Rao Narbir Singh Archives - National Times

21 Jan

Pre-Budget Consultations to Shape Participatory Budget, Special Provisions Likely for Agniveers: Rao Narbir Singh

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Chandigarh, January 21 — Haryana’s Minister for Soldiers and Paramilitary Welfare, Rao Narbir Singh, on Tuesday said that the state budget for 2026–27 will be prepared through extensive public participation, with meaningful and practical suggestions received during pre-budget consultation meetings expected to be incorporated, as was done last year. He said Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini is holding pre-budget consultations with various stakeholders to ensure that the upcoming budget reflects public aspirations and grassroots inputs. Expressing confidence, the minister said the process would result in a people-centric and inclusive budget. Rao Narbir Singh recalled that in the previous year, the…

27 Dec

Rao Narbir Singh Lays Foundation Stones for Development Works in Malibu Town

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Central and Starwood Parks to be Developed and Beautified; Minister Pays Obeisance on Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s Prakash Purab Chandigarh, December 27: Haryana’s Industry and Commerce, Forest and Environment Minister Rao Narbir Singh on Saturday laid the foundation stone for several development projects being undertaken by the Municipal Corporation Gurugram in the Malibu Town area. The projects include the construction of an underground water tank in Malibu Town, installation of interlocking tiles in Starwood and GS Block of Ward No. 11, and development and beautification works of Central Park (WW-82) and Starwood Park. The minister said all proposed works would…

01 Dec

Haryana to Include Plantation Maintenance in Tender Process, Says Environment Minister Rao Narbir Singh

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Chandigarh, December 1 — Haryana Forest and Environment Minister Rao Narbir Singh has directed officials to link the tender process for plantation and its maintenance with the Haryana Engineering Works Portal to ensure full transparency. He said the maintenance of saplings must be made an integral part of the tender to ensure their survival and protection.The minister added that regular monitoring will be conducted to check whether contractors are depositing the ESI amount of labourers every month so that workers’ welfare is safeguarded. He made it clear that no single authority, including the Divisional Forest Officer, will hold exclusive control…

13 Nov

Haryana Government Takes Tough Stand on Pollution Control: Forest and Environment Minister Rao Narbir Singh Issues Strict Directives

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Chandigarh, November 13 — Haryana Forest and Environment Minister Rao Narbir Singh said the state government is fully committed to controlling environmental pollution and is taking strong measures in line with the guidelines issued by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) and the Supreme Court. He emphasized that effective pollution control can only be achieved through coordinated efforts among all concerned departments, ensuring visible results on the ground.The minister was presiding over a high-level meeting of the Haryana State Pollution Control Board held in Chandigarh. The meeting was attended by Additional Chief Secretary of Environment and Forest Department Sudhir Rajpal, Board…

25 Oct

Haryana to Emerge as Hub of Industrial Growth: Minister Rao Narbir Singh

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Chandigarh, October 25 — Haryana’s Industries and Commerce Minister Rao Narbir Singh stated that no country can achieve true development without a strong industrial base. To give the agriculture-dominated state a new industrial identity, the Haryana government has prepared a comprehensive five-year industrial roadmap, under which 10 new Industrial Model Townships (IMTs) will be developed, including two around Gurugram. Additionally, a “Global Investment Summit” will be organized in Gurugram on the occasion of Non-Resident Indian (NRI) Day, inviting investors from across the world to set up industries in the state.Gurugram: A Model City of Industrial and Environmental DevelopmentThe Minister highlighted…

27 Sep

Rao Narbir Singh Urges Citizens to Nurture Saplings Like Children

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Chandigarh, September 27: Haryana’s Environment and Forest Minister Rao Narbir Singh on Friday called upon people to not only plant trees but also take responsibility for their care, stressing that saplings should be nurtured like one’s own children.He was speaking at a plantation drive held in village Bhondsi, Gurugram, organized jointly by the Forest and Wildlife Department and ISKCON. Singh, along with villagers, planted saplings during the program, which was also attended by Sohna MLA Tejpal Tanwar.Addressing the gathering, the minister highlighted that trees are vital companions of human life, and their preservation is essential for a healthy environment and…

10 Sep

Haryana Environment Minister Directs Acceleration of Clean Yamuna Mission

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Chandigarh, September 10: Haryana’s Environment and Forest Minister Rao Narbir Singh instructed officials to expedite all preparations to implement the Clean Yamuna Mission on the ground. He said that where Common Effluent Treatment Plants (CETPs) or Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) are required, the tendering process must be completed and work allocated without delay.The minister chaired a review meeting of the Haryana State Pollution Control Board to assess potential points of pollution in the Yamuna River. He emphasized that the quantity of clean water flowing from Haryana to Delhi through the Yamuna must maintain a Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) level of…

15 Jul

Haryana to Simplify Tree Felling NOC Process, Says Forest Minister Rao Narbir Singh

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Instructions Issued for Speedy, Transparent Approvals and Procurement in Forest DepartmentChandigarh, July 15 — Haryana’s Forest Minister, Rao Narbir Singh, has directed officials to simplify and expedite the process for issuing No Objection Certificates (NOCs) required for tree felling for both public and private projects. Chairing a review meeting of the Forest Department at Haryana Niwas in Chandigarh, the minister stressed that unnecessary delays should be avoided. He instructed that any objections to applications must be recorded comprehensively at once, ensuring transparency and sparing citizens repeated hassles.Present at the meeting were Additional Chief Secretary Anand Mohan Sharan, Principal Chief Conservator…

08 Jun

Haryana Extends Startup Incentive Scheme Deadline to September 30, 2025: Rao Narbir Singh

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Chandigarh, June 8 – Haryana Industries and Commerce Minister Rao Narbir Singh announced that the state government has extended the deadline for its startup incentive scheme to September 30, 2025. The initiative, part of Haryana’s broader Startup Policy, aims to promote self-employment among youth in the rapidly evolving digital and industrial economy.The minister emphasized that the Startup Policy offers a range of incentives to budding entrepreneurs in the state. The decision to extend the deadline comes as a relief for many startups that were unable to submit reimbursement applications under various schemes, such as the Lease Rental Subsidy Scheme, Patent…

01 Jun

Gurugram to Launch Pilot Project Aiming for Plastic-Free Model City Status

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Gurugram (Haryana), June 1, 2025: In a significant environmental move, Gurugram is set to launch a pilot project aimed at transforming it into a plastic-free model city. As part of this campaign, select areas within the city will host a series of activities encouraging the shift toward eco-friendly living.Haryana Environment Minister Rao Narbir Singh has been actively promoting the initiative, urging citizens to reduce plastic use and embrace sustainable alternatives. The pilot project is positioned as more than just a government effort—it is being pitched as a public movement that demands collective participation.At a key review meeting held in Gurugram,…