*Haryana’s Budget for 2026–27 will focus on meeting public expectations and welfare of all sections of society: CM Nayab Singh Saini*
*Improving quality and strengthening service delivery in sectors such as education, health, women and child development, urban and rural development, infrastructure and social welfare is the government’s commitment: CM*
*Chief Minister holds key meeting with senior officers of major departments ahead of upcoming Budget*
Chandigarh, January 29 — Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that the State’s upcoming Budget for 2026–27 will reflect the needs, trust and future aspirations of the common citizen. The government’s priority is to prepare a budget that delivers visible development on the ground and ensures that the benefits of schemes reach the people directly. The Budget for 2026–27 will be centred on public expectations and the welfare of all sections of society. Special emphasis is being laid on administrative efficiency, technological innovation and better utilization of resources. In this direction, continuous meetings are being held with various stakeholders and officers to deliberate in detail on every aspect.
The Chief Minister was chairing a review meeting with senior officers of major departments at Haryana Niwas on Thursday. During the meeting, the implementation status of announcements and schemes made in last year’s budget was reviewed.
Development and Panchayats Minister Sh. Krishan Lal Panwar, Education Minister Sh. Mahipal Dhanda, Urban Local Bodies Minister Sh. Vipul Goel, Cooperation Minister Dr. Arvind Sharma, Public Works Minister Sh. Ranbir Gangwa, Women and Child Development Minister Smt. Shruti Choudhry, Health Minister Arti Singh Rao and Minister of State for Sports Sh. Gaurav Gautam were present in the meeting.
The departments reviewed during the meeting included Education, Development and Panchayats, Health, Medical Education, AYUSH, Women and Child Development, Urban Local Bodies, Revenue, Mines and Geology, Public Works, Public Health Engineering, Cooperation, Prisons, Heritage and Tourism, and Sports.
Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said the State Government is working in the interest of the people, and therefore, the government and officers must work together with a spirit of public service. The government is accountable to the people, hence the announcements and programmes included in the budget must be implemented at the ground level within the stipulated time frame.
The Chief Minister said that improving quality and strengthening service delivery in sectors such as education, health, women and child development, water resources, urban and rural development, infrastructure and social welfare is the government’s key commitment. Along with accelerating the pace of development through the budget, social justice and balanced growth will also be ensured.
He said that continuous dialogue is being held with various sections and departments to make the budget formulation process more inclusive, transparent and result-oriented for the welfare of every section. Efforts will be made to enhance monitoring, evaluation and effectiveness of schemes through information technology and artificial intelligence in the budget.
He said that the State Budget for 2026–27 will give new dimensions to Haryana’s development and will play an important role in bringing positive change in the lives of every citizen of the State.
Chief Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Sh. Rajesh Khullar, Additional Chief Secretary, Finance Commissioner (Revenue) and Health Department Dr. Sumita Mishra, Additional Chief Secretary, Higher Education Department Sh. Vineet Garg, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister and Additional Chief Secretary, Finance Department Sh. Arun Kumar Gupta, Additional Chief Secretary, Public Works (Buildings and Roads) Department Sh. Anurag Agarwal, Additional Chief Secretary, Cooperation Department Sh. Vijayendra Kumar, Principal Secretary, Mines and Geology Department Sh. Pankaj Aggarwal, Commissioner and Secretary, Finance Department Sh. Mohammed Shayin, Commissioner and Secretary, Heritage and Tourism Department Dr. Amit Kumar Aggrawal, Commissioner and Secretary, Finance Department Smt. Ashima Brar, Additional Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Dr. Saket Kumar, Director General, Mines and Geology Department Sh. K. Makarand Pandurang, OSD to the Chief Minister Dr. Raj Nehru, along with Administrative Secretaries of the concerned departments and other senior officers were present in the meeting.
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End Discrimination Against Leprosy Patients, Ensure Their Dignity: Arti Singh Rao
’Sparsh Leprosy Awareness Campaign’ to run from today till February 13
Free treatment for leprosy patients available at all government health institutions in Haryana
Chandigarh, January 29 — Haryana Health Minister Arti Singh Rao appealed to the people of the state to end discrimination against leprosy patients and ensure their dignity. She informed that a “Sparsh Leprosy Awareness Campaign” will commence tomorrow, January 30, and will continue till February 13.
Paying tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary, January 30, the Health Minister said that Mahatma Gandhi had deep love and compassion for people affected by leprosy. He believed that leprosy is neither a curse nor a sin, but a common disease. Therefore, he personally served leprosy patients at Sevagram Ashram, cared for their wounds and lived with them so that society could understand that we must fight the disease, not the patient.
Arti Singh Rao stated that the “Sparsh Leprosy Awareness Campaign” has been organized every year since 2017 under the National Leprosy Eradication Programme. Each year, the Government of India decides a special theme for the campaign. The theme for the year 2026 is “End Discrimination, Ensure Dignity.”
She said that due to lack of correct information about leprosy, many misconceptions about the disease still exist in society. To remove these misconceptions and spread awareness, the “Sparsh Leprosy Awareness Campaign (SLAC)” is being organized from January 30 to February 13, 2026. The objective of this campaign is to ensure respectful behaviour towards people affected by leprosy and to prevent any kind of discrimination against them.
The Health Minister further said that leprosy is a common disease caused by bacteria (Mycobacterium), which mainly affects the skin and nerves. It is one of the least contagious diseases—less contagious than common cold and cough. It can affect people of any age, whether male or female. If not treated on time, it can spread from one person to another and may cause disability. However, if treatment is started in time, the spread of infection can be prevented.
She said that a person affected by leprosy can live a completely normal life. If detected at an early stage, leprosy can be completely cured with Multi-Drug Therapy (MDT). The disease is fully curable with treatment lasting 6 to 12 months. Free treatment is available at all government health institutions in Haryana. Over the past 10 years, 4,371 people affected by leprosy in the state have completed treatment and are living normal lives with their families. Just as the state has become smallpox-free and polio-free, the target is to make Haryana leprosy-free in the coming years.
The Health Minister appealed to the public to remove myths related to leprosy, end discrimination against those affected by the disease, and ensure that they are treated with respect and dignity.
Haryana Director General of Health Services Dr. Manish Bansal said that health workers conduct door-to-door surveys to identify suspected cases at an early stage. Light yellow, red, or copper-coloured patches on the skin accompanied by numbness may be symptoms of leprosy. If such symptoms appear, people should immediately contact the nearest health centre. Delay in treatment can lead to disability. If leprosy-like symptoms are noticed in someone nearby, they should be taken to the nearest health facility. A cash incentive of ₹250 is given to any person who informs authorities about a suspected case that is later confirmed.
Dr. Manish Bansal further informed that at present, 338 leprosy patients are undergoing treatment in Haryana, most of whom are from neighbouring states. Free leprosy medicines are available at all district government hospitals, Community Health Centres (CHCs), and Primary Health Centres (PHCs). In addition, micro-cellular rubber (MCR) footwear, supportive medicines, calipers, crutches, and self-care kits are also provided free of cost as per requirement.
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Demise of Ajit Pawar an irreparable loss to Maharashtra politics: CM Nayab Singh Saini
CM extends condolences to family, colleagues and supporters of Ajit Pawar
Chandigarh, January 29 — Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini expressed grief over the demise of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sh. Ajit Pawar, stating that it is an irreparable loss to the nation and especially to the politics of Maharashtra.
The Chief Minister said that the news of the death of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sh. Ajit Pawar in a plane crash is extremely sad and painful. In this difficult time, his sympathies are with the bereaved family, colleagues, and supporters. He prayed that God grant him a place at his feet and give strength and patience to the grieving family to bear this loss.
The Chief Minister said that Sh. Pawar was a very mature and statesmanlike personality in politics and had a strong connection at the grassroots level. His cordial nature will always be remembered by the people.
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Public welfare works are government’s top priority: Shyam Singh Rana
Agriculture Minister chairs district grievance redressal committee meeting in Charkhi Dadri
Chandigarh, January 29 – Haryana Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister, Sh.Shyam Singh Rana, said that the state government is running several welfare schemes for the benefit of the people. He said that Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini is serious about the upcoming budget, which will be presented keeping public interest at the forefront. The budget will also include strong and beneficial schemes for farmers. The government has set a target of bringing up to 20 percent area under organic and natural farming.
Sh. Rana was interacting with the media after chairing the meeting of the District Public Relations and Grievance Redressal Committee in Charkhi Dadri today.
He said that under the leadership of Chief Minister, Sh.Nayab Singh Saini, the government is fully committed to ensuring quick, transparent, and effective redressal of public grievances. He said that the monthly meetings of the Grievance Redressal Committee serve as a strong platform for direct interaction between the government and citizens, where people can present their issues directly before the administration. Resolving public grievances remains the government’s top priority, as the government is working for public welfare and citizen convenience, he added.
During the meeting, a total of 12 complaints were taken up for hearing, out of which 10 were resolved on the spot, while the remaining two were kept pending for the next hearing. Apart from these, problems raised by other citizens present in the meeting were also heard, and necessary directions were issued to the concerned officers.
The Minister clearly directed officers to ensure complete transparency during the investigation of complaints and to keep the complainant involved at every stage so that the resolution is effective and satisfactory.
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Haryana Revenue Department Seeks Pending PAN Details in High-Value Property Registrations
Chandigarh, January 29 — The Haryana Revenue and Disaster Management Department has directed all Deputy Commissioners to ensure immediate submission of pending Permanent Account Number (PAN) details in high-value property deed registration cases across the state.
According to a letter issued by Financial Commissioner Revenue & Disaster Management Department, Dr. Sumita Misra which highlights that the Income Tax Department, Government of India, has sought PAN details of all buyers and sellers involved in deed registration transactions exceeding Rs. 30 lakh for the period from financial year 2019-20 to 2024-25.
The department informed that consolidated data extracted from the Web-HALRIS portal has already been made available. Tehsildars have been instructed to access the data through their CRO login and identify cases where PAN details have not been entered despite the transaction value crossing the prescribed limit.
All Deputy Commissioners have been asked to direct Tehsildars to verify the available data immediately and ensure that all pending PAN details are submitted to the Income Tax Department on an urgent and priority basis.
The communication further stated that the Income Tax Department has identified a pendency of data for tehsils namely Ballabhgarh, Tigaon, Dayalpur, Palwal, Kharkhoda, Wazirabad, Manesar, Farrukhnagar particularly for FY 2019-20. Deputy Commissioners concerned have been directed to closely monitor compliance and ensure that the requisite information is furnished without further delay.
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*Health Sector Surges Ahead: Haryana Achieves Over 91% Budget Utilization in Major Healthcare Push*
*Five new Cath Labs are proposed in government medical colleges and district hospitals *
*MRI services to be extended to all 23 district hospitals*
Chandigarh, January 29 – Additional Chief Secretary, Health & Family Welfare and Medical Education & Research Department, Dr. Sumita Misra while chairing a review meeting of Health & Medical Education Department stated that Haryana's health infrastructure is witnessing rapid expansion with the department achieving over 91 per cent capital expenditure utilization and seven new medical colleges taking shape across the state.
The financial review for 2025–26 revealed encouraging trends, particularly under capital expenditure. Against an allocation of Rs. 951.51 crore, an amount of Rs. 866.96 crore has already been utilised, achieving a remarkable 91% utilisation rate. This performance underscores efficient project execution, prudent financial management and strong inter-departmental coordination. On the revenue side, approximately Rs. 1,173.05 crore has been deployed to ensure uninterrupted delivery of health services across the state.
The state’s medical education landscape is witnessing a transformative expansion. The ACS reviewed the progress of flagship projects including the University of Health Sciences at Kutail, Karnal, along with six new government medical colleges coming up at Jind, Kaithal, Yamunanagar, Sirsa, Sonipat (Khanpur Kalan) and Karnal.
With substantial investments already committed, officers were directed to accelerate construction timelines to ensure early operationalisation. These institutions will significantly augment the availability of trained medical professionals while bringing quality medical education closer to every region of the state.
The meeting also discussed the clinical infrastructure under the state’s flagship free treatment initiatives. To further expand access, five new Cath Labs are proposed in government medical colleges and district hospitals. Diagnostic capacity is also being scaled up rapidly. At present, tendering process for 10 additional MRI units has been completed. MRI services will be soon be extended to all 23 district hospitals, ensuring equitable access to advanced diagnostics across Haryana.
The state has achieved a major milestone by providing free dialysis services to all residents in 22 districts, substantially reducing the financial burden on patients with chronic kidney disease. Plans are underway to extend dialysis services to select sub-divisional hospitals as well.
Additionally, 17 CT scan facilities are currently functional, with tenders finalised for four more CT scanners. Strengthening tertiary care, the Atal Cancer Care Centre (ACCC) at Ambala Cantt has been made operational to provide advanced cancer treatment, while tenders have been floated for setting up PET Scan and SPECT facilities. These initiatives collectively reinforce Haryana’s commitment to strengthening critical and tertiary healthcare services.
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*Haryana to Host First AI Summit in partnership with TIE Chandigarh on January 31*
*Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini to attend summit*
*Chief Minister to present the vision of making Haryana an Artificial Intelligence hub at the Summit*
Chandigarh, January 29 – With the objective of making Haryana a hub of Artificial Intelligence and creating new opportunities in Information Technology, The Indus Entrepreneurs (TIE) Chandigarh, with the support of the State Government, will organize its first Artificial Intelligence (AI) Summit in Chandigarh on January 31. Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini will attend the AI Summit as the Chief Guest, reflecting the State Government’s commitment to technology-driven development and innovation.
The theme of the Summit is “Glocal AI – Real Impact”, which aims to generate impactful and meaningful real-world outcomes through Artificial Intelligence. The Summit will see the participation of several eminent national and international dignitaries, including the British Deputy High Commissioner, Chandigarh; the Director, Software Technology Parks of India; and senior officials of the Haryana Government. More than 60 speakers will participate in the AI Summit. Speakers from 4 countries and 11 Indian states will come together on a single platform, giving the Summit national and global recognition.
Senior Haryana Government officials Dr. Amit Agrawal, Sh. J. Ganesan, Sh. Prabhjot Singh, Sh. Yash Garg, and Sh. Amit Dahiya will also participate in the Summit and share their views on Haryana Government governance policies and the adoption of AI.
In addition, senior officials and experts from global companies such as AWS, AT&T, Capgemini, Accenture, IBM, Adobe, KPMG, and the World Bank will participate and share their experiences on Enterprise AI, Digital Transformation, Responsible AI, and global best practices.
The Summit will also feature 11 panel discussions and 3 hands-on workshops. AI-related startups from Haryana will be part of the Summit and will showcase their innovations. The main objective of the Summit is to convey the message that Artificial Intelligence enhances skills, productivity, and efficiency. The Summit will focus on Responsible AI, skill development, and inclusive economic growth.