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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…

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

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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…