Balwinder Singh, Author at National Times

22 May

Haryana Chief Minister Invites Japanese Investors to Partner for Next-Generation Industrial Ecosystem

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday invited Japanese corporations and investors to forge strategic partnerships with the state to build a resilient, smart, and sustainable next-generation industrial ecosystem. Addressing the Indo-Japan Conclave in New Delhi alongside Haryana Industry and Commerce Minister Rao Narbir Singh, the Chief Minister emphasized that the bilateral relationship between India and Japan is anchored in deep mutual trust, operational discipline, and a shared commitment to engineering excellence. Saini stated that a trust-based partnership is vital for navigating modern economic challenges, making close integration between Japanese technology and Haryana's manufacturing capabilities a…

22 May

Haryana Fast-Tracks PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana With 81,735 Solar Connections Implemented

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): A high-level review meeting was convened in Panchkula on Friday to accelerate the implementation and monitor the progress of the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSGMBY) across Haryana. The strategic session was presided over by Vikram Singh, Special Secretary (Energy) for the Government of India and Managing Director of both the Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (UHBVN) and Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (DHBVN). Singh conducted an exhaustive assessment of incoming user applications, commercial feasibility approvals, physical rooftop installations, and localized backlogs, ordering field officers to eliminate procedural bottlenecks and deliver time-bound fiscal benefits to…

22 May

Haryana to Shift Completely to Digital ACR System and Introduce Employee Performance Rankings by April 2027

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana government has initiated a comprehensive structural overhaul of its administrative appraisal framework by deciding to permanently phase out the traditional manual Annual Confidential Report (ACR) system. Under a sweeping directive issued by Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi, the state will transition entirely to an integrated Digital Performance Monitoring System starting April 2027. The administrative reform mandate has been circulated to all administrative secretaries, departmental heads, public sector boards, corporations, universities, and district commissioners to ensure immediate operational compliance across all tiers of governance. The structural transition aims to replace subjective performance tracking with an objective, data-driven,…

22 May

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini Meets Industry Leaders, Assures Full Support Amid Middle East Crisis

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday assured industrial and trade associations of the state government's unwavering support in mitigating the operational challenges triggered by the ongoing geopolitical crisis in the Middle East. Speaking at a high-level interactive session at Haryana Bhawan in New Delhi, the Chief Minister acknowledged that the escalating regional conflict has severely disrupted international supply chains, heavily impacting import and export dynamics for regional businesses. Saini noted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has already expressed deep concern over the geopolitical situation, urging administration officials to meticulously address grassroots industrial grievances to help…

22 May

Haryana Set to Become Global Hub for EV and Automobile Manufacturing, Says Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced on Friday that the state government is rapidly advancing strategic initiatives to transform Haryana into the country's premier destination for electric vehicle and automobile manufacturing. Speaking at a high-level industrial roundtable convened at Haryana Bhawan in New Delhi, the Chief Minister held extensive discussions with prominent global investors, diplomats, and senior bureaucratic officers to formulate an integrated automotive manufacturing ecosystem across the state. The strategic engagement featured a comprehensive case presentation from VinFast, a leading Vietnamese global EV manufacturer, highlighting potential investment avenues, land allocation frameworks, and production opportunities within…

21 May

Senior Litterateur’s Haryanvi Adaption of Sanskrit Classic “Sakuntala” Released by Haryana Sahitya Academy

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana Sahitya and Sanskriti Academy officially released the Haryanvi literary work "Sakuntala" authored by senior Sanskrit, Hindi, and Haryanvi scholar Dr. Jai Bhagwan Sharma. The formal book launch ceremony was held at the Academy building in Panchkula on Thursday, jointly presided over by the Academy's Executive Vice-President Professor Kuldeep Chand Agnihotri, Information, Public Relations and Languages Department Joint Director Neeraj Kumar, and Member Secretary Manjeet Singh. Releasing the volume to the public, Professor Kuldeep Chand Agnihotri stated that the publication represents a major milestone in popularizing classical Sanskrit literature among rural audiences through regional Haryanvi idioms.…

21 May

Haryana Public Works Minister Ranbir Gangwa Demands Road Repair Completion Prior to Monsoon Season

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Public Works and Public Health Engineering Minister Ranbir Gangwa has issued a strict directive to administrative officials, ordering the immediate acceleration of all pending road construction, widening, and pothole repair projects across the state. Chairing a high-level review meeting of the Public Works Department (Buildings and Roads) in Chandigarh on Thursday, Gangwa stated that administrative or systemic excuses regarding operational delays will not be tolerated. He emphasized that the state government's execution and field presence must translate into visible infrastructure improvements on the ground, ensuring safe and unhindered movement for commuter traffic ahead of the impending…

21 May

Haryana Chief Minister Orders Action Against Sub-Divisional Officer and Threatening Locals Over Land Dispute in Ladwa

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has directed administrative and police authorities to initiate strict punitive action against a Sub-Divisional Officer and local miscreants involved in a contentious agricultural pathway dispute. Speaking during a comprehensive public grievance redressal program at Shivala Ramkundi in Ladwa, Kurukshetra on Thursday, Saini mandated a formal Sub-Divisional Magistrate inquiry into an SDO who allegedly colluded with private individuals to install electricity poles and a transformer directly in the middle of a common passage. The Chief Minister simultaneously instructed the police department to register criminal cases against individuals who have reportedly issued death…

20 May

Monthly Employment Fairs Mandated Across Haryana as Minister Gaurav Gautam Prioritizes Youth Skill Development

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): In a decisive move to curb youth unemployment and bolster vocational capabilities, Haryana Minister of State for Sports, Youth Empowerment, and Entrepreneurship, Gaurav Gautam, declared that integrating the state's youth with sustainable employment and modern skill sets remains the topmost priority of the government. Presiding over a high-level review meeting at Kaushal Bhawan in Panchkula, the Minister directed officials from the Employment Department to organize comprehensive employment fairs on a mandatory monthly basis. These regular recruitment drives are intended to bridge the gap between corporate requirements and regional talent, ensuring that young job seekers receive immediate placement…

20 May

Haryana Drives Sweet Revolution, Targetting 15,500 Metric Tonnes of Honey Production by 2030

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Moving progressively from the White Revolution to the Sweet Revolution, Haryana has established a comprehensive apiculture policy aimed at scaling up its honey economy. Addressing beekeepers at a state-level event organised by the Haryana Horticulture Department in Panchkula to mark World Bee Day, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced that the state aims to increase the number of active beekeepers to 7,750 and elevate total honey production to 15,500 metric tonnes by the year 2030. Highlighting the state's pioneering achievements, the Chief Minister noted that Haryana has clinched the top position in the country for registering the…