Anurag Rastogi Archives - National Times

07 Oct

Haryana Achieves 95% Reduction in Stubble Burning Cases, Sets National Benchmark for Clean Farming

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsHaryanaAnurag Rastogi, Crop Residue Management, Haryana Government, ICAR Report, Stubble Burning

Chandigarh, October 7, 2025: Haryana has achieved a remarkable 95% reduction in stubble burning incidents compared to last year, thanks to the state government’s strict enforcement measures, advanced monitoring systems, and continuous efforts to promote alternative crop residue management among farmers.According to a report by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), only seven active fire incidents related to paddy residue burning were recorded across the state till October 6, 2025, compared to 150 incidents during the 2024–25 season.The information was shared during a high-level review meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi, who commended the achievement as a result…

27 Jun

Haryana Chief Secretary Hosts Financial Dialogue with Tanzanian Delegation

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsHaryanaAnurag Rastogi, Finance Commission, Fiscal Dialogue, Haryana, Tanzania

Chandigarh, June 27 — Haryana Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi today chaired a high-level meeting with the Joint Finance Commission (JFC) of the United Republic of Tanzania, held here to discuss fiscal structures and financial governance.During the session, Mr. Rastogi outlined India’s fiscal framework, elaborating on the division of tax collection responsibilities, sources of revenue, debt financing mechanisms, and the distribution of loans and grants between the central and state governments. Reiterating Haryana’s commitment to fiscal discipline, he noted that the state refrains from off-budget borrowings.Explaining the principles of fiscal federalism in India, Mr. Rastogi said that states receive a share…

09 Jun

‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0’ Launched to Boost Haryana’s Green Drive

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAnurag Rastogi, Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0, Haryana Plantation Campaign 2025

Chandigarh, June 9 – In a bid to promote environmental sustainability through massive public participation, the Haryana government has launched the ambitious campaign ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0’. The initiative aims to scale up the state’s afforestation efforts for the year 2025–26.At a high-level review meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi, a comprehensive action plan was discussed. The campaign will be integrated with major national schemes like MGNREGA, Jal Shakti Abhiyan, Swachh Bharat Mission, Smart City Mission, and the National Green Highways Mission, ensuring a whole-of-government and whole-of-society approach.Rastogi emphasized that the campaign should not only focus on…

07 Apr

Every 10 Kilometers in Haryana to Have a Model Sanskriti School: Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAnurag Rastogi, Haryana schools, Model Sanskriti School

Donates ₹51,000 from his salary to promote innovation in Panchkula schoolChandigarh, April 7 – Haryana Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi announced that the state government plans to establish a Model Sanskriti School every 10 kilometers across the state. This move aims to bridge the quality gap between private and government schools by focusing on the development of Model Sanskriti and Sarthak Model Schools.Speaking as the chief guest during an interaction program with Class 12 students at PM Shri Government Model Sanskriti Senior Secondary School in Batoar village, Barwala block, Panchkula district, Rastogi emphasized the government's commitment to providing better-than-private education at…