Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, trade and industry have received new strength in the country. Schemes such as Digital India, Startup India, GST and Aatmanirbhar Bharat have provided the business community with a new identity and greater opportunities.
Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini was addressing a programme organized on the occasion of Aggarwal Foundation Day in Chandigarh on Sunday.
The Chief Minister said that no one can match the Aggarwal community in wisdom, business acumen and social service. The principles of social harmony shown by Maharaja Agrasen remain relevant and inspirational even today. He said that the community made significant contributions to the freedom movement. Whenever the patriotism of Jamnalal Bajaj and Lala Lajpat Rai is remembered, every Indian feels proud. They always kept national interest above everything else.
The Chief Minister said that Maharaja Agrasen showed society the path of cooperation, equality and self-reliance. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also adopted the mantra of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas and Sabka Prayas” and is moving forward on the same path. He said the BJP government is based on good governance and development and believes in taking every section of society along. India is progressing rapidly and a transformational change is visible across the country today. The history of the Aggarwal community is full of pride and dignity. Descendants of Maharaja Agrasen have worked to strengthen equality and brotherhood in society.
Nayab Singh Saini said that under the double-engine government in Haryana, several initiatives are being undertaken to strengthen industry and trade so that Haryana’s contribution to the national economy can increase further. He said that Haryana is working in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharat Vision 2047. Under this vision, the target has been set to make the state’s economy worth one trillion dollar and create 50 lakh new employment opportunities.
The Chief Minister said that the Department of Future has been constituted in the state to promote technological innovation. Along with this, a new Startup Policy has also been formulated with emphasis on strengthening startups. Haryana currently ranks fourth in the country in the startup sector. To promote research and development, a Fund of Funds worth Rs. 2,000 crore has also been created.
Nayab Singh Saini said that the government has created an Ease of Doing Business ecosystem to accelerate industrial development. Under the Mini Cluster Scheme, work is underway on 48 MSME projects worth Rs. 170 crore in the state. More than 8,000 MSMEs have benefited from these initiatives.
The Chief Minister said that recently, the BJP secured clear majorities in West Bengal, Assam and Puducherry, the credit for which goes to the strong leadership of Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi. He added that the BJP has also received overwhelming blessings from the people in Haryana’s municipal bodies, which further strengthens the government’s development-oriented policies, vision and working style.
Former Minister Aseem Goel, Panchkula Mayor Shyam Lal Bansal, Sampurnanand Maharaj, Pandit Vijay Shankar Mehta, VHP General Secretary Suresh Jain, Naresh Seran, Jagmohan Garg, Pradeep Goyal, Pradeep Bansal, Anand Singla, Sunil Mittal, Om Prakash Devinagar and a large number of distinguished members of the Aggarwal community were present on the occasion.
Chair and Study Centre in the Name of Maharana Pratap to be Established at Kurukshetra University: CM Nayab Singh Saini
Several announcements made at the state-level function organized in Shahzadpur, Ambala, on Maharana Pratap Jayanti
Baragadh College to be Named after Maharani Padmavati
Announcement of Rs. 31 lakh for construction work of Rajput Hostel
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced that a Study Centre and a Chair in the name of Maharana Pratap will be established at Kurukshetra University. Besides this, the name of the Government Women’s College located at Baragadh in Shahzadpur will be changed to Maharani Padmavati Government College.
The Chief Minister made these announcements on Sunday at the state-level function organized at Shahzadpur in Ambala under the “Sant-Mahapurush Samman Evam Vichar Prasar Yojana” on the occasion of Maharana Pratap Jayanti. He also announced Rs. 5 crore for various development works in the Naraingarh Assembly constituency, Rs. 31 lakh for the construction work of the Rajput Hostel and construction of a pucca drain in Shahzadpur. Earlier, the Chief Minister also unveiled the renovated statue of Maharana Pratap. Governor of Mizoram General (Dr.) Vijay Kumar Singh specially attended the function.
Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said that Maharana Pratap was such a great warrior that merely taking his name fills every heart with a wave of patriotism. He said Maharana Pratap was born in the Rajput community at a time when Indian society was overshadowed by injustice and oppression and efforts were being made to destroy our glorious culture and hurt religious sentiments. He inherited bravery and valour from Maharana Kumbha and Rana Sanga and after assuming power in Mewar, set unparalleled examples of courage, valour and heroism. His horse ‘Chetak’ and elephant ‘Ramprasad’ were also extraordinary like him and set examples of sacrifice for the protection of the nation, religion and honour.
The Chief Minister said that when Maharana Pratap assumed power in Mewar, half of Mewar had already come under Mughal rule. To liberate his birthplace and karmabhoomi from the Mughals, Maharana Pratap spent nearly 20 years in forests. He accepted eating grass rotis but never accepted defeat. He said Maharana Pratap was born in the brave Rajput community. Rajput is not a symbol of a caste, but a symbol of justice and truth. This community has given great rulers to the country. The community holds a leading place among those who sacrificed for the honour, pride and dignity of the nation during India’s freedom struggle and after Independence.
The Chief Minister said that the life of Maharana Pratap gives us the message that as long as self-respect remains alive, our soul remains alive. His principles of not allowing any harm to come to the country’s civilization and culture continue to guide us even today. Inspired by his bravery, our armed forces have defeated enemies many times in wars.
Nayab Singh Saini said that recently we observed the anniversary of Operation Sindoor. A year ago, under the capable leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, our armed forces taught a lesson to the terrorists who killed unarmed civilians in Pahalgam. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, the country is today emerging as a strong India and the strength of India is being acknowledged across the world. This is the same strong India envisioned by great personalities like Maharana Pratap. The heroic tales of Maharana Pratap are the pride of our history.
Governor of Mizoram General (Dr.) Vijay Kumar Singh said that the life of Maharana Pratap should be an inspiration for every Indian. We should learn from his life that we should never forget our heritage, culture and religion. Maharana Pratap always gave priority to the welfare of the people and never cared for his own comfort or welfare. Only by following his ideals can society, the state and the country progress.
He said the style of warfare through which Maharana Pratap defeated the Mughals was later adopted by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Maharana Pratap’s war strategy was unparalleled and teaches us that no task should ever be carried out impulsively; rather, if every task is done thoughtfully and carefully, victory will always be yours. Just as Maharana Pratap never forgot his duty and dharma despite hardships, we too should learn to struggle and fight against difficulties. To take Haryana forward, we should draw inspiration from his life.
Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shyam Singh Rana, who presided over the function, elaborated on the bravery, valour and sacrifice of Maharana Pratap, his horse and elephant and highlighted the struggles and incidents related to the Battle of Haldighati. He said Maharana Pratap was a true warrior. Along with Maharana Pratap, the previous 12 generations before him also made sacrifices for the country. His birth anniversary is being celebrated with full devotion and faith in different parts of the country.
On this occasion, Education Minister Mahipal Dhanda, Food and Supplies Minister Rajesh Nagar, Assandh MLA Yogender Rana, former Minister Sanjay Singh, Mandeep Rana, Santosh Sarwan, Rekha Rana, Shashi Parmar, Amarpal Rana, Dr. Pawan Saini, Virender Chauhan and many other dignitaries were present.
Haryana Speeds Up Census 2027 Operations; Several Districts Achieve 100% Commencement
Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi Reviews Census 2027 Progress, Directs Strict Accountability in Field Operations
Haryana has recorded significant progress in the ongoing Census 2027 Houselisting and Housing Census (HLO) exercise, with houselisting activities already initiated in the vast majority of areas across the state. Haryana Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi today held a comprehensive review meeting through video conference with Divisional Commissioners, Deputy Commissioners, Municipal Commissioners, District Education Officers and other senior officials to assess the pace of implementation and preparedness for timely completion of the nationwide exercise.
During the meeting, the Chief Secretary directed all officers to accord top priority to the census exercise and ensure that the work is carried out with full dedication, accountability and efficiency. He stated that the Census serves as a vital foundation for policy formulation, development planning, resource allocation and implementation of welfare schemes, making its successful execution extremely important for governance and public administration. He said any employee found neglecting or failing to cooperate in the census duty would face strict disciplinary action.
Director of Census Operations, Haryana, Dr. Lalit Jain informed that work has commenced in more than 97 percent of the total Houselisting Blocks (HLBs) across Haryana. Several districts, including Yamuna Nagar, Kurukshetra, Kaithal, Karnal, Fatehabad, Hansi, Charkhi Dadri and Faridabad, have achieved 100 percent commencement of houselisting activities, demonstrating the efficiency and commitment of district administrations, enumerators and supervisory staff.
Charkhi Dadri emerged as the leading district with more than 32 percent work completed, while Fatehabad, Hansi, Jind and Mahendragarh also recorded notable progress.
Among Municipal Corporations, Panipat recorded the highest percentage of completed work, followed by Rohtak and Faridabad, indicating steady progress in urban areas as well.
During the meeting, Financial Commissioner, Revenue and Disaster Management, and Additional Chief Secretary Dr. Sumita Misra stressed the importance of active cooperation from Municipal Committees, Sarpanches, Panches and Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs) to ensure smooth and timely completion of the exercise at the grassroots level. She called for actively involving Gram Sabhas in the Census process and creating awareness through IEC activities.
To further strengthen implementation, all district administrations were advised to suitably adjust the working hours of employees assigned census duties so that field operations can be completed within the stipulated timeline.
The Chief Secretary also reviewed preparations for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise scheduled to commence from June 15, 2026. Officials discussed measures to streamline training schedules and avoid overlap between census and electoral revision duties assigned to BLOs and field staff. He stressed that the BLOs engaged in Census may be relaxed till 31st May, 2026. Secretary, Revenue & Disaster Management Department, Sh. Dusmanta Kumar Behera, and other senior officers were present in the meeting.
