Anurag Rastogi Archives - National Times

06 Aug

Haryana Implements Regulatory Reforms to Boost Ease of Doing Business and Infrastructure

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAnurag Rastogi, ease of doing business, Haryana reforms, industrial infrastructure, Saksham Fund

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh) — The Haryana government has approved and initiated implementation of 21 out of 28 prioritized regulatory reforms identified under the second phase of the Union government's Compliance Reduction and Deregulation Exercise. Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi disclosed the administrative progress following a joint high-level review meeting co-chaired alongside Special Secretary in the Cabinet Secretariat K.K. Pathak. The initiative aims to streamline permitting procedures, eliminate redundant regulatory requirements, expand digital governance tools, and lower compliance costs across industrial, agricultural, and commercial sectors. As part of the structural overhaul, Commissioner and Secretary of the Industries and Commerce Department Dr. Amit…

03 Aug

Haryana Outperforms National Targets Under National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAnurag Rastogi, Haryana health, Health Screening, NTEP Targets, TB elimination

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana has emerged as one of the leading states in India in the fight against tuberculosis by exceeding key targets set under the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme. During a 100-day intensified screening campaign, health authorities screened over 5.84 lakh individuals, identifying 34,825 new tuberculosis cases. Reviewing the progress of the healthcare initiative in Chandigarh, Haryana Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi instructed administration officials to maintain momentum and strengthen Tuberculosis Preventive Treatment along with community-based screening. Between January and July 2026, the state recorded 54,368 total TB notifications against a set target of 52,500, achieving 104 percent of its…

29 Jul

Haryana Chief Minister Reaffirms Strict Stance on Paper Leaks and Highlights Merit-Based Recruitment

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAnurag Rastogi, examination reforms, Group D, Haryana recruitment, Nayab Singh Saini

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini reaffirmed his government's commitment to clean, transparent, and merit-based recruitment during an orientation programme for newly appointed Group-D employees at Tau Devi Lal Stadium in Panchkula. Speaking on national examination reforms, the Chief Minister stated that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a high-level expert committee was constituted to overhaul the examination framework following recent paper leak allegations. He emphasized that under the Public Examinations Act, severe measures are being implemented, including up to 10 years of imprisonment and fines of at least 100 million rupees for organized paper-leak…

18 Jul

Haryana Accelerates Vocational Education Expansion to Introduce AI and Fintech Courses

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsIndiaAnurag Rastogi, artificial intelligence, Fintech courses, Haryana education, Samagra Shiksha, vocational training expansion

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh) — The Haryana government is rapidly expanding the scope of vocational education in state-run schools, integrating modern disciplines such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Financial Technology (Fintech) alongside digital skill-based schooling. The strategic initiative aims to equip students with contemporary technical skills aligned with future global employment and higher education demands. Reviewing the comprehensive blueprint during a high-level monitoring meeting of the Samagra Shiksha scheme, Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi directed administrative officers and district deputy commissioners to accelerate institutional reforms. Rastogi emphasised the need to provide student-centric quality education, advanced state-of-the-art infrastructure, and industry-oriented competencies. He instructed…

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…