Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said that a plan worth over Rs. 2,000 crore has been approved to strengthen infrastructure in government schools across the state. Under the plan, more than 400 government schools will be provided with new buildings by the end of December 2027. The government is committed to providing students with a better learning environment and modern facilities. The Chief Minister shared this information on Wednesday while hearing a complaint related to the renovation of a school building during a meeting of the District Public Relations and Grievance Redressal Committee in Gurugram.
A total of 15 complaints were taken up during the meeting, of which the Chief Minister disposed of 11 on the spot, while directing that the remaining four cases be kept pending until the next meeting. He instructed the officials concerned to submit status reports on the action taken in these cases at the next meeting. Haryana Industries and Commerce Minister Rao Narbir Singh, Pataudi MLA Bimla Chaudhary, Sohna MLA Tejpal Tanwar and Gurugram MLA Mukesh Sharma was also present.
Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said that resolving public grievances on priority and ensuring the delivery of better, accessible and quality services within stipulated timelines is the collective responsibility of all officers and employees. The government is committed to taking every citizen’s grievance seriously and ensuring its prompt and effective redressal.
*CM Orders Salary Deduction and Chargesheets Against Officials for Wrongful Creation of Property IDs*
While hearing a complaint related to the Municipal Council Pataudi-Jatauli Mandi area, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini took serious note of the wrongful creation of property IDs in violation of prescribed rules and procedures.
The inquiry revealed that the then Building Inspector and Municipal Engineer had created property IDs without obtaining prior approval from the competent authority and without following the prescribed procedure.
Taking a serious view of the negligence in the discharge of their duties, the Chief Minister directed that 50 percent of the salaries of both officials be deducted for three months, chargesheets be issued against them and they be transferred outside Haryana’s NCR districts.
He said negligence in government work and disregard for rules would not be tolerated. Ensuring accountability of officials in matters affecting public interest is essential.
*Cleanliness of Public Toilets to Be Inspected; Committees to Submit Reports Within One Month*
Taking cognisance of complaints regarding the cleanliness and maintenance of public toilets in the Municipal Corporation areas of Gurugram and Manesar, the Chief Minister ordered an inspection.
He directed that three-member committees be constituted in each zone through the District Public Relations and Grievance Redressal Committee, with each committee including one government official.
These committees will inspect the condition and cleanliness of public toilets across six zones of the Municipal Corporation Gurugram and two zones of the Municipal Corporation Manesar and submit their reports within one month.
Based on the inspection reports, appropriate arrangements will be made to ensure better maintenance and regular cleanliness of public toilets in the future.
Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini also took serious note of a complaint regarding misbehaviour by a Patwari of the Municipal Corporation Gurugram while hearing a citizen’s grievance during the meeting.
After the matter of misbehaviour with the complainant came to light, the Chief Minister directed the immediate suspension of the Patwari concerned.
He said treating citizens with dignity and respect is the responsibility of every officer and employee. Misbehaviour with people visiting government offices for their work or disregard for their grievances would not be tolerated under any circumstances.
*CM Orders Deduction of One Month’s Salary of PWD Executive Engineer Over Negligence in Road Restoration Work*
The Chief Minister took serious note of a complaint concerning negligence in road restoration work and failure to execute the work in accordance with prescribed standards.
He directed that one month’s salary of the Executive Engineer concerned of the Public Works Department be deducted.
The Chief Minister said special attention must be paid to quality and timely completion of road construction and restoration works. Negligence of any kind in development works would not be acceptable. He directed officials to ensure regular monitoring of development projects.
On this occasion, Principal Advisor to the Urban Development Department D.S. Dhesi, GMDA CEO P.C. Meena, Commissioner of Police Shibas Kabiraj, Deputy Commissioner Uttam Singh, HSVP Administrator Vaishali Singh, Manesar Municipal Commissioner Pradeep Singh, OSD to the Chief Minister and Additional Director, Information, Public Relations and Languages Department, Vivek Kalia, ADC Sonu Bhatt, CTM Jyoti Nagpal, BJP Gurugram Mahanagar District President Ajit Yadav, along with other officers and employees, were present.
*Haryana Government Announces Major Push to Promote Organic Farming*
*- Farmers registered on the ‘Meri Fasal Mera Byora’ portal to receive up to 80% subsidy on organic manure: Agriculture Minister Shyam Singh Rana*
*- Small vendors to get exemption from licensing requirements for smaller packs*
The Haryana Government has initiated swift action on the Budget announcement made by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini to promote organic farming on a large scale and increase farmers’ income across the state.
Sharing details of the initiative, Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shyam Singh Rana said the state government is committed to encouraging natural and organic farming.
He informed that farmers registered on the ‘Meri Fasal Mera Byora’ portal will be provided a subsidy of up to 80 per cent on organic manure. In addition, to facilitate the sale of organic fertilisers, the government has decided to exempt vendors from the licensing process for smaller packs of up to 5 kg.
Elaborating on the departmental action, Rana said approval has been granted to relax licensing requirements for dealers stocking up to 10 metric tonnes of organic fertilisers, including Fermented Organic Manure (FOM), Liquid Fermented Organic Manure (LFOM) and Phosphate Rich Organic Manure (PROM), in smaller packaging of up to 5 kg. The decision will be implemented shortly.
He said the initiative would not only increase the use of organic products in the state but also make it easier for small vendors to conduct business while ensuring that farmers directly benefit from the subsidy.
*Activated Carbon Systems to Be Installed at 24 STPs to Reduce Odour, Rs. 3,865.806 Lakh to Be Spent: Ranbir Gangwa*
*Public Health Engineering Minister Chairs Key Review Meeting at Civil Secretariat, Directs Officials to Prioritise Farmers’ Complaints and Quality of Treated Wastewater*
*SEs, XENs and SDOs from Across Haryana Join Virtually; Circle-Wise Review of Projects Worth Rs. 25 Crore and Above Conducted*
In a major initiative to provide relief to residents and farmers from foul odour around sewage treatment plants (STPs), the Haryana Government is preparing to install activated carbon-based systems at 24 STPs across the state. The initiative, aimed at reducing odour from treated wastewater, is estimated to cost Rs. 3,865.806 lakh. Public Health Engineering and Public Works Minister Sh. Ranbir Gangwa has directed officials to take the issue of foul odour around STPs seriously, implement effective measures to improve the quality of treated wastewater and ensure priority redressal of farmers’ complaints.
Ranbir Gangwa was chairing a review meeting of Public Health Engineering Department officials at the Haryana Civil Secretariat. During the meeting, major projects costing Rs. 25 crore and above were reviewed circle-wise. Additional Secretary of the Department, Smt. Renu Sogan, Engineer-in-Chief Devender Dahiya and other senior officials attended the meeting in person, while Superintending Engineers (SEs), Executive Engineers (XENs) and Sub-Divisional Engineers (SDOs) from across the state joined through video conferencing.
The Minister said complaints regarding foul odour around STPs and the quality of treated wastewater were frequently received from farmers and local residents. He directed the department to ensure that the quality of water improves after treatment and that its use does not cause inconvenience to people living in surrounding areas. He also instructed officials to expedite work related to the proposed activated carbon-based systems and take immediate action on complaints raised by farmers.
A total of 25 STPs have been identified across the state for this initiative. These plants have a combined treatment capacity of 230.5 million litres per day (MLD) and receive approximately 171.13 MLD of sewage daily. Of these, activated carbon systems have been proposed at 24 STPs, at an estimated cost of Rs. 3,865.806 lakh.
*Activated Carbon Systems to Be Installed at These Locations*
Under the department’s plan, activated carbon systems are proposed at STPs located in Chhachhrauli, Manakpur in Pinjore and Maujgarh Road in Barara under the Ambala Circle.
In the Hisar Circle, the proposed locations include Rishi Nagar, Rajgarh Road, Kaimri Road and Satrod in Hisar; Lalpura Road and Bhiwani Road in Hansi; and Hansi-Jind Road in Narnaund.
Under the Jind Circle, the plan covers STPs at Hansi Road, Old Hansi Road and Narwana Road in Jind; near the Community Health Centre (CHC) in Julana; and at Rampura village in Safidon.
Similarly, in the Sirsa Circle, activated carbon systems are proposed at STPs on Kharati Khera Road and Bhattu Road in Fatehabad and Kulan Road in Bhuna.
In the Bhiwani Circle, the proposed locations include Dadri Road and Dhana Road in Bhiwani, Tosham Road in Siwani and the STP near the cremation ground in Loharu.
The installation of activated carbon-based systems at these locations is aimed at reducing odour from treated wastewater and promoting its reuse.
*Officials Directed to Strengthen Field Monitoring to Ensure Safe Drinking Water*
During the meeting, a circle-wise review of major Public Health Engineering Department projects costing Rs. 25 crore and above was conducted. The progress of projects, utilisation of budgets and quality of construction work were assessed.
Ranbir Gangwa directed officials to accelerate development works without compromising quality at any stage. He said providing clean and safe drinking water to the people was the department’s foremost responsibility.
The Minister said water is the foundation of life and holds special significance in Indian tradition. He emphasised that senior departmental officers should not remain confined to their offices but should regularly visit the field to inspect drinking water supply arrangements, water quality and ongoing development works. Wherever deficiencies or complaints are reported, immediate corrective action must be ensured.
*Farmers Must Not Face Any Inconvenience; Special Attention Must Be Paid to Water Quality: Ranbir Gangwa*
Ranbir Gangwa said ensuring the quality of treated wastewater was essential to increasing its reuse for irrigation and other purposes. Farmers should not face any difficulty in using treated water.
He directed officials to personally inspect sites wherever complaints regarding foul odour around STPs or the quality of treated wastewater are received and ensure their resolution within a stipulated time frame.
The Minister said the government’s objective was to ensure effective treatment of sewage and facilitate its safe and productive reuse.
*Hospitals Across Haryana on Alert Mode for Diwali*
* Health Minister Arti Singh Rao issues special advisory to ensure emergency preparedness*
*Burn, ENT and emergency beds to be reserved; doctors to remain on call*
*No delay in treatment of firecracker-related injuries and other emergencies*
Haryana Health Minister Arti Singh Rao has issued a special advisory directing all hospitals across the state to remain on alert during the Diwali festival and strengthen their emergency preparedness. In view of the possibility of an increase in burn injuries and respiratory problems due to firecrackers and other accidents during the festive season, she has directed all government and private hospitals to keep dedicated burn wards ready.
Hospitals have also been instructed to ensure adequate stocks of essential medicines and medical supplies, including bronchodilators, oxygen cylinders and burn treatment kits, at emergency centres.
To ensure prompt treatment of people injured in firecracker-related incidents or other accidents, government hospitals have been directed to reserve more than 20 beds for emergency cases. Since road accidents, burn injuries and eye-related injuries generally increase on Diwali compared to normal days, beds will also be reserved in the Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics and Surgery departments, in addition to emergency wards.
The Health Minister has directed that specialists in Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics and Surgery remain on alert and available on call to ensure immediate and effective treatment for patients.
Orders have also been issued to ensure the availability of specialists from both government and private hospitals to handle any emergency on Diwali. Adequate numbers of stretchers, beds, IV stands, IV fluids and antibiotics must also be readily available for burn patients.
Medical staff and specialists will not be permitted to leave their respective cities during the Diwali festival. Teams of eye and ENT specialists will remain available at hospitals. Additionally, beds will be specially reserved in trauma centres and ICUs to ensure immediate care for critical patients.
