Major Infrastructure Projects to be completed within stipulated timeframe and regularly monitored on Pragati Dashboard - Chief Minister
Project delays leading to increase in cost must be taken seriously, Officials held accountable
Chandigarh, November 12 - Haryana Chief Minister Sh Nayab Singh Saini directed officials to ensure that all major infrastructure and public utility projects initiated this year are completed within the stipulated timeframe while strictly adhering to prescribed standards and quality parameters. He said that timely completion of these projects will enable citizens to benefit from them at the earliest.
He also instructed that all concerned departments must regularly prepare monthly review reports of these projects and upload them on the State Pragati Dashboard. This, he said, will not only ensure transparency but also facilitate continuous monitoring of the pace of implementation.
The Chief Minister was presiding over a meeting to review the progress of mega projects costing more than Rs 75 crore at the State Pragati Dashboard here today.
During the meeting, the Chief Minister emphasized that project delays leading to increased costs must be treated seriously, and responsible officials should be held accountable. He directed all departments to promptly address obstacles to project implementation and to prioritize development projects to ensure the public benefits from these services in a timely manner.
It was informed that around 91 percent of the construction work of the Government Medical College in Jind has been completed and the project is targeted for completion by the end of December next year. Likewise, 95 percent of the construction work on the War Memorial to the First War of Independence’ in Ambala Cantonment has been completed and is expected to be fully ready by January 2026.
State Government committed to timely completion of all development projects
Sh Nayab Singh Saini said that the State Government is committed to timely completion of all development projects in the public interest. He also reviewed the progress of other mega projects on the State Pragati Portal including the upgradation of War Memorial stadium, Ambala, Mother and Child Hospital and service block in the campus of B.K. (Civil) Hospital, Faridabad, construction of 2 lane with pave shoulder 4 lane elevated road Delhi Agra road NH-19 to Delhi Vadodara Expressway via Ballabhgarh Mohna road in Faridabad district, construction of 100 bedded district civil hospital in the campus of old CHC at Nuh and NICDC Haryana Integrated Manufacturing Cluster, Hisar under AKIC- a joint venture with Government of India.
Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi, Chief Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Rajesh Khullar, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Arun Kumar Gupta, Additional Chief Secretary, Health Department Sudhir Rajpal, Additional Chief Secretary, Public Works Department Anurag Agarwal, Principal Secretary, Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department Pankaj Agarwal, Director General, Information, Public Relations and Languages Department K. Makarand Pandurang, along with other senior officials were also present in the meeting.
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CM Nayab Singh Saini honours World Cup champion Shafali Verma with cheque of Rs 1.50 crore, Grade-A gradation certificate
Haryana State Commission for Women appoints cricketer Shafali Verma as Brand Ambassador
Haryana’s daughters have brought glory to the nation on international stage: CM
Chandigarh, November 12 – Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini honoured Shafali Verma, a player of the 2025 World Cup-winning Indian Women’s Cricket Team, with a cheque of Rs 1.50 crore and a Grade-A gradation certificate for her outstanding performance. In addition, the Haryana State Commission for Women has appointed cricketer Shafali Verma as its Brand Ambassador.
The Chief Minister presented the award at his residence Sant Kabir Kutir here today. Urban Local Bodies Minister Sh. Vipul Goel and Shafali Verma’s family members – her grandfather, father, and brother – were also present. The Chief Minister felicitated her with a memento and a shawl.
Congratulating Shafali Verma and her family, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that Haryana is a hub of sports, and the daughters of the state have brought glory to the nation at the international level. He added that the daughter of Haryana played a pivotal role in the World Cup final, helping India become World Champions.
Cricketer Shafali Verma – an inspiration for the youth of the country
Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that cricketer Shafali Verma has enhanced the pride of her family, the state, and the nation. She is a source of inspiration for the youth across the country. The state government is formulating several schemes to promote sportspersons. Nearly 2,000 sports nurseries have been opened across the state to train children from the grassroots level and provide them with a platform to excel. The government stands fully with the youth.
He further said the state government is carrying out awareness campaigns through various means, including marathons and cyclothons, to encourage the youth to stay away from drugs. The Chief Minister also interacted with cricketer Shafali Verma regarding her meeting with Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi.
This victory belongs not just to our team, but to all women cricketers: Shafali Verma
Expressing her gratitude to the Haryana Government, cricketer Shafali Verma said that winning the World Cup brought immense joy. “This victory is not just our team’s success but that of every woman cricketer,” she said. She added that the soil of Haryana is made for sports and that people across the state actively promote sporting activities.
Shafali Verma said meeting the Chief Minister has greatly boosted her confidence. She encouraged the people of the country and the state to work hard and always have faith in themselves. She appreciated the state government’s efforts to support sportspersons and urged young people to believe in their abilities, achieve their goals, and make their parents proud.
Present on the occasion were Principal Secretary, Sports Department, Sh. Navdeep Singh Virk; Director General Sh. Sanjeev Verma, and other senior officials.
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*Haryana Accelerates Ease of Doing Business: 9 Key Reforms Implemented, 13 More on Fast Track in Deregulation Drive*
Chandigarh, November 12 - Haryana has taken a major step towards becoming one of India’s most investor-friendly states by implementing nine key reforms and fast-tracking 13 more under its deregulation initiative. The state aims to complete all 23 identified reforms by year-end, significantly improving the business environment and job creation potential.
The progress was reviewed after a high-level meeting jointly chaired by Special Secretary, Cabinet Secretariat, Sh. KK Pathak and Haryana Chief Secretary Sh. Anurag Rastogi, where officials from the Town and Country Planning (TCP), Labour, Industries, and Pollution Control Board presented updates. Sh. KK Pathak appreciated Haryana’s efforts in introducing reforms regarding reduction of compliance burdens, simplifying procedures, and promoting digital transparency in governance.
*Land Use and Building Reforms*
The TCP Department has introduced flexible zoning for mixed-use development, allowing residential, commercial, and industrial activities within the same zone. A GIS-based databank for industrial land, integrated with the India Industrial Land Bank (IILB), has also been launched to help investors locate and secure plots swiftly.
The Change of Land Use (CLU) process has been simplified, reducing documentation from 19 to only three essentials — ownership proof, project report, and indemnity bond. The average approval time has come down to 36 days. Minimum road width for rural industries has been reduced to 20 feet, pending final approval.
Amendments to the Haryana Building Code are under public consultation to remove the cap on ground coverage.
*Labour Reforms Empowering Workforce*
The Labour Department has implemented major reforms enhancing flexibility and inclusivity. Women are now permitted to work night shifts (7 PM to 6 AM) in all sectors, including factories and shops. Factory closure and retrenchment norms have been rationalized to simplify operations. These reforms aim to provide industries with greater operational freedom while ensuring worker welfare.
*Environmental and Utility Approvals Simplified*
The Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB) has cut clearance timelines from 30 to 21 days for Consent to Establish (CTE) and Consent to Operate (CTO). Auto-renewal of CTOs up to 15 years has been introduced for green industries.
The board has also reclassified 734 non-polluting industries under the “White Category,” exempting them from routine inspections. Self-certification and third-party verification have replaced multiple layers of manual checks to ensure both compliance and efficiency.
*Digital Integration and Jan Vishwas Alignment*
The Industries Department has integrated all services with the National Single Window System (NSWS), providing investors with a unified platform for approvals and incentives. Haryana has also implemented its own version of the Jan Vishwas framework, decriminalizing minor offenses and introducing civil penalties.
Dashboards for approvals and grievance redressal, along with AI-based chatbots, have been deployed to enhance transparency. The reforms have received top marks in recent DPIIT assessments for compliance and speed.
Additional Chief Secretary, Home, Dr. Sumita Misra, Chairman, Haryana State Pollution Control Board, Sh. Vineet Garg, Additional Chief Secretary, Town and Country Planning, Sh. AK Singh, Commissioner & Secretary, Industries & Commerce, Dr. Amit Kumar Agrawal, and other senior officers were present in the meeting.
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*Haryana Recognised as Top Achiever in Ease of Doing Business at Udyog Samagam 2025*
Chandigarh, November 12 - Haryana has been recognised as a ‘Top Achiever’ in three reform areas (Business Entry, Land Administration, Sector Specific Healthcare) under the Business Reforms Action Plan (BRAP) 2024 for Ease of Doing Business. The recognition was conferred at Udyog Samagam 2025, chaired by Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Sh. Piyush Goyal and organised by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan, New Delhi, on November 12, 2025.
At the event, States and Union Territories were felicitated for excellence across 25 reform areas, showcasing significant progress in domains such as Business Entry, Construction Permits, Labour Regulation Enablers, Land Administration, Environment Registration, Utility Permits, Services Sector, and Sector-Specific Services.
The conference brought together Industries and Commerce Ministers from 14 States and UTs, senior government officials and industry representatives to review reform progress and felicitate top performers under BRAP 2024.
The BRAP 2024 assessment encompassed 434 reform points, supported by one of the largest feedback exercises conducted in the country — covering over 5.8 lakh businesses and 1.3 lakh detailed interviews. The evaluation process combined 70% user feedback and 30% evidence-based verification, ensuring transparency and real-world validation of reforms.
The “Top Achiever” category represents States and UTs that secured a score above 90 percent, reflecting consistent reform implementation, fully functional systems, and strong user satisfaction.
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With constant efforts, Haryana records sex ratio of 912, up from 904 last year
State Task Force reviews progress under ‘Beti Bachao-Beti Padhao’ campaign
Fatehabad, Gurugram, Panchkula, Panipat and Rewari show significant improvement in sex ratio numbers
Chandigarh, November 12– Under the directions of Health and Family Welfare Minister ArtiSingh Rao, the weekly meeting of the State Task Force (STF) for Improving Sex Ratio in Haryana was held under the chairmanship of Dr. Virender Yadav, Director, Health Services, Haryana. The meeting focused on intensifying efforts to curb illegal abortions and further improve the state's sex ratio under the ‘Beti Bachao-Beti Padhao’ campaign.
The meeting was informed that due to constant efforts by the Health and Women and Child Development Departments, the state has recorded sex ratio of 912 from January 1 to November 10, 2025, up from 904 in the corresponding period last year.
During the meeting, Dr. Virender Yadav emphasized the need for stringent enforcement against illegal abortions, instructing officials to take punitive measures, including revoking the licences of doctors found complicit. It was informed that the SMO of CHC Gopi, Charkhi Dadri has been charge sheeted over poor sex ratio. In addition, SMO in charges of Naraingarh, Mullana and Chaurmastpur, and CMOs of Palwal, Charkhi Dadri, Sirsa and Sonipat have been issued show-cause notices in this regard.
Dr. Yadav instructed officials to launch special drives to register all unregistered female children below one year of age, particularly in districts showing a declining trend in sex ratio. He also directed that the CRS portal data be aligned with actual delivery records to ensure accuracy and accountability.
He also instructed all district officials to strengthen efforts to improve the conviction rate in ongoing illegal abortion cases and to file fresh appeals wherever required.
Highlighting district-wise performance, the meeting noted that Fatehabad, Gurugram, Panchkula, Panipat, and Rewari have shown significant improvement, while Sirsa, Sonipat, and Charkhi Dadri have witnessed a decline. Strict directions were issued to these districts to intensify vigilance, curb illegal abortions, and undertake coordinated inspection of ultrasound centres to improve their respective sex ratios.
Dr. Yadav also called upon officials to enhance community awareness programmes, involve anganwadi and ASHA workers, and promote institutional deliveries and early child registration to ensure every girl child is counted and cared for.
Senior officers of various departments were present in the meeting.
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Haryana named third best state under 6th National water awards 2024: Shruti Choudhry
Collective efforts towards sustainable and inclusive water management strengthened under the guidance of the CM
President Droupadi Murmu to present the award on November 18 in New Delhi
Chandigarh, November 12 – Haryana Irrigation and Water Resources Minister, Smt. Shruti Choudhry, said that Haryana has been recognized as the ‘Third Best State’ in the prestigious 6th National Water Awards 2024 announced by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India. This recognition highlights the state’s exemplary achievements in integrated and sustainable water management.
The Minister said that the nomination for the 6th National Water Awards 2024 was submitted by the Department of Irrigation and Water Resources, Haryana, in February 2025. A ground-truthing verification was carried out in June 2025 by a team comprising officers from the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Central Water Commission (CWC) and Central Ground Water Board (CGWB). Based on the ground-truthing report and the award application submitted by the state, the committee finalised Haryana as the 'Third Best State' in the country.
Smt. Choudhry said that Haryana’s success is driven by its integrated water resources management approach and the subsequent implementation of the Integrated Water Resources Action Plan 2023–25, which, through a scientific, data-driven, and participatory model, has achieved around 84 percent of its water conservation target—saving approximately 5.80 BCM of water.
She further said that the award will be presented by the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, at a felicitation ceremony to be held on November 18, 2025, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
The Minister highlighted that through projects such as the revival of the JLN Feeder Canal, Haryana has expanded its irrigation capacity by up to 50,000 hectares, reduced leakage losses by 90 percent, and increased irrigation intensity from 40 percent to 85 percent, thereby strengthening agricultural water security in the state.
Expressing heartfelt gratitude to the Ministry of Jal Shakti for this prestigious recognition, Smt. Shruti Choudhry extended special thanks to Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Sh. C R Patil, for acknowledging Haryana’s sustained commitment to water sustainability. She added that under the guidance of the Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, Sh. Manohar Lal, and Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, collective efforts towards sustainable and inclusive water management across the state have been further strengthened.
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Haryana–Kenya Agricultural Cooperation to Open New Avenues for Investment and Export- CM
Chief Minister Reviews Report on Kenya visit
Haryana’s Agricultural Collaboration to Gain Global Expansion, says CM
CM directs Officers to Explore Possibilities of Cultivation on 1 Lakh Hectares of Land in Kenya for Haryana Farmers
Chandigarh, November 11- Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini on late Wednesday evening chaired a key meeting to review the report of the Haryana delegation that recently visited Kenya. The meeting included a detailed discussion on potential areas of agricultural investment and global collaboration. Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister, Sh. Shyam Singh Rana and Ganaur MLA Sh. Devender Kadyan were also remained present on this occasion.
The Chief Minister directed the officers concerned to accelerate practical cooperation in the agriculture sector with the Government of Kenya. He directed the preparation of a concrete proposal for a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enable Haryana’s farmers to undertake cultivation on nearly 1 lakh hectares of land in Kenya.
The Chief Minister noted that many agricultural products from Haryana are already being exported to Kenya, and future cooperation in production, processing, import-export, and investment should be further strengthened.
Sh. Nayab Singh Saini further directed the officers of Foreign Cooperation and the Agriculture departments to jointly prepare an action plan ensuring that farmers interested in overseas agricultural ventures receive comprehensive technical, horticultural, and agricultural assistance in a coordinated manner.
He emphasized that agricultural universities should also be involved as partner institutions to provide farmers with the required guidance and support.
The Chief Minister said that Kenya’s climate and soil conditions are favorable for Indian agriculture, allowing Haryana’s farmers to leverage their expertise abroad. He stated that this initiative would not only enhance Haryana’s global agricultural identity but also open up new economic opportunities for the state’s farmers.
The Chief Minister said that the Haryana Government aims to make the state’s agriculture sector globally competitive. He added that the Kenya visit would open new international avenues for farmers, agricultural experts, and entrepreneurs of Haryana. He directed officers to translate the outcomes and understandings from the visit into a concrete action plan to ensure direct benefits to farmers.
During the meeting, Advisor to Chief Minister in the Department of Foreign Cooperation, Sh. Pawan Chaudhary, presented the report of the Kenya visit. He informed that during the visit, meaningful meetings were held in Nairobi with the International Institute of Agricultural Research, the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT), and the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI). Discussions covered agricultural innovation, mechanization, climate change strategies, food processing, and export-import collaboration.
He further shared that both sides agreed to start exchange programs between agricultural universities and research institutions of India and Kenya to promote bilateral cooperation in new technologies, research, and training. In addition, discussions were held on expanding trade in agricultural products and investment opportunities in food processing.
Vice-Chancellor, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Prof. B.R. Kamboj, Vice-Chancellor, Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (LUVAS), Prof. Vinod Kumar Verma, Chief Administrator, Haryana State Agricultural Marketing Board, Sh. Mukesh Kumar Ahuja, Director General, Animal Husbandry, Dr. Prem Singh and farmers who were part of the Kenya visit and other senior officers also remained present during the meeting.