Balwinder Singh, Author at National Times

10 Aug

Haryana Launches Progressive MSME and Export Promotion Policy 2026 to Boost Regional Economy

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini launched the 'Haryana Progressive MSME and Export Promotion Policy 2026' in Karnal on Monday, establishing a five-year roadmap aimed at transforming the state's 15 lakh micro, small, and medium enterprises into primary engines of economic expansion. The policy launch took place during a special ceremony marking Haryana's entry into its seventh decade, attended by Assembly Speaker Harvinder Kalyan, Industries Minister Rao Narbir Singh, and prominent representatives from business and financial sectors. The framework aims to attract over 55,000 crore rupees in manufacturing investments, create more than 5 lakh new jobs, and…

10 Aug

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini Transferred ₹1,595 Crore via DBT to Over 50 Lakh Beneficiaries

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini disbursed ₹1,595.50 crore directly into the bank accounts of 50,04,873 beneficiaries across various welfare initiatives through Direct Benefit Transfer on Monday. The large-scale digital payout reflects the state administration's focus on transparent governance, direct delivery of social benefits, and strengthening its pro-active service distribution model. As part of the welfare distribution, Chief Minister Saini released the 10th installment of the Deen Dayal Lado Lakshmi Yojana, transferring ₹209.62 crore to 9.98 lakh female beneficiaries. He announced that starting in September, the annual family income eligibility cap for the scheme will be raised…

10 Aug

Haryana Launches MSME and Export Promotion Policy 2026 to Drive Economic Growth

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaExport Promotion, Haryana, Haryana Udyog Sathi, MSME Policy 2026, Nayab Singh Saini

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini launched the 'Haryana Progressive MSME and Export Promotion Policy 2026' in Karnal on Monday, establishing a five-year roadmap aimed at transforming the state's 15 lakh micro, small, and medium enterprises into primary engines of economic expansion. The policy targets attracting over 55,000 crore rupees in manufacturing investments, creating more than 5 lakh new employment opportunities, and doubling the state's total exports by 2031. The newly introduced framework encompasses 60 strategic initiatives focused on access to finance, infrastructure development, technology adoption, export facilitation, and sustainability. To provide institutional support, the state government…

10 Aug

Haryana to Roll Out Digital Fertiliser Sales System and Farmer Registry Integration in Mahendragarh and Kaithal

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaDigital Fertiliser, Farmer Registry, Haryana, Kaithal, Mahendragarh

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana government has selected Mahendragarh and Kaithal districts for the pilot implementation of a new digital booking and transparent distribution system for subsidised fertilisers. The decision was finalized on Monday during a high-level review meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi in Chandigarh, where officials also examined mechanisms to link crop data from the 'Meri Fasal Mera Byora' portal directly with the state's Farmer Registry. Following the field-level testing in these two districts, the state government plans to consider expanding the digital framework across all remaining districts in Haryana. Under the proposed Framework for Fertiliser Sales,…

10 Aug

Era of Arbitrary Private School Fee Hikes Ends as Punjab Vidhan Sabha Passes Regulation of Fees Bill

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Singh Mann, education reform, Fee Regulation Bill, private school fees, Punjab Vidhan Sabha

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Putting an end to arbitrary fee hikes by private schools, the Punjab Vidhan Sabha on Monday unanimously passed by voice vote the Punjab Regulation Of Fees Of Un-Aided Educational Institutions (Amendment) Bill, 2026, paving the way for stronger protection of students and parents against excessive and opaque fee collection. Under this legislation, private schools will not be allowed to increase fees by more than 5% in a new academic session, while every amount collected from parents under any head will be treated as fee and brought under regulation. The Punjab Government will also conduct forensic audits of…

09 Aug

Haryana Cabinet Meeting Scheduled for August 13 Under Chairmanship of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The upcoming meeting of the Haryana Cabinet is scheduled to take place on August 13, 2026, under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini. According to an official communication issued from Chandigarh, the meeting will commence at 3:00 PM in the Main Committee Room located on the fourth floor of the Haryana Civil Secretariat, Sector 1. The cabinet session is expected to deliberate on key administrative matters, legislative proposals, and policy decisions concerning the state. Departmental ministers and senior government administrative officials will attend the scheduled proceedings to review ongoing state initiatives and finalize government agenda…

09 Aug

Saint Ravidas’s Messages Inspire Social Harmony, Says Haryana Assembly Speaker Harvinder Kalyan

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Assembly Speaker Harvinder Kalyan stated on Sunday that Saint Shiromani Guru Ravidas Maharaj's life remains a timeless source of inspiration for humanity, equality, social harmony, and selfless service. Speaking at a ceremony in Kambopura village within the Gharaunda assembly constituency, the Speaker emphasized that the saint demonstrated through his deeds and philosophy that a person's identity is defined by their character, actions, and commitment to service rather than their birth or caste. The event marked the arrival of the sacred Kalash Vandan Yatra at the local Saint Ravidas Temple, which was flagged off from the saint's…

09 Aug

Marathon Is Not Just a Run but a Pledge for a Healthy Life, Says Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini flagged off a Youth Marathon and Tiranga Yatra at Nooni Shekhpura Mode in Narnaul on Sunday, delivering a public message against drug abuse while encouraging community participation in health initiatives. Emphasizing the dual importance of physical fitness and civic engagement, the Chief Minister personally joined the runners by completing the five-kilometre course alongside participating youth, state officials, and sports figures. Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister Saini highlighted that a healthy, drug-free youth population forms the foundation of a developed nation. He noted that the anti-drug awareness campaign, initially launched from Yamunanagar…

09 Aug

Modern Science, Computer, and Robotics Laboratories Being Established to Meet Present Requirements, Says Chief Minister

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini stated on Sunday that modern science, computer, and robotics laboratories established according to contemporary needs will open new avenues of experimentation, research, and innovation for students. He added that technology-enabled smart classrooms will make the learning process more engaging and interactive for the younger generation. The Chief Minister was addressing an inauguration ceremony for new educational facilities at O.P. Jindal Modern School in Hisar. During his visit to the school campus, he inaugurated the 'Utkarsh' administrative block, the 'Uday' Special Educational Needs (SEN) wing, the 'Udgam' swimming pool, and the 'Utsav'…

08 Aug

Ensuring Safe and Smooth Mobility for Citizens is State Government’s Top Priority- CM Nayab Saini

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh)- Haryana Chief Minister on Saturday said that ensuring safe, smooth and uninterrupted mobility for citizens is the Government’s foremost priority. While reviewing the status of 2025-26 road works projects at a meeting with senior officers of 10 key departments at Haryana Niwas, Chandigarh, the Chief Minister directed officers concerned to ensure that all road construction, widening and repair works across the State are completed within the stipulated timelines, with no compromise on either quality or the pace of execution. Officers from PWD, HSAMB, Panchayati Raj Department, FMDA, GMDA, SMDA, PMDA, HSVP, HSIIDC and ULBA attended the meeting.…