Haryana Government

Haryana Approves NAWACHAR Scheme to Fund Youth Innovation and Bridge Academic Research with Governance

Haryana Approves NAWACHAR Scheme to Fund Youth Innovation and Bridge Academic Research with Governance

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana government has introduced a major policy initiative designed to transform academic research and student innovation into practical administrative solutions. Chaired by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, the first general body meeting of the Haryana State Innovation Society on Tuesday granted in-principle approval to the "Haryana Network for Academic Vision, Applied Creativity, and Holistic Administrative Research" (NAWACHAR) scheme in Chandigarh. The primary objective of the NAWACHAR scheme is to link the research capacity of universities, scholars, and students with real-world public governance challenges. Under the initiative, the state government will provide seed funding to students and…
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Respect for Constitutional Bodies Must Transcend Political Differences: Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini

Respect for Constitutional Bodies Must Transcend Political Differences: Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini

Gurugram (Balwinder Singh)— Addressing a press conference in Gurugram on Sunday, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini emphasized that political differences must never compromise the dignity and credibility of the nation's constitutional institutions. Urging the opposition to present concrete evidence before raising questions about autonomous bodies like the Election Commission of India, Saini stated that modern democratic discourse requires evidence-based debate rather than unsubstantiated allegations. The Chief Minister asserted that pillars of Indian democracy such as the Election Commission, the Supreme Court, and the Comptroller and Auditor General do not belong to any single administration or political front, but represent…
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Haryana CM Seeks MLA Feedback on Public Grievances, Directs Officials to Ensure Ground-Level Action

Haryana CM Seeks MLA Feedback on Public Grievances, Directs Officials to Ensure Ground-Level Action

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday reviewed public grievances raised by MLAs and directed administrative officials to ensure that complaints brought up by elected representatives lead to timely action on the ground rather than remaining limited to assurances. The Chief Minister held a nearly six-hour meeting in Chandigarh with MLAs, administrative secretaries and heads of departments, during which complaints submitted through the Jan Samvad portal were reviewed in detail. Issues from different Lok Sabha and Assembly constituencies were discussed, with officials instructed to personally monitor cases falling under their departments. Saini said reducing the gap…
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Haryana Invites Applications from Sikh Pilgrims for Guru Nanak Dev Prakash Purab in Pakistan

Haryana Invites Applications from Sikh Pilgrims for Guru Nanak Dev Prakash Purab in Pakistan

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana government has invited applications from Sikh pilgrims intending to participate in religious celebrations in Pakistan marking the Prakash Purab of Guru Nanak Dev, scheduled to take place from November 22 to December 1, 2026. A government spokesperson announced in Chandigarh on Tuesday that the state Home Department has formally opened the registration window for devotees seeking inclusion in the proposed Sikh pilgrim delegation (jatha). Pilgrims from Haryana must submit their complete applications to the Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee in Kurukshetra on or before September 12, 2026. The department emphasized that early submission is essential…
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Haryana to Build 582 Village Knowledge Centres Worth ₹514 Crore to Bring Urban-Style Amenities to Rural Communities

Haryana to Build 582 Village Knowledge Centres Worth ₹514 Crore to Bring Urban-Style Amenities to Rural Communities

CHANDIGARH (Balwinder Singh) — In a significant move to bridge the urban-rural divide and decentralize administrative services, the Haryana government will construct 582 "Village Knowledge Centres" across the state with financial collaboration from the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD). The initiative entails a total outlay of ₹514.53 crore, with roughly ₹88.33 lakh earmarked for each centre. Chairing a State Finance Committee meeting at the Haryana Civil Secretariat on Wednesday alongside Development and Panchayats Minister Krishan Lal Panwar, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini directed the Finance Department to fast-track fiscal approvals so construction can proceed on schedule. Saini…
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Haryana Directs Government Bodies to Strictly Implement Proactive RTI Disclosures Online

Haryana Directs Government Bodies to Strictly Implement Proactive RTI Disclosures Online

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh) — The Haryana Government has directed all state departments, boards, corporations, and public authorities to strictly comply with Section 4 of the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005, by proactively uploading mandatory public records onto their official websites. The administrative directive, issued by Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi, aims to streamline public access to government records and ensure greater transparency across all state administrative bodies. The instructions follow an order issued by the Haryana State Information Commission on June 22, 2026, under Section 18(2) of the RTI Act regarding compliance enforcement. The commission emphasized that the core objective…
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Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini Orders Renovation Of 320 Ponds, Work On 467 More To Begin Soon

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini Orders Renovation Of 320 Ponds, Work On 467 More To Begin Soon

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday directed officials to ensure that untreated wastewater does not flow directly into ponds across the state. He said water must undergo scientific treatment before entering ponds, while equal attention should be given to their cleanliness, beautification and long-term maintenance. The Chief Minister issued the directions while chairing a meeting of the Haryana Pond and Waste Water Management Authority at the Haryana Civil Secretariat. 320 Ponds To Be Renovated, 467 More Identified Saini directed officials to expedite the ongoing renovation and beautification of 320 ponds and complete the work at…
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Haryana Govt Announces Free Bus Travel For Women On Raksha Bandhan; Children Up To 15 Years Also Covered

Haryana Govt Announces Free Bus Travel For Women On Raksha Bandhan; Children Up To 15 Years Also Covered

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana government has announced free travel for women on Haryana Roadways buses on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan. Children up to the age of 15 travelling with women will also be allowed to use the service without paying a fare. The special facility will remain available from 12 noon on August 27 until midnight on August 28, allowing women to travel across the state to celebrate the festival with their families. Free Haryana Roadways Travel From August 27 To 28 According to a government spokesperson, women will be able to travel free of cost in ordinary…
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Haryana Minister Ranbir Gangwa Orders Super Sucker Machines to Clear Drainage and Waterlogging in Rewari

Haryana Minister Ranbir Gangwa Orders Super Sucker Machines to Clear Drainage and Waterlogging in Rewari

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh)— Haryana Public Health Engineering and Public Works Minister Ranbir Gangwa has directed municipal council officials to immediately deploy super sucker machines to clean the sewerage network in Rewari's Sector 1 and resolve persistent waterlogging issues at Holi Park. Presiding over a meeting of the District Public Grievances Redressal Committee at the Bal Bhavan auditorium in Rewari, Gangwa responded to complaints raised by local residents regarding poor drainage. He instructed the executive officer of the municipal council to take swift measures to ensure the proper disposal of contaminated water from the affected areas. During the meeting, the minister…
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State Government Committed to Swift Justice for Complainants: Haryana Cabinet Minister Ranbir Gangwa

State Government Committed to Swift Justice for Complainants: Haryana Cabinet Minister Ranbir Gangwa

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Public Works and Public Health Engineering Minister Ranbir Gangwa reiterated that the state government is committed to ensuring prompt justice and dispute resolution for every complainant. Presiding over a District Grievance Redressal Committee meeting at the Panipat District Secretariat auditorium on Thursday, the Cabinet Minister reviewed 15 public grievances, resolving eight cases on the spot while deferring seven for detailed inquiry and follow-up in the upcoming session. Addressing officials and attendees, Gangwa stated that resolving public grievances remains a top priority under the leadership of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini. He emphasized that monthly grievance meetings…
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