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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…

09 Apr

Haryana Accelerates Scientific Waste Management, Reviews NGT Compliance Progress

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAnurag Rastogi, environmental governance, Haryana, NGT compliance, solid waste, waste management

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh)- Haryana is steadily advancing towards scientific and sustainable waste management, with Chief Secretary Sh. Anurag Rastogi on Thursday reviewing the state’s progress on compliance with directions of the National Green Tribunal (NGT). The review reflected a positive trajectory, with major improvements in infrastructure, monitoring mechanisms, and environmental governance. Chairing the high-level meeting, the Chief Secretary stressed the importance of continuous monitoring, accurate reporting, and coordinated action across departments to ensure timely compliance with NGT directives. He reiterated that Haryana is committed to achieving full compliance through a structured and result-oriented approach. Significant progress has been made on…

03 Apr

Haryana approves ₹747 crore budget for PM Poshan Shakti Nirman Scheme

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAnurag Rastogi, Haryana PM Poshan budget, mid-day meal Haryana, school nutrition Haryana, student health 2026

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Secretary Sh. Anurag Rastogi, on Friday, chaired a high-level meeting of the State Level Steering-cum-Monitoring Committee (SLSMC), where the panel approved a budget of ₹747 crore for the Financial Year 2026–27 under the Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman Scheme — a flagship programme aimed at strengthening nutritional support for school children across the state. The approved outlay comprises a central share of ₹222 crore and a state share of ₹525 crore, underscoring the government's strong financial commitment to expanding the quality and reach of the scheme. The meeting conducted a comprehensive review of the programme's…

02 Apr

Haryana Chief Secretary orders time-bound manuscript survey under Gyan Bharatam

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAnurag Rastogi, digital archiving, Gyan Bharatam, Haryana manuscript survey

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Secretary Sh. Anurag Rastogi chaired a detailed review meeting with Deputy Commissioners, Registrars of universities and senior officers to accelerate the implementation of the Gyan Bharatam initiative and the National Manuscript Survey across the state. The Chief Secretary said the programme reflects the vision of Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi, who has emphasised preservation, innovation and adaptation as key pillars of India’s knowledge tradition. The Gyan Bharatam portal, launched in September 2025, aims to identify and preserve centuries-old manuscripts using modern technology. Sh. Rastogi directed Deputy Commissioners to ensure a systematic and time-bound survey in…

10 Nov

Haryana Chief Secretary Reviews Banking Progress, Calls for Faster Loan Disbursement

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAnurag Rastogi, Haryana banking review, loan disbursement, MSME, PM Vishwakarma Yojana, SLBC meeting

Chandigarh, November 10: Haryana Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi stressed the need to close the gap between loan approvals and actual disbursement to beneficiaries.He was chairing the 174th meeting of the State Level Bankers’ Committee (SLBC) held in Chandigarh on Sunday. The meeting was attended by senior officials from various banks, government departments, and financial institutions to assess the performance of the state’s banking sector.Rastogi directed banks to review their internal policies and ensure timely and adequate loan availability to all eligible beneficiaries, including farmers. He lauded the coordinated efforts of banks and government departments in promoting financial inclusion and supporting…

10 Nov

Haryana Chief Secretary Reviews Banking Progress, Orders Acceleration of Loan Disbursement

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAnurag Rastogi, Haryana banking growth, loan disbursement, SLBC meeting

Chandigarh, November 10: Haryana Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi emphasized the need to bridge the gap between loan sanctioning and actual disbursement to beneficiaries at the earliest.He was presiding over the 174th meeting of the State Level Bankers’ Committee (SLBC) held in Chandigarh. The meeting focused on reviewing the overall performance of the state’s banking sector and improving coordination between banks and government departments. Senior officials from various banks, government departments, and financial institutions were present.Rastogi directed banks to review their policies and ensure that all eligible beneficiaries, including farmers, receive timely and adequate loans. He commended the collective efforts of…

07 Nov

Haryana Celebrates 150 Years of ‘Vande Mataram’; Chief Secretary Rastogi Calls It the Soul of National Character

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAnurag Rastogi, Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, Haryana celebration, Vande Mataram 150 years

Chandigarh, November 7 — The 150th anniversary of India’s national song ‘Vande Mataram’ was celebrated across Haryana with dignity and pride on Thursday. A state-level ceremony was held at the Haryana Civil Secretariat in Chandigarh, where Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi attended as the chief guest.Addressing the gathering, Rastogi said that the pain of living under foreign rule in one’s own country is unimaginable. He recalled that the first war of independence in 1857 sparked the spirit of resistance among citizens, who began to raise their voices against British oppression.He noted that India has a long-standing tradition of expressing emotions through…

27 Oct

Haryana Announces December Schedule for Departmental Examinations

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAnurag Rastogi, Departmental Exams 2025, Haryana Government, Panchkula

Chandigarh, October 27, 2025: The Haryana Government has announced that departmental examinations for officers across various departments will be held from December 15 to December 19, 2025. The exams are scheduled to take place at Sarthak Government Integrated Senior Secondary School, Sector-12A, Panchkula.According to a notification issued by Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi, the examinations will include officers from the Departments of Revenue and Disaster Management, Forest, Agriculture and Horticulture, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Fisheries, Jails, Cooperation, Development and Panchayats, Panchayati Raj, Wildlife Protection, and Elections. Assistant Commissioners and Extra Assistant Commissioners will also be covered under this schedule.Eligible officers wishing…