Anurag Rastogi Archives - National Times

12 Jun

Haryana Approves Over 912 Crore Rupees for Power Infrastructure Expansion as Discoms Outperform National Benchmarks

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAnurag Rastogi, distribution discoms, grid modernization, Haryana power sector

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): In a major move to advance power sector reforms, the Distribution Reform Committee chaired by Haryana Chief Minister-appointed Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi has approved additional power infrastructure works worth 912.70 crore rupees under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme. The committee has also cleared the proposal to be forwarded to the Power Finance Corporation and the Ministry of Power for consideration and formal approval by the RDSS Monitoring Committee. This strategic investment comes at a time when Haryana's power distribution companies have emerged among the top-performing utilities in the country, registering a significant decline in line losses alongside…

25 May

Haryana to Empower Villages in Decentralized Water Management with Policy-2026

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAnurag Rastogi, Haryana, rural development, Water management, Women Empowerment

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana is set to significantly decentralize its rural water management system by assigning village communities a central role in planning, monitoring, and maintaining their local water supply infrastructure. Under the newly formulated Rural Water Supply Scheme Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Policy-2026, the state government aims to shift the responsibility of operating and sustaining drinking water networks to local bodies. Reviewing the initiative during a high-level meeting, Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi directed administrative officers to develop model villages in every district to ensure the effective implementation of this citizen-centric framework. Chief Secretary Rastogi emphasized that while creating initial…

17 May

Haryana Accelerates 2027 Census Operations with Rapid House Listing Progress

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAnurag Rastogi, demographic data, Haryana census, House Listing, local administration, public policy

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh)— The state of Haryana has recorded remarkable progress in its house listing and housing census operations under the ongoing 2027 Census. Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi conducted a comprehensive review meeting via video conferencing with divisional commissioners, deputy commissioners, municipal chiefs, and other senior officials to assess the state's preparedness for completing this monumental national task within the stipulated timeframe. During the session, Rastogi directed all civil servants to treat the census operation with the highest priority, demanding complete commitment, accountability, and efficiency from field workers. He firmly stated that any negligence or lack of co-operation from staff…

08 May

Haryana Finalizes Preparations for UPSC Preliminary Exam; 89 Centres Established in Gurugram and Faridabad

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAnurag Rastogi, Civil Services Preparation, Faridabad, Gurugram Exam Centres, Haryana Government, UPSC Prelims 2026

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana government has issued comprehensive directives to ensure the seamless execution of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026, which is set to take place on May 24. During a high-level review meeting held on Friday, Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi emphasized that the state must maintain the highest standards of security and transparency for this prestigious national assessment. To accommodate the significant number of aspirants, the administration has finalized the setup of 89 examination centres across two key districts, with 52 centres established in Gurugram and 37 in Faridabad. The review session,…

07 May

Haryana Chief Secretary calls for greater sensitivity in senior citizen welfare cases

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAnurag Rastogi, Haryana news, Maintenance Act, Old-age homes, Senior citizens, Social Justice, Welfare rules

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi has issued a clear directive to district administrative officers, urging them to adopt a more compassionate and committed approach when handling matters related to the welfare of the elderly. Speaking at a state-level workshop focused on the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act of 2007, Rastogi emphasized that officials must be fully attuned to legal provisions while maintaining a deeply humanitarian perspective during their daily duties. He remarked that the law is not simply a financial tool but a moral commitment to provide seniors with honour, dignity, and access…

07 May

Haryana government declares paid holiday on May 10 for municipal elections

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAnurag Rastogi, Haryana Elections, Local Governance, Municipal Polls, paid holiday, voting rights

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana government has announced a paid holiday on Sunday, May 10, 2026, to facilitate voter participation in the upcoming municipal civic polls. This directive applies to all registered voters residing in the specific regions where polling is scheduled to take place. Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi issued an official notification outlining the details of the exemption to ensure that citizens can exercise their democratic rights without facing any professional or financial setbacks. The electoral process on this date will cover a broad range of municipal bodies across the province. Voters will cast their ballots to elect the…

06 May

Haryana Government Sets May 22 Deadline for Employees to File Annual Property Returns

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAnurag Rastogi, Asset Disclosure, Civil Services, Deadline, government employees, Haryana, Intrahry, Property Returns

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana government has officially mandated all state government employees to submit their annual property returns for the 2025-2026 fiscal year by May 22, 2026. Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi issued these instructions to ensure that every public servant remains compliant with the state's transparency and conduct regulations. The directive applies to all personnel across various government departments, emphasizing the administration's focus on maintaining updated records of assets held by its workforce. According to the guidelines provided by the Chief Secretary, the requirement is rooted in Rule 24 of the Haryana Civil Services (Government Employees' Conduct) Rules, 2016.…

23 Apr

Haryana scales up HPV vaccination drive to target 2.26 lakh adolescent girls

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaadolescent girl health, Anurag Rastogi, cervical cancer prevention, Haryana HPV vaccination 2026, Sumita Misra, U-WIN platform

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana is intensifying its campaign against cervical cancer. Chief Secretary Sh. Anurag Rastogi chaired a State Steering Committee review to accelerate the rollout of the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Vaccine across the state. As of April 22, more than 13,500 girls have received the vaccine, including 561 on the opening day of the drive. The state has secured 2.28 lakh doses to cover an estimated 2.26 lakh girls aged 14–15 years, according to Additional Chief Secretary, Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Sumita Misra. Chief Secretary Sh. Rastogi underscored that cervical cancer remains one of the leading cancers…

15 Apr

IMC Hisar project gains momentum as Chief Secretary reviews progress

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAmritsar Kolkata Industrial Corridor, Anurag Rastogi, Haryana Industrial Development, IMC Hisar, Integrated Manufacturing Cluster

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The ambitious Integrated Manufacturing Cluster (IMC) Hisar project is moving toward its next phase of development following a high-level review by Haryana Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi. During a meeting held in Chandigarh on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, the Chief Secretary directed various departments to expedite critical decisions and ensure seamless coordination for the timely execution of this industrial hub. He emphasized that the project is a cornerstone of the state’s strategy to bolster industrial capacity, attract global investment, and generate large-scale employment opportunities. Spanning 1,605 acres, IMC Hisar is being developed as a key component of the…

14 Apr

Haryana approves 2,646 new homes for urban poor under PMAY-U 2.0

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAffordable Housing, Anurag Rastogi, Beneficiary Led Construction, Haryana Government, PMAY-U 2.0 Haryana, Urban Housing

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The dream of owning a home is set to become a reality for thousands of urban poor and middle-class families in Haryana. During the third meeting of the State Level Sanctioning and Monitoring Committee (SLSMC) chaired by Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, the state government approved housing projects for 2,646 beneficiaries across 60 urban local bodies under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) 2.0. According to Mohammed Shayin, Commissioner and Secretary of the Housing for All Department, the demand for housing remains high, with over 1.69 lakh applicants registering their interest through the…