Anurag Rastogi Archives - National Times

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…

13 Apr

Haryana to launch massive awareness campaign for ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam’

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAnurag Rastogi, Haryana awareness campaign, Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, Women Empowerment

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi chaired a high-level review meeting on Monday, April 13, 2026, to finalize preparations for a week-long statewide awareness campaign dedicated to the ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam’. The campaign, which will run until April 20, 2026, aims to educate the public—specifically women—about the landmark women’s reservation legislation and its role in strengthening female empowerment in India's democratic structure. The campaign features a diverse range of activities designed to ensure maximum public participation. Key highlights include ‘Nari Shakti Padyatras’ (marches) scheduled for April 15 and 16 across every parliamentary constituency, involving students, self-help groups,…

13 Apr

Haryana Government invites nominations for Padma Awards 2027

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAnurag Rastogi, Haryana Padma Awards, National Awards Portal, Nomination 2027, Unsung Heroes

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana government has officially invited nominations and recommendations for the prestigious Padma Awards—Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri—to be announced on the occasion of Republic Day, January 26, 2027. In a letter addressed to all administrative secretaries, divisional commissioners, and deputy commissioners, Haryana Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi directed that recommendations be submitted to the state government via email at political2.hry@gmail.com or hrathee.cso@hry.gov.in by June 10, 2026. While the state-level deadline for internal review is in June, the Central Government's National Awards Portal (https://awards.gov.in) began accepting online nominations on March 15, 2026, with a final closing…

09 Apr

Haryana Unveils ₹5,715 Crore Water Security Plan to Transform Agricultural Irrigation

nishuthapar10 CommentsHaryanaAnurag Rastogi, Haryana, irrigation reform, Water Secure, World Bank

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): In a significant push towards long-term water sustainability, Chief Secretary Sh. Anurag Rastogi, on Thursday, chaired a high-level meeting with the World Bank Appraisal Mission, marking a decisive step forward in the implementation of the ambitious ‘Water Secure Haryana’ programme. The programme, with a total outlay of ₹5,715 crore, including a ₹4,000 crore World Bank loan, is aimed at improving the efficiency, reliability and sustainability of agricultural water use across Haryana. Planned over a six-year period, the initiative represents a comprehensive and structured effort to strengthen water management systems in the state. The project will be implemented…