao Narbir Singh by presenting him a memento. During the programme, people of Bishnoi community from Sirsa honoured Sh. Rao Narbir Singh with a turban. On this occasion, biodiversity expert Dr. T.K. Rai elaborated on the current status of wildlife.

The Forest and Environment Minister visited Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary and gathered information about migratory birds. On this occasion, Forest Conservator Sh. Subhash Chandra, DFO Ramkumar Jangra, Sh. Anil Gandas, Sh. Indrajit Singh, who are contributing to environmental conservation, and other eminent citizens, were also present.

Chandigarh, January 3

The Haryana Right to Service (RTS) Commission has directed the Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (DHBVN), Hisar to grant a compensation of Rs 1,000 to a consumer for causing undue harassment to him.

While giving this information here today, a spokesperson of the Commission said Sh. Sanjiv Kumar, a resident of Charkhi Dadri district, had approached the Commission regarding the wrong billing of his electricity meter after it was suddenly found defective.

The First Grievance Redressal Authority told the Commission that the meter was replaced on April 27, 2023 by Sh. Rajender, the then AFM. However, the meter replacement was entered into the system only on April 10, 2024, for which disciplinary action has been initiated against the concerned official.

The Commission said it was evident that the consumer’s grievance has been fully redressed now. However, due to systemic constraints, the starting reading for the period commencing April 10, 2O24 was recorded as zero. This discrepancy was corrected manually while calculating the adjustment of Rs. 885, which was reflected in the bill dated October 5, 2024. Therefore, no issues remain pending in this revision. But nonetheless, it is undeniable that a delay of approximately one year occurred in updating the Meter Change Order (MCO). This delay caused undue harassment to the consumer.

The Commission, in exercise of its powers vested under Section 17 (1)(h) of the Haryana Right to Service Act, 2014, awarded a token compensation of Rs 1,000 to the consumer to be paid by DHBVN out of its funds and to be recovered from defaulting official Sh. Rajender, the then AFM, in accordance with law. However, DHBVN is free to conduct an inquiry and recover this amount from him or any other person responsible for the lapse, the Commission stated. The XEN, Charkhi Dadri has been directed to intimate the compliance of the order to the Commission by January 25, 2025.

Chandigarh, January 3

Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini on Friday attended a programme in Bahadurgarh on the occasion of Savitribai Phule Jayanti. Paying homage to Savitribai Phule, he said that Savitribai Phule was not only India’s first woman teacher but also a symbol of independence and a pioneer of women’s rights. During the programme, the Chief Minister announced that Savitribai Phule’s birth anniversary will be celebrated officially by the government.

Sh. Nayab Singh Saini also announced that the state government will expedite the proposal to extend the metro line from Bahadurgarh to Asaudha. He announced Rs. 5 crore exclusively for development works in Bahadurgarh. Besides this, the construction of Chhath Puja Ghats in Wards 7 and 10 will  also be done, announced the Chief Minister.

He said that Bahadurgarh Municipal Council will be upgraded to a Municipal Corporation upon meeting the required standards. He further said that feasibility checks will be done to proceed with projects such as constructing an underpass at the railway crossing, renovating Bahadurgarh roads, developing a park on the vacant land adjacent to the old court, and establishing a vyayamshala and yogshala on the vacant land near the old bus stand. The construction of the incomplete northern bypass and the new grain market will also be accelerated, said Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.

The Chief Minister said that unauthorized colonies have been regularized by the government and basic amenities will be provided to the residents of these colonies. He assured that other such colonies will also be regularized after fulfilling the required criteria.

Savitribai Phule: A Name Synonymous with Women’s Empowerment

Praising Savitribai Phule for her exceptional work, the Chief Minister said that Savitribai Phule is not just a name but a story of women’s empowerment and girls’ education. He said that Savitribai Phule’s vision inspires Haryana’s women empowerment initiatives. The Government Women’s College in Loharu, Bhiwani, has been renamed after Mata Savitribai Phule.The government is committed to educating and empowering women and continuous efforts are being made toward this goal, said Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.

Describing Savitribai Phule as the forerunner of social revolution and a strong voice for women’s empowerment, the Chief Minister said that not only was she India’s first woman teacher, but also an independent personality and a trailblazer for women’s rights. He said that Savitribai dedicated her life to women’s education, widow remarriage, eradication of untouchability, and women’s emancipation. Despite facing numerous obstacles, she courageously established India’s first girls’ school in Pune, Maharashtra, in 1848, shared Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.

Savitribai Phule’s vision inspires Haryana’s women empowerment initiatives- CM

The Chief Minister said that inspired by Savitribai Phule’s vision, the present state government has opened colleges within a 20-kilometer radius to provide higher education. In the last 10 years, 79 government colleges have been established, including 30 exclusively for girls, he shared.

Sh. Nayab Singh Saini further shared that in February 2015, Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi launched the nationwide Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao campaign from Panipat. Haryana has actively worked with NGOs to save daughters under this initiative. The state’s gender ratio has improved from 871 to 916. Haryana is now recognized as a state that empowers daughters rather than one that suppresses them, marking a true tribute to Mata Savitribai Phule, he said.

The Chief Minister said that the Haryana government has provided 50 percent  representation to women in Panchayati Raj institutions and urban local bodies. He also thanked the Prime Minister for granting 33 percent reservation to women in legislatures.

To ensure women’s safety, 33 women police stations have been established in the state. The government has set a target of creating 5 lakh Lakhpati Didis. So far, 1.46 lakh women have achieved this milestone. Under the Drone Didi Scheme,  the government aims to provide free drone pilot training to 5,000 women and drones worth Rs. 8 lakh. To date, 100 women have received training and free drones under this scheme.

Under the Chief Minister’s leadership, Haryana is advancing in every sector– Dr. Arvind Sharma

Addressing the gathering, Cooperation Minister,  Dr. Arvind Sharma said that the public is aware of the conditions before 2014, however the state has made remarkable progress under the leadership of Chief Minister,  Sh. Nayab Singh Saini since 2014, across various sectors.

The Minister also paid tribute to Mata Savitribai Phule, who pioneered the movement for women’s education, and acknowledged the vital contributions of both Mata Savitribai and Jyotiba Phule in advancing women’s rights and equality.

Dr. Sharma said  that the empowerment of women today is built upon the foundation they established. He further emphasized that both Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi and Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab  Singh Saini believes that empowering women is essential to strengthening not just Haryana, but the nation as a whole.

Rajya Sabha MP,  Sh. Ram Chander Jangra praised the present state government for its commitment to public service, stating that  the government, while following the ideals of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule and Savitribai Phule, has been ensuring holistic development of the state. He said that today the Chief Minister of Haryana is such a person who understands the problems of every section including the poor, laborers, farmers, small shopkeepers and ensures their quick resolution.

Sh. Ram Chander Jangra said that the Haryana government continues to serve the people by upholding the values and ideals of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule and Savitribai Phule.

MLA, Sh. Rajesh Joon, while welcoming the Chief Minister, said that Sh. Nayab Singh Saini belongs to the 36 communities and is leading the entire Haryana on the path of development. During this, the MLA also gave a memorandum to the Chief Minister, regarding the development works related to the assembly constituency.

Chandigarh, January 3

Haryana Chief Secretary, Dr. Vivek Joshi, today issued a notification announcing the Haryana Human Resource Management System (Administration) Policy.  

          This policy aims at significantly improving the efficiency in the management of state government employees though upgraded Human Resource Management System (e-HRMS 2.0). 

          The Haryana Human Resource Management System (Administration) Policy, which takes effect immediately, is designed to enhance the management of employee placements, transfers, and postings while ensuring the optimal utilization of government resources. Additionally, the policy will maintain up-to-date employee data, facilitating quicker and more informed decision-making.

          The policy aims to systematically manage the process of creation and alteration of the posts sanctioned for any department/organization as a whole and various functional offices under that department/organization, to manage placements, transfers/postings of officials of the State Government, both regularly recruited as well as contractual employees, as required in public interest from time to time. The policy seeks to optimize the utilization of services of employees of the Government departments/organizations, ensuring the best possible public service. Additionally it aims to maintain up-to-date data in respect of different terms and conditions of services of employees of the Government, facilitating faster decision making in the overall interest of the employees.

          This policy will be applicable to all Haryana Government employees working in various departments and organizations under the Haryana Government, whether working on regular or contract basis. Human Resources Department (HRD) will be the administrative department for custody and management of the e-HRMS 2.0. HRD will oversee the development and hosting of various software modules on the portal, ensuring their smooth operations at all the times. Additionally, the HRD will also be responsible for safety and integrity of the date hosted on the e-HRMS 2.0

          e-HRMS 2.0 will serve as a single platform for managing placements, transfers/postings, and other terms and conditions of service for employees across Departments/Organizations. It may consist of multiple modules, as determined by the Government through the Human Resources Department from time to time.

          An Empowered Committee (EC) chaired by the Chief Secretary will make decisions in the interest of efficient human resource management

          An Empowered Committee (EC) will be constituted, chaired by the Chief Secretary, with the Director General/Director of the Human Resources Department serving as the Member Secretary. The Administrative Secretaries of the Finance Department and the Human Resources Department will be members of the Committee. The EC will meet as needed to make decisions regarding the functioning of e-HRMS 2.0, including additions, alterations, or modifications to modules, in the interest of efficient human resource management and the deployment of employees across various offices within a Department/Organization.

          The Human Resource Department will be responsible for ensuring that the correct and duly verified data only is hosted on e-HRMS 2.0 by different departments/organizations. The data hosted on e-HRMS 2.0 will be backed by documentary evidence, a copy of which will be maintained by the department/organization concerned as well as in the records of the Human Resource Department. No information will be hosted on e-HRMS 2.0 unless it is duly verified and supported by documentary evidence. The information regarding sanctioned posts must be supported by sanction letters issued by the Finance Department. Heads of the Departments/Organizations concerned will ensure that no unauthenticated data or information is put in the e-HRMS 2.0 portal.