Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said that the teachings of saints and great personalities are not confined to any particular community, but pave the way for the welfare of the entire humanity. He said that the message of social harmony, equality and brotherhood given centuries ago by Sant Shiromani Sri Guru Ravidas Ji Maharaj remains equally relevant and inspirational even today.
The Chief Minister said that the Haryana Government has launched the ‘Guru Ravidas Maharaj Samrasta Sankalp Abhiyan’ on the occasion of the 650th Prakash Parv of Sant Shiromani Sri Guru Ravidas Ji Maharaj. The campaign will be conducted across the State till February 20, 2027.
The Chief Minister was chairing the first review meeting of the State-Level Committee constituted for programmes to mark the 650th Prakash Parv of Sant Shiromani Sri Guru Ravidas Ji in Panchkula on Friday. He said that under this campaign, programmes and activities would be organised in several phases to take the teachings and Bani of Guru Ravidas Ji Maharaj to every household and every section of society.
The Chief Minister said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Haryana has been given the opportunity to celebrate the 650th Prakash Parv of Sant Shiromani Guru Ravidas Ji. Sant Guru Ravidas Ji not only took the initiative to eradicate the social evils prevalent in society at that time, but also worked towards giving society a new direction. The Haryana Government has launched the Sant-Mahapurush Samman Evam Vichar Prachar-Prasar Yojana to acquaint the younger generation with the teachings of great personalities. Under this scheme, the birth anniversaries of great personalities are celebrated at the government level.
He said that the ‘Guru Ravidas Maharaj Samrasta Sankalp Abhiyan’ was launched on July 29 from Seer Govardhanpur in Varanasi, the birthplace of Sant Guru Ravidas Ji, where urns containing sacred soil from the birthplace were worshipped and handed over to representatives of different States across the country. Thereafter, these urns are being taken to the State, district and village levels, where devotees are ceremonially mixing the sacred soil of the birthplace with the soil of local temples and spreading the message of social harmony among the people. The Kalash Yatra, which began from Varanasi, is travelling across the country. Sacred soil has been brought from the birthplace of Sri Guru Ravidas Ji in Varanasi and is being taken to every village, city and settlement in Haryana and to every household.
The Chief Minister said that he also had the privilege of participating in the Kalash Yatra organised in Gurugram, in the sacred city of Mata Sheetla Devi. On that occasion, he witnessed a remarkable confluence of faith, devotion and the rich cultural traditions of the country. Taking the same Yatra forward, he said he had the privilege of launching the ‘Sri Guru Ravidas Ji Maharaj Samrasta Sankalp Abhiyan’ from the sacred land of Mata Mansa Devi in Panchkula. A comprehensive public awareness campaign will be conducted to take Guru Ravidas Ji’s message of equality, social justice and humanity to every settlement, every family and, particularly, the younger generation.
He said that on July 29, 2026, on the occasion of Guru Purnima, the ‘Guru Ravidas Maharaj Samrasta Sankalp Abhiyan’, dedicated to the 650th Prakash Parv of Sant Shiromani Guru Ravidas Ji, was launched. The campaign will continue till February 20, 2027. The objective of the campaign is to take the message of equality, service, devotion, social justice, humanity and social harmony of Guru Ravidas Ji to the last person in society and unite different sections of society in the bond of social unity.
The Chief Minister said that today, the followers of Sant Shiromani Guru Ravidas Ji are not limited to Haryana, Punjab or Kashi. Millions of devotees across every corner of India as well as in the United Kingdom, Canada, the United States, Italy, Australia and several other countries draw inspiration from his Bani. His Bani has not recognised boundaries; rather, it has connected hearts. It has not only guided society but humanity as a whole. He said that Guru Ravidas Ji’s Bani teaches us that if our intentions are pure, our feelings are sincere and our actions are dedicated to public welfare, even the simplest of places can become a place of pilgrimage.
On the occasion, the Chief Minister urged all members of the State-Level Committee constituted for programmes to mark the 650th Prakash Parv of Sant Shiromani Sri Guru Ravidas Ji to discharge their responsibilities with complete sensitivity, a sense of service and within the stipulated timeframe, and ensure that the campaign reaches every section of society. He directed that separate committees be constituted for each programme to be organised in different phases to ensure their grand and successful conduct. He also said that the valuable suggestions given by the members would be incorporated into the programmes.
Haryana Development and Panchayats Minister Krishan Lal Panwar said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi, the 650th Prakash Parv of Sant Shiromani Sri Guru Ravidas Ji is being celebrated across the country in a grand and dignified manner. In the same spirit, under the leadership of Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, a State-Level Committee has been constituted for organising the Prakash Parv celebrations in the State with public participation. He informed that Sri Guru Ravidas Dham would be constructed on approximately five acres of land in the sacred land of Kurukshetra, and work on the project is expected to commence shortly.
Earlier, Haryana Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Krishan Kumar Bedi, in his address, said that Sant Shiromani Sri Guru Ravidas Ji Maharaj was a great personality who gave society the invaluable message of unity, integrity, equality and social harmony. He said that committees have been constituted at the State, district and divisional levels for the successful implementation of the ‘Guru Ravidas Maharaj Samrasta Sankalp Abhiyan’ dedicated to the 650th Prakash Parv of Sant Shiromani Sri Guru Ravidas Ji. He said that respectful participation of all communities would be ensured in all programmes and religious events organised under the campaign so that the message of social harmony and brotherhood reaches people on a wider scale. On the occasion, he also gave detailed information about the programmes and major activities to be organised during different phases of the campaign.
During the meeting, ministers, Members of Parliament and MLAs who are members of the State-Level Committee also presented their valuable suggestions for the successful organisation of the ‘Guru Ravidas Maharaj Samrasta Sankalp Abhiyan’.
On the occasion, Cooperation Minister Dr. Arvind Sharma, Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shyam Singh Rana, Public Works Minister Ranbir Gangwa, Minister of State for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Rajesh Nagar, Kalka MLA Smt. Shakti Rani Sharma, Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Arun Gupta, Commissioner and Secretary, Information, Public Relations and Languages Department, K. Makarand Pandurang, Deputy Commissioner Satpal Sharma, Deputy Commissioner of Police Aditi Singh, BJP leader Banto Kataria, besides former ministers, MLAs and senior administrative officers, were present.
*Cabinet Minister Krishan Kumar Bedi calls for making environmental conservation a people’s movement*
Haryana Social Justice, Empowerment, Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes Welfare, and Antyodaya (SEWA) Minister, Krishan Kumar Bedi, while addressing the second phase of the 77th District-Level Van Mahotsav at village Bharedi Kalan under the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign at Narayangarh, Ambala district, said that Van Mahotsav is not merely an occasion for tree plantation but a reaffirmation of society’s commitment towards nature, environmental conservation and future generations.
He urged citizens to transform environmental conservation into a people’s movement, stating that Haryana can become a greener State only through active public participation.
The Minister said the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is a unique tribute to both nature and motherhood and has received overwhelming public support in Haryana under the leadership of Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.
Highlighting the challenges of climate change, rising temperatures, air pollution, water scarcity and biodiversity loss, he said tree plantation, forest conservation and sustainable management of natural resources are essential to securing the future.
Krishan Bedi said Haryana has set a target of planting 1.40 crore saplings during the current monsoon season with the active participation of government departments, panchayats, urban local bodies, educational institutions, industries, voluntary organisations and the public. Stressing that the objective is not only to plant saplings but also to ensure their survival, he said the State is developing dense Miyawaki forests over nearly 48 hectares in urban and semi-urban areas while promoting indigenous tree species and conserving natural and cultural heritage.
The Minister further said Haryana is the first State in the country to introduce the Pran Vayu Devta Pension Scheme for the conservation of trees aged over 75 years. He appealed to every citizen to plant a tree in honour of their mother and nurture it until it matures. He also urged students and youth to become ambassadors of environmental conservation and lead plantation and tree protection drives in their respective areas.
During the programme, the Minister also announced the construction of a shed in village Bharedi Kalan on the request of the Gram Panchayat. Earlier, he planted a sapling and participated in the Van Mahotsav programme, where the live telecast of Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini’s State-level Van Mahotsav event from Manesar was also screened.
*Haryana Launches Statewide Preparations for Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign, 150 Years of Vande Mataram and Partition Horror Remembrance Day*
*State to Celebrate 150 Years of Vande Mataram with Tiranga Marathon, Concerts, Rallies, Exhibitions and Citizen-Led Campaigns; Gurugram to Host State-Level Partition Horror Remembrance Programme*
Haryana has launched extensive statewide preparations for one of its largest patriotic public outreach initiatives, with Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi directing all Administrative Secretaries, Deputy Commissioners, Heads of Departments and Vice Chancellors to ensure seamless coordination for the successful organisation of the Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign 2026, marking 150 years of Vande Mataram, and the observance of Partition Horror Remembrance Day. The statewide patriotic campaign and related programmes will be organised from August 9 to 17
Chairing a high-level review meeting here on Friday, the Chief Secretary reviewed district-wise preparedness and stressed that the programmes should become a people’s movement that inspires patriotism, strengthens national unity and encourages citizens—particularly the youth—to connect with the nation’s history and democratic values. He said the Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign 2026 will begin with its State-level launch at Narnaul in Mahendragarh district on August 9, where Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini will preside over the function. Deputy Commissioners and Vice Chancellors from all districts participated in the meeting through video conference, while Administrative Secretaries, Heads of Departments attended in person. Rastogi directed all district administrations to ensure maximum public participation through schools, colleges, universities, Resident Welfare Associations, youth clubs, civil society organisations, self-help groups and local communities. He said every department must work in close coordination to ensure that every programme is organised in a dignified, disciplined and citizen-centric manner.
Giving a detailed presentation, Director General, Information, Public Relations, Languages and Culture, K. Makrand Pandurang, informed that on August 9 the Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign 2026 will begin with its State-level launch at Narnaul in Mahendragarh district, where Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini will preside over the function. The highlight of the inaugural programme will be a 10-kilometre Tiranga Marathon, expected to attract nearly 35,000 participants. About 25,000 National Flags will be distributed among participants to encourage every household to proudly hoist the Tricolour during the campaign.
The Chief Secretary directed officials to ensure extensive documentation of the campaign through photographs and videos and asked all districts to actively promote the ‘Selfie with Tiranga’ initiative. He said citizens should be encouraged to upload their photographs on the Har Ghar Tiranga portal, creating a digital repository of public participation in the nationwide campaign.
*Statewide Patriotic Programmes Planned*
Pandurang informed that a wide range of patriotic activities have been planned across Haryana, including Vande Mataram-themed Tiranga Concerts, Tiranga and Vande Mataram exhibitions, bike, cycle and e-bike rallies, district-level Tiranga processions, illumination of government buildings in the colours of the National Flag, large patriotic rangoli displays, digital outreach campaigns, and exhibitions at district, block and panchayat levels.
Special Tiranga Selfie Points will also be established across the State to encourage greater public participation, while government buildings, hospitals, educational institutions, markets, bridges, roundabouts and other prominent public places will be illuminated in the colours of the National Flag during the campaign period.
He also urged Deputy Commissioners to organise exhibitions in shopping malls, railway stations, city parks and other high-footfall public places to reach larger sections of society and familiarise citizens, especially young people, with the history of the National Flag and the enduring significance of Vande Mataram.
*Gurugram to Host State-Level Partition Horror Remembrance Day Programme*
Reviewing preparations for Partition Horror Remembrance Day, to be observed on August 14, the Chief Secretary said the observance should serve not only as a tribute to the millions displaced and affected by the Partition of India but also as an educational initiative to preserve their stories for future generations.
Pandurang said commemorative programmes would be organised across all districts, while the State-level function will be held in Gurugram. The programme will feature exhibitions, documentary screenings, cultural performances, narration of stories by Partition-affected families and other activities aimed at preserving oral history and promoting awareness about one of the defining chapters in India’s history.
*Educational Institutions to Lead Public Participation*
Director General of Higher Education, S. Narayanan, informed the meeting that schools, colleges and universities will play a pivotal role in ensuring public participation. Students, NCC cadets, NSS volunteers, Bharat Scouts and Guides, youth organisations and community groups will actively participate in Tiranga rallies, exhibitions and awareness programmes across all districts.
*Haryana Ministers Lead Statewide Van Mahotsav, Call for Mass Participation in ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ Campaign*
*Call for Greater Public Participation to Expand Green Cover Across Haryana*
Haryana Cabinet Ministers, Minister of State, Members of Parliament and other dignitaries on Friday led plantation drives across the State under the second phase of the 77th Van Mahotsav and the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign, calling upon citizens to make environmental conservation a mass movement.
Participating in plantation programmes at different locations, they stressed that tree plantation and the protection of saplings are essential to address the challenges of climate change, rising pollution, depleting groundwater and shrinking green cover. They urged every citizen to plant at least one sapling and nurture it into a tree, reiterating that building a greener Haryana requires collective public participation under the leadership of Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.
*Education Minister Mahipal Dhanda says tree plantation is imperative to tackle climate change and pollution*
Planting a sapling at the Mini Secretariat complex in Sonipat, Education Minister Mahipal Dhanda said rising pollution and climate change have made tree plantation and the protection of saplings an urgent necessity. Describing ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ as a meaningful initiative that strengthens people’s emotional connect with nature, he appealed to citizens to plant trees at homes, offices and public places and ensure their survival. He said the saplings planted today would ensure cleaner air, greener surroundings and a healthier future for generations to come.
*Cooperation Minister Dr. Arvind Kumar Sharma calls for expanding green cover through public participation*
Addressing the district-level Van Mahotsav at Jalebi Chowk in Rohtak, Cooperation, Prisons, Elections, Heritage and Tourism Minister Dr. Arvind Kumar Sharma said the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign reflects Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of environmental conservation and sustainable development. Recalling the oxygen shortage during the COVID-19 pandemic, he said expanding green cover is vital for the future. He urged citizens to actively participate in plantation drives and stressed the need for greater engagement with youth to build a greener and more responsible society.
*Minister of State Rajesh Nagar urges citizens to nurture every sapling until it becomes a tree*
Addressing the district-level Van Mahotsav at the Saraswati Conservation Reserve in Kaithal, Minister of State for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Rajesh Nagar said the COVID-19 pandemic underscored the importance of oxygen and highlighted the need for environmental conservation. He said trees are essential for ecological balance, groundwater recharge and climate moderation, urging every citizen to plant at least one sapling and take responsibility for its care until it becomes a tree.
*Deputy Speaker Dr. Krishan Lal Middha urges students and youth to make plantation a lifelong commitment*
Addressing the second phase of the 77th District Van Mahotsav at village Shri Raghkhera in Jind, Haryana Vidhan Sabha Deputy Speaker Dr. Krishan Lal Middha said climate change, pollution and shrinking forest cover have made environmental conservation a global priority. He urged students and youth to plant saplings on birthdays and other special occasions and ensure their care, saying tree plantation must become a sustained people’s movement.
*Rajya Sabha MP Kartikeya Sharma calls upon youth to lead environmental conservation movement*
Launching the Assembly-level Van Mahotsav at the HSVP Green Belt and Goraiya Tourism Centre in Bahadurgarh, Jhajjar, Rajya Sabha MP Kartikeya Sharma said environmental conservation is closely linked to the future and called upon the youth to lead the plantation movement. Referring to Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi’s LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) initiative, he said expanding green cover is one of the most effective ways to combat pollution and climate change, particularly in the NCR region. He said that. Haryana Government under Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini is increasing green cover through Pran Vayu Devta and Nagar Van.
*BJP Haryana President Dr. Archana Gupta advocates sustainable lifestyle for environmental conservation*
Addressing the district-level Van Mahotsav at Jalebi Chowk in Rohtak, BJP Haryana President Dr. Archana Gupta urged citizens to reduce the use of paper, tissue paper, wedding invitation cards and cardboard products by adopting digital alternatives and reusable materials. She said environmental conservation requires not only planting more trees but also protecting and nurturing every sapling. She also called upon people to plant more trees and ensure their protection, saying environmental conservation depends not only on plantation but also on the long-term care of saplings.
*Haryana Public Enterprises Bureau Chairman Mohan Lal Badoli calls for making ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ a people’s movement*
Addressing the Van Mahotsav programme at Government Senior Secondary School, Saidpur, and IMT Kharkhoda in Sonipat district, Haryana Public Enterprises Bureau Chairman Mohan Lal Badoli said tree plantation is a commitment towards protecting nature and securing the future of coming generations. He urged every citizen to plant a tree in the name of their mother, father, grandparents or any loved one and nurture it until it matures into a tree, stressing that environmental conservation is a collective social responsibility.
*Talks with Energy Department employees’ unions are continuing; we are confident they will agree- Energy Minister Anil Vij*
*HERC is an autonomous body and does not function under the Power Department; we have opposed privatisation- Anil Vij*
*Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, India’s strength on land, sea and in the air is becoming stronger- Anil Vij*
Haryana Energy Minister, Anil Vij said that discussions with the Energy department employees’ unions over their proposed three-day strike from August 11 to 13 are continuing and expressed confidence that the government would be able to persuade them to withdraw the strike.
While interacting with the mediapersons, Vij said that representatives of various Energy Department employees’ unions had recently been invited for detailed discussions, which he personally attended along with senior departmental officers.
He said the unions had primarily raised three key demands. The first was that electricity distribution should not be privatised through the grant of a parallel distribution licence. Responding to this concern, the Minister explained that the matter is currently before the Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC), which is an autonomous statutory body and does not function under the Energy Department.
Anil Vij clarified that the application for a parallel electricity distribution licence was submitted directly to HERC and not through the Energy Department. He said the Commission is presently hearing the matter. He further informed the unions that the Haryana Government has formally opposed privatisation before HERC and that departmental officers had placed the government’s objections on record during the proceedings in accordance with the documents approved by the government. After this clarification, he said, the issue had been resolved during the meeting.
Referring to the second demand regarding smart meters, Anil Vij said that no tenders have yet been floated for the project and that the proposal is still under process. “Since no tenders have been issued so far, this concern also stood addressed,” he added.
On the unions’ third demand regarding the proposed Agri DISCOM, the Energy Minister said that while the Chief Minister had referred to the proposal during the Assembly session, there has not yet been any discussion between him and the Chief Minister on the matter. Therefore, he said, it would be premature to comment on the future course of action.
Anil Vij said that after receiving these clarifications, the unions had initially agreed and the issues appeared to have been resolved. However, after the meeting, “certain mischievous elements” allegedly misled them, following which the strike was announced.
Despite this, the Minister said the government remains committed to dialogue. Our discussions with the unions are continuing. Even today, Energy Department officers and officials are engaged in talks with them, and I am fully confident that we will be able to convince the Energy Department employees, he said.
*India’s defence capabilities are being strengthened under Prime Minister Modi-Anil Vij*
Reacting to the successful launch of the Agni-4 ballistic missile, the Energy Minister said that under the leadership of Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi, India’s defence capabilities are being continuously strengthened across land, sea and air. The armed forces are being equipped and strengthened in every possible way to ensure the nation’s security, he said.
Haryana Effects Major Bureaucratic Shake-up; 17 IAS and 8 HCS Officers Transferred
The Haryana Government has issued immediate postings and transfer orders for 17 IAS and 8 HCS officers. Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi issued the orders today. G.Anupama, currently Additional Chief Secretary for Social Justice, Empowerment, Welfare of Scheduled Castes & Backwards Classes, Antyodaya (SEWA), and Civil Aviation, has been assigned additional charge as Additional Chief Secretary, Youth Empowerment and Entrepreneurship Department.
- G. Rajini Kaanthan, currently Commissioner & Secretary, Finance Department; Secretary, Central Committee of Examinations; and Commissioner & Secretary, Mines & Geology Department, has been appointed Commissioner & Secretary, Medical Education and Research Department, in addition to her current roles in Finance and the Central Committee of Examinations.
Khetmalis Makarand Pandurang, currently CEO, Panchkula Metropolitan Development Authority (PMDA), and Director General and Secretary of Mines & Geology, Information, Public Relations, Languages & Culture, and Art & Cultural Affairs, has been appointed Commissioner & Secretary, Information, Public Relations, Languages & Culture Department; Commissioner & Secretary, Mines & Geology Department; and will continue as CEO, PMDA.
Dusmanta Kumar Behera, currently Secretary, Revenue & Disaster Management Department, has been appointed Commissioner & Secretary, Human Resources Department and General Administration Department.
Rajiv Rattan, currently Commissioner, Karnal Division, has been assigned as Secretary, Personnel, Training & Parliamentary Affairs Department; Director Training (Ex-Officio); Inquiry Officer for Vigilance; and Director General, Supplies & Disposals, Haryana.
Pankaj, currently Secretary, Personnel, Training & Parliamentary Affairs Department; Director Training (Ex-Officio); Inquiry Officer for Vigilance; and Director General, Supplies & Disposals, has been appointed Secretary, Haryana Public Service Commission, and Managing Director, Haryana Power Generation Corporation Limited (HPGCL).
Prabhjot Singh, currently Director General, Environment, Haryana, and Secretary, Environment, Forests & Wildlife Department, has also been assigned the roles of Transport Commissioner, Haryana, and Secretary, Transport Department.Hema Sharma, currently Chief Settlement Commissioner, Haryana, and Secretary, Revenue & Disaster Management Department, has been appointed Commissioner, Karnal Division.
Dr Aditya Dahiya, currently Managing Director, Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited; Director, Department of Future, Haryana; and Managing Director, Haryana Power Generation Corporation Limited, has been assigned as Director and Special Secretary, Information, Public Relations, Languages & Culture Department, and Special Secretary and Director, Art & Cultural Affairs, Haryana. He will continue as MD, HVPN, and Director, Department of Future, Haryana.
Yashendra Singh, currently Director and Special Secretary, Medical Education & Research, has been appointed Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Faridabad, and Chief Executive Officer, Faridabad Smart City Limited.
Dhirendra Khadgata, currently Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Faridabad, and CEO, Faridabad Smart City Limited, has been appointed Director, Medical Education & Research, and Director, State Transport, Haryana.
Pradeep Dahiya, currently Deputy Commissioner (Designate), Rohtak, has been appointed Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Gurugram, and District Municipal Commissioner, Gurugram.
Pratima Chaudhary, currently Special Secretary, Animal Husbandry & Dairying Department, and Additional Controller of Civil Defence, Ambala, has been assigned additional responsibilities as Member Secretary, Haryana State Commission for Women, and Managing Director, Haryana Women Development Corporation Limited.
Sachin Gupta, IAS, currently Deputy Commissioner, Ambala, has also been assigned the role of Additional Controller of Civil Defence, Ambala.
Renu Sogan, who was waiting for posting, has been appointed Additional Secretary, Public Health Engineering Department. Samwartak Singh Khangwal, currently Additional Secretary of the Information Technology, Electronics & Communication Department and Director of IT, Electronics & Communication, has also been given charge of Director and Additional Secretary of Mines & Geology, Mines & Geology Department.
Vivek Arya, currently Additional Deputy Commissioner and District Citizen Resources Information Officer, Kurukshetra, has been assigned the same roles in Panchkula, as well as the roles of CEO, Shri Mata Mansa Devi Shrine Board, and CEO, Zila Parishad-cum-DRDA, Panchkula.
Yogesh Kumar Mehta, currently Secretary, State Police Complaint Authority, Haryana, has been assigned additional charge as Secretary, Haryana Traders Welfare Board.
Vijender Hooda, Additional Director, Administration, Ayush, has been appointed CEO, Zila Parishad, Charkhi Dadri, and DRDA.
Virender Chaudhary, CEO, Zila Parishad, Kurukshetra, and DRDA, has been appointed Additional Deputy Commissioner-cum-District Citizen Resources Information Officer, Kurukshetra.
Pankaj Kumar, CEO, KDB, Kurukshetra, and Additional Director and Joint Secretary, ULB, will now serve as CEO, Zila Parishad, and DRDA, Kurukshetra.
Suresh Kumar has been appointed City Magistrate, Charkhi Dadri.
Monika, JD, Department of Future, will hold additional charge as JD (Administration), Mid Day Meal, Elementary Education. Manjeet Kumar, Joint Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Rohtak, will also hold the charge of Estate Officer, HSVP, Rohtak, and LAO, Rohtak. The posting order for Pradeep Ahalwat II will be issued later.
Public service is paramount; Officers must resolve public grievances in a transparent and time-bound manner while treating citizens with dignity- Education Minister
Education Minister hears 16 complaints at Sonipat District Public Grievances and Redressal Committee meeting; eight resolved on the spot
Action to be taken against negligent officials, MLA-led committees constituted in five cases
Haryana Education Minister, Mahipal Dhanda on Friday said that serving the public is the foremost responsibility of every government officer and employee. He directed all officers to discharge their duties with honesty, transparency and sensitivity while ensuring respectful treatment of citizens visiting government offices. He said the administration’s objective is to provide timely justice and relief instead of making people visit government offices repeatedly.
Chairing the monthly meeting of the District Public Grievances and Redressal Committee at the Conference Hall of the Mini Secretariat in Sonipat, the Minister reviewed 16 grievances of various departments. Of these, eight complaints were resolved on the spot, providing immediate relief to the complainants, while necessary directions were issued to the concerned departments for the remaining eight cases after seeking detailed information.
To ensure expeditious disposal of pending grievances, Mahipal Dhanda constituted five committees under the chairmanship of MLAs.
The Minister said the Haryana Government is committed to the principles of good governance, transparency and accountability. He said the Government’s objective is to ensure simple, accessible and time-bound delivery of public services. He urged officers of all departments to accord the highest priority to grievance redressal and work with dedication to strengthen public confidence in the administration.
Rai MLA, Krishna Gahlawat, Sonipat MLA, Nikhil Madan, Kharkhoda MLA, Pawan Kharkhoda, Commissioner of Police, Mamta Singh, Deputy Commissioner, Neha Singh, Municipal Commissioner, Harshit Kumar, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Ajay Chopra, and other senior officers also remained present on the occasion.
Haryana WCD Strengthens the Implementation of the POSH Act 2013 and SHe-Box Portal through State-level Capacity Building Programme
Domestic Workers can Register a Complaint against Employers through the Local Complaint Committees
Reinforcing its commitment to creating safe and dignified workplaces for women, the Women and Child Development Department, Government of Haryana organized a State-Level Training Programme on the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act) and the SHE-Box Portal at Panchkula. The programme brought together DHEW officials, Protection Officers, Local Committee Chairpersons and other field-level functionaries from across the State.
Addressing the gathering, Director, Women and Child Development Department, Haryana, Dr. Priyanka Soni emphasized that ensuring women’s safety, dignity and equal opportunity at the workplace is a shared responsibility of all institutions and stakeholders. She stated that while the POSH Act provides a strong legal framework for prevention and redressal of workplace sexual harassment, its success ultimately depends upon effective implementation, awareness and sensitivity at the ground level.
The Director highlighted the crucial role played by district-level functionaries in strengthening complaint redressal systems, promoting awareness and ensuring timely support for women facing workplace harassment. She urged participants to actively contribute towards building safe, respectful and inclusive work environments across Haryana.
During the training programme, resource persons including Mr. Kamal from the National Commission for Women and Mr. Ankur, POSH Expert, conducted technical sessions on the key provisions of the POSH Act, the constitution and functioning of Internal and Local Committees, inquiry procedures, employer responsibilities, compliance requirements and practical challenges in implementation. Participants were also provided a demonstration of the SHE-Box Portal and its complaint management process.
The sessions focused on strengthening participants’ understanding of the key provisions of the POSH Act, the functioning of Internal Committees and Local Committees, inquiry procedures, stakeholder responsibilities, emerging challenges and best practices. A demonstration of the SHE-Box Portal was also conducted to familiarize participants with the online complaint registration and monitoring process.
An important aspect highlighted during the training was the role of Local Committees in ensuring access to justice for women who may not have access to an Internal Committee. Participants were informed that women working in the unorganized sector, including domestic workers, can file complaints of sexual harassment before the Local Committee established at the district level under the POSH Act. This provision ensures that women working outside formal organizational structures are also able to seek redressal and support.
The training also included deliberations on the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 and the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, highlighting the importance of a coordinated approach towards women’s safety, protection and empowerment.
Concluding the programme, the Director urged participants to carry forward the learnings from the training and strengthen awareness, prevention and grievance redressal mechanisms in their respective districts and institutions. She reiterated the Department’s commitment to creating safe, inclusive and gender-sensitive workplaces across Haryana.
