Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini attended the oath-taking ceremonies of newly elected mayors and councillors in Ambala and Panchkula and congratulated them while encouraging them to work for the development of their respective cities.
In the afternoon, the Chief Minister attended a ceremony organised at the auditorium of SA Jain College in Ambala City and extended his congratulations and best wishes to newly elected Mayor Akshita Saini and all councillors. On the occasion, he said that with the cooperation of the Mayor and councillors, the pace of development in the city would further accelerate. Former Minister Aseem Goel was also present on the occasion. Ambala Divisional Commissioner Sanjeev Verma administered the oath to the newly elected Mayor and councillors.
Thereafter, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini attended a programme organised in Panchkula and congratulated newly elected Mayor Shyam Lal Bansal along with all newly elected councillors. Urban Local Bodies Minister Vipul Goel, Kalka MLA Shakti Rani Sharma, Rajya Sabha MP Smt. Rekha Sharma, former Speaker of Haryana Legislative Assembly Gian Chand Gupta, former BJP State President Mohan Lal Badoli and several other dignitaries were also present on the occasion.
Oath-Taking ceremony of newly elected Mayor and Councilors of Panchkula Municipal Corporation held
Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini attends ceremony as Chief Guest
Chief Minister extends congratulations and best wishes to newly elected Mayor Shyam Lal Bansal and all Councilors
City’s development roadmap must remain completely people-centric: Chief Minister Sh Nayab Singh Saini
The oath-taking ceremony of the newly elected Mayor and Councilors of the Panchkula Municipal Corporation was held today at Indradhanush Auditorium in Sector-5, Panchkula. Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini attended the ceremony as the Chief Guest.
On the occasion, Ambala Divisional Commissioner Sanjeev Verma administered the oath to the newly elected Mayor and Councilors.
Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini congratulated the newly elected Mayor of Panchkula Municipal Corporation, Shyam Lal Bansal, and all the Councilors on their victory and assumption of new responsibilities. He also thanked the aware and responsible citizens of Panchkula for electing a leadership committed to development and public service.
The Chief Minister urged the newly elected Mayor and Councilors to ensure that the city’s development roadmap remains completely people-centric.
Interacting with the Councilors, the Chief Minister said that the people have entrusted them with the responsibility of serving for the next five years. He advised them to remain connected with the public, listen to their grievances, and make development their foremost priority.
He assured that no shortage of funds would be allowed to hamper the development of Panchkula. He further stated that the government’s goal is to transform Panchkula into a clean and green city. In this regard, he emphasized the need to take Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0’ to every street and every sector of Panchkula, while further strengthening the resolve for a ‘Green Panchkula.’
Among those present on the occasion were Urban Local Bodies Minister Vipul Goel, Kalka MLA Shakti Rani Sharma, Rajya Sabha MP Rekha Sharma, former Speaker of the Haryana Legislative Assembly Gian Chand Gupta, State Vice President Banto Kataria, District President Ajay Mittal, Chairman of the Kalka Municipal Council Krishan Lal Lamba, Vice Chairman of the Haryana Shivalik Development Board Om Prakash Devinagar, Director of the Urban Local Bodies Department Mukul Kumar, Deputy Commissioner Satpal Sharma, Deputy Commissioner of Police Srishti Gupta, Commissioner Municipal Corporation Vinay Kumar, Political Secretary to the Chief Minister Tarun Bhandari, Media Secretary to the Chief Minister Praveen Atre, Sadhvi Amrita Didi, and several other dignitaries.
Union Minister Manohar Lal Visits Bandhwari Plant in Gurugram, Directs Officials to Speed Up Waste Disposal Work
Union Minister issues directions to improve sanitation and waste management during meeting with senior officials
Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal visited the waste disposal plant at Bandhwari in Gurugram on Thursday. During the visit, he inspected the ongoing waste disposal work at the plant and directed officials to further accelerate the process.
The Union Minister instructed that a report on the daily waste disposal work being carried out at the Bandhwari plant should be sent to him every 24 hours to ensure regular monitoring of the work.
At present, two agencies are engaged in waste disposal work at the Bandhwari plant. The Union Minister directed officials to increase the number of agencies to ensure that the site is cleared at the earliest. He said there should be no laxity in the waste disposal process and the site must be completely cleared within the stipulated timeframe.
He also directed officials to identify a separate site for disposal of fresh waste so that the ongoing disposal of legacy waste is not hindered in any way.
Target to Clear Bandhwari Site Within One Year
After the inspection, the Union Minister chaired a review meeting with senior officials of Gurugram and Faridabad at the PWD Rest House. During the meeting, he said that cleanliness is the primary responsibility of Municipal Corporations and must be treated as a top priority.
He said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently reviewed the Swachh Bharat Mission. The government aims to identify 50 cities across the country and develop them into clean and beautiful urban centres. He added that cities represent the identity of the country and are the first places visited by people coming from abroad.
The Union Minister directed officials to ensure that the Bandhwari waste site is completely cleared within one year. He said that if any obstacle arises during the work, it should be resolved immediately.
Directions for Regular Drone Surveys
During the meeting, Manohar Lal also directed officials to conduct regular drone surveys of the Bandhwari waste site to ensure transparent and effective monitoring of the work being carried out there. He said that modern technology can help maintain continuous oversight on both the speed and quality of work.
Emphasis on Further Improving Gurugram’s Sanitation System
The Union Minister stressed the need to further strengthen and improve the sanitation system in Gurugram and said that garbage should not be visible at any public place in the city. He suggested dividing all wards of the city into seven zones and assigning responsibility for each zone to officers of the rank of Additional Municipal Commissioner and Joint Commissioner to ensure area-wise monitoring and accountability.
He directed officials to implement sanitation management in mission mode and ensure a clean and better environment for citizens.
GMDA CEO P.C. Meena, Deputy Commissioner Uttam Singh, Police Commissioner Shibas Kaviraj, Municipal Commissioner Faridabad Dhirendra Khadgata, Municipal Commissioner Gurugram Pradeep Dahiya, Municipal Commissioner Manesar Pradeep Singh, Additional Commissioner Faridabad Saloni Sharma, Additional Commissioner Gurugram Ravindra Yadav, Joint Commissioner Dr. Pritpal Singh and several other officials were also present on the occasion.
Historic Victory in Municipal Corporation Elections Achieved Through Hard Work of Party Workers and Trust of People: CM Nayab Singh Saini
Grand oath-taking ceremony of newly elected Sonipat Mayor Rajiv Jain and councillors held at Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science and Technology, Murthal
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said the Bharatiya Janata Party’s historic victory in the Municipal Corporation elections is the result of the tireless hard work, dedication and unwavering trust of the people in party workers. He said that despite the intense heat, party workers carried out extensive public outreach day and night, which resulted in the victory of BJP-supported Mayor and councillors by a huge margin.
The Chief Minister was addressing the grand oath-taking ceremony of newly elected Sonipat Mayor Rajiv Jain and councillors held at Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science and Technology (DCRUST), Murthal.
While attending the programme as Chief Guest, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini congratulated newly elected Mayor Sh. Rajiv Jain and all the councillors.
The Chief Minister said that the Bharatiya Janata Party is a worker-based organisation where every worker gets opportunities from time to time. He said that this democratic tradition distinguishes BJP from other political parties. Emphasising women empowerment, he said that in line with the vision of Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi, the party is providing leadership opportunities to women. Referring to the appointment of Dr. Archana Gupta as State President, he said that promoting women to leadership positions is a priority for the BJP.
Nayab Singh Saini assured that the state government and the new Municipal Corporation team will together accelerate the development of Sonipat threefold. He said that rapid work will be undertaken to improve roads, sanitation, drinking water, sewerage, electricity and expansion of modern urban facilities in the city.
He called upon Mayor Rajiv Jain and his team to work with transparency, sensitivity and dedication while maintaining the trust of the people. He said that prompt and effective resolution of public grievances should remain their top priority. Divisional Commissioner Sh. Rajiv Rattan administered the oath of office and secrecy to all elected representatives.
Development and Panchayats Minister Krishan Lal Panwar, Cooperation Minister Dr. Arvind Sharma, Rai MLA Smt. Krishna Gehlawat, Sonipat MLA Nikhil Madan, Kharkhoda MLA Pawan Kumar Kharkhoda, BJP State President Dr. Archana Gupta and several other dignitaries were also present on the occasion.
CM Nayab Singh Saini inaugurates Electric Bus Depot in Panipat, flags off 80 electric buses
Students to Get Bus Pass Facility in Haryana’s Electric Buses: CM
Electric Bus Services to Reduce Pollution and Fuel Dependence in Haryana: CM
Giving a new direction to green public transport in Haryana, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday inaugurated an Electric Bus Depot in Panipat and flagged off 80 electric city buses.
On this occasion, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said that a new era of clean, modern and environment-friendly transport has begun in Haryana from the historic and sacred land of Panipat. He said that out of the 80 electric buses flagged off on Thursday, 40 buses have been allocated for Panipat, 15 for Yamunanagar, 10 each for Kurukshetra and Sonipat, and 5 for Panchkula. He said these are not merely buses, but the beginning of a clean, convenient and modern future for Haryana.
The Chief Minister said that a state-of-the-art electric bus depot has been developed in Panipat at a cost of about Rs. 7 crore. Besides this, electric bus depots are under construction in 8 other districts of the state, where modern charging facilities for buses will also be provided. Strengthening public transport is among the top priorities of the government. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given the nation the vision of ‘Green India’, ‘Net Zero’ and ‘Sustainable Development’. The entire world is moving towards environmental protection and green energy. The Prime Minister has called for reducing the consumption of petrol and diesel and promoting electric mobility, and the Haryana Government is working to implement this vision on the ground.
The Chief Minister said that electric bus services will reduce dependence on petrol and diesel, lower pollution and provide people with safe, comfortable and modern travel facilities.
Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said that Haryana City Bus Service Limited is working towards making urban life more convenient and environment-friendly. Recently, under Haryana Vision-2047, the roadmap for transport services for the next five years was reviewed. Considering the rapidly growing urban areas, instructions have been issued to increase the number of local buses in cities.
He said that the government is also working on integrating buses with a tracking system on the lines of the Railways, through which passengers will be able to get information regarding bus location and arrival time through a mobile application. Along with this, 10 new electric bus stands will be constructed within one year and more electric buses will be purchased in the future.
The Chief Minister said that more and more electric buses will be operated in every district and city, and traffic stations will also be established in the state under PPP mode. He informed that at present, city bus services are available in 10 major cities including Panipat, Yamunanagar, Karnal, Panchkula and Rohtak. With the addition of 80 new buses to the existing fleet of 75 e-buses, the total number has now increased to 155.
He further said that 650 standard floor AC buses are being introduced for metropolitan cities like Gurugram and Faridabad. Apart from this, 50 new electric express buses will be purchased for routes including Chandigarh-Delhi Airport-Gurugram and Chandigarh to religious destinations such as Katra, Salasar, Khatu Shyam, Haridwar and Amritsar.
Addressing the youth, the Chief Minister said that India is rapidly changing and Haryana is also progressing swiftly towards modern technology and smart mobility. There are immense opportunities for employment and investment in the electric vehicle sector. Thousands of new jobs will be created in the coming years in the fields of e-vehicle manufacturing, battery technology, charging stations and green technology.
He said that Haryana State Transport, while fulfilling its social responsibility, is providing free or concessional travel facilities to 39 categories of people including senior citizens, freedom fighters, divyangjans, cancer patients and students. Under the Happy Yojana, poor families are being given the benefit of free travel up to 1,000 kilometres annually in Haryana Roadways buses. He further announced that on the lines of Haryana Roadways, students will get the bus pass facility in Haryana’s Electric Buses as well.
Haryana Development and Panchayats Minister Krishan Lal Panwar said that this modern electric bus depot, built at a cost of more than Rs. 7 crore, reflects the government’s visionary thinking and commitment towards public welfare. He said that the state government is continuously strengthening transport facilities and the common people are benefiting from it.
Education Minister Mahipal Dhanda said that operation of electric buses is an important and historic initiative towards environmental protection. He said that these buses will help reduce carbon emissions by lakhs of kilograms and strengthen pollution control efforts.
Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Bhatia, Panipat Urban MLA Parmod Vij, Samalkha MLA Manmohan Bhadana, BJP State President Archana Gupta and several other dignitaries were also present on the occasion.
‘Swasth Haryana-Samriddh Haryana Abhiyan’ to Accelerate Healthcare Transformation in state: Arti Singh Rao
CM Nayab Singh Saini to Launch 9 Major Healthcare Projects in Panchkula Tomorrow
The Haryana Government is fully committed to providing better, modern and accessible healthcare facilities to every citizen of the state. Moving forward in this direction with a historic initiative, 9 important projects are set to be launched under the ‘Swasth Haryana -Samriddh Haryana Abhiyan’.
Haryana Health, Medical Education & Research and AYUSH Minister Arti Singh Rao, while sharing details, said these visionary projects will be inaugurated and foundation stones laid at a grand ceremony to be held tomorrow, May 29, at 2:00 PM at PWD Rest House, Sector-1, Panchkula. Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini will be the chief guest at the event and will dedicate all these healthcare services to the public.
The Health Minister described the campaign as a major milestone towards modernising and strengthening the healthcare infrastructure of the state. Giving detailed information, she said that Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini will inaugurate 30 health institutions built at a cost of Rs. 22.29 crore and lay the foundation stone of 16 new health institutions to be constructed at a cost of Rs. 21.50 crore for strengthening healthcare infrastructure. Along with this, a state-of-the-art rest house for attendants of patients will also be laid at District Civil Hospital, Sonipat, at an estimated cost of Rs. 6.45 crore.
She further informed that dedicated ‘Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar’ (SNSP) Clinics will be launched in 23 district hospitals of the state at an annual cost of Rs. 0.34 crore to provide specialised healthcare services for women. To ensure that expensive and critical medical tests are available to the general public either free of cost or at highly affordable rates, major expansion has been undertaken under the PPP model. Under this initiative, MRI services costing Rs. 12 crore will be started at district hospitals in Panipat and Kurukshetra, while CT Scan services costing Rs. 10 crore will be launched at the Sub-Divisional Hospital, Bahadurgarh and District Hospital, Dadri.
Arti Singh Rao further said that Tele-ECG services are being established in 600 health institutions across the state for timely diagnosis and immediate treatment of heart diseases, with an annual expenditure of Rs. 3 crore. Providing relief to kidney patients, free dialysis services will now be available at Maharishi Chyawan Medical College, Koriawas (Narnaul) and Atal Bihari Vajpayee Government Medical College, Chhainsa (Faridabad). To provide branded medicines to the public at highly affordable and concessional rates, ‘Amrit Pharmacies’ will also be inaugurated in 23 district hospitals at a cost of Rs. 1.73 crore.
The Health Minister further informed that hospitals in the state are also being equipped with modern equipment through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) partnerships with the private sector. Under this initiative, anaesthesia workstations and defibrillators worth Rs. 3.60 crore, X-ray machines and 150 Truenat machines worth Rs. 20.50 crore, and 24 ICU beds worth Rs. 1.84 crore have been included.
In addition, to effectively deal with any emergency situation or disaster management, the Health Department is providing special training to 4,600 ASHA workers across the state so that immediate relief can be ensured at the rural level.
Arti Singh Rao said under the leadership of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, the sole objective of the government is to ensure better healthcare services even to every person, and this campaign will write a new golden chapter in the healthcare history of the state.
CM Nayab Singh Saini Announces Major Initiatives to Promote Innovation in Horticulture Sector
Master’s Degree and Ph.D. programmes to be started in new subjects like Post-Harvest Management, Plant Pest Control and Diseases at Horticulture University: CM
Chief Minister inaugurates 4-day National Conference in Karnal, honours horticulture scientists and progressive farmers
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini unveiled a series of major announcements to promote innovation in the horticulture sector. He said that Master’s Degree and Ph.D. programmes will also be started in new subjects such as Post-Harvest Management, Plant Pest Control and Diseases. He dedicated 14 Horticulture Science Centres to Maharana Pratap Horticulture University and said that these centres will play a significant role in delivering the latest technologies, quality planting material and scientific guidance to farmers.
The Chief Minister was addressing the inaugural session of the National Conference organised by Maharana Pratap Horticulture University, Karnal and Lieutenant Amit Memorial Foundation. The conference is based on the theme “Strategic Paradigm of Quality Seeds and Planting Material for Horticultural Crops in Amritkaal.”
During the event, the Chief Minister honoured horticulture scientists and progressive farmers with shields, shawls and certificates of appreciation. Vice Chancellor of the Horticulture University, Dr. Suresh Kumar Malhotra, also honoured the Chief Minister, MLAs and other guests by presenting them with a statue of Maharana Pratap.
Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister said that India is the second-largest producer of fruits and vegetables in the world. The country produces more than 360 million tonnes of horticultural produce annually. Today, India is among the world leaders in the production of fruits such as mango, banana, guava and pomegranate, as well as vegetables including potato and onion. However, despite high production, the country continues to suffer major economic losses due to deficiencies in quality, grading, disease-free planting material and post-harvest management.
He informed that the foundation stone of the main campus of Maharana Pratap Horticulture University was laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 9, 2024. In such a short time, the university has achieved remarkable milestones. Whether in education, research or farmer services, the institution has established a distinct identity. The technologies developed here, training programmes and continuous interaction with farmers are giving new energy and momentum to Haryana’s horticulture revolution.
He said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has envisioned the goal of Viksit Bharat 2047 before the nation, and this vision is not limited to economic development alone. It is a vision of self-reliant agriculture, nutritional security, scientific innovation and prosperity for crores of farmers.
The Chief Minister said that the world now recognises that quality seeds and planting material can increase agricultural productivity by 15 to 25 percent. Therefore, there is a need to focus on quality planting material, scientific management and modern supply chains. He said that the hard work of farmers and research by scientists made the country self-reliant in food grain production. However, changing times demand new approaches. With small landholdings, declining groundwater levels, climate change and rising costs, farmers’ income cannot increase through traditional farming alone. Therefore, crop diversification and horticulture-based farming models are emerging as the path to farmers’ prosperity in the future.
He said that the government has launched several welfare schemes for the benefit of farmers in the horticulture sector. To increase farmers’ income, a target has been set to double the horticulture sector and triple production by the year 2030. The state has established 13 Centres of Excellence for horticulture. He further informed that under the Bhavantar Bharpai Yojana, protected prices have been fixed for 21 horticultural crops, including fruits and vegetables.
The Chief Minister said that the budget for the current financial year includes a provision to bring 1,000 acres under smart horticulture technologies such as protected cultivation, aeroponics, hydroponics, greenhouses, vertical farming and e-pest management in all districts. Rural Haat Mandis will also be established in the state and linked with pack houses of Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs). The first Rural Haat Mandi will be inaugurated on December 23, 2026, on the occasion of Kisan Diwas.
He further said that during the year 2026-27, the “Meri Fasal Mera Byora” portal will remain operational throughout the year for registration of horticultural crops. A Cold Chain Policy has also been proposed to improve storage, price stability and exports.
The Chief Minister said that a Haryana Potato Seed Act will be introduced for certification of tissue culture-based potato seed production. Through this Act, annual production of approximately 7.5 lakh quintals of high-quality seed potatoes will be ensured. He said that districts, including Sonipat, Panipat, Ambala, Karnal and Kurukshetra are leading in mushroom production. Special programmes will be launched to further promote mushroom production and value addition in these districts.
He also announced that a Regional Research Centre affiliated with Maharana Pratap Horticulture University will be established at Chansoli in Ambala district to promote horticulture education.
The Chief Minister called upon scientists to develop seeds and planting material that require less water, provide higher yield, are disease resistant, more nutritious and adaptable to changing climatic conditions. He said that agricultural scientists are already doing excellent work in this direction. Continuous research is being carried out in areas such as tissue culture, micro-propagation, germplasm conservation, virus-free planting material, high-yielding varieties and organic plant protection technologies.
He said that in the coming years, Artificial Intelligence, sensor technology and biotechnology will bring revolutionary changes in the horticulture sector. It must be ensured that the benefits of these technologies do not remain confined to laboratories but reach the farmer standing last in the queue. Farmers will prosper only when they receive quality seeds and planting material on time and at affordable prices.
The Chief Minister said that if India wants to become a global horticulture export power, equal attention must be paid to quality along with production. He expressed confidence that the deliberations during this National Conference will provide new direction to the country’s horticulture policy, take research to new heights and open new avenues for the benefit of crores of farmers. The resolutions emerging from this conference, he said, will not remain confined to the auditorium but will reach farms across the country and transform the lives of farmers.
On this occasion, Vice Chancellor of Maharana Pratap Horticulture University, Karnal, Prof. Suresh Malhotra welcomed Chief Guest Nayab Singh Saini. Chairman of ASRB Dr. Sanjay Kumar, Dr. H.P. Singh from the Confederation of Indian Horticulture Associations and Dr. Pathak also shared their views during the programme.
During the ceremony, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini honoured Prof. Indra Mani Mishra, Vice Chancellor of VNMKV Parbhani, Maharashtra, with the Lifetime Recognition Award-2026; Prof. V. Praveen Rao, Vice Chancellor of Kaveri University, Telangana, with the Amit Krishi Rishi Award-2026; and ASRB Chairman Dr. Sanjay Kumar with the Amit Prabuddh Manishi Award-2026.
The Chief Minister also honoured Nitin Lalit, Innovative Ornamental Horticulture Entrepreneur from Karnal; Naveen Kumar, Progressive Vegetable Grower from Dalawa, Jhajjar; Virender Bajwan, Innovative Mushroom Grower from Bajwan, Badiyal, Panchkula; and Kuldeep Arya, Progressive Fruit and Vegetable Grower from Narnaund, Hansi with the Udyan Ratna Award-2026.
Indri MLA and Chief Whip Ramkumar Kashyap, Nilokheri MLA Bhagwandas Kabirpanthi, Karnal MLA Jagmohan Anand and several other dignitaries were also present on the occasion.
