History will be created in Haryana on International Yoga Day: Nayab Singh Saini

More than 20 lakh people will do Yoga together in different programmes across the state

Chief Minister reviews preparations for the state-level function to be held in Kurukshetra

Chandigarh, June 20 - Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that the Haryana Government has made full preparations to make the 11th International Yoga Day historic. A mass event is going to be organized with unprecedented enthusiasm and public participation across the state and more than 20 lakh people will do Yoga together. The ancient method of Yoga given by sages and saints will act as the foundation stone in fulfilling Prime Minister Narendra Modi's dream of making India a 'Viksit Bharat' in the year 2047. The day is not far when India will again become the world leader and yoga will play an important role in it. Therefore, to spread yoga to every corner of the world, International Yoga Day was started and today most of the countries of the world have adopted yoga and recognized International Yoga Day.

The Chief Minister was talking to journalists after inspecting the programme sites at Brahma Sarovar on the eve of International Yoga Day. Yoga Guru Swami Ramdev, Additional Chief Secretary Sudhir Rajpal, Director General of Sports Department and Ambala Divisional Commissioner Sanjeev Verma, former Minister of State Subhash Sudha, and Acharya Balkrishna were also present on the occasion.

The Chief Minister said that the state-level function organized in Kurukshetra is going to be historic, where a new record is likely to be set with the participation of more than one lakh people. Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev will specially conduct yoga in the function. The Brahma Sarovar complex has been divided into 64 sectors and the fair ground into 37 sectors. 1,000 participants will do yoga in each sector. To connect all the participants with the yoga programme, 31 LED screens have been installed, out of which 20 have been installed in the Brahma Sarovar complex and 11 in the fair ground. During this state-level function, the message of Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also be heard through live broadcast.

Many efforts have been made by the Haryana Yog Aayog and the AYUSH Department to give the International Yoga Day the form of a mass movement. A portal has been created for this, on which citizens have registered themselves to participate in yoga programmrs. More than 20 lakh people have given proof of public participation by registering, who are doing yoga in the programmes organized at different places across the state today. The preparations for Yoga Day from villages to cities of the state have presented a new example of social awareness. Schools, colleges, panchayats, voluntary organizations and youth clubs have participated in it with full dedication. The Chief Minister said that International Yoga Day is a day of pride and glory for us. Doing yoga under the guidance of Yoga Guru Swami Ramdev will make this day more special. When every person joins yoga, all diseases go away.

Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said that the theme of International Yoga Day is One Earth One Health, which we have implemented in the state by adding the slogan 'Yoga Yukt Nasha Mukt' Haryana. Following this theme, all citizens should save themselves from drug addiction. Also, the youth of the state have to be saved from drug addiction. Drug addiction is a bad practice, which hinders the development of any nation. The Chief Minister said yoga is not just an exercise, it is a lifestyle. It has an important contribution in making Haryana healthy, aware and disciplined, so we all must adopt yoga in our lives and make it a part of our daily routine. He appealed to the general public to contribute in making the state-level programme of International Yoga Day historic by reaching Kurukshetra, the land of Shri Krishna who gave the message of karma and yoga to all mankind, and doing yoga.

Yoga Guru Swami Ramdev said that both Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and Yoga are our pride. The Chief Minister himself is a Yogi, healthy, self-respecting, helpful to all and important for Haryana. Being always happy is the identity of a Yogi, and this happiness is always visible on the face of the Chief Minister. Due to the efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Yoga Day programme will be celebrated all over the world on June 21. On this day, the whole world will be told about the knowledge of Yoga, devotion, power and spirituality from the holy land of Kurukshetra.

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Haryana Government forms four-member committee to address concerns of Agricultural University students

Committee to hold dialogue with the students

Government stands with youth and students on every front - Chief Minister

Chandigarh, June 20 – Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, taking cognizance of issues related to Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, has constituted a 4-member committee to engage in dialogue with the students.

The committee includes Education Minister Sh. Mahipal Dhanda, Public Works Minister Sh. Ranbir Gangwa, Social Justice & Empowerment Minister of Sh. Krishan Kumar Bedi, and MLA Nalwa, Sh. Randhir Panihar. This committee will meet the students, listen to their concerns, and ensure appropriate solutions.

The Chief Minister clearly stated that the Haryana Government is fully committed to safeguarding the interests of youth and students. The government stands with the youth and students at every level.

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Haryana Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi gets One-Year extension

Chandigarh, June 20 - In pursuance of approval conveyed by the Government of India (DoPT) vide letter No.26014/01/2022-AIS-II(Pension) dated 19.6.2025 in relaxation of Rule 16(1) of AIS (DCRB) Rules, 1958 by invoking Rule 3 of AIS(CS-RM) Rules, 1960, the service of Haryana Chief Secretary Sh. Anurag Rastogi, has been extended for a period of one year from 1.7.2025 to 30.6.2026.

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Haryana Emerges as a National Leader in Deregulation and Business Reforms

Chief Secretary Leads Drive to Cut Red Tape, Boost Industrial Growth

Chandigarh, June 20 – Haryana has taken a major step forward in transforming itself into a business-friendly state with a robust agenda of deregulation and compliance reduction. In a high-level Deregulation Review Meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Sh. Anurag Rastogi, the state presented a sweeping roadmap aimed at reducing bureaucratic hurdles, simplifying regulations, and aligning with national priorities to boost ease of doing business.

Speaking at the review, Sh. Anurag Rastogi said, “Our goal is to create a governance model that supports industry without compromising on safety or accountability. By reducing red tape and adopting digital solutions, we aim to position Haryana as a preferred destination for investment and innovation.”

Haryana’s reform journey includes continuous engagement with stakeholders through capacity-building workshops, MIS orientation sessions, and industrial outreach. The Cabinet Secretariat’s recent review has further pushed departments to complete data uploads on the Deregulation Portal, enhancing transparency.

Among the most notable achievements, Haryana has emerged as a leader in labour sector reforms. The state has scrapped outdated restrictions on women working in 14 hazardous industries, now allowing their participation with safeguards for pregnant and lactating women. Conditions for night-shift employment of women have been rationalized—mandatory permissions have been removed, quorum requirements reduced, and safety protocols such as shared transport and GPS-enabled vehicles introduced.

Further, the threshold for seeking prior government approval for layoffs, retrenchments, and closures has been increased from 100 to 300 workers. The state has also proposed amendments to enhance working hours and overtime limits, aiming to boost operational flexibility for industries.

The state is actively overhauling its land use and construction regulations. A new zoning framework is under development to promote mixed land use outside Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) zones. Digitization of the Change of Land Use (CLU) process has already reduced document requirements and processing time.

Deputy Commissioners have been empowered to approve CLU applications up to one acre, promoting decentralization. For building regulations, Haryana has embraced self-certification and third-party certification systems. The HOBPAS portal now enables digital approvals with eight-day clearance timelines for low-risk buildings.

The Invest Haryana portal, fully integrated with the National Single Window System (NSWS), offers seamless digital services for business-related permissions, including water and electricity connections. Pollution control clearances have been significantly streamlined, with auto-renewals for white category industries and reduced approval timelines for others.

The state is also working towards third-party fire inspections and long-term validity of Fire NOCs. A Project Management Unit (PMU) is being set up to design a risk-based fire safety compliance model.

In line with the spirit of the Jan Vishwas Act, Haryana is reviewing 231 Acts across 37 departments to decriminalize minor business offences and repeal obsolete provisions.

Additionally, all business services are being integrated under a single-window platform, with PAN as the unique identifier, ensuring uniformity with national systems.

Commissioner & Secretary, Industries & Commerce, Dr. Amit Kumar Agrawal, Additional Chief Secretary, Town & Country Planning and Urban Estates Department, Sh. Apoorva Kumar Singh, and senior officers of various departments were present in the meeting.

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RTS commission imposes Rs. 10,000 fine on public health engineering officer for delay in service delivery

Also orders Rs. 5,000 compensation to the complainant

Recommends disciplinary action against XEN for negligence

Chandigarh, June 20 – Haryana Right to Service (RTS) Commission taking a strict stand against negligence has imposed a fine of Rs. 10,000 on the SDE of the Public Health Engineering Department for failing to provide service within the stipulated time frame. The Commission has also directed that Rs.5,000 be paid as compensation to the complainant, Sh. Kuldeep Singh, a resident of Hansi. The penalty amount will be deducted from the officer's salary for June 2025.

Sharing information in this regard a spokesperson of the Commission said that the matter relates to an application submitted on February 3, 2025, requesting the restoration of water supply. The service was to be provided by February 6, 2025, but was only restored on May 8, 2025—after an interim order by the Commission. Earlier, the complainant’s three previous complaints were wrongly closed, which had already been confirmed by the Commission.

The email sent by the complainant on June 12, 2025, described the SDE's behavior as “careless and indifferent,” highlighting the difficulties faced by common citizens.

The Commission also found the conduct of FGRA-cum-XEN, Sanjeev Kumar Tyagi, to be highly unsatisfactory. Despite clear directions from the Commission, he took no meaningful action and closed all three complaints based solely on reports from subordinate staff without conducting any hearing. He was also absent from the Commission’s hearing without informing in advance.

The Commission also mentioned that the senior officers of the Department were already sensitized about the legal obligations through a training session in the presence of the Commission on 18th September 2024, yet such negligence is being repeated.

Therefore, the Commission has recommended that the Department’s Commissioner and Secretary initiate disciplinary proceedings against the XEN under the Right to Service Act. The department has also been asked to report back to the Commission within 30 days on the action taken.

This case will be included in the Commission’s Annual Report for the year 2025–26, which will be presented before the Haryana Vidhan Sabha.