Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini going around an exhibition of the items made by jail inmates during the Convocation parade ceremony at the Jail Training Academy, Karnal
CHANDIGARH, 05.02.26-Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini going around an exhibition of the items made by jail inmates during the Convocation parade ceremony at the Jail Training Academy, Karnal on February 5, 2026. Cooperation and Jails Minister, Dr. Arvind Kumar Sharma is also seen in the picture.
Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini being presented with a memento during the Convocation parade ceremony at the Jail Training Academy, Karnal on February 5, 2026. Cooperation and Jails Minister Dr. Arvind Kumar Sharma is also seen in the picture.
Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini being presented with a memento during the Convocation parade ceremony at the Jail Training Academy, Karnal on February 5, 2026.
Haryana Chief Minister, Sh.Nayab Singh Saini addressing the new recruits during the Convocation Parade ceremony at the Jail Training Academy, Karnal on February 5, 2026.
Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini reviewing the parade during the Convocation parade ceremony at the Jail Training Academy, Karnal on February 5, 2026.
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HCS Officer Transferred
Chandigarh, February 5: The Haryana Government has transferred an HCS officer with immediate effect. An order in this regard was issued by Chief Secretary Sh. Anurag Rastogi.
Sh. Deepak Kumar, Joint CEO, Haryana Parivar Pehchan Authority, Panchkula and Joint Chief Executive Officer, Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) for Haryana AI Development Project (HAIDP) and Haryana Clean Air Project for Sustainable Development (HCAPSD) and other externally-aided projects, has been posted as Joint Managing Director, HARTRON; and Joint Chief Executive Officer, Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) for Haryana AI Development Project (HAIDP) and Haryana Clean Air Project for Sustainable Development (HCAPSD) and other externally-aided projects.
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Canadian delegation calls on CM Nayab Singh Saini in Chandigarh; talks focus on investment, innovation and workforce development
Haryana-Canada ties strengthen, CM Nayab Singh Saini discusses education, skills and economic cooperation with Alberta Minister
CM assures full support for Canada-Haryana cooperation in education, skill development and other sectors
Chandigarh, February 5 — Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini met a high-level delegation from Canada led by Ms. Rajan Sawhney, Minister for Indigenous Relations, Government of Alberta, Canada, at his official residence Sant Kabir Kutir in Chandigarh.
Welcoming the delegation, the Chief Minister emphasized that Haryana has always been open to global partnerships that contribute to skill enhancement, innovation, and economic growth. He highlighted that a large number of students from Haryana are currently pursuing higher education in Canada, making academic collaboration a key area of mutual interest. During the detailed discussions, both sides explored possibilities of deepening cooperation in the field of higher education. Special emphasis was laid on the proposal for establishing overseas campuses of Canadian universities in India, particularly in Haryana.
The delegation briefed the Chief Minister on Alberta’s advanced skill development ecosystem and various initiatives aimed at bridging the gap between education and employment. Both sides agreed that collaborative efforts in skill training, vocational education, and industry-linked programmes could significantly enhance employment opportunities for youth in Haryana.
The discussions also focused on potential cooperation in critical sectors such as energy, food processing, agriculture, logistics and free trade. The Chief Minister highlighted Haryana’s growing capabilities in renewable energy, agri-based industries, and supply chain infrastructure, and expressed interest in knowledge-sharing, technology transfer, and investment opportunities with Alberta in these sectors.
Ms. Rajan Sawhney appreciated Haryana’s progressive approach toward industrial development, innovation, and human resource development. The meeting was held in a warm, constructive and cordial atmosphere, reflecting the strengthening ties between Haryana and Canada.
Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini assured the visiting delegation of all possible support and facilitation from the Haryana Government for initiatives that promote bilateral cooperation, educational exchange, and economic partnership.
Notably, Haryana has a dedicated Department of Foreign Cooperation, responsible for the state's diplomacy, bilateral and multilateral relations at the international level, and assistance to the Haryanvi Diaspora. It propagates the state government's vision of transforming Haryana through a 'Go Global Approach'. A presentation on the department's activities and initiatives was also given during the meeting.
Chief Principal Secretary to CM, Sh. Rajesh Khullar, Principal Secretary, Foreign Cooperation Department, Amneet P Kumar, Director General, Information, Public Relations, Languages & Culture, Sh. K. Makarand Pandurang, Advisor to Chief Minister, Foreign Cooperation Department, Sh. Pawan Kumar Choudhary, and other senior officials were present in the meeting.
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*Haryana’s Priority Sector Credit Potential Estimated at ₹3.67 Lakh Crore; NABARD State Focus Paper Released*
*Rural prosperity is not possible without making agriculture profitable: Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini*
*Innovation, technology and financial support to transform Haryana’s rural economy*
*Haryana moving ahead to realize the vision of ‘Sahkar se Samriddhi’*
Chandigarh, February 5 — Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, while addressing the State Level Credit Seminar organized by NABARD, said that Haryana has played a significant role in the country’s food security. However, with changing times, agriculture and the rural economy are facing several new challenges, including declining groundwater levels, deterioration of soil health, shrinking landholdings, climate change and rising cost of production. He emphasized that these challenges cannot be addressed through conventional methods alone, but require innovation, technology and strong institutional financial support.
On this occasion, the Chief Minister also released the NABARD State Focus Paper for the year 2026-27, in which Haryana’s priority sector credit potential has been assessed at over ₹3.67 lakh crore, reflecting an increase of about 17 percent compared to the previous year. During the event, the Chief Minister also felicitated several committees for their commendable performance.
The Chief Minister said that rural prosperity is not possible without making agriculture profitable. Therefore, there is a need to implement the principles of “more production with less land” and “Per Drop – More Crop” in practice. He further said that just like credit facilities, infrastructure is equally crucial for rural development. Irrigation, storage, warehousing, rural roads, electricity and digital connectivity form the foundation of development.
He informed that special focus will be given to Smart Agriculture Zones in the upcoming budget, and separate clusters are being developed for this purpose. Clusters for kinnow, guava, strawberry, litchi and other horticulture crops are being created to encourage farmers to shift from traditional farming to modern agricultural practices. He also urged farmers to adopt sugarcane cultivation as part of crop diversification.
He said that the State Government is making concerted efforts to strengthen the linkage from “soil to machine and farm to market” so that farmers can get better market access for their produce as well as fair and remunerative prices.
The Chief Minister urged banks to ensure that timely, simple and transparent credit facilities reach every eligible farmer so that our food providers can become self-reliant and free themselves from the clutches of middlemen. He said that NABARD is playing a significant role in this direction and is continuously supporting the development of agricultural and rural infrastructure.
The Chief Minister stated that MSMEs, Self-Help Groups, women entrepreneurship and cooperative institutions play a crucial role in strengthening the rural economy. He informed that 710 PACS are functioning in Haryana and cooperative banks have been computerized. He said that farmers have complete faith in PACS, but in recent times there have been concerns regarding their functioning. He emphasized that it is necessary to restore farmers’ trust in PACS as they play a vital role in rural development.
He said that Haryana is consistently taking several steps to realize Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi’s vision of “Sahkar se Samriddhi”. He added that through the “Meri Fasal Mera Byora” portal, information regarding farmers’ cultivation has been uploaded. The State Government ensured the availability of fertilizers as per farmers’ demand, curbed black marketing of fertilizers and saved approximately ₹700 crore in subsidies.
The Chief Minister said that all of us together have to fulfill the resolve of “Viksit Bharat – 2047”. Banks have a significant role in this mission. He urged all banks to provide easy credit facilities so that farmers can become self-reliant. He stated that the path to “Viksit Bharat” passes through “Viksit Haryana” and that through the collective efforts of NABARD, banks, the State Government and all stakeholders, Haryana will be developed in such a way that prosperity reaches the last person in queue.
On this occasion, NABARD Chief General Manager Smt. Nivedita Tiwari welcomed the Chief Minister and other dignitaries and presented NABARD’s report in detail. She informed that NABARD has assessed Haryana’s Priority Sector Lending potential for 2026-27 at ₹3.67 lakh crore, which is 17 percent higher than the previous year. Out of this, ₹1.32 lakh crore has been earmarked for the agriculture sector and ₹2.11 lakh crore for the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector.
She stated that the State Government is working in coordination with banking and financial institutions to empower farmers, entrepreneurs and the rural economy so as to achieve the goal of “Viksit Haryana – Viksit Bharat”. She added that NABARD is laying special emphasis on women empowerment.
She further informed that under the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF), NABARD has so far sanctioned ₹18,393 crore for rural infrastructure development in Haryana, out of which ₹14,066 crore has been released. These funds are being utilized in sectors such as roads, irrigation, renewable energy, grain storage, drinking water, sanitation and electricity.
She said that the State Focus Paper 2026-27 has prioritized areas such as crop diversification, water conservation, micro-irrigation, horticulture, value addition, climate-resilient agriculture, strengthening of Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), promotion of rural MSMEs, renewable energy and social infrastructure in order to realize the vision of “Sahkar se Samriddhi”.
Present on the occasion were ACS, Irrigation and Water Resources, Sh. Anurag Agarwal, Commissioner & Secretary, Finance, Sh. C.G. Rajinikanthan, Sh. Krishan Sharma from SBI, along with bank representatives and senior officers.
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*Target to quadruple Farmers’ Income by 2047: Shyam Singh Rana*
*District-level seminar held at Gondar Village in Karnal*
Chandigarh, February 5 – Haryana Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister, Sh. Shyam Singh Rana said that the government has set a target to quadruple farmers’ income by 2047 and bring 20 percent of agricultural land under natural farming. He said the government aims to make farming a profitable occupation and is therefore providing subsidies on fertilizers, seeds, farm machinery and stubble management. He also appealed to farmers to adopt businesses like horticulture, animal husbandry, and fish farming to increase their income.
Sh. Rana was speaking as the Chief Guest at a district-level seminar organised under the Integrated Horticulture Mission in Gondar village of Karnal.
He said Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi envisions making India a developed nation by 2047, and the government aims to increase farmers’ income fourfold by then. He added that with the growing population, land holdings are becoming smaller and the cost of farming is rising, making it necessary to increase productivity through modern and vertical farming techniques.
He said that before 2014, farmers did not receive payment for their produce directly, as the money was deposited into the accounts of middlemen, and after settlements, farmers were left with very little. Now, however, the payment is transferred directly into farmers’ bank accounts within 48 hours of the crop being sold.
Experts also shared their views during the seminar. On this occasion, departments of agriculture, horticulture and fisheries, along with progressive farmers and horticulture machinery company NHRDF Salaru, set up stalls to provide information about various schemes through pamphlets, folders and magazines. Products prepared by Farmer Producer Organisations, including honey, turmeric and net house produce, were also displayed. The Agriculture Minister visited these stalls as well.
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*High-breed Livestock to walk the ramp at Kurukshetra State-Level ‘Pashu Mela’*
*41st State Livestock Exhibition to be inaugurated by Shyam Singh Rana*
Chandigarh, February 5 – Valuable and high-breed livestock will walk the ramp at the State-Level ‘Pashu Mela’ to be held in Kurukshetra from February 6 to 8. Livestock owners whose animals win breed competitions will receive cash prizes. Farmers registering daily during the Mela will also get a chance to win attractive prizes such as Bullet motorcycles through a lucky draw held every evening.
Sharing information in this regard an official spokesperson said that Haryana Animal Husbandry and Dairying Minister, Sh.Shyam Singh Rana, will inaugurate the 41st State Livestock Exhibition on February 6. On the second day, Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Sh. Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh, will attend the programme as the Chief Guest. On the final day, February 8, Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini will grace the occasion as the Chief Guest and honour the winning livestock farmers of the exhibition, while Agriculture Minister, Sh. Shyam Singh Rana will preside over the programme.
The spokesperson said that two exhibitions will also be organised during the Mela, with participation from more than 100 government and private institutions. These exhibitions will showcase new technologies in animal husbandry. Cultural programmes will be organised daily for farmers’ entertainment, and free refreshments will be provided by the government.
The spokesperson said that around one lakh farmers from 23 districts are expected to participate in the mela organised by the Animal Husbandry Department. Bus arrangements have been made to bring farmers to and from the venue, and comprehensive arrangements have been ensured at the site. About 1,500 high-breed animals will take part in the state-level Mela, and competitions will be organised across 53 categories.
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*Jail Warders to get promotion to Head Warder after 18 Years of service, announces CM*
*Officers and Employees Awarded Correctional Service Medal to get One-Year Service Extension*
*Jail Warders and Head Warders to receive allowances at par with Police Constables*
*Ration Allowance increased Two-and-a-Half Times to Rs.1,500 from Next financial year*
*Conveyance allowance enhanced from Rs. 50 to Rs. 720*
*Uniform Allowance Increased to Rs. 7,500*
Chandigarh, February 5- Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday announced a comprehensive package of career progression, financial incentives and welfare measures for jail warders and head warders, addressing long-standing service-related anomalies and significantly improving their working conditions. The announcements are aimed at strengthening morale, efficiency and professionalism within the State’s prison administration.
Under the new measures, jail warders will now be promoted to the post of Head Warder after 18 years of service. Officers and employees who receive the Correctional Service Medal will be granted a one-year extension in service. The Chief Minister also announced that jail warders and head warders will be entitled to allowances at par with police constables.
Meanwhile, in a major financial boost, the ration allowance has been increased two-and-a-half times to Rs.1,500, effective from the next financial year. The conveyance allowance has been raised from Rs. 50 to Rs. 720, while the uniform allowance has been enhanced to Rs. 7,500.
The Chief Minister made these announcements while addressing the first Convocation parade ceremony of newly trained officers and warders at the Jail Training Academy, Karnal, where he attended the ceremony as the Chief Guest. He said that these reforms would significantly improve the motivation and functional efficiency of prison personnel across the State.
Describing the occasion as deeply inspiring, the Chief Minister said the sacred land of Karnal was witnessing a powerful display of discipline, duty and patriotism. He said that the ceremony was equally a moment of pride for parents, who could see confidence and satisfaction reflected in their children wearing the uniform.
Expressing happiness at being part of the first convocation parade ceremony of the newly constructed academy, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said the event marked a crucial milestone in the trainees’ journey of service, dedication and responsibility, achieved through rigorous training, self-discipline and perseverance. He congratulated all 116 newly inducted Assistant Superintendents and Warders, noting with pride that the batch included one woman Assistant Superintendent and eight women warders, calling it a commendable step towards women’s participation and empowerment.
Prisons as centres of reform, not just punishment
The Chief Minister emphasised that a convocation parade ceremony in any uniformed service does not merely signify the completion of training, but represents a mental, physical and moral transformation that prepares a trainee to shoulder public responsibility.
He described the prison system as a highly sensitive and vital pillar of a democratic society, stating that prisons are not just places of punishment but laboratories of reform, rehabilitation and human transformation. Reaffirming the State government’s commitment to this philosophy, he said Haryana was consistently strengthening prison reforms, inmate welfare and modern prison management in the long-term interest of society.
Modern training and expanding prison infrastructure
Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said he was pleased to learn that trainees at the Karnal academy had been equipped with modern training methods, including modules on human rights, psychological understanding, legal nuances, physical fitness and ethical values. The uniform is not a symbol of authority, but of responsibility, he remarked.
Highlighting the growing challenges faced by prison personnel amid changing social realities, technological advancement and evolving crime patterns, the Chief Minister underlined the importance of maintaining discipline with humanity, ensuring inmate rehabilitation and guiding prisoners towards reintegration into society.
Recalling the inauguration of the Jail Training Academy on May 21, 2025, he said the institution had been equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to impart advanced training. He added that the government had taken several steps to modernise prisons, including infrastructure strengthening, digitisation, e-jail systems, video conferencing, skill development programmes and expanded healthcare services.
All processes, from inmate admission to release, accommodation, food, meetings, medical care, court production and canteen management, have been fully computerised, he said. Skill development courses are being run in prisons to ensure inmates can secure respectable employment after release. ITI diploma and polytechnic courses have been introduced in five prisons, and an MoU has been signed with the Haryana Kaushal Rozgar Nigam to facilitate employment for trained inmates.
To promote rehabilitation through employment, petrol pumps have been set up in eight prisons, with four more to become operational next month.
Technology-driven prison management
The Chief Minister said jail radio stations are operational in Central Jail Ambala, Central Jail-I Hisar and district jails at Faridabad, Panipat, Gurugram, Karnal, Jhajjar, Rohtak, Yamunanagar and Kurukshetra. As many as 335 video conferencing systems have been installed across prisons to enable online court appearances. Libraries with quality reading material have been set up in all jails.
He also informed that construction of a high-security prison at Rohtak, equipped with advanced security systems and technologies for hardened criminals, is in the final stage.
Call for integrity and continuous learning
Appealing to the newly recruited personnel, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini urged them to uphold integrity, discipline and duty above all else, and never succumb to temptation, pressure or fear. He stressed that sensitivity, compassion and adherence to the law must guide their conduct, noting that a single positive action by a prison officer can change the course of an individual’s life.
He emphasised the importance of lifelong learning, stating that training never truly ends. Experience, study and self-reflection will make you more capable. Technology, rule awareness and human values together define an outstanding prison officer, he said, assuring full government support for capacity building.
On this occasion, he congratulated the Principal of the Jail Training Academy, the instructors, and the entire staff, who provided high-quality training within a limited period. Their hard work is clearly reflected today in your parade, discipline, and confidence. This academy is the backbone of Haryana’s prison administration, and its contribution will always be remembered.
He further said that wherever you are posted, you should bring pride to the department, the state, and the nation through your work, live up to the trust of your families, and play your role in establishing justice, security, and humanity in society. He said that this convocation parade ceremony marks a new beginning in your life. I have full confidence that all of you will discharge your duties with complete dedication, courage, and sensitivity, and will make a valuable contribution toward making Haryana a safe and humane state, said Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.
Speaking on the occasion, Cooperation, Jails, Elections, Heritage and Tourism Minister, Dr. Arvind Kumar Sharma congratulated the trainees and thanked the Chief Minister for his continued support. He said the prison department faced no shortage of resources under Sh. Nayab Singh Saini’s leadership and jail structures have been rapidly improved. Emphasising that prisons are centres of reform and reconstruction, he said prison officers must balance firmness with sensitivity, ensuring that inmates emerge as better citizens. As a jail officer, your role is not limited to that of a guard alone; you are also a guide, a disciplinarian and, at times, a teacher. We are working in an era where the nature of crime is changing, social challenges are becoming more complex, and awareness about human rights has increased. In such a scenario, the role of prison administration becomes even more significant. Upholding the rule of law while maintaining a humane outlook is the true hallmark of an exemplary prison officer. Our goal should be that when an inmate leaves the prison, he or she emerges as a better citizen, ready to reintegrate into the mainstream of society, he added
Director General, Prisons, Sh. Alok Mittal said that today’s historic and proud occasion is of great importance for the Haryana Prisons Department. The first convocation parade ceremony of trainees from the newly constructed Jail Academy in Karnal, is not just the completion of a training programme but also an important step towards the modernisation and professional efficiency of the department. He said that the Haryana government is taking concrete steps to make the prison system modern and reformative, and assured that Haryana would emerge as one of the best states in the country in terms of prison reforms.
He said that ensuring no criminal activities are operated from within prisons is the department’s highest priority. To effectively control the misuse of mobile phones, 10 V-Kavach systems are being installed in six jails, while the T-HCBS system is already operational at Central Jail, Ambala. To strengthen security in prisons, modern equipment such as DSMD, HHMD, and baggage scanners are being used.Around 1,500 CCTV cameras have been installed in all prisons to ensure 24-hour monitoring.
He added that the provisions related to prisons under the new criminal justice codes are being fully implemented. At present, 453 video conferencing systems are functional in jails, and 82 per cent of prisoner court appearances are being conducted through video conferencing, with a target to increase this to 90 per cent within the next two months. Medical examination facilities are also being provided in prisons.
Earlier, Principal, Jail Training School, Karnal Sh. Naresh Goyal administered the oath to the trainees.
MLA, Sh. Jagmohan Anand, Mayor, Smt. Renu Bala Gupta and other dignitaries were present at the ceremony.