MSP Increase for Kharif Crops Will Boost Farmers’ Income: CM
CM expresses gratitude to PM Modi for MSP Hike
Chandigarh, May 13- Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini has expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi for yet again taking another farmer-friendly decision of increasing the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for all mandated Kharif Crops for Marketing Season 2026-27.
This decision is another step towards the commitment of the government to double the income of the farmers, said Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, in a statement issued here today.
Divulging more details in this regard, an official spokesperson said that the MSP of paddy (common) has been increased from the existing Rs. 2369 per quintal to Rs. 2441 per quintal, while the MSP of A-grade paddy has been increased from the existing Rs. 2389 per quintal to Rs.2461 per quintal.
The MSP of moong dal has been increased from Rs.8768 per quintal to Rs. 8780 per quintal.
The spokesman said that the MSP of Bajra has been increased from Rs. 2775 per quintal to Rs.2900 per quintal. The MSP of Ragi has been increased from Rs. 4886 per quintal to Rs.5205 per quintal. Similarly, the MSP of Maize has been increased from Rs. 2400 per quintal to Rs. 2410 per quintal. MSP of Tur/Arhar has been increased from Rs.8000 per quintal to Rs. 8450 per quintal. Similarly, the MSP of Jowar Hybrid has been increased from Rs. 3699 to Rs. 4023. The MSP of Jowar Maldandi has been increased from Rs. 3749 to Rs. 4073. The MSP of Urad has been increased from Rs. 7800 per quintal to Rs. 8200 per quintal.
Similarly, the MSP of groundnut has been increased from Rs. 7263 per quintal to Rs. 7517 per quintal. The MSP of sunflower seed has been increased from Rs 7721 per quintal to Rs.8343 per quintal. The MSP of soybean has been increased from Rs. 5328 per quintal to Rs.5708 per quintal. The MSP of Sesamum (Til) has been increased from Rs. 9846 to Rs. 10346. The MSP of Nigerseed (Ramtil) has been increased from Rs. 9537 to Rs. 10052. Similarly, MSP of cotton (medium staple) has been increased from Rs. 7710 per quintal to Rs.8267 per quintal. MSP of cotton (long staple) has been increased from Rs. 8110 per quintal to Rs.8667 per quintal.
The spokesperson further informed that for the last several years, the Central Government has declared the Minimum Support Price for both Rabi and Kharif crops before the sowing season starts. With this step of the government, the farmers have the option of sowing the crop, which can be more profitable.
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Farmers practicing natural and organic farming to get Rs.10,000 per acre subsidy for five years: Shyam Singh Rana
Natural/Organic Farming to be practised on 800 acres of Agriculture Department land for 10 Years
Chandigarh, May 13 – Haryana Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister, Sh. Shyam Singh Rana said that the state government is taking significant and long-term steps to promote natural and organic farming on a large scale in the state. The aim of this initiative is not only to increase farmers’ income, but also to maintain soil fertility and reduce the excessive use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides.
He said that as consumers are becoming more health conscious and the demand for organic products is continuously increasing. Keeping this in view, the Haryana Government is encouraging farmers to adopt natural and organic farming so that they can get better prices for their produce.
The Minister said that farmers adopting natural or organic farming will be given a subsidy of Rs.10,000 per acre per year for the next five years. However, to avail the benefit of this scheme, farmers will have to get their produce certified in advance by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) to ensure quality and reliability of their products.
Sh. Rana further said that around 800 acres of land owned by the Agriculture Department will also be brought under this scheme. This land will be leased only to those farmers who commit to practising natural or organic farming on it for at least 10 years. This step will help create a strong long-term base for organic farming and provide lasting benefits to farmers.
The Agriculture Minister also said that to ensure farmers do not face any difficulty in the certification process, an authorised agency is being developed at the state level. Under this, the Haryana State Seed Certification Agency will be designated as the authorised body for organic farming certification. This will save farmers both time and cost, as they will not have to approach outside agencies.
He said that farmers practising natural and organic farming in districts including Panchkula, Yamunanagar, Karnal, Sonipat, Rohtak, Gurugram, Faridabad, Hisar, Charkhi Dadri and Narnaul will be provided special space in mandis to sell their produce. Modern laboratories for quality testing of produce will also be set up in these mandis by the Haryana State Agricultural Marketing Board.
Sh. Rana said that after the establishment of these laboratories, the process of obtaining accreditation from APEDA for testing and certification of produce will also be completed. The work will be carried out by the Haryana State Seed Certification Agency. This will help Haryana’s organic products gain recognition in national and international markets.
He said that this initiative will not only help increase farmers’ income, but will also prove to be an important step towards environmental protection, improving soil quality and providing healthy food to people.
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State Government Colleges Get 435 New Assistant Professors
Education Minister Mahipal Dhanda Congratulates Assistant Professors
Chandigarh, May 13 — In a major step towards further strengthening and improving Haryana’s higher education system, the state government has appointed 435 new Assistant Professors for government colleges across the state. Haryana Education Minister Sh. Mahipal Dhanda today handed over appointment letters to the newly recruited Assistant Professors along with their posting stations.
Under this recruitment process, government colleges in the state have received new faculty members in several important subjects. The appointments include 277 Assistant Professors in Geography, 71 in Political Science and 87 in History.
Education Minister Sh. Mahipal Dhanda congratulated the newly appointed teachers and wished them a bright future. He said that teachers hold the highest place in shaping society and that the quality of higher education directly determines the future of the youth.
The Education Minister urged the newly appointed professors to teach students with full dedication and commitment. He said the state government’s goal is to provide quality education to every young person in Haryana. He expressed hope that these appointments would further improve the academic environment in colleges and provide students with better opportunities for in-depth learning and research in their respective subjects.
Sh. Dhanda said that filling vacant posts in colleges is a priority for the government so that academic activities are not affected in any institution. These 435 appointments will help address the shortage of teachers in government colleges across the state, benefiting thousands of students in both rural and urban areas.
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Haryana Cabinet meeting on May 18
Chandigarh, May 13 – A meeting of the Haryana Cabinet, under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, will be held at 10:00 AM on May 18 in the Main Hall of the Haryana Civil Secretariat.
A notification in this regard has been issued by Chief Secretary Sh. Anurag Rastogi.
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Need to Expedite Kishau Dam Project, MoU Between States Should Be Finalized Soon: CM
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini and Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma Participate in Meeting Chaired by Union Jal Shakti Minister
Chandigarh, May 13 – A meeting was held on Wednesday at the residence of Union Jal Shakti Minister Sh. C.R. Patil in New Delhi under his chairmanship with Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini and Rajasthan Chief Minister Sh. Bhajan Lal Sharma in attendance. Senior officials from both the states also participated in the meeting.
During the meeting, Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini raised several common issues related to neighbouring states and matters concerning water resources linked to Haryana before the Union Minister. He emphasized the need to expedite the Kishau Dam Project and called for the signing of an MoU among the neighbouring states at the earliest regarding the project.
On this, Union Jal Shakti Minister Sh. C.R. Patil directed his Secretary to organize a meeting at the earliest involving officials from Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Haryana, Delhi and Rajasthan regarding the Kishau Dam Project. He instructed that decisions related to water sharing and electricity generation from the dam should be finalized promptly. Thereafter, a meeting of the Chief Ministers should be convened soon to complete the formalities related to the MoU.
Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that the dam project is highly important for all the states as it will provide a substantial quantity of water, which is essential for everyone. He said the project would benefit all the participating states. On this matter, Union Minister Sh. C.R. Patil directed officials of his department to initiate action on priority.
Discussion on Bringing Water from Upper Ganga Canal for Faridabad and Palwal
During the meeting, Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini also discussed the issue of bringing water from the Upper Ganga Canal in Uttar Pradesh for Faridabad and Palwal districts. He requested the intervention of Union Jal Shakti Minister Sh. C.R. Patil to expedite the implementation of the scheme.
The meeting also included discussions on the Rs. 2,000 crore project related to supplying water from the Munak Canal to Gurugram and Nuh districts. In this regard, the Union Minister assured all possible assistance for the project. Discussions were also held on issues related to Rajasthan concerning the RRTS project. The issue of waterlogging in Najafgarh was also discussed.
Haryana Chief Secretary Sh. Anurag Rastogi, Additional Chief Secretary, Irrigation and Water Resources Department, Sh. Anurag Agarwal, and other senior officials were also present during the meeting.
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Haryana Civic Poll Results Reflect Public Faith in PM Modi & BJP’s Policies: CM Nayab Singh Saini
Chief Minister Congratulates All Winning Candidates of Civic Elections in Haryana
Chandigarh, May 13 – Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini extended his heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to all the victorious candidates in the civic elections. He said the people have put their stamp of approval on the policies of Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party through these elections.
The Chief Minister was interacting with the media at Haryana Bhawan in New Delhi on Wednesday. Development and Panchayat Minister Sh. Krishan Lal Panwar was also present on the occasion.
Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi, BJP governments are continuously being formed across the country. He said the faith of the people in the policies of the Prime Minister is constantly increasing. He added that the Congress party continues to mislead people through falsehoods, but the public now recognizes its true face.
He further said that Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi fulfills whatever he promises. Under his leadership, the BJP has registered historic victories in West Bengal and secured a massive mandate in Assam. Similarly, the party has achieved a one-sided victory in the civic elections held in Haryana.
Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that the people have exposed the true face of Congress in these elections. He stated that Congress indulges in spreading lies, whereas the public has once again expressed its faith in the policies of Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party.
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*Haryana Government Directs Departments to Send Fresh Requisitions for Group-D Posts to HSSC*
*Regular vacant posts, except Chowkidar and Sweeper, to be filled through Haryana Staff Selection Commission*
Chandigarh, May 13 — The Haryana Government has initiated the process to fill vacant regular Group-D posts across various government departments, boards, corporations and agencies through the Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC).
In this regard, Chief Secretary Sh. Anurag Rastogi has directed all Administrative Secretaries and heads of government-controlled bodies to submit fresh requisitions for vacant posts on the HSSC portal by May 31, 2026. The decision applies to all regular Group-D vacancies except the posts of Chowkidar and Sweeper.
The government has asked all Boards, Corporations, Statutory Bodies and other agencies owned or controlled by the State Government to upload details of vacant posts on the HSSC portal within the stipulated timelines. The communication further directs Administrative Secretaries to ensure compliance by all departments and organizations functioning under their control. The government has also prescribed a detailed format for calculating vacant Group-D posts. Departments have been instructed to provide information regarding sanctioned posts, filled posts occupied by regular employees, and posts held by contractual employees under the Haryana Contractual Employees (Security of Service) Act, 2024.
Separate details are to be furnished for contractual employees who have completed five years of service and those who have not completed five years of service under the Act.
After taking into account all occupied posts, the remaining vacant positions will be considered for fresh recruitment through HSSC. Officials said the move is expected to accelerate the recruitment process and help address staff shortages in various government departments and public sector bodies across Haryana.
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HCS officer gets additional charge
Chandigarh, May 13 – The Haryana Government has issued the additional charge of Land Acquisition Officer, Panchkula to HCS officer Sh. Gaurav Kumar, presently serving as Secretary, State Election Commission, Haryana, relieving Sh. Surender Lather from the said charge.
The order has been issued by Haryana Chief Secretary Sh. Anurag Rastogi.