Haryana

Haryana Achieves Over 40% Decline in Infant Mortality Rate Within a Decade

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana has recorded remarkable progress in maternal and child healthcare, with its Infant Mortality Rate dropping by more than 40% over the last ten years. According to the Sample Registration System 2024 report, the state's infant mortality plunged from 41 deaths per 1,000 live births a decade ago to 24. This sustained reduction has successfully saved the lives of thousands of newborns across the state. A health department spokesperson stated that targeted policy interventions and the expansion of specialized medical facilities have consistently upgraded child health outcomes. Over the past five years alone, Haryana's mortality rate dropped…
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Haryana Matches National Infant Mortality Rate, Records Faster Improvement Than Punjab

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana has achieved a significant milestone in child healthcare, bringing its Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) down to 24 deaths per 1,000 live births, according to the Sample Registration System (SRS) Report 2024. The latest figure places Haryana on par with the national average and reflects sustained improvements in maternal and child healthcare services across the state.Sharing the details, Haryana Health and Family Welfare Department Additional Chief Secretary Dr. Sumita Misra said the state has made consistent progress in key health indicators through targeted interventions in maternal and newborn healthcare. She noted that the achievement highlights the impact…
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Yoga Should Become a Part of Daily Life, Says Haryana Minister Ranbir Gangwa

Yoga Should Become a Part of Daily Life, Says Haryana Minister Ranbir Gangwa

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Public Works Minister Ranbir Gangwa on Saturday urged people to make yoga an integral part of their daily routine, saying that a healthy India can only be built through healthy citizens.Addressing a one-day yoga training programme organised at the hockey ground of Shaheed Bhagat Singh Stadium in Sirsa, Gangwa said yoga should not be limited to a particular day or occasion but should be adopted as a regular lifestyle practice. The programme was jointly organised by the Women and Child Development Department, Ayush Department and the district administration. The minister said that in today’s fast-paced world,…
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Haryana CM Nayab Saini Calls for Self-Reliant Villages, Skilled Youth and Prosperous Farmers

Haryana CM Nayab Saini Calls for Self-Reliant Villages, Skilled Youth and Prosperous Farmers

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday said that the vision of a developed India can only be achieved through the development of villages, urging young people to work towards making villages self-reliant, empowering youth and ensuring prosperity for farmers. Addressing the annual foundation day celebrations of the Seva Sadhana and Gram Vikas Kendra in Samalkha, Panipat, as the chief guest, Saini described the institution as a living model of an Atam Nirbhar (self-reliant India). He said the centre represents a powerful combination of service, dedication and rural development, aimed at transforming society through collective participation.Congratulating…
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Haryana Reopens Sunflower Procurement Portal for 60 Days; Announces Mega Eco-Tourism and Afforestation Plans

Haryana Reopens Sunflower Procurement Portal for 60 Days; Announces Mega Eco-Tourism and Afforestation Plans

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has announced a major relief package for the state's agricultural sector by declaring that the government procurement portal for sunflower crops will be reopened for the next 60 days. Making the announcement during a World Environment Day event in Panchkula—where he also launched the JAICA-funded Sustainable Horticulture Promotion Project—the Chief Minister emphasized that the decision aims to protect growers who missed the initial registration deadlines due to unavoidable circumstances. Chief Minister Saini directed administrative officials to ensure the immediate reopening of the digital portal, reiterating that the state remains committed to…
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Haryana Ready to Lead Horticulture and Agribusiness Revolution Under Sustainable Project Funded by JAICA, Says Haryana CM Saini

Haryana Ready to Lead Horticulture and Agribusiness Revolution Under Sustainable Project Funded by JAICA, Says Haryana CM Saini

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced that the state is poised to spearhead a major transformation in agriculture, mirroring the impact of the historical Green Revolution through a new focus on horticulture and agribusiness. Speaking at a World Environment Day event in Panchkula, Chief Minister Saini launched the ₹2,738 crore Sustainable Horticulture Promotion Project, funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JAICA). He also laid the foundation stone for the Haryana Agribusiness and Cold Chain Centre, aiming to position the state as a national leader in food processing, agri-exports, and eco-friendly farming. Accompanied by Agriculture and…
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Haryana Boosting Public Healthcare: 219 New Posts Approved for Panipat Civil Hospital, Kurukshetra Sub-Centre Upgraded

Haryana Boosting Public Healthcare: 219 New Posts Approved for Panipat Civil Hospital, Kurukshetra Sub-Centre Upgraded

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana government has taken two major decisions aimed at reinforcing the medical infrastructure across both urban and rural sectors of the state. Driven by the efforts of Haryana Health Minister Aarti Singh Rao, the state administration has sanctioned the creation of 219 new medical and administrative posts for the 200-bed District Civil Hospital in Panipat. Concurrently, approval has been granted to upgrade the Thana sub-health centre in the Kurukshetra district to a fully operational Primary Health Centre (PHC). Health Minister Aarti Singh Rao stated that the administration is continuously working under the Chief Minister's guidance to…
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Haryana Government Moves to Provide State-of-the-Art Facilities in Civil Hospitals, Says Health Minister

Haryana Government Moves to Provide State-of-the-Art Facilities in Civil Hospitals, Says Health Minister

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Health Minister Arti Singh Rao announced that the state government is consistently taking progressive steps to equip government hospitals with state-of-the-art facilities. In a major boost to the state's public healthcare infrastructure, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has officially approved the setting up of advanced Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) diagnostic services at the Ambala Civil Hospital. This significant upgrade marks a milestone in strengthening the public health sector, allowing government-run hospitals to offer high-level diagnostic services on par with super-speciality private institutions. The introduction of this nuclear medicine facility will…
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Haryana Farmers to Expand Cultivation to African Countries Following Mega Pact with MDH Spice Company

Haryana Farmers to Expand Cultivation to African Countries Following Mega Pact with MDH Spice Company

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The "Go Global" approach of the Haryana government, led by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, received a major boost following a landmark agreement signed with the prominent Indian spice manufacturing company, MDH (Mahashian Di Hatti). Under this strategic pact, signed in the presence of the Chief Minister in Panchkula on Wednesday, six Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) from Haryana will now be able to leverage agricultural and agribusiness opportunities internationally, including in African nations such as Tanzania and Kenya. The initiative, jointly executed by the Department of Foreign Cooperation and the Department of Horticulture, aims to link local…
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Haryana to Conduct Intensive Electoral Roll Revision After 24 Years; Door-to-Door Verification Starts June 15

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana is set to launch a special intensive revision of its electoral rolls after a gap of nearly 24 years. Following the directives of the Election Commission of India, this comprehensive campaign will run from June 15 to July 14, 2026, featuring door-to-door voter verification at the booth level. The final publication of the updated electoral roll is scheduled for September 22, 2026. Haryana Chief Minister and state officials are prioritizing this drive after the Chief Electoral Officer, A. Srinivas, chaired a review meeting on Wednesday with all Deputy Commissioners and District Election Officers via video conferencing.…
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