Balwinder Singh, Author at National Times

15 Jul

Minister Gaurav Gautam Honors Five Top Performing Haryana Government ITIs on World Youth Skills Day

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Minister of State for Youth and Entrepreneurship, Gaurav Gautam, honored five government Industrial Training Institutes from the state for achieving top ranks in the national grading system. The felicitation took place during a state-level ceremony held at the Haryana Kaushal Rozgar Nigam auditorium in Panchkula to mark World Youth Skills Day. Highlighting the state's progress in technical education, the minister emphasized that these top-tier rankings reflect Haryana's strengthening vocational training infrastructure. Addressing the gathering, the state minister extended his wishes on World Youth Skills Day and announced that under the PM Setu Yojana, the department aims…

14 Jul

Haryana Chief Minister Orders Strict Action for Substandard Governance in Infrastructure Projects

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has stated that no compromise will be made regarding the quality of public infrastructure projects across the state. Chairing a high-level review meeting of the Quality Assurance Authority in Chandigarh on Tuesday, the Chief Minister directed administrative heads to ensure absolute adherence to established engineering metrics for all government buildings, transit infrastructure, and public works. Saini issued explicit instructions that any instances of official negligence, compromised material quality, or structural deviation must be met with stringent punitive action against the responsible engineers and contractors. During the session, the Quality Assurance Authority…

14 Jul

Haryana Approves Rs 20-Crore State Research Fund to Boost Innovation and Technical Education

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana government has unveiled a comprehensive roadmap to transform its higher education system into a premier hub for innovation, research, and emerging technologies. Presiding over a review meeting concerning the state's Vision 2047 strategy, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini approved the establishment of a 20-crore rupee 'Haryana State Research Fund'. The newly approved fund will provide immediate financial assistance to 90 distinct research projects across 27 higher education institutions, focusing explicitly on addressing the state's real-world developmental and ecological challenges. During the high-level meeting at the civil secretariat, the Chief Minister emphasized that academic research…

14 Jul

Haryana Government Introduces Education Loan Scheme of up to Rs 50 Lakh for Specially Abled Students

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana government has launched a dedicated education loan scheme to support specially abled students in pursuing higher education and achieving self-reliance. Administered through the Haryana Backward Classes and Economically Weaker Sections Kalyan Nigam, the initiative aims to provide essential financial backing to ensure that financial constraints do not force students to abandon their academic goals. The financial assistance is designed to cover tuition fees, academic expenditures, and other essential study-related costs, opening doors to competitive employment and a dignified livelihood. According to an official government spokesperson, eligible students can secure education loans up to 50 lakh…

13 Jul

Haryana Chief Minister Directs Time-Bound Completion of Mega Infrastructure Projects

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh)— In a major push toward infrastructure development and fiscal discipline, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini chaired a high-level meeting of the State Pragati Project committee on Monday. Reviewing 12 ongoing mega projects, each valued at over ₹75 crore, the Chief Minister directed administrative secretaries to ensure strict adherence to project timelines. He emphasized that project extensions lead to unnecessary cost overruns, causing a financial burden on the state exchequer and delaying vital public benefits. Among the major economic initiatives discussed, the administration is focusing on establishing renewable energy systems at key agricultural trade centers. The Chief…

13 Jul

CM Window Emerges as Core Grievance Redressal Platform in Haryana with High Resolution Rate

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh) — The digital grievance platform 'CM Window' has emerged as a major administrative tool for transparent and accountable governance in Haryana, facilitating the successful resolution of over 1.4 million public complaints. Operating under direct oversight from Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, the system enforces a strict compliance window, requiring departments to initiate formal investigations within one week of receiving a logged complaint. Data released by the administration indicates that out of 1,571,284 complaints registered since the platform's inception, 14,09,483 cases have been fully resolved, with the remaining files undergoing time-bound processing. Reviewing operational efficiency at Haryana Niwas…

13 Jul

Haryana Chief Minister Chairs Second ‘ARJUN SPV’ Board Meeting to Drive Green Initiatives

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh) — In a major push toward clean energy, sustainable mobility, and environmental preservation, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini chaired the second board of directors meeting of the "Artificial Intelligence for Resilient Jobs, Urban Air Quality and Next Generation Skills Council" (ARJUN SPV) on Monday at the Haryana Civil Secretariat. During the meeting, the Chief Minister directed officials to fast-track the transition toward green public transport and optimize the utilization of modern technologies to combat pollution and enhance sustainable development across the state. A key administrative directive issued during the session involves the development of a dedicated…

13 Jul

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini Directs Board and Corporation Heads to Ensure Welfare Delivery

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh) — The newly appointed chairmen and vice-chairmen of various boards and corporations in Haryana held a courtesy meeting with Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini at his official residence, Sant Kabir Kutir, on Monday. Extending his best wishes to the newly appointed leadership, the Chief Minister emphasized that public boards and corporations serve as vital links between the state administration and the citizens, carrying the crucial responsibility of executing state policies efficiently. During the interaction, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini underlined the administration's core commitment to good governance, transparency, and public service. He instructed the heads of the…

11 Jul

Haryana CM Launches Upgraded ‘Track and Trace’ System and Online Excise Services

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday launched the upgraded 'Track and Trace' system and eight online excise services, taking yet another major step towards the digital transformation of the State's excise administration. The new initiatives are aimed at strengthening transparency through technology-driven governance, enhancing regulatory oversight, safeguarding government revenue and promoting ease of doing business. The Chief Minister launched these services while reviewing the Haryana Vision-2047 roadmap of the Excise and Taxation Department. He also assessed the progress of sankalps and the progress made by the department in executing the projects and works of…

11 Jul

CEO Haryana Urges Citizens Urged to Extend Full Cooperation During Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Chief Electoral Officer, Haryana, Sh. A. Sreenivas has appealed to all citizens of the State to extend full cooperation to Booth Level Officers (BLOs) and election staff during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls. He said that Booth Level Officers and election personnel are carrying out door-to-door distribution and collection of enumeration forms. In view of this, all electors are requested to extend full cooperation to the officers and staff during the course of this exercise. Any obstruction to election-related work, any act of misbehaviour with government employees, or any attempt to disturb…