Haryana Chief Minister sets out seven key sankalps for a drug-free Haryana, with a focus on awareness, treatment, rehabilitation and positive activities for youth
Chairs first meeting of SANKALP Society; ‘SANKALP Authority’ to lead a decisive fight against drugs
Cracking down on drug traffickers and protecting youth from addiction are the government’s top priorities- Chief Minister
Chandigarh, October 13- Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday chaired the first meeting of the SANKALP Society and directed officers to draw up a comprehensive, coordinated strategy to make Haryana drug-free and protect its youth from addiction. He said active participation by every section of society, alongside the government, was essential to safeguard the future of young people and effectively curb the drug menace.
The Chief Minister outlined seven key sankalps: making police station jurisdictions drug-free; ensuring districts are free of drug traffickers; keeping chemist shops free of narcotic pills; securing family support in the fight against drugs; ensuring hospitals provide treatment; equipping schools to raise awareness about the harmful effects of drugs, provide student counselling and promote a safe learning environment; and giving young people better opportunities to participate in sports and other positive activities.
The Chief Minister said the government’s resolve is clear—a drug-free Haryana and a secure future for our youth. He directed officers to ensure that action against drug trafficking did not stop at the person selling drugs. Investigations must establish where the drugs came from and identify the network behind their supply. He called for strict surveillance of supply sources and trafficking networks, along with effective investigations and appropriate legal action against traffickers in coordination with the police.
*SANKALP Society to report results every month; accountability to be fixed at every level*
The Chief Minister issued clear directions that the SANKALP Society must present concrete results of its work every month. Progress would be assessed in reducing the availability of drugs, connecting young people with treatment services and preventing relapse. Accountability, he said, must be fixed at every level.
He said the government is organising marathons, cyclothons and other public awareness activities to educate young people about the harmful effects of drugs. The purpose of the campaign, however, is to secure a lasting solution to the problem.
The SANKALP Society would also have to track how many young people were referred to de-addiction centres, how many completed treatment and whether they remained free of addiction afterwards. Alongside treatment, sustained follow-up, rehabilitation and family support must receive special attention, he said.
The Chief Minister said assistance must reach every person affected by addiction. Young people must have access to positive opportunities, proper guidance and an environment that helps them stay away from drugs. The government had established the SANKALP Society for this purpose.
The Society would strengthen coordination among the Home, Health, Education, Social Justice and Empowerment, Women and Child Development departments and other departments concerned, ensuring effective action at every stage, from prevention to treatment and rehabilitation.
He said Haryana’s youth had immense potential, and both the government and society had a responsibility to provide them with the right direction, opportunities and support. Along with the administration, families, teachers, panchayats, social organisations and elected representatives must play their part in the fight against drugs.
The government’s goal, he said, was to ensure that Haryana’s young people were healthy, aware, self-reliant and committed to nation-building, while the state made tangible progress towards a drug-free society.
Chief Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Sh. Rajesh Khullar, Additional Chief Secretary, Home Department, Sh. Sudhir Rajpal, Additional Chief Secretary, Health Department, Dr. Sumita Misra, Additional Chief Secretary, Youth Empowerment and Entrepreneurship Department, Smt. G. Anupama; Principal Secretary, School Education Department, Sh. Vijay Dahiya, Commissioner and Secretary, Women and Child Development Department, Sh. Shekhar Vidyarthi, Commissioner and Secretary, Urban Local Bodies Department, Sh. Ashok Meena, Director, Information, Public Relations and Languages Department, Dr. Aditya Dahiya, ADGP, Sh. Sanjay Kumar; SANKALP Society CEO Sh. O. P. Singh and officers from other departments.
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Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini redressing the grievances of the people
CHANDIGARH, 13.10.26-Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini redressing the grievances of the people at his residence Sant Kabir Kutir in Chandigarh on October 13, 2026.
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*Identify suitable open spaces beyond mandis for farmers’ produce- Chief Minister*
*Chief Minister directs officers to protect produce from rain and ensure timely lifting*
*Chief Minister chairs review meeting of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department*
Chandigarh, October 13 – Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini has directed officers to identify suitable open spaces, in addition to mandis, for farmers to unload and keep their produce during the Kharif procurement season 2026. He said these sites must have the necessary facilities for farmers, along with fencing and other arrangements to keep their produce safe.
The Chief Minister, while chairing a review meeting of the Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department in Chandigarh on Tuesday, further directed to ensure that rain did not damage farmers’ produce or disrupt its lifting from mandis. All necessary arrangements for the procurement season must be completed in time, he said.
He said the state government is committed to ensuring farmers’ convenience and protecting their hard-earned produce. Adequate space must be provided for unloading and keeping produce during procurement so that mandis remain orderly and farmers face no difficulty in selling their crops.
Minister of State for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Sh. Rajesh Nagar; Principal Secretary of the department, Smt. Amneet P. Kumar; Director General and Secretary Sh. Anshaj Singh, Deputy Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Dr. Yashpal and other senior officers of the department also attended the meeting.
*Farmers’ convenience and protection of their produce are government priorities*
The Chief Minister directed officers to make proper arrangements for the safe storage of produce at the open spaces identified beyond mandis. With the possibility of rain, particular attention must be paid to protecting produce from getting wet and ensuring its timely lifting. Officials concerned must work in coordination to keep procurement running smoothly and avoid unnecessary waiting for farmers, he said.
Sh. Nayab Singh Saini also urged farmers to unload their produce only at designated sites and avoid placing it elsewhere. This would help keep their produce safe and maintain orderly procurement operations in mandis.
The Chief Minister said providing better facilities to farmers and safeguarding their produce during the Kharif procurement season were among the government’s highest priorities. He directed officers to monitor all arrangements regularly and ensure that farmers faced no difficulty at any stage, from the sale of their produce to its lifting.
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*Saints and Spiritual Personalities Have Always Guided Society in the Right Direction and Promoted Social Harmony: Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini*
*Delegation of Namdev Sabha Meets Chief Minister to Invite Him to Namdev Jayanti Celebrations*
Chandigarh, October 13: Saints and great spiritual personalities have always worked to guide society in the right direction and strengthen mutual brotherhood, harmony and social cohesion through their thoughts, teachings and ideals. Their teachings continue to serve as a source of inspiration for society even today. Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini stated this during a meeting with a delegation of Namdev Sabha.
The delegation met Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini at Sant Kabir Kutir, Chandigarh, to invite him as the Chief Guest at the Guru Sant Namdev Prakash Diwas Jayanti celebrations, scheduled to be held on October 18 at Namdev Bhawan in Sector 21, Chandigarh.
Those present during the meeting included Sh. Satbir Verma, former Chairman of the Sabha and Haryana President of Namdev Sabha; Sh. Naresh Marjara, Secretary; Sh. Charanjit Singh; Sh. Sanjeev Gangwa, son of Cabinet Minister Sh. Ranbir Gangwa and a BJP leader; Sh. Mangilal; and other members of the Sabha.
The delegation briefed the Chief Minister in detail about the preparations for the ceremony and shared information regarding the arrangements being made for the event.
Sh. Satbir Verma, President of the Sabha, said that preparations for the Guru Sant Namdev Prakash Diwas Jayanti celebrations were underway in full swing. Members of the Sabha were continuously reaching out to people to ensure maximum participation in the event. As part of this initiative, they had also visited various districts of Punjab to invite people to attend the celebrations.
Sh. Verma said that the objective of the samaroh was to take the teachings and thoughts of Sant Guru Namdev Ji to the masses and strengthen the spirit of brotherhood, harmony and unity in society. He invited the Chief Minister to attend the celebrations and apprised him of the preparations for the event.
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*Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini Launches Portal to Engage Volunteers in School Teaching*
Chandigarh, October 13 : Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday launched the Education Department’s ‘Swamsavak Shikshak Registration Portal’ at the Haryana Civil Secretariat. Through this portal, volunteers willing to teach in schools on a voluntary basis will be able to register themselves. Education Minister Sh. Mahipal Dhanda and senior officials of the Education Department were also present on the occasion.
Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that many retired teachers, ex-servicemen and individuals associated with the education sector are keen to contribute their free time to society by associating themselves with various government initiatives. The portal has been launched to connect such socially committed individuals and those willing to offer voluntary services with academic activities in the Education Department. It will also help address the shortage of teachers in the state.
He informed that retired teachers from the Education Department, ex-servicemen willing to teach, students of senior classes and individuals interested in teaching as a voluntary service can register on the portal.
A committee headed by the Additional Deputy Commissioner at the district level will be constituted to select suitable and eligible candidates from among the registered volunteers. An officer of the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) from the Police Department will also be included in the committee. Based on the committee’s recommendations, eligible volunteers will be associated with the Education Department and given opportunities to participate in academic activities.
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*700 Government School Buildings to Be Constructed Within One Year: Chief Minister*
*Chief Minister stresses improving the quality of education and strengthening school infrastructure at review meeting of School Education Department*
*Reviews infrastructure development, ICT labs and modern building works in 719 model schools*
*Special focus on replacing dilapidated school buildings, installing solar systems on rooftops of all new buildings and filling vacant teachers’ posts*
Chandigarh, October 13: Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini has directed the School Education Department to expedite the construction of new buildings in around 700 dilapidated schools across the state by inviting tenders at the earliest. He stressed that special attention must be paid to the quality of construction to provide students with a better learning environment. The new school buildings should incorporate modern design specifications and ensure natural ventilation. Solar systems should also be installed in every school building to ensure that students do not face inconvenience during the summer. He directed that the construction of all these buildings must be completed within the next one year.
The Chief Minister issued these directions while chairing a review meeting of the School Education Department on Tuesday. Education Minister Sh. Mahipal Dhanda and senior departmental officials were present at the meeting.
The Chief Minister reviewed various initiatives related to school education in the state, reconstruction of dilapidated buildings, basic facilities in schools, vacant teaching posts, digital education and student safety. Discussions were also held on improving the quality of education, modernising schools and providing students with a better academic environment.
*Haryana Has 14,297 Government Schools*
Principal Secretary, School Education Department, Sh. Vijay Singh Dahiya informed the meeting that the state government operates a total of 14,297 schools across Haryana. Of these, 719 are designated as model schools, including CM-EEE schools located every five kilometres and PM SHRI and Government Model Sanskriti Senior Secondary Schools located every ten kilometres.
Work is underway to construct new buildings and carry out repairs as required in these schools, establish ICT labs, install at least one two-way communication system in every school, fill vacant teaching positions and provide other essential facilities.
*Computer Labs to Be Set Up in All 719 Model Schools*
Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini directed that an ICT lab equipped with at least 10 computers be established in each of the 719 model schools within the current year. He instructed HARTRON to complete the computer procurement process at the earliest.
He also directed that a permanent solution be found to waterlogging problems in government schools. Rainwater harvesting systems may also be adopted for this purpose. The Chief Minister emphasised that all directions issued by him to the department from time to time must be implemented within the stipulated timeframe.
*Drinking Water Quality to Be Tested in All Schools*
The Chief Minister directed that drinking water quality be tested in all 14,297 schools across the state. A list of schools where water quality does not meet the prescribed standards should be prepared and submitted so that the concerned departments responsible for supplying drinking water can take corrective measures. RO systems will also be installed wherever required.
He said that necessary works in schools across all districts would be undertaken through the respective Additional Deputy Commissioners. For this purpose, he directed the Finance Department to release Rs. 1 crore to each district.
The Chief Minister also instructed the department to develop a portal to monitor the progress of works being undertaken in each district. Additional Deputy Commissioners and the Education Department will review school improvement works every month, while the Chief Minister himself will review the department’s progress every three months.
*10 Lakh Saplings Planted Under Plantation Drive*
Officials informed the meeting that a statewide plantation drive had resulted in the planting of 10,47,122 saplings, with the participation of students and teachers from 13,126 schools. A total of 11,77,766 students and 74,419 teachers participated in the initiative.
The initiative is an important step towards raising environmental awareness among students and developing greener surroundings in schools. The Chief Minister directed officials to ensure the protection and proper maintenance of the saplings planted under the campaign.
The Chief Minister directed officials to ensure the removal of high-tension electricity wires passing over school premises. He also instructed the department to procure and supply sports equipment to all schools on a priority basis through the tendering process, so that students could develop a sporting spirit from an early age.
He also reviewed issues relating to filling vacant teaching posts, contracts for part-time sanitation workers, the creation of a separate cadre for non-teaching duties, and the status of medical and Leave Travel Concession (LTC) bills of teachers. He issued necessary directions to officials regarding these matters.
Principal Secretary, School Education Department, Sh. Vijay Singh Dahiya; Managing Director, HARTRON, Sh. Yash Garg; Director General, School Education, Sh. Jitendra Kumar; Deputy Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister, Dr. Yashpal Singh; Special Secretary, Finance Department, Capt. Manoj Kumar; Director, Elementary Education, Ms. Manita Malik; State Project Director, Haryana School Shiksha Pariyojana Parishad, Swapnil Patil; and other officials were also present at the meeting.
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*Haryana Approves Major Upgrade of Panchkula Pet Animal Medical Centre with Advanced Diagnostic Facilities*
*Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi chairs 8th meeting of Governing Council of the Pet Animal Health Society (PAHS)*
Chandigarh, October 13 – In a major initiative to strengthen veterinary healthcare infrastructure, the Haryana Government has approved a comprehensive upgrade of the Pet Animal Medical Centre (PAMC) in Panchkula, including advanced diagnostic equipment, a modern animal ambulance and renovation of the hospital building.
The decisions were taken at the 8th meeting of the Governing Council of the Pet Animal Health Society (PAHS), chaired by Haryana Chief Secretary Sh. Anurag Rastogi on Tuesday, with a focus on making specialised veterinary treatment more accessible, affordable and efficient.
The governing council approved the introduction of an electrocardiogram (ECG) machine, and rapid diagnostic testing facilities for canine distemper, parvovirus, leptospirosis and blood-borne infections. An annual allocation of Rs 1 lakh has been proposed for procuring rapid diagnostic kits.
The council also approved the repair and renovation of the Pet Animal Medical Centre building, which has been providing veterinary services since 2009. To improve accessibility, particularly for large, injured and immobile animals, the council cleared the installation of a 10-passenger lift connecting the hospital's floors. The lift is expected to facilitate access to the ophthalmology and diagnostic units located on the first floor.
Strengthening emergency veterinary services was another priority. The council approved the purchase of a new animal ambulance at an estimated cost of Rs 25 lakh. The proposed vehicle will be equipped with an air-conditioned cabin, emergency oxygen supply, basic first-aid facilities, multiparameter monitoring equipment, a stretcher and intravenous fluid administration facilities.
To ensure the smooth functioning of expanded facilities, the council also approved additional manpower, including two animal attendants or multipurpose workers, an accountant-cum-storekeeper, three security guards and a data entry operator.
These personnel will support specialised treatment units, maintain financial and inventory records, strengthen security and improve digital record management.
Reviewing the centre's performance, the council noted that PAMC has emerged as an important veterinary referral facility for Haryana and neighbouring states.
Principal Secretary, Animal Husbandry Department, Sh. Vijay Singh Dahiya informed that the centre handled 24,401 outpatient cases during 2025-26, compared with 23,056 in 2024-25 and 21,129 in 2023-24.
Laboratory investigations increased from 3,267 in 2023-24 to 4,407 in 2025-26, while X-ray examinations rose from 1,625 to 1,901 during the same period.
During the first five months of the current financial year, from April 1 to August 31, 2026, the centre recorded 11,106 outpatient cases, including street dog cases, and performed 101 surgeries, 1,807 laboratory investigations, 870 X-ray examinations and 105 ultrasound examinations.
The meeting further examined staffing arrangements and duty schedules to improve the availability of specialist veterinarians and ensure efficient utilisation of hospital resources.
With the addition of modern medical equipment, affordable medicines, improved infrastructure and trained support staff, the Panchkula facility is expected to play a larger role in delivering accessible veterinary healthcare across the region.
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*Identify suitable open spaces beyond mandis for farmers’ produce- Chief Minister*
*Chief Minister directs officers to protect produce from rain and ensure timely lifting*
*Chief Minister chairs review meeting of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department*
Chandigarh, October 13 – Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini has directed officers to identify suitable open spaces, in addition to mandis, for farmers to unload and keep their produce during the Kharif procurement season 2026. He said these sites must have the necessary facilities for farmers, along with fencing and other arrangements to keep their produce safe.
The Chief Minister, while chairing a review meeting of the Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department in Chandigarh on Tuesday, further directed to ensure that rain did not damage farmers’ produce or disrupt its lifting from mandis. All necessary arrangements for the procurement season must be completed in time, he said.
He said the state government is committed to ensuring farmers’ convenience and protecting their hard-earned produce. Adequate space must be provided for unloading and keeping produce during procurement so that mandis remain orderly and farmers face no difficulty in selling their crops.
Minister of State for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Sh. Rajesh Nagar; Principal Secretary of the department, Smt. Amneet P. Kumar; Director General and Secretary Sh. Anshaj Singh, Deputy Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Dr. Yashpal and other senior officers of the department also attended the meeting.
*Farmers’ convenience and protection of their produce are government priorities*
The Chief Minister directed officers to make proper arrangements for the safe storage of produce at the open spaces identified beyond mandis. With the possibility of rain, particular attention must be paid to protecting produce from getting wet and ensuring its timely lifting. Officials concerned must work in coordination to keep procurement running smoothly and avoid unnecessary waiting for farmers, he said.
Sh. Nayab Singh Saini also urged farmers to unload their produce only at designated sites and avoid placing it elsewhere. This would help keep their produce safe and maintain orderly procurement operations in mandis.
The Chief Minister said providing better facilities to farmers and safeguarding their produce during the Kharif procurement season were among the government’s highest priorities. He directed officers to monitor all arrangements regularly and ensure that farmers faced no difficulty at any stage, from the sale of their produce to its lifting.
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