Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced that a special cleanliness drive will be conducted in all urban local bodies across the state for two weeks starting May 1, 2026. Apart from this campaign, ward committee members will play a vital role in maintaining cleanliness throughout the year.
He said that all members must understand their responsibility and work towards achieving the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Swachh Bharat Mission.” Wards performing exceptionally well in cleanliness will be ranked and rewarded with incentives.
The Chief Minister was interacting with members of newly formed ward committees of urban local bodies through video conferencing from Chandigarh.
Congratulating the members, Nayab Singh Saini said that an effective sanitation system is only possible with public participation. He emphasized that unless every individual takes personal responsibility for cleanliness, the mission cannot be accomplished. He urged committee members to coordinate with waste collection contractors in their respective areas and ensure proper route planning so that garbage collection vehicles reach every household on time.
He also encouraged members to provide suggestions for improving the cleanliness campaign, stating that good suggestions would be considered and implemented. Describing ward committee members as a bridge between the public and the government, the Chief Minister said that if any official fails to address complaints related to waste collection, a helpline number will be provided at the state headquarters to resolve such issues.
Nayab Singh Saini urged members to spread awareness about cleanliness among citizens. He advised them to educate and gently discourage people from littering at undesignated places, noting that gradual behavioral change would lead to greater public participation. He also suggested organizing street plays and other cultural activities to promote awareness.
Calling upon members to fulfil the pledge of “Mera Ward, Swachh Ward,” he said that officials have been directed to resolve their complaints on a priority basis. He also appealed to them to help maintain peace, harmony, and brotherhood among all communities in their respective areas. Additionally, he urged members to bring to the notice of the administration and the government any shortcomings in basic amenities such as public parks, street lights, stadiums, and government hospitals, along with cleanliness issues. He also encouraged them to assist eligible citizens in availing the benefits of government schemes.
On this occasion, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister, Sh. Arun Kumar Gupta, Commissioner and Secretary of the Urban Local Bodies Department, Sh. Ashok Kumar Meena, Deputy Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Sh. Yashpal, Mission Director of Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban), Sh. Shashwat Sangwan and other senior officials were present.
Government stands firmly with farmers: Development and Panchayat Minister Krishan Lal Panwar
Fire-Affected farmers to receive compensation soon
Haryana Development and Panchayat Minister, Krishan Lal Panwar said that both the Central and State Governments are committed to safeguarding farmers’ interests and stand firmly with them in every crisis. He assured that all possible assistance will be extended to farmers whose crops were destroyed in the recent fire incident in Buana Lakhu village of Panipat.
The Minister visited the affected area in Panipat on Thursday to assess the situation and also listened to the grievances of farmers. He assured them that swift administrative action would be taken to ensure timely and adequate compensation. He directed officers to conduct an accurate assessment of the losses and ensure that relief reaches the affected farmers without delay.
Notably, a massive fire, reportedly caused due to unknown reasons, broke out in Buana Lakhu village recently, destroying the standing wheat crop of around 32 farmers spread over nearly 80 acres. The incident has caused significant financial loss to the farmers. The administration has already conducted two inquiries to ascertain the cause of the fire and to prevent such incidents in the future.
The Minister said that the State Government completely understands the importance of farmers’ hard work and livelihood, reiterating that protecting farmers’ interests remains a top priority. He also highlighted that under the leadership of the Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi, several welfare schemes have been implemented by the Central Government, directly benefiting farmers.
Expressing deep sympathy, the Minister said that the loss is not merely financial but also a setback to the hard work and hopes of farmers. He assured that the government stands with them in this difficult time and will ensure all possible support.
Review meeting held on Preparations for Municipal Corporation Elections in Panchkula and Ambala
State Election Commissioner directs timely completion of all arrangements
Under the chairmanship of Haryana State Election Commissioner, Devinder Singh Kalyan, a key review meeting was held on Thursday in Panchkula regarding the preparations for the general elections of the Municipal Corporations of Panchkula and Ambala. During the meeting, all necessary arrangements were reviewed in detail to ensure that the election process is conducted in a free, fair, peaceful, and transparent manner.
Devinder Singh Kalyan directed the officers to ensure the timely completion of all arrangements, including voter lists, EVMs, election materials, law and order, identification of sensitive polling stations, deployment and training of polling personnel, drinking water, electricity, health services, and special facilities for persons with disabilities (PwD) and senior citizens.
Directions regarding EVMs, election material, and Model Code of Conduct
He said that officers were directed to ensure the availability of adequate EVMs and other election materials well in advance to avoid any disruption in the smooth conduct of elections.
Kalyan informed that the Model Code of Conduct has been in force since April 13, 2026; therefore, no officer or employee associated with election duties will be transferred until the completion of the election process. Additionally, no new schemes or projects will be inaugurated or have foundation stones laid during this period.
Special focus on voter list and nomination process
The State Election Commissioner informed that the ward-wise final voter list for the Municipal Corporation of Panchkula was published on March 27, 2026. As per the rules, from the announcement of the election schedule until the last date of nominations, the concerned Returning Officer is authorised to include the names of eligible voters. Only those voters whose names are listed in the Assembly voter list but are missing from the municipal ward list can be added.
He further said that any prospective candidate whose name is duly included in the voter list of the concerned ward will be permitted to file nomination papers.
Security arrangements at sensitive polling stations
He further directed to immediately identify sensitive and hypersensitive polling stations and deploy adequate police force there. Adequate security personnel will also be deployed at polling stations, counting centers, and other important locations to maintain law and order.
The police department was directed to maintain strict vigilance on anti-social elements, illegal liquor, narcotics, weapons, and criminal activities. Special drives will be conducted before polling day, with increased checking and patrolling, and regulation of vehicular movement around polling stations. Installation of CCTV cameras at critical locations was also directed.
Uninterrupted electricity, water, and health services
The State Election Commissioner directed the departments to ensure an uninterrupted electricity and drinking water supply from May 9 to May 13, 2026. The Health Department was directed to provide first aid kits to each polling party and ensure necessary medical assistance for voters on polling day.
Voter facilitation and efforts to increase voter turnout
He directed to set up help desks at polling stations, install clear signage, and take assistance from volunteers of NSS, NCC, Scouts, and Guides. Special emphasis was laid on providing priority voting facilities to PwDs, senior citizens, voters above 80 years of age, and those who are unwell. Basic facilities such as wheelchairs, ramps, sheds, seating arrangements, drinking water, and toilets must be ensured at all polling stations, he added.
The Commissioner further directed that voter slips be distributed door-to-door by May 7, ensuring organised distribution rather than bulk delivery. Regular monitoring of this process was also emphasised. He emphasised launching special campaigns to increase voter turnout compared to previous elections so that more citizens exercise their franchise.
Building repairs, staff randomization, and grievance redressal
The State Election Commissioner directed to ensure immediate repair, cleanliness, and proper facilities—including toilets, drinking water, and approach roads—at schools, colleges, ITIs, polytechnics, and other buildings designated as polling or counting centers. Priority should be given to randomisation and timely training of polling staff. He said that for prompt redressal of election-related complaints, nodal officers will be appointed, and grievance redressal cells will remain active to ensure action within 48 hours.
Devinder Singh Kalyan also gave the directions to establish a single-window portal for providing NOCs, permissions, and other services to candidates in a time-bound manner. Clarifying doubts regarding the NOC process, the Commissioner said that required NOCs must be obtained only by the concerned candidate and not by any family member.
The State Election Commissioner reiterated that conducting elections in a free, fair, peaceful, and voter-friendly environment is the Commission’s top priority, and all departments must work in coordination to achieve this.
Officers from various departments also presented details of the arrangements made at their respective levels.
Panchkula, Deputy Commissioner, Satpal Sharma, Ambala Deputy Commissioner, Ajay Singh Tomer, Secretary, Haryana State Election Commission, Gaurav Kumar, along with election officers, Returning Officers, and other senior officers of the concerned districts, were present during the meeting.
Departments must ensure disposal of pending files on CFMS portal within 15 days: CM Nayab Singh Saini
CM reviews HRMS 2.0 progress, calls for accountability and e-Office adoption
CHaryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has directed officers to ensure the prompt disposal of all pending files on the CFMS portal. He emphasized that any delay adversely affects administrative functioning, and therefore, timely disposal of files must be accorded the highest priority. All pending files should be cleared through the portal within a maximum period of 15 days.
The Chief Minister was presiding over a review meeting of the Human Resource Module here today at the Civil Secretariat. Sh. Nayab Singh Saini stated that all departments should conduct a detailed review of pending cases on CFMS at their respective levels and fix accountability of the concerned officers.
He said that regular updating of files on the portal is equally important to maintain transparency in functioning. He further said that full implementation of e-Office will not only accelerate work but also enhance transparency and efficiency in administrative processes. He directed that its progress should be reviewed regularly every month and added that he would personally monitor the same.
The Chief Minister directed that all 18 modules under HRMS should be adopted department-wise to bring uniformity and ease in human resource management.
He also directed officers to review the progress of development of HRMS 2.0, the status of notification of the related Act, and the timeline for its implementation.
He instructed that compliance under the Act should be regularly assessed, and pending tasks should be identified and completed promptly. He said that officers and employees performing well should be encouraged, while strict action should be taken against those showing negligence.
He emphasized that timely disposal of files is essential to ensure that development works in the state continue without interruption and that better services are delivered to the public.
Chief Secretary, Haryana, Anurag Rastogi, Director, General, Treasuries and Accounts, C.G. Rajinikanthan, Director, HRD, Smt. Mandeep Kaur, Director, CMGGA, Dr. Yash Pal, and other officers were present in the meeting.
25 percent reservation under RTE mandatory for private schools
MIS portal to reopen for private schools: Education Minister Mahipal Dhanda
Haryana Education Minister, Mahipal Dhanda said that under Section 12(1)(c) of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, all recognised private schools in the state must reserve 25 percent seats in Class 1 and above classes for children from disadvantaged and economically weaker sections. He said that the department had issued directions to all schools to upload details of these reserved seats on the departmental website and the ‘Ujjwal portal’ between March 11 and March 20, 2026.
He said that out of a total of 9,230 private schools in the state, 8,621 schools declared their seats within the stipulated time, while 609 schools failed to comply. Additionally, among the 8,621 schools, 891 schools did not upload the required recognition-related documents on the portal, due to which their entries were rejected. Due to this negligence, the department temporarily closed the MIS portal access of around 1,500 schools.
The Education Minister said that representatives of private schools met him and informed him that the admission process for the academic session 2026–27 is underway, but the closure of the MIS portal was affecting admissions. Taking a serious view of the matter, the government has made a decision keeping the interests of children and parents as a priority.
He informed that the MIS portals of schools, which were closed due to non-declaration of seats or non-uploading of documents, have now been reopened, granting them another opportunity. The schools have been directed to promptly upload the required recognition documents and mandatorily enter details of 25 percent reserved seats under the RTE Act.
He said that the state government aims to ensure free and quality education for the maximum number of children from disadvantaged and economically weaker sections. All private schools must strictly comply with the provisions of the Act. He appealed to school authorities to adhere to the rules so that no eligible child is deprived of the right to education.
CM launches first phase of Census 2027
Haryana Chief Minister, Nayab Singh Saini, while launching the self-enumeration process under the first phase of Census 2027, said that the census is a significant national exercise conducted at regular intervals, and the data collected is simple, secure and completely confidential. He said this data plays a crucial role in formulating schemes for various sections of society and in determining the future course of development.
The Chief Minister was addressing a press conference after launching the self-enumeration. He said that the tagline of Census 2027, “Our Census, Our Development,” reflects the importance of this nationwide campaign.
Responding to a question, he clarified that census and delimitation are two distinct subjects. Delimitation is undertaken after long intervals and is not related to any single political party, but is a matter of public importance. He said that census data will also prove highly useful in achieving the vision of a developed India by 2047, and all political parties should extend meaningful cooperation in this process.
The Chief Minister said that the self-enumeration will continue from April 16 to 30, 2026, while house listing and housing census activities will be conducted from May 1 to 30, 2026.
The Chief Minister extended his best wishes to the officers and officials engaged in this nationally important exercise and appreciated their efforts in ensuring its successful implementation.
Chief Secretary, Anurag Rastogi, Additional Chief Secretary and Financial Commissioner, Revenue and Disaster Management Department, and State Nodal Officer for Census 2027, Dr Sumita Misra, Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Arun Kumar Gupta, Director, Census Haryana, Lalit Jain, Additional Director, Information, Public Relations and Languages Department, Smt. Varsha Khangwal, Media Secretary to Chief Minister, Praveen Attrey, along with other senior officers, were present during the press conference.
Chief Minister launches the Census-2027 procedure in Haryana by doing self-enumeration himself
Census-2027 to be the foundation of a developed Haryana- Chief Minister
CM calls for making Census a people’s movement
Active participation of every citizen key to success of Census-2027: Chief Minister
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini today formally launched the Census-2027 process in the state by filling out the self-enumeration form online himself. Through this initiative, he conveyed a message to citizens to actively participate in the census exercise.
Addressing a press conference here on Thursday, the Chief Minister said that the self-enumeration process is simple, secure and time-saving. He said that this initiative strengthens the Prime Minister’s vision of ‘Ease of Living’ and ‘Digital India’. He emphasized that Census-2027 is a significant step towards realizing the vision of a ‘Viksit Haryana-Viksit Bharat’ and is not merely a data collection exercise, but the foundation for inclusive and equitable development of the state.
He informed that the first phase of Census in Haryana will be conducted from May 1 to May 30, 2026, during which house listing and housing census will be carried out. Prior to this, the facility of self-enumeration has been made available to citizens from April 16 to April 30, which is a major step towards Digital India.
The Chief Minister said that accurate and reliable census data is essential for designing policies and schemes that effectively reach every section of society. Reiterating Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi’s mantra ‘Our Census, Our Development’, he said that this vision can only be realized through the active participation of every citizen. He said that India has a rich legacy of conducting census operations, with the first systematic census conducted in 1872. This will be the 8th census after Independence and the 6th since the formation of Haryana.
The Chief Minister said that census data forms the backbone of development planning—be it setting up of schools, establishment of hospitals, expansion of roads and infrastructure, or formulation of welfare schemes for the poor and the needy. He urged citizens to provide accurate and complete information about their families so that policies can be effective and equitable.
He further said that the entire Census-2027 exercise is being conducted through digital means, making it more transparent and citizen-centric. Through the self-enumeration facility, citizens can fill in their details from home using mobile phones, tablets or computers. For this purpose, a dedicated portal se.census.gov.in has been developed, where citizens can log in using OTP-based authentication through their mobile numbers. They will then select their state, district and local details, mark their house on the digital map, and fill in information related to their family and housing, informed Sh. Nayab Singh Saini. He described the process as simple, secure and confidential.
The Chief Minister clarified that all information collected during the census is kept strictly confidential and is used only for statistical purposes. It is not shared with any individual, organization or agency. He assured that protection of citizens’ privacy and trust remains the government’s top priority.
The Chief Minister said that citizens who are unable to use the self-enumeration facility need not worry, as enumerators will visit households between May 1 and May 30 to collect the data. He appealed to citizens to cooperate and provide correct and complete information during this process.
Calling upon youth, self-help groups, resident welfare associations, panchayat representatives, municipal councillors and other aware sections of society, the Chief Minister urged them to play an active role in turning the census into a mass movement. He emphasized the need to spread awareness and ensure that no family is left out of this important national exercise.
The Chief Minister extended his best wishes to all officers and staff associated with the census for the successful conduct of the exercise. He appealed to the people of the state to participate actively and contribute towards making this national endeavour a success.
Additional Chief Secretary, Revenue and Disaster Management Department & Financial Commissioner, and State Nodal Officer for Census, Dr. Sumita Misra, said that the census is being conducted in the country after 2011. She said that a key feature of this round is that the census is being carried out in a digital mode. Citizens can undertake self-enumeration by visiting the portal from April 16 to April 30. She further informed that nearly 60,000 personnel have been trained for the census exercise. Besides this, the honorarium for the enumerators has also been increased.
Director, Census, Lalit Jain said that 51,000 enumeration blocks in Haryana have been digitised, and their complete reference maps have been made available on the portal. He noted that this comprehensive database will significantly support the state’s development. He further said that under the digital census initiative, citizens can conveniently complete self-enumeration from anywhere using the mobile application or the portal, saving considerable time.
Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi, Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Arun Kumar Gupta, Secretary, Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Hema Sharma, Additional Director (Admn.), Information, Public Relations, and Languages Department, varsha Khangwal, Additional Director Manish Lohan, and Media Secretary to Chief Minister Praveen Attreya also remained present on this occasion.
2 IAS officers transferred
The Haryana Government has transferred two IAS officers with immediate effect. Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi has issued an order in this regard.
Manoj Kumar, Deputy Commissioner, Mahendragarh at Narnaul, has been posted as Special Secretary, Finance Department, against a vacant post.
Anupama Anjali, Administrator, HSVP, Faridabad and Additional Director, Urban Estate, Faridabad, has been posted as Deputy Commissioner, Mahendragarh at Narnaul. She will replace Sh. Manoj Kumar.
