Governor, Chief Minister release Souvenir of Sirsa Parliamentary Constituency Sansad Khel Mahotsav

Chandigarh, March 6— Haryana Governor, Prof. Ashim Kumar Ghosh and Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday jointly released a souvenir of Sansad Khel Mahotsav to be held in the Sirsa Parliamentary Constituency.

The Sansad Khel Mahotsav was organised from September 21 to September 25, 2025.

Speaking on the occasion, Rajya Sabha MP Sh. Subhash Barala said that the Sansad Khel Mahotsav is being organised continuously in line with Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi’s commitment towards sports and his vision of providing a larger platform to emerging players.

He said that under the leadership of the Prime Minister, sports in India have, for the first time, moved beyond being limited to medals or performance and have become part of a national policy for youth development and nation-building.

He said that initiatives such as Khelo India, the Fit India Movement and the National Sports Policy are clear examples that sports have now become central to both leadership and society.

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E-auctioning of plots without completing development works by HSVP a serious lapse: Haryana Right to Service Commission

Chandigarh, March 6 – The Haryana Right to Service Commission, while commenting on an important case, has observed that e-auctioning plots by the Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP) without completing development works at the site is a serious administrative lapse. The Commission stated that before placing any plot for e-auction, the necessary development works in the concerned area must be completed so that allottees can start construction in a timely manner.

A spokesperson of the Commission said that the matter relates to a plot purchased through e-auction in Sector-76/77 of Faridabad. The allottee, Sh. Keshav Sharma, had filed a complaint before the Commission stating that despite incomplete development works, he was sent an offer of possession. In its order, the Commission observed that it is clear HSVP conducted the e-auction of the plot without completing development works and later issued an offer of possession, which is not in accordance with proper procedure.

The Commission also found that according to the terms of the allotment letter, if possession is not given within 30 days of receiving the application, HSVP is required to pay interest to the allottee. However, in several cases in Faridabad this interest was not being paid. Only after the intervention and directions of the Commission did HSVP start paying interest in such cases.

During the hearing, the Commission also stated that the role of the then Estate Officer or the e-auction cell of HSVP needs to be examined in this matter, as approval for auction was granted without clearly indicating the status of development works. The Commission further noted that on August 12, 2022, the then Chief Administrator of HSVP had directed the concerned officials to complete the development works within two months, yet the problem persisted for a long time, indicating serious negligence.

In its order, the Commission also referred to another case in which the Punjab and Haryana High Court made strong remarks about the functioning of HSVP, stating that HSVP was established on the principle of “no profit, no loss” with the objective of providing affordable housing, but its conduct in several cases appears profit-oriented, which goes against the interests of the middle- and lower-income groups.

In this case, the Commission has exercised its powers under the Haryana Right to Service Act, 2014 and directed that the complainant, Sh. Keshav Sharma, be paid compensation of ₹5,000. This amount will be paid by HSVP within 15 days and a compliance report must be submitted to the Commission by March 24, 2026. The Commission also stated that initially the amount may be paid from HSVP’s funds and later recovered from the responsible officials.

The Commission further clarified that if any negligence is found in future regarding withdrawal of the possession date, refund of extension fees collected, or payment of interest on delayed possession, strict action will be taken against the concerned officials under the Haryana Right to Service Act.

The Commission also advised HSVP to review its policy regarding payment of interest in cases where plots are purchased through e-auction. At present, such allottees receive only 5.5 percent annual simple interest, whereas allottees who obtain plots through draw of lots receive 9 percent interest after three years. The Commission believes that a balanced and fair policy is needed in this regard.

The Commission further stated in its order that HSVP should complete development works on priority. Over the past few years, HSVP has earned thousands of crores of rupees through e-auctions, and delays in development works are not only economically harmful but also create dissatisfaction among allottees and lead to unnecessary litigation.

The Commission expressed hope that HSVP will soon complete the development works, provide relief to the allottees, and ensure that such situations do not arise in the future.

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President of Singapore India Business Forum, Prasoon Mukherjee, meets the Chief Minister

Discussion held on new investment opportunities in Haryana

Chandigarh, March 6 — The President of the Singapore India Business Forum, Sh. Prasoon Mukherjee met Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini on Friday. During the meeting, detailed discussions were held regarding industrial investment in Haryana, trade cooperation, and opportunities available for Singaporean companies in the state.

The Chief Minister invited the Singapore India Business Forum and investors from Singapore to explore investment opportunities in Haryana. He said that the Haryana Government is continuously making efforts to promote industries in the state and provide a conducive environment for investors. The government is encouraging investments through transparent policies, simplified procedures, and improved infrastructure, said Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.

He further stated that the state government is committed to extending full support to investors. Investors coming to Haryana will not face any difficulties, and their interests will be fully protected.

The Chief Minister said that the expansion of industries in the state will create new employment opportunities and further accelerate Haryana’s economic growth. During the meeting, discussions were also held on a proposal to establish a business centre of the Singapore India Business Forum in Gurugram.

The Chief Minister said that setting up a business centre in Gurugram would provide Singaporean companies with a strong platform to establish offices and invest in Haryana, which would further strengthen trade relations between the two sides.

On this occasion, Sh. Parsoon Mukherjee invited the Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini to visit Singapore. He said that investors associated with the Singapore India Business Forum, in collaboration with the Singapore government, are highly enthusiastic about exploring investment opportunities in Haryana, and there are wide prospects for cooperation in various sectors in the future.

The meeting was attended by the Chief Secretary, Sh. Anurag Rastogi, Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Sh. Arun Kumar Gupta, Commissioner and Secretary, Industries and Commerce Department, Dr. Amit Agrawal, along with other senior officers.

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India International Disputes Week 2026 to be held in Chandigarh from March 7 to 11

Chandigarh, March 6 – The first India International Disputes Week 2026 will be held in Chandigarh from March 7 to 11 under the aegis of the Punjab and Haryana High Court. The event will bring together leading experts from the judicial and legal fraternity from India and abroad.

Sharing this information, an official spokesperson said that the programme will be attended by the Chief Justice of India, judges of the Supreme Court, as well as Chief Justices and judges from various High Courts. The objective of the event is to strengthen international arbitration and dispute resolution mechanisms in India and to promote dialogue and cooperation in this field.

The inaugural ceremony will be held on March 7 at 5 pm at the Hyatt Regency in Chandigarh. Several eminent personalities from the judiciary and legal profession will be present on the occasion.

On March 8, a walkathon will be organised at 7 am from Sukhna Lake to the Open Hand Monument. This will be followed by a tree plantation drive in the High Court premises. The walkathon will be flagged off by the Chief Justice of India. Later the same day, panel discussions on various topics will be held at 10 am at the JW Marriott in Sector 35.

The spokesperson further said that panel discussions will also be held on March 9, including one at the High Court at 4:15 pm and another near the Open Hand Monument at 6 pm.

Similarly, another panel discussion will take place on March 10 at 9:30 am at CII in Sector 31. The event will conclude on March 11 with a closing ceremony after the final panel discussion at the Chandigarh Judicial Academy in Sector 43.

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Haryana Government Directs Departments to Update Data of Contractual Employees on Security of Service Portal

Strict compliance ordered on OTP issues, incorrect mobile numbers and employee details

Chandigarh, March 6 : The Haryana Government has directed all departments to immediately update and verify the data of contractual employees on the Security of Service Portal to ensure the effective implementation of the Haryana Contractual Employees (Security of Service) Act, 2024 and the Rules, 2025.

According to official instructions issued by the Human Resources Department on March 6, several discrepancies have been noticed in the records of contractual employees. These include issues related to OTP generation, incorrect mobile numbers, changes in mobile numbers, incorrect family IDs, and non-updated details of employees and drawing and disbursing officers (DDOs).

The government has taken a serious view of these discrepancies and directed all Administrative Secretaries, Heads of Departments, Managing Directors of boards and corporations, Divisional Commissioners and Deputy Commissioners to ensure that the data of eligible contractual employees is properly verified and updated on priority.

The instructions state that if any eligible contractual employee is facing issues related to OTP verification or other discrepancies, the concerned Head of Department (HoD) must examine the case and take necessary action as per the prescribed procedure.

Departments have also been asked to submit the correct and updated list of eligible contractual employees along with their employee ID, unique payee code and complete service details. The data of Part-I eligible contractual employees will be submitted to Haryana Kaushal Rozgar Nigam Limited (HKRNL), while the data of Part-II eligible employees will be sent to the Treasuries and Accounts Department in the prescribed format.

The Human Resources Department has emphasized that all departments, boards and public sector undertakings must ensure strict compliance with these instructions within the stipulated time frame to facilitate the smooth functioning of the Security of Service Portal.

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Haryana Government Issues Clarification on Current Duty Charge Posts Under Online Transfer Policy

Posts held under CDC to be treated as vacant for transfer drive; CDC holders allowed to participate in cadre transfers

Chandigarh, March 6: The Haryana Government has issued a clarification regarding the treatment of Current Duty Charge (CDC) posts for cadres covered under the Model Online Transfer Policy (MOTP).

According to an official communication by Chief Secretary Sh. Anurag Rastogi to all administrative secretaries, heads of departments, and managing directors or chief administrators of boards, corporations, and public undertakings in Haryana have been directed to strictly follow the clarified guidelines while processing data for transfer drives under MOTP.

The order states that any post presently being held by an employee under Current Duty Charge (CDC) will be treated as a vacant post for the purpose of the online transfer process. The vacancy must be reflected accordingly in the vacancy position of the concerned cadre during the transfer drive.

The communication further clarifies that employees holding a post under CDC will be allowed to participate in the transfer process only in their substantive cadre, subject to the fulfillment of other prescribed conditions under the policy.

The Chief Secretary has asked all departments to ensure strict compliance with these instructions while preparing and processing transfer-related data. In addition, all boards, corporations, and public sector undertakings in the state have been requested to take appropriate action and decisions in accordance with the clarification.

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President of Singapore India Business Forum, Prasoon Mukherjee, meets the Chief Minister

Discussion held on new investment opportunities in Haryana

Chandigarh, March 6 — The President of the Singapore India Business Forum, Sh. Prasoon Mukherjee met Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini on Friday. During the meeting, detailed discussions were held regarding industrial investment in Haryana, trade cooperation, and opportunities available for Singaporean companies in the state.

The Chief Minister invited the Singapore India Business Forum and investors from Singapore to explore investment opportunities in Haryana. He said that the Haryana Government is continuously making efforts to promote industries in the state and provide a conducive environment for investors. The government is encouraging investments through transparent policies, simplified procedures, and improved infrastructure, said Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.

He further stated that the state government is committed to extending full support to investors. Investors coming to Haryana will not face any difficulties, and their interests will be fully protected.

The Chief Minister said that the expansion of industries in the state will create new employment opportunities and further accelerate Haryana’s economic growth. During the meeting, discussions were also held on a proposal to establish a business centre of the Singapore India Business Forum in Gurugram.

The Chief Minister said that setting up a business centre in Gurugram would provide Singaporean companies with a strong platform to establish offices and invest in Haryana, which would further strengthen trade relations between the two sides.

On this occasion, Sh. Parsoon Mukherjee invited the Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini to visit Singapore. He said that investors associated with the Singapore India Business Forum, in collaboration with the Singapore government, are highly enthusiastic about exploring investment opportunities in Haryana, and there are wide prospects for cooperation in various sectors in the future.

The meeting was attended by the Chief Secretary, Sh. Anurag Rastogi, Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Sh. Arun Kumar Gupta, Commissioner and Secretary, Industries and Commerce Department, Dr. Amit Agrawal, along with other senior officers.

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VIDHAN SABHA PROCEEDINGS

CM Nayab Singh Saini Congratulates Successful Candidates of UPSC Civil Services Examination

Haryana’s youth are excelling not only in sports but also in education and administrative services: CM

Chandigarh, March 6 – Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini on Friday extended his heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to all candidates who succeeded in the Civil Services Examination, the results of which were declared by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). Speaking during the Budget Session of the Haryana Vidhan Sabha, he said that the Civil Services Examination is considered one of the toughest and most prestigious examinations in the country. The youth who have succeeded in this examination have proved themselves with their hard work, discipline and spirit of service to the nation.

He said that on behalf of the entire House, on his own behalf, and on behalf of the people of the state, he wholeheartedly congratulates these talented young achievers and wishes them a bright future.

The Chief Minister said that these young achievers have attained success in this highly challenging examination through their hard work, patience and dedication. This achievement is a matter of pride not only for them but also for their parents, families, teachers and the entire society.

Sh. Nayab Singh Saini expressed special happiness that in the declared results, a talented youth from Haryana, Akansh, secured the third rank at the All India level, bringing glory to the state. He congratulated Akansh in particular and said that it is a proud moment for the entire Haryana.

The Chief Minister said that today, the youth of Haryana are not only excelling in sports but are also demonstrating their talent in education and administrative services, playing an important role in nation building.

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Chandigarh, March 6 – Haryana Development and Panchayat Minister, Sh. Krishan Lal Panwar said that a new bus stand will be constructed in Meham once the district administration identifies and provides suitable land for the project. In view of this, the General Manager, Haryana State Transport, Rohtak has been directed to consult with the district administration and suggest suitable land for the project.

The Development and Panchayat Minister was responding to a question raised during the ongoing budget session of the Haryana Vidhan Sabha here today.

Sh. Panwar said that the existing bus stand building had been declared unsafe after an inspection conducted by the Haryana Police Housing Corporation. Following this, the government granted administrative approval on October 11, 2023 for the demolition of the Meham bus stand. The structure has since been demolished and the process to construct a new bus stand has been initiated.

He added that once the district administration identifies or makes available appropriate land, construction of the new bus stand at Meham will be undertaken.

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Chandigarh, March 6– Haryana Social Justice and Empowerment Minister, Sh. Krishan Kumar Bedi, informed that during the period from January 1, 2025 to January 25, 2026 in Fatehabad district, agricultural officers inspected shops selling pesticides, agro-chemicals, fertilizers and seeds. During this period, a total of 136 pesticide dealers, 148 fertilizer dealers and 128 seed dealers were inspected.

The Minister said that during the inspections, 189 samples of pesticides, 252 samples of fertilizers and 157 samples of seeds were collected from the shops. He also clarified that no agricultural input exists under the name “Agro Medicine” under the Insecticides Act, 1968.

The Minister was responding to a question raised during the ongoing budget session of the Haryana Vidhan Sabha here today.

He informed the House that during inspections conducted by the Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department, 171 out of the total 189 pesticide samples were found conforming to standards, while 18 samples were found not conforming to standards.

The Minister further informed that 245 fertilizer samples were found conforming to standards (pass), while 7 samples were found not conforming to standards (fail). Similarly, 155 seed samples were found conforming to standards (pass), while 2 samples were found not conforming to standards (fail).

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Chandigarh, March 6 – Haryana’s Minister of State for Sports, Sh. Gaurav Gautam, said that the Sports Department has released funds to the Public Works Department (PWD) for the maintenance and repair of Rajiv Gandhi Sports Complexes located in Sarkpur, Mohra and Saha villages under the Mullana Assembly constituency.

An amount of Rs. 22.84 lakh, Rs. 25,03,200, and Rs. 24,88,043 has been released respectively for these complexes. For the renovation of the basic infrastructure of these stadiums, the Public Works Department invited tenders on February 25, 2026.

The Sports Minister of State was replying to a question raised by a member during the Haryana Vidhan Sabha Budget Session today.

He said that one watchman and one groundman post each has been sanctioned for the Rajiv Gandhi Sports Complexes located in Sarkpur, Mohra and Saha villages. The posts of coaches are not sanctioned according to individual stadiums but at the district level.

At present, one Junior Hockey Coach and one watchman are posted at Rajiv Gandhi Rural Sports Complex, Sarkpur. At Rajiv Gandhi Rural Sports Complex, Mohra, one Wrestling Coach, one Junior Lawn Tennis Coach and one watchman are posted. Similarly, at Rajiv Gandhi Rural Sports Complex, Saha, one Junior Judo Coach and one watchman are currently working.

The Minister added that if any coach or watchman is found absent from the stadium, an inquiry will be conducted and appropriate action will be taken.

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Chandigarh, March 6- Haryana Development and Panchayat Minister, Sh. Krishan Lal Panwar said that the Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram Thermal Power Plant in Yamunanagar has two units of 2×300 MW capacity, and its ash handling system is functioning smoothly.

The Development and Panchayat Minister was responding to a question raised during the ongoing budget session of the Haryana Vidhan Sabha here today.

He informed that a village located near the Panipat plant is adjacent to Shree Cement and the ash dyke, due to which the issue of ash falling in the area has been reported. Keeping this in view, the process to shift that village has been initiated. Expressing gratitude to Chief Minister, Sh.Nayab Singh Saini, he said that 407 plots will be allotted in a programme to be on March 7, 2026, where the affected families will be relocated.

The Development and Panchayat Minister further informed that the distance between the ash dyke and Ratanpura village in Yamunanagar is around 8 kilometres. The ash generated from the plant is mixed with water and disposed of in the ash dump; therefore, there is no proposal to shift this village.

He said that there has been no confirmation of any disease spreading in Ratanpura village due to ash. In this regard, a community survey was conducted to assess the village’s social and population profile, health-related symptoms or complaints among residents, types of deaths reported in the last three to four years due to various causes, and the possible health impact of the Yamunanagar thermal power plant.

The survey was conducted by a team of community medicine specialists, the Medical Officer In-Charge of Primary Health Centre Sabapur, the Community Health Officer, and Multipurpose Health Workers.

Sh. Panwar also informed that a committee of technical engineers will be constituted to study the management of ash generated from the Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram Thermal Power Plant in Yamunanagar and other related technical aspects. The committee will also visit Ratanpura village to review the situation.

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Chandigarh, March 6 – Haryana Social Justice and Empowerment Minister, Sh. Krishan Kumar Bedi said that to resolve any kind of problems related to pension, a committee has been formed at the district level under the leadership of the Additional Deputy Commissioner. Any type of issue related to pension such as age limit, PPP, residence certificate or any other matter can be submitted as a complaint to this committee, and the decision will be taken by the committee itself.

The Minister was responding to a question raised during the ongoing budget session of the Haryana Vidhan Sabha here today.

He also informed the House that senior officers of the department are monitoring pension-related issues on a daily basis to ensure their timely resolution.

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Chandigarh, March 6 — Haryana Irrigation and Water Resources Minister, Smt. Shruti Choudhry informed the House that, as per the government’s policy, watercourses (khaals) in the state can be reconstructed only after completing at least 20 years of their construction period.

The Minister was responding to a question raised in the House during the ongoing Budget Session of the Haryana Vidhan Sabha here today. She said that 38 watercourses (khaals) in the Adampur Assembly Constituency have been remodelled or reconstructed since 2019.

She further informed that the remodelling of 15 watercourses in the Adampur Assembly Constituency for the financial year 2026–27 is currently under the consideration of the government. The estimated cost of these works is around Rs.50 crore.

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Chandigarh, March 6 – Haryana Education Minister Sh. Mahipal Dhanda said that, subject to the availability of land, the Rewari district administration has recently identified a site for the construction of a library in Rewari in compliance with the Chief Minister’s announcement. The process of transferring the land from the Public Works Department (PWD) to the Higher Education Department is currently underway.

The Education Minister was replying to a question raised by a member during the Haryana Vidhan Sabha Budget Session today.

He said that the Rewari district administration has selected the land of the old jail (prison) building for the construction of the District Library building. At present, this land is owned by the Public Works Department (PWD), and the process of transferring it to the Higher Education Department is in progress.

He added that as soon as the land is transferred to the Higher Education Department, work on the project will begin soon.

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Chandigarh, March 6 – Haryana Health Minister, Ms. Arti Singh Rao said that Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi has launched the “PM Rahat Yojana” for victims of road accidents, under which accident victims will receive cashless treatment up to Rs.1.5 lakh. Road accident victims across India will now be able to avail cashless medical care under the “PM Rahat Yojana”

The Minister was responding to a question raised during the ongoing budget session of the Haryana Vidhan Sabha here today.

Ms. Arti Singh Rao informed that several major private hospitals with trauma care facilities in district Palwal have been included in the Ayushman Bharat panel. These include the 120-bedded Tula Hospital, Palwal; 55-bedded Sachin Hospital; 55-bedded Manoj Hospital, Hodal; 35-bedded Palwal Hospital, Palwal; and the 30-bedded Golden Hospital.

Responding to a query by the member of the House regarding the establishment of a trauma centre between Palwal and Ballabgarh, the Health Minister stated that there are several hospitals near Palwal that already have trauma care facilities and are located very close to the National Highway.

She informed that the 200-bedded District Hospital, Palwal is only half a kilometre away; the 200-bedded B.K. Hospital, Faridabad is at a distance of only 2 kilometres; Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Faridabad is about 5 kilometres away; and the 50-bedded SDH Ballabgarh hospital is also located near the highway.

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Chandigarh, March 6 - Haryana Public Works (Buildings and Roads) Minister, Sh.Ranbir Gangwa said that the proposal for the reconstruction of the road from Karnal to Yamunanagar via Newal, Chogaon, Garhi Birbal and Bargaon is under consideration of the government.

The Minister was responding to a question raised during the ongoing budget session of the Haryana Vidhan Sabha here today.

Sh. Gangwa informed that the work for the construction of this road was earlier allotted on March 11, 2025, but the contract was terminated as the contractual agency did not start the work within the stipulated time. Fresh tenders have now been invited for the reconstruction of the road.

He said that all tenders will be received by March 24, 2026, after which the process will be completed and construction work will be started at the earliest so that better road facilities can be provided to the people of the area.

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Chandigarh, March 6 — Haryana Minister of State for Sports,Sh. Gaurav Gautam said that a multi-purpose hall and a 200-metre synthetic athletic track will be constructed at Subhash Stadium in Sonipat.

The Minister was responding to a question raised during the ongoing budget session of the Haryana Vidhan Sabha here today. The Minister informed that the Public Works (Buildings and Roads) Department has submitted a preliminary cost estimate of Rs.21,384.84 lakh for the project and the proposal is currently under process.

He further said that an amount of approx. Rs.66 lakh has already been released to the Public Works (Buildings and Roads) Department for the repair of the stadium ground.

The Minister said that the tendering process for the work is currently in progress by the Public Works (Buildings and Roads) Department.

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Chandigarh, March 6 - Haryana Industries and Commerce Minister Rao Narbir Singh said that to promote industrial development in the state and to ensure 75 percent employment for youths belonging to Haryana in industries, the previous government had enacted a law. Under this law, industries providing employment are given an employment subsidy of Rs. 48,000 per employee per year. Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, in his Budget Speech for 2026–27, has announced an increase in this subsidy to Rs.1 lakh.

The Minister was responding to a question raised during the ongoing budget session of the Haryana Vidhan Sabha here today.

He informed the House that industrial units are providing around 40 to 50 percent employment to youths of Haryana in technical posts under Group C and D categories. He said that in the Badli Assembly constituency of Jhajjar district, Autoliv company has a total of 1,045 employees, out of which 527 are from Haryana. In Denso, 790 out of 1,120 employees are from Haryana, in TCI, 75 out of 645, and in Amber, 335 out of 1,440 employees belong to Haryana.

He further informed that so far employment generation subsidy amounting to Rs. 9,28,12,702 has been provided to 25 companies that have given employment to 3,054 people from Haryana. He said that the increased subsidy of Rs. 1 lakh, as announced by the Chief Minister, will be provided under the Make in Haryana Industrial Policy.

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Chandigarh, March 6 – Haryana Cooperation Minister Dr. Arvind Kumar Sharma said that farmers should adopt new technologies while cultivating sugarcane, as it will help reduce the cost of cultivation and increase their income.

He said that an online token system has been introduced in all cooperative sugar mills of the state, enabling sugarcane farmers to book tokens from home. This has ensured a continuous supply of sugarcane to mills as per requirement and has saved farmers approximately 10 to 12 hours per trolley while supplying their produce.

Dr. Arvind Kumar Sharma was replying to a Calling Attention Motion tabled during the ongoing budget session of Haryana Vidhan Sabha here today.

He further shared that in the year 2020–21, the area under sugarcane was 246,357 acres, which increased to 263,499 acres in 2021–22 and further to 266,142 acres in 2022–23. However, after 2022–23, the area under sugarcane has been continuously declining.

Dr. Arvind Kumar Sharma said that although the average yield of sugarcane has shown a continuous decline from 2020–21 to 2024–25, except for the year 2022–23. During 2025–26, the average yield of sugarcane is estimated to be 329.59 quintals per acre, which is 5.2 percent (18.09 quintals) lower than the average yield of 347.68 quintals per acre in 2020–21, indicating a significant decline in productivity, he shared.

The Minister further informed that as a result, the total production of sugarcane during 2025–26 is estimated to be 536.24 lakh quintals, which is 37.55 percent (322.54 lakh quintals) lower than the total production of 858.78 lakh quintals in 2020–21. Due to the reduction in the area under sugarcane cultivation, the availability of sugarcane for crushing in sugar mills has declined. For the current year, it is estimated at 509.47 lakh quintals. As a result, the working days of sugar mills are expected to be limited to 108 days, said Dr. Arvind Kumar Sharma.

He said that sugarcane is a highly labour intensive crop, requires huge number of manpower from sowing to harvesting. Over time, the availability of labour has continuously declined, and labour wages have increased. As a result, farmers are interested to grow other crops. The limited availability of agricultural machinery for sugarcane harvesting is also a major reason for the reduction in area under sugarcane cultivation.

The Minister further shared that in Haryana, about 50 percent of sugarcane sowing is done after the harvest of wheat. In recent years, sudden changes in weather have been observed. Although the monsoon in Haryana generally becomes active in the first week of July, due to climatic changes, rainfall has been occurring from the beginning of April in recent years. As a result, germination and tillering of sugarcane have been adversely affected, leading to a decline in average yield and total production, he said.

The Minister said that due to climate change, major early varieties of sugarcane, such as Co-0238 and Co-0118, have been affected by top borer, root borer, and wilt disease, which has also resulted in a reduction in average yield and total production. He said that the main early varieties of sugarcane (Co-0238 and Co-0118) have shown lower yield and total production than expected during the past few years.

Divulging the details of Schemes Adopted by the Agriculture Department to Increase Sugarcane Area and make the crop more Profitable, Dr. Arvind Kumar Sharma said that to ensure timely payment to farmers for their sugarcane produce, the government declares the maximum State Advised Price (SAP) every year.

He said that the department provides information about the latest sugarcane cultivation techniques from sowing to harvesting through farmer meetings/kissan ghosthis, farmer fairs, and farmer-scientist interactions organized from time to time.

The Minister shared that during the last five years, the cane section organized about 225 farmer meetings/kissan ghosthis, 15 farmer fairs and 41 farmer-scientist interactions and disseminated the latest technology to 28005 farmers.

He said that wide awareness campaigns regarding modern sugarcane technologies are conducted through newspapers, sugarcane-related literature, and advertisements. Furthermore, under the Technology Mission on Sugarcane scheme subsidy of Rs. 3000 per acre is being provided to farmers for planting of sugarcane in wide row spacing to increase productivity. In this budget for the financial year 2026-27, the Government has proposed to increase the incentive from Rs. 3000 to Rs. 5000 per acre.

He said that Healthy and disease-free seed is made available to farmers, for which a subsidy of Rs. 5,000 per acre is provided.

The Minister said that a subsidy of Rs. 5,000 per acre is provided both for purchasing seed of new sugarcane varieties, such as Co-15023 and for producing seed to sell to other farmers.

Dr. Arvind Kumar Sharma said that in the budget of the financial year 2026-27, the government has proposed that the farmer adopting the tissue culture method for sugarcane cultivation will be provided sugarcane seeding free of cost.

He said that in the budget of the financial year 2026-27, the government has proposed that cooperative sugar mills will provide sugarcane harvesters to the farmers for harvesting of their produce, ultimately reducing the cost of sugarcane cultivation.

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Chandigarh, March 6 – During the Budget Session of the Haryana Legislative Assembly today, two bills were introduced. The bills introduced include the Haryana Registration and Regulation of Travel Agents (Amendment) Bill and the Haryana Extension Lecturers and Guest Lecturers (Security of Service) Amendment Bill.

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No Shortage of Health Facilities in Palwal Region — Chief Minister

Flyover Construction has ended the traffic jam problem in Palwal

Chandigarh, March 6 – Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that there is no shortage of health facilities in the Palwal region. Citizens are being provided quality healthcare services through the 200-bed District Hospital in Palwal and the 50-bed Sub-Divisional Hospital.

The Chief Minister was responding to a question raised by MLA, Sh. Raghubir Tewatia, during the Question Hour of the ongoing Budget Session of Haryana Vidhan Sabha, regarding the establishment of a trauma centre between Palwal and Ballabhgarh.

The Chief Minister said the location mentioned by the local MLA is approximately 500 metres from the 200-bed District Hospital in Palwal. On the other hand, a 50-bed Sub-Divisional Hospital is located approximately 2 kilometres away, ensuring people do not have to travel far to receive medical treatment.

Responding to concerns about traffic congestion raised by the MLA, the Chief Minister said that there is currently no traffic jam problem in Palwal. Earlier, the issue of traffic congestion was there, but after the construction of a flyover, the traffic system in the area has become much smoother and more convenient.

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Need to encourage farmers to cultivate medicinal and aromatic plants: CM Nayab Singh Saini

CM releases “Report of Working Group on Promotion of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants in Haryana” and “Report of Working Group on Promotion of Micro Irrigation in Haryana” of Haryana Kisan Kalyan Pradhikaran

Chandigarh, March 6 – Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that officers should encourage farmers in the state to cultivate medicinal and aromatic plants so that they can earn higher income even from limited agricultural land. He also directed officials to create awareness among farmers about conserving water by promoting micro-irrigation.

The Chief Minister was speaking today while releasing the “Report of Working Group on Promotion of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants in Haryana” and the “Report of Working Group on Promotion of Micro Irrigation in Haryana” of the Haryana Kisan Kalyan Pradhikaran.

On this occasion, the Chief Minister also chaired a meeting regarding the price policy determination for Kharif crops (marketing season 2026-27) and directed that a proposal in this regard be prepared and sent to the Central Government.

Those present in the meeting included Chief Secretary Sh. Anurag Rastogi, Principal Secretary, Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Department Sh. Pankaj Agarwal, Additional Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Dr. Saket Kumar, Director, Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Department Sh. Rajnarayan Kaushik, Chief Executive Officer of Haryana Kisan Kalyan Pradhikaran Dr. Ravinder Singh Chauhan, Additional Chief Executive Officer Sh. Hitesh Kumar Meena, and other officers.

Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that India is among the world’s largest exporters of medicinal herbs and Haryana can also make an important contribution in this sector due to its strategic location and strong agricultural infrastructure. He said that if medicinal and aromatic plants are promoted in a sustainable and well-planned manner in the state, the sector can create significant economic opportunities for farmers and entrepreneurs.

He said that the medicinal and aromatic plants sector is not limited only to cultivation, but also includes activities such as processing, extraction, manufacturing of value-added products and marketing. Therefore, this sector can create new employment opportunities in rural areas and play an important role in strengthening the local economy.

The Chief Minister directed that research institutions and the private sector should work together in a planned manner to explore possibilities of making Haryana a major hub for the production and processing of medicinal and aromatic plants.

While releasing the “Report of Working Group on Promotion of Micro Irrigation in Haryana,” Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that officers should motivate farmers to cultivate crops where micro-irrigation can be used. He expressed hope that the report would encourage the adoption of micro-irrigation systems in the state and promote sustainable agriculture.

He directed officials to motivate farmers as much as possible to adopt the cultivation of medicinal and aromatic plants and promote micro-irrigation.

No.IPRDH/ 2026