Arvind Sharma Archives - National Times

29 Oct

Haryana Raises Sugarcane Price to Rs 430 per Quintal for 2026-27, Announces Rs 450 Rate for Next Season

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has announced an increase in sugarcane prices for the next two crushing seasons, raising the rate to Rs 430 per quintal for 2026-27 and setting a target rate of Rs 450 per quintal for 2027-28. Haryana Cooperation Minister Dr Arvind Sharma thanked the Chief Minister for the decision, saying the higher prices would provide financial benefits to sugarcane farmers and help cooperative sugar mills secure adequate supplies of the crop. Under the announcement, the sugarcane price for the 2026-27 crushing season will rise from Rs 415 to Rs 430 per quintal,…

27 Oct

Haryana To Fully Computerise PACS, Empower Women Through Cooperative Loans: Minister Arvind Sharma

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Cooperation Minister Dr Arvind Sharma has said the state government is working towards 100% computerisation of Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) while expanding financial support for women through self-help groups and cooperative institutions. Speaking at an event organised by The Central Cooperative Bank, Bhiwani, on Tuesday, Sharma said cooperation could help families achieve financial self-reliance and contribute to the country's economic development. During the programme, the minister distributed cheques worth Rs 5 crore to 250 women's self-help groups in the district. He also inaugurated a PACS facility in Golagarh village and a cooperative bank branch in…

22 Oct

Rakhigarhi Museum Project: Haryana Approves Rs 180 Crore For Pending Work, Says Arvind Sharma

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Cooperation, Archaeology, Tourism and Museums Minister Dr Arvind Sharma has said work on the modern museum complex at Rakhigarhi, one of the prominent archaeological sites associated with the Harappan civilisation, will be completed soon. He said Rs 180 crore has been approved for the remaining work on the project. Sharma made the announcement while addressing an international conference organised as part of the Rakhigarhi Mahotsav on October 22. He said the project would strengthen efforts to preserve the site's archaeological heritage and present its historical significance to visitors from India and abroad. Rakhigarhi, located in Haryana's…

17 Oct

Haryana Minister Says CM Saini Monitoring Crop Procurement, Assures Farmers Every Grain Will Be Purchased

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Cooperation Minister Dr Arvind Sharma on Saturday said Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini is personally monitoring crop procurement arrangements across the state and has directed officials to ensure that farmers do not face difficulties in selling their produce. During a visit to the Rohtak grain market on October 17, Sharma reviewed procurement arrangements and said the state government was committed to purchasing farmers’ produce. He stressed that procurement, lifting of crops from mandis and payments to farmers were being monitored continuously. “The government stands firmly with farmers, and every grain of their produce will be purchased,”…

03 Oct

Haryana Athletes Clinch Gold at Asian Games 2026, Minister Arvind Sharma Hails Sporting Feat

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Athletes hailing from Haryana have delivered a dominant performance at the 2026 Asian Games, securing multiple gold medals and reinforcing the state's status as India's premier sporting powerhouse. Haryana Minister for Cooperation, Jails, Tourism, Heritage, and Elections, Dr. Arvind Sharma, extended his congratulations to the podium finishers, stating that their success on the global stage reflects the state's rigorous sports policy and grassroots athletic culture. Highlighting the medal winners across diverse disciplines, the minister praised Rohtak's Parveen Hooda in boxing, Hisar's Ankush Panghal and Charkhi Dadri's Sujeet Kalkal in wrestling, alongside Jind's Kirti Sharma in archery for…

22 Sep

Haryana’s Three Cooperative Sugar Mills Win National Awards, State Pushes Bio-Energy Expansion

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Three cooperative sugar mills in Haryana — Shahabad, Karnal and Panipat — have secured first prizes in different categories at the national level, highlighting the state's efforts to modernise its sugar industry and expand into bio-energy. Haryana Cooperation Minister Dr Arvind Sharma said the awards reflected the combined efforts of sugarcane farmers, mill employees, engineers and management. Shahabad, Karnal And Panipat Mills Secure Top Honours The Shahabad Cooperative Sugar Mill received the first prize for technical efficiency in the ‘Other Recovery Zone’ category for the 2024-25 crushing season. The Karnal Cooperative Sugar Mill won first prizes for…

16 Jul

Gohana Railway Junction Undergoes Special Sanitation Drive Ahead of India’s First Hydrogen Train Launch

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh)— In preparation for the historic arrival of India's first hydrogen-powered train, a major cleanliness campaign titled 'Swachhata Se Swagat' (Welcome through Cleanliness) was launched at the Gohana Railway Junction on Thursday. Leading the initiative, Haryana Minister for Cooperation, Jails, Elections, Heritage, and Tourism, Dr. Arvind Sharma, alongside his spouse Dr. Rita Sharma and numerous volunteers, personally participated in the sanitation drive to transform the station premises ahead of the landmark event. Speaking at the venue, Dr. Sharma emphasized that maintaining cleanliness is a collective civic duty rather than a temporary campaign, drawing a parallel to traditional Indian…

22 Jun

Haryana Chief Minister outlines comprehensive vision for ‘Vibrant Haryana-2047’ roadmap

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced a comprehensive vision for the state's development over the next two decades, aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a developed India by 2047. Speaking at a press conference held at Haryana Niwas on Monday, Saini shared details of the "Vibrant Haryana-2047" initiative, which was the focus of a collaborative brainstorming session with state legislators. The campaign, themed "My Developed Constituency," places individual legislative assembly areas at the core of the state's long-term growth blueprint. Under the new initiative, each Member of the Legislative Assembly will act as a…

03 May

Dr. Arvind Sharma Backs Demand for 121-Foot Lord Parshuram Statue in Delhi’s Japanese Park

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Minister for Cooperation, Prisons, and Tourism, Dr. Arvind Sharma, has formally supported a proposal from the Brahmin community to install a monumental 121-foot statue of Lord Parshuram in Japanese Park, Rohini. During a high-profile celebration of Parshuram Janmotsav in Delhi, Dr. Sharma discussed the matter with Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, urging her to grant the necessary approvals for the project. The Minister noted that the installation of the statue has been a significant and long-standing request from the community, particularly highlighted during the recent legislative assembly elections when the community extended strong support to the government.…

12 Apr

Nayab government ensuring procurement of every grain at MSP: Dr. Arvind Sharma

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Cooperation Minister Dr. Arvind Sharma stated on Sunday, April 12, 2026, that the state government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, is committed to procuring every single grain of the farmers' produce at the Minimum Support Price (MSP). During a surprise inspection of the Gohana Grain Market, the Minister reviewed the ongoing wheat procurement process and directed administrative officials to ensure that farmers and commission agents (arhtiyas) do not face any inconvenience during the season. The Minister personally inspected the weighing and measuring of wheat heaps in the Mandi and issued clear instructions…