Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini Releases Second Installment of 'Deen Dayal Lado Laxmi Yojana'

Rs148 crore deposited in the accounts of 7,01,965 beneficiary women

Chandigarh, Dec 3 — Haryana Chief Minister Sh Nayab Singh Saini today released the second installment of the Deen Dayal Lado Laxmi Yojana. With today’s disbursement, approximately Rs 148 crore has been transferred to the accounts of 7,01,965 beneficiary women.

The Chief Minister was addressing a press conference here on Wednesday. Social Justice, Empowerment, Scheduled Caste and Backward Class Welfare, and Antyodaya (SEWA) Minister Sh Krishan Kumar Bedi was also present on the occasion.

The Chief Minister stated that the government has decided to release benefits under this scheme at three-month intervals, with the total amount for the quarter transferred in a single installment. He said that the scheme is not merely a means of financial support but a significant initiative aimed at promoting women’s social empowerment and economic self-reliance.

He informed that the Deen Dayal Lado Laxmi app was launched on September 25, on the 109th birth anniversary of Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya. Subsequently, on November 1, the first installment was transferred to eligible women.

The Chief Minister said that as of November 30, a total of 9,00,592 women had applied through the app. Of these, 7,01,965 women were found eligible. Among them, 5,58,346 have completed their Aadhaar KYC, while verification for 1,43,619 applicants is pending.

He urged women whose final stage of Aadhaar KYC is incomplete to finalize the process at the earliest. Once their verification is complete, they too will begin receiving the benefits of the scheme.

Transparency through Technology

The Chief Minister stated that the scheme is available to all women aged 23 years or above whose family’s annual income is less than Rs 100,000. A unique feature of this initiative is that all eligible women within a family can benefit from it. The application process is fully transparent and entirely online, allowing women to apply easily from anywhere and at any time through the Lado Laxmi Mobile App.

He explained that once an application is submitted, the verification process is completed within 24 to 48 hours, after which eligible women receive an SMS notification. This message urged them to revisit the app during the final stage of verification to capture and upload a live photograph. After the e-KYC is completed through the Aadhaar database, the SEWA Department issues a scheme ID.

The Chief Minister said that the scheme has received an excellent response, with an average of 3,000 to 4,000 women applying each day. This initiative not only strengthens social security but also reflects the Haryana Government’s commitment to “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas.”

He further said that the state government is consistently fulfilling its commitments toward public welfare. Under the Har Ghar Har Grihini scheme, gas cylinders are being provided to more than 15 lakh women at a subsidized cost of Rs 500. Kidney patients are receiving free dialysis services, and Haryana has become the first state in the country to procure farmers’ all crops at the Minimum Support Price (MSP).

Present on the occasion were Mrs. G. Anupama, Additional Chief Secretary, Social Justice, Empowerment, Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes Welfare and Antyodaya (SEWA) Department; Mr. K. Makarand Pandurang, Director General, Information, Public Relations, Language and Culture Department; Mr. Prashant Panwar, Director, SEWA Department; and Mrs. Varsha Khangwal, Additional Director Admn., Information, Public Relations, Language and Culture Department, along with other senior officials.

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Quality Assurance Authority signs MoUs with QCI & NABL in the Presence of CM Nayab Singh Saini

MoUs Will Enhance Technical Capacity of Engineers and Departments: CM

NABL Labs to Be Set Up in Mandis, Farmers to Get Accurate Quality Assessment

Chandigarh, December 3 – Two important Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) were signed today by the Quality Assurance Authority (QAA), Haryana in the presence of Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini. These MoUs were signed with the Quality Council of India (QCI), Delhi, and the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL).

The MoUs were signed by Sh. Rajiv Arora, Chairperson, Quality Assurance Authority, Haryana, and Sh. Chakravarthy T. Kannan, Secretary General, QCI, Delhi. NABL Chairman Dr. Sandeep Shah was also present on the occasion.

Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said these MoUs will not only enhance technical efficiency and quality management systems in Haryana but will also significantly improve the reliability, safety, and durability of public construction works.

He added that the MoU signed with NABL will make the State’s agriculture and mandi system more scientific and modern. He directed the concerned departments to prioritize the establishment of NABL-accredited labs in mandis using NABL’s technical expertise so that farmers can have immediate access to scientific testing facilities. The Chief Minister said the installation of advanced moisture-measuring machines in mandis will enable farmers to get accurate and quick assessments of crop quality, making the procurement process more transparent and reliable.

The Chief Minister stated that Haryana is witnessing rapid expansion of roads, bridges, buildings, urban infrastructure, and other public construction works. In such a scenario, the government’s top priority is to ensure that every project is completed as per high-quality and scientific standards. He said through these MoUs, engineers, technical experts, and construction agencies will benefit from modern technologies and advanced quality systems, thereby increasing both the speed and precision of project execution.

Under the MoU signed with Indian Quality Assurance, Delhi, comprehensive technical training will be provided to the State’s engineers, site supervisors, and contractors. This training will focus on modern tools and technologies such as BIM, GIS, drone technology, and digital construction management. Expert guidance will also be provided on safety standards, environmentally friendly construction practices, waste management, and pollution control. This will enhance the technical capacity of departments and lead to significant improvements in DPR preparation, design verification, and site supervision.

The MoU signed with NABL aims to make the State’s laboratory testing system more reliable and transparent. NABL-accredited laboratories operate on national and international standards. As a result, test reports for government projects in Haryana will now be more scientifically accurate and trustworthy. This agreement will strengthen departmental monitoring capabilities, reduce errors in testing, and support timely completion of projects. It will also make the State’s laboratory ecosystem more robust, transparent, and accountable.

It is noteworthy that this initiative by the State Government is a major step towards making public construction works and laboratory testing standards more technically advanced and globally aligned in Haryana.

On this occasion, Chief Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Sh. Rajesh Khullar, Chief Secretary Sh. Anurag Rastogi, Additional Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Dr. Saket Kumar, and other senior officials were present.

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Huge quantity of illegal intoxicant tablets seized during raid at a medical store in Sirsa, 2 arrested

Chandigarh, December 3 – The Haryana Government has tightened its noose on those illegally selling intoxicants. The Food and Drug Administration Haryana, in collaboration with the police, conducted a raid at a medical store in Sirsa district and seized thousands of illegal intoxicant tablets. In addition, two persons were also caught with illegal narcotic medicines.

State Drug Controller Sh. Lalit Goyal informed that as per the orders of the State Health Minister Arti Singh Rao, swift action is being taken against those involved in the illegal sale of drugs.

He stated that, under the directions of the Commissioner, Food and Drug Administration, Sh. Manoj Kumar, Drug Control Officer of Sirsa-II, Sh. Sunil Kumar, along with the police officer of Singhpura Police Station in Sirsa district, conducted a raid at “M/s Khushi Medical Store” located in village Dharampura. There were complaints of illegal stocking and selling of medical narcotic drugs against the firm. During checking, 600 Tapentadol tablets and 1200 Pregabalin (IP 300 mg) capsules were recovered from the store. The owner of the medical store, Khushvinder Singh, could not produce any sale/purchase record of the recovered narcotic medicines. Samples of these medicines were taken on Form-17, an inspection report was filed, and the shop was sealed. Further action will be taken under the Drugs and Control Act.

State Drug Controller Dr. Lalit Goyal further informed that Drug Control Officer Sh. Sunil Kumar, in coordination with CIA Sirsa, conducted yet another raid. In this operation, 19,500 “Tapdol” tablets and 100 SR (Tapentadol Hydrochloride) were recovered from Amanpreet Singh and Vikas. Both accused were transporting the drugs illegally near Dabwali for unauthorized supply. These individuals were workers/salespersons of the same firm and were caught during a joint raid in village Odha (Kalanwali) of Sirsa district. Their drugs were sealed through Form-16. Subsequent proceedings have been initiated under the Drugs and Control Act.

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Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini Launches Integrated Home Department Dashboard

Chandigarh, December 3 – Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, today inaugurated the Home Department Dashboard, a comprehensive digital platform that promises to revolutionize law enforcement, emergency response, and public safety management across the state.

Describing the initiative as an important milestone, the Chief Minister said the new system will enable senior officers to access real-time information from police, fire, ambulance, prison and other critical wings on a single interface. This, he noted, will improve coordination, enhance efficiency and support faster decision-making across the Home Department.

Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini congratulated the Home Secretary & other senior officers and the technical team for this innovative initiative.

The integrated platform brings together key systems such as the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems (CCTNS), Dial-112 emergency response, e-Prison, e-Challan, Forensic Science Laboratory and allied platforms. Chief Minster further directed officers to integrate e-Summon and e-Challan with the dashboard.

Chief Minister commended the live monitoring of all 20 prisons of Haryana in real time through dashboard. This will enable officers to plan inmate transfers, expansion requirements, and decongestion measures. The Chief Minister said such real-time visibility will support more informed and timely administrative actions.

During the meeting, Additional Chief Secretary, Home Department, Dr. Sumita Misra apprised that between July 1, 2024, and November 30, 2025, the Dashboard recorded 1,78,038 FIRs, of which 1,32,790 cases have been disposed of, reflecting a 74.58% disposal rate. In emergency response, the police now average a response time of 11 minutes 54 seconds, with dispatch occurring within 7 minutes 36 seconds. Ambulance services are reaching citizens in 23 minutes 49 seconds on average, contributing to quicker medical assistance and improved outcomes, she added.

Dr. Sumita Misra, said that the Dashboard will soon be extended to all Heads of Departments under the Home Department and the Administration of Justice. Plans are also underway to integrate the Interoperable Criminal Justice System (ICJS) to enable seamless data flow between police, prosecution, judiciary, prisons and forensics.

Dr. Misra stated that the platform will facilitate performance-based ranking of police stations, strengthening accountability and encouraging continual improvement. This will also be powered by real-time data from all 24 Police Districts and 413 Police Stations, the Dashboard aims to serve as a comprehensive decision-support system for monitoring crime trends, improving departmental coordination and enhancing public safety across the state.

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Haryana Intensifies Yamuna Pollution Control Efforts

Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi Orders Formation of Drain-Wise Committees for Faster Pollution-Control Action

Chandigarh, December 3 - Haryana has intensified its ongoing efforts to clean the Yamuna River, with the latest review held under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary Sh. Anurag Rastogi here today. The review meeting highlighted improvements in wastewater treatment, industrial compliance, and sewerage infrastructure. The Board informed that out of the 1511.55 MLD of wastewater flowing through the 11 major drains that ultimately join the Yamuna, nearly 1000 MLD is already being treated, demonstrating the State’s strong commitment to river rejuvenation. Regular water quality monitoring is being carried out in all drains to ensure that pollution levels continue to decline.

Chief Secretary Sh. Anurag Rastogi directed to form separate committees for each drain, having members from all the departments concerned with the Divisional Commissioner as its chairman. The committee will hold meeting every 10 days (thrice a month) and submit reports to Chairman, Haryana Pollution Control Board.

The meeting was informed that the State has undertaken a major expansion of sewage treatment capacity in the Yamuna catchment. At present, Haryana has 90 Sewage Treatment Plants with a combined capacity of 1518 MLD, along with four STPs of 107 MLD under construction, expected to be completed by March 2027. Nine additional STPs of 227 MLD capacity are under upgradation, and nine new plants of 510 MLD have been proposed to further strengthen the treatment network. Industrial wastewater management has similarly improved, with 17 Common Effluent Treatment Plants of 184.5 MLD already operational, two CETPs undergoing upgradation, and eight new CETPs of 146 MLD capacity proposed. Almost all major industries in the region are now connected to CETPs or have installed individual Effluent Treatment Plants, ensuring near-complete compliance with environmental norms.

Drain-wise action plans presented during the meeting showed steady progress across all major drains, including Dhanaura Escape, Drain No. 2, Drain No. 6, Mungeshpur Drain, KCB Drain, Drain No. 8, Leg I, Leg II, Leg III, Budhiya Nala and Gaunchi Drain. Large-scale sewer tapping operations have been initiated to prevent untreated effluent from flowing into the river, while several new STPs—such as the 77 MLD plant at Yamuna Nagar, the 60 MLD plant proposed at Rohtak, and the 100 MLD plant planned in Gurugram—are expected to further reduce pollution load in the coming years. Upgradation work on major STPs in Rohtak, Faridabad and Gurugram is also progressing steadily.

The State has also achieved near-completion of its sewerage network in the 34 towns falling within the Yamuna catchment area. Out of a total proposed 1632 kilometres of sewer line, 1626.6 kilometres have already been laid, and the remaining stretch of 5.4 kilometres in Faridabad is scheduled to be completed by December 31, 2025. In addition to improving treatment capacity, Haryana is emphasising the reuse of treated wastewater. Three irrigation projects using treated water have already been completed, and six more such projects are currently in progress, which will help reduce dependence on fresh water sources.

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No Halt on Development Works or Contractor Payments During Vigilance Investigations

Haryana Government Issues Clear Directions to all Departments

Chandigarh, December 3 – The Haryana Government has clarified that no instructions have been issued by the Government or any department to stop development works or to withhold payments to contractors during special investigations conducted by the State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau.

Chief Secretary Sh. Anurag Rastogi has issued a letter in this regard to all Administrative Secretaries, Heads of Departments, Divisional Commissioners, Deputy Commissioners, Managing Directors of Boards and Corporations, and Registrars of Universities.

The letter clearly states that as per the Government’s instructions dated May 12, 2015, the Technical Wing of the State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau selects works for special investigation based on the list of ongoing works received from various departments, boards, and corporations, complaints, preliminary reports, or directions from the competent authority.

It has come to the notice of the Government that some officers and engineers of certain departments are stopping works or withholding payments by telling senior officials, district administration, public representatives, and the general public that the matter is under investigation by the Vigilance Department or that a special investigation is being carried out by the State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau. Such statements are completely misleading and against the rules.

The Government has categorically stated that no such instructions have ever been issued. Execution of development works and payment for completed or ongoing works is the responsibility of the concerned department and must continue as per the terms of the contract and prescribed rules. Decisions in such matters will be taken at the level of the concerned Administrative Secretary.

All related departments and officers have been directed to strictly comply with these instructions. The Government has also cautioned that any violation in this regard will be viewed seriously and necessary action will be taken.

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Haryana Chief Electoral Officer, Sh. A. Sreenivas

Chandigarh, December 03 – Haryana Chief Electoral Officer, Sh. A. Sreenivas, said that as part of the pre–Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in the state, all Booth Level Officers (BLOs) are matching the names of current voters with the voter list of 2002, which was prepared during the previous intensive revision. Additionally, voters whose names are not listed in the 2002 electoral rolls but whose parents, grandparents' names were listed in the 2002 electoral rolls are being matched.

He said that to complete this work on time, BLOs across the state are visiting households door-to-door to collect and verify voter information. So far, about 79 lakh voters from the current voter list have been successfully matched with the 2002 voter list.

He said that voters who do not know in which part or Assembly Constituency their name, or the name of their parents or grandparents, appears in the 2002 voter list can search under the option “Search your name in last SIR” available on the Election Commission of India’s website.

The Chief Electoral Officer has requested all voters to cooperate by providing correct information to the BLOs during their visits so that an error-free electoral roll can be prepared.

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CM Nayab Singh Saini Reviews Cooperation Deptt Budget Announcements, Issues Key Directives

Milk Producer Societies to Be Set Up in Villages to Boost Income of Poor Families: CM

Exploring Possibilities to Increase Sale of Milk Products at Vita Booths

Chandigarh, Dec 3 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has directed officials to establish Milk Producers’ Societies in villages to enhance income opportunities for economically weaker families. He said that widows, self-help groups, and Antyodaya families should be given priority in these societies.

The Chief Minister was chairing a meeting to review the progress of the budget announcements of Cooperation Department on Wednesday.

Nayab Singh Saini said that arrangements must be made to ensure the timely disbursement of incentives to societies under the Chief Minister’s Milk Producer Incentive Scheme. He said that Cooperation Department and the Animal Husbandry and Dairy Department to coordinate and develop schemes that offer maximum benefits to livestock farmers. He added that the government aims to create sustainable income sources for poor families and strengthen the rural economy.

He further directed officials to explore new options for selling additional milk-based products at Vita booths to boost milk consumption. The Chief Minister also stressed the need to take proactive measures to make all cooperative sugar mills in the state profitable.

During the meeting, it was informed that, as per the budget announcement, milk collection centers have been set up in three blocks and milk chilling centers in two districts during the current financial year. In addition, the process of establishing a mustard oil mill and a sunflower oil mill by HAFED is underway.

Reviewing other announcements, the Chief Minister instructed the concerned officials to complete the work within the stipulated timeframe and ensure effective on-ground implementation.

Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Arun Kumar Gupta; Additional Chief Secretary of Cooperation Department, Vijendra Kumar; Commissioner and Secretary of Finance Department, Mohammad Shayin; Managing Director of Haryana State Cooperative Sugar Mills Federation, Shakti Singh; Managing Director of Haryana Dairy Development Cooperative Federation, Rohit Yadav and other senior officials were also present in the meeting.

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8th Meeting of the State Board for Wildlife (SBWL) Held Under Chairmanship of CM Nayab Singh Saini

Several Key Proposals for Wildlife Conservation Approved

Chief Minister Directs Strengthening of Wildlife Protection Measures

Chandigarh, December 3 – The 8th meeting of the State Board for Wildlife (SBWL) was held on Wednesday under the chairmanship of Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini. The meeting approved several important proposals aimed at strengthening wildlife conservation and enhancing protection measures across the state.

While presiding over the meeting, the Chief Minister directed officials to place special focus on reinforcing wildlife conservation and ensuring robust security mechanisms to protect and preserve the state’s wildlife. Environment, Forest and Wildlife Minister Rao Narbir Singh and MLAs, Sh. Randhir Panihar and Sh. Tejpal Tanwar were also present.

The Chief Minister appreciated the ongoing efforts of the department and emphasized timely implementation of conservation-related programmes to safeguard Haryana’s rich biodiversity.

A detailed presentation was given on the various activities and progress of the department, covering conservation initiatives, habitat improvement works, wildlife protection measures, promotion of eco-tourism, reduction of human-wildlife conflict, and research-based habitat management.

It was informed in the meeting that in August, the foundation stone for a waterbody, biodiversity park, and eco-tourism centre was laid in the Saraswati Conservation Reserve. Additionally, in November, a forest named after Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji was established in Kalesar National Park, along with the inauguration of the Safari Gate and Kalesar Safari. Further, more than 3 lakh saplings were planted during the financial year 2025–26.

Additional Chief Secretary of the Environment, Forest and Wildlife Department, Sh. Sudhir Rajpal; Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister, Sh. Arun Kumar Gupta; and other senior officials were also present in the meeting.

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Haryana Pushes Global-Skilling Agenda Forward as HKRNL Board Clears Key Youth-Centric Initiatives

Chandigarh, December 3 – Haryana’s mission to expand global employment opportunities for its youth received a major boost today, as the Board of Directors of the Haryana Kaushal Rozgar Nigam Limited (HKRNL) cleared a series of transformative proposals at its 12th board meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Sh. Anurag Rastogi. The meeting underscored the state’s growing focus on world-class skilling, job creation, and workforce modernization, setting an ambitious tone for 2026.

During the meeting, Chief Secretary Sh. Anurag Rastogi directed that the database of all HKRNL deploys be seamlessly linked with Aadhaar to ensure greater transparency, accuracy and efficiency in the system.

In a significant step towards building a globally competitive workforce, the Board approved the Foreign Language Support & Reimbursement Scheme (FLSRS). The scheme aims to enhance overseas employability by reimbursing training and certification fees for foreign languages such as German, Japanese, and Italian.

The initiative aligns with the state government’s Budget Speech 2023–24, which emphasized preparing Haryana’s youth for overseas placements. As global mobility increasingly hinges on language proficiency, officials said the scheme would help create a ready pool of certified candidates who can be deployed as soon as international job requirements arise. HKRNL, now a registered Recruitment Agency receiving overseas manpower demands, sees the scheme as critical to meeting international industry expectations.

How the FLSRS Scheme Will Work

Under the FLSRS pilot phase, 100 candidates will be selected to receive reimbursement for foreign language training and certification exams. The process will begin with online registration, where applicants will submit documents such as proof of enrollment, Aadhaar card, age verification, and bank details. Once registered, candidates will undergo certified language training either online or offline, and they may pursue multiple levels of a single foreign language.

Future-Ready Haryana

The decisions taken in HKRNL’s 12th Board meeting highlight the state’s ambition to prepare a globally skilled workforce capable of contributing to international industries and partnerships. By prioritizing foreign language training, industry-linked skilling, and administrative modernization, Haryana is positioning its youth for a rapidly evolving global economy.