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28 May

CM Saini Launches Green Transport Revolution with 80 New Electric Buses in Panipat

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaHaryana, Horticulture, Infrastructure, Nayab Singh Saini, Panipat, Transit

Panipat (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini flagged off 80 new electric city buses and inaugurated a state-of-the-art electric bus depot on Thursday, initiating a major phase of the province's green public transit strategy. The launch transitions regional commuting toward sustainable mobility, directly targeting carbon reduction and smarter urban transit integration. Out of the newly deployed fleet of 80 electric vehicles, 40 buses are designated for Panipat, 15 for Yamunanagar, 10 each for Kurukshetra and Sonipat, and 5 for Panchkula. Built at a cost of approximately ₹7 crore, the new Panipat facility features dedicated high-capacity charging bays. The…

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini Unveils Major Initiatives to Push Innovation in Horticulture Sector

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAgriculture, Haryana, Horticulture, Innovation, Karnal, Nayab Singh Saini

Karnal (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday announced a series of major welfare initiatives and structural expansions to promote innovation in the horticulture sector. Speaking as the chief guest at the inauguration of a four-day National Conference at the Maharana Pratap Horticultural University, the Chief Minister detailed plans to significantly boost academic research and grassroots technical support for the state's agrarian workforce. During the national event, titled "Strategic Paradigm of Quality Seed and Planting Material for Horticultural Crops in Amrit Kaal," the Chief Minister announced the introduction of advanced Master’s degree and Ph.D. programs at the…

CM Announces Major Boost for Farmers in Haryana

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAgriculture, CM Nayab Singh Saini, Farmers' Welfare, Haryana Budget, Horticulture, MSP

Chandigarh, March 17, 2025 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has brought good news for farmers with a series of new announcements. While presenting the state budget during the Assembly session, Saini, who also holds the finance portfolio, proposed a significant increase in the budgets for agriculture and allied sectors. The agriculture budget will increase by 19.2%, horticulture by 95.50%, animal husbandry by 50.9%, and fisheries by a massive 144.40%.Increased Budget for Farmers' WelfareThe total budget for the Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Department has now been proposed at ₹4,229.29 crore. Saini emphasized that agriculture remains the backbone of Haryana's…