Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, on Thursday, conducted a detailed review of the progress of Samadhan Shivirs being organized across the state in a high-level meeting via video conferencing. During the meeting, he directly heard complaints from citizens of various districts and instructed concerned officials to ensure their prompt and effective resolution.
Samadhan Shivirs are organized every Monday and Thursday in the offices of Deputy Commissioners and Sub-Divisional Officers across all districts of the state. In these camps, citizens present their grievances. Complaints that can be resolved on the spot are addressed immediately, while the remaining cases are ensured to be resolved within 7 to 15 days.
It is noteworthy that since the launch of this campaign on June 10, 2024, around 1.5 lakh complaints have been received across the state, out of which approximately 78 percent have been successfully resolved.
In today’s meeting, the Chief Minister established direct communication with citizens from various districts, understood their issues, and directed officials to prioritize and resolve pending cases at the earliest. He also reviewed pending cases from the years 2024, 2025, and 2026, issuing clear instructions to ensure their timely disposal.
During the meeting, the Chief Minister took serious note of the absence of officials in some districts. Taking the absence of concerned officers in Mahendragarh district and the SDM office in Badshahpur seriously, he directed all Deputy Commissioners and SDMs to be personally present in Samadhan Shivirs and listen to citizens’ grievances.
The Chief Minister stated that a weekly review meeting of Samadhan Shivirs is held every Friday, which should be chaired by the respective Deputy Commissioner. Strict instructions were also issued to officers who have been regularly absent from these review meetings.
He emphasized that officers must personally chair the meetings and monitor the resolution of pending complaints.
The Chief Minister reiterated that the state government’s goal is to ensure time-bound, transparent, and effective resolution of citizens’ grievances, and any negligence in this regard will not be tolerated.
Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister, Arun Kumar Gupta, Director, Women and Child Development Department, Dr. Priyanka Soni, OSD to Chief Minister, B.B. Bharti, Vivek Kalia and other officers were present during the meeting.
Haryana Strengthens Waste Management Systems, Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi Reviews NGT Compliance Progress
Haryana is steadily advancing towards scientific and sustainable waste management, with Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi on Thursday reviewing the state’s progress on compliance with directions of the National Green Tribunal (NGT). The review reflected a positive trajectory, with major improvements in infrastructure, monitoring mechanisms, and environmental governance.
Chairing the high-level meeting, the Chief Secretary stressed the importance of continuous monitoring, accurate reporting, and coordinated action across departments to ensure timely compliance with NGT directives. He reiterated that Haryana is committed to achieving full compliance through a structured and result-oriented approach.
Significant progress has been made on the ground. Scientific waste processing through composting is now operational in 53 Urban Local Bodies, with the output being effectively utilised in agriculture and horticulture. One Waste-to-energy plant is functional at Sonepat, while work is progressing rapidly to expand processing facilities across remaining areas.
Legacy waste remediation has also gathered pace, with work completed at a majority of identified sites. The remaining waste is being targeted for scientific disposal within defined timelines, indicating a clear shift towards long-term environmental sustainability.
At the operational level, Haryana has achieved near-universal door-to-door waste collection, covering about 98 percent of wards, while source segregation has also improved significantly. The state is now focusing on bridging the remaining gap in waste processing capacity, with a target to achieve full coverage by the end of 2026.
To ensure better coordination and monitoring, district-level task forces have been constituted under Deputy Commissioners, bringing together multiple departments for integrated action. Nodal officers have also been deployed at the urban local body level to strengthen supervision and accountability.
The Chief Secretary also reviewed earlier observations made by the Tribunal and directed departments to further improve data accuracy, strengthen reporting systems, and expedite ongoing projects related to both solid and liquid waste management.
Commissioner and Secretary, Urban Local Bodies, Ashok Kumar Meena informed that with sustained efforts, strong institutional mechanisms, and technology-driven monitoring, Haryana is fast emerging as a model state in environmental management.
Additional Chief Secretary, Environment, Forests & Wildlife Department, Sudhir Rajpal, Member Secretary, Haryana State Pollution Control Board, Yogesh Kumar, Joint Director (Admin), Urban Local Bodies, Sh. Kanwar Singh and other senior officers were present in the meeting.
Haryana Takes Major Leap Towards Water Sustainability with ₹5,715 Crore ‘Water Secure Haryana’ Programme
Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi Chairs Key Meeting with World Bank officials
In a significant push towards long-term water sustainability, Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi, on Thursday, chaired a high-level meeting with the World Bank Appraisal Mission, marking a decisive step forward in the implementation of the ambitious ‘Water Secure Haryana’ programme.
The programme, with a total outlay of ₹5,715 crore, including a ₹4,000 crore World Bank loan, is aimed at improving the efficiency, reliability and sustainability of agricultural water use across Haryana. Planned over a six-year period, the initiative represents a comprehensive and structured effort to strengthen water management systems in the state.
The project will be implemented through a coordinated approach involving the Irrigation and Water Resources Department, which has been allocated ₹3,328 crore, the Micro-Irrigation and Command Area Development Authority with an outlay of ₹1,500 crore, and the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, which will utilize ₹887 crore. This convergence of departments is expected to ensure integrated planning and effective execution.
Dr. Satbir Singh Kadian, Engineer in Chief, Irrigation and Water Resources Department, informed that the programme has been designed to bring a structural transformation in water governance by leveraging modern technology, strengthening institutions and promoting farmer-centric interventions. It will be implemented across 15 clusters covering 48.94 lakh acres, benefiting a significant portion of the state’s cultivable command area.
A key focus of the initiative is the adoption of data-driven water management systems, including digital databases and real-time monitoring mechanisms, to improve irrigation efficiency and service delivery. The programme also emphasizes sustainable agricultural practices, including crop diversification and the promotion of water-saving techniques such as Direct Seeded Rice.
With strong administrative backing, global financial support and a clearly defined implementation roadmap, the ‘Water Secure Haryana’ programme is poised to emerge as a model for sustainable water management and agricultural resilience in the country.
Additional Chief Secretary, Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Vijayendra Kumar, Principal Secretary, Architecture Department, Pankaj Agarwal, Commissioner & Secretary, Excise & Taxation, Smt. Ashima Brar and other senior officers were present in the meeting.
Procurement Process of More Than 10 Departments Finalized, Infrastructure Projects to Gain Momentum in Haryana
Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini chairs meeting of High-Powered Purchase Committee
Taking a major step towards accelerating development works in the state, the Haryana Government has finalized procurement processes and key projects of various departments. The decision was taken in a meeting of the High-Powered Purchase Committee held late Wednesday evening at Haryana Niwas under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini.
During the meeting, approval was granted for expenditure of about ₹1,028 crore on various projects of more than 10 departments, including Haryana Police Housing Corporation, DHBVN, HSIIDC, PWD, Haryana Agro Industries Corporation Limited, DMER, FMDA, GMDA, the Irrigation Department, and PHED. Through negotiations with bidders, savings of approximately ₹96 crore were achieved.
Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini stated that the primary objective of the government is to provide better quality services to the people of the state. He directed officials to ensure regular monitoring of all projects so that they are completed within stipulated timelines and meet quality standards. He added that he would personally review the progress of projects and emphasized that all officers must ensure judicious use of funds. Any negligence in development works will not be tolerated.
During the meeting, procurement processes for 11-meter-long PCC poles, single-phase and three-phase net meters, and 25 KVA transformers were finalized. Additionally, approval was granted for commodity procurement worth ₹29 crore under the supplementary nutrition programme as part of the ‘Har-Hith’ retail project of Haryana Agro Industries Corporation Limited.
A project worth ₹5.78 crore was approved for implementing the ‘Student and Faculty Life Cycle Management System’ (SFLM) in government medical colleges of the state, aimed at enhancing efficiency and integration in the medical education system. Moreover, a project worth ₹6.60 crore was approved for conducting surveys and preparing a DPR for storm water diversion from Gurugram metropolitan area towards the Yamuna River.
Under infrastructure development, ₹47.20 crore was sanctioned for the construction of a Home Guard and Civil Defence Training Centre in Hasanpur village of Karnal. ₹17.75 crore was approved for a master water supply scheme in Faridabad, while ₹17.75 crore was also sanctioned for the construction of a 100 MLD MPS and a 100 MLD STP at Dhanwapur in Gurugram.
An amount of ₹101 crore will be spent on constructing a main pumping station with a capacity of 665.5 MLD in Gurugram. Additionally, ₹20 crore was approved for the development of Atal Park in Sector-1, Panchkula, and ₹109.80 crore for the construction of a world-class shooting range sports complex in Sector-32.
Under industrial and environmental improvements, ₹123.40 crore was approved for the construction of an additional Common Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP) with a capacity of 21 MLD and a main pumping station of 63 MLD in Sector-29-II, Panipat. In the health sector, ₹15.80 crore was sanctioned for the construction of a Community Health Centre in Danoda village of Narwana block in Jind.
Furthermore, ₹51.90 crore was approved for establishing an Integrated Aqua Park Centre of Excellence for the development of saline-affected areas in Garwa village of Bhiwani, and ₹13.50 crore for the construction of an 8 MLD STP based on SBR technology in Palwal. In the irrigation sector, ₹14.50 crore was sanctioned for the reconstruction of an aqueduct and outlet at RD-83000 of the Bhalout sub-branch, and ₹23.80 crore for construction and reconstruction of various structures between RD-82500 and 124000.
The meeting was attended by Energy Minister Anil Vij, Urban Local Bodies Minister Vipul Goel, Agriculture Minister Shyam Singh Rana, Public Health Engineering Minister Ranbir Singh Gangwa, Health Minister Arti Singh Rao, Additional Chief Secretary Raja Sekhar Vundru, Additional Chief Secretary Smt. G. Anupama, Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Arun Gupta, along with senior officers of various departments.
Haryana Rationalisation Commission submits report on restructuring of HSSC
The Haryana Rationalisation Commission today submitted its 27th report to the Haryana Government, focusing on the rationalisation and restructuring of the Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC).
The HSSC is an important organisation responsible for making recommendations for recruitment to all Group C and Group D posts, which constitute 85 to 90 percent of the total posts under the State Government.
Sharing information in this regard, a spokesperson of the Commission said that the Chairman, Haryana Rationalisation Commission, Rajan Gupta, IAS (Retd.), submitted the report to Haryana Chief Secretary, Sh. Anurag Rastogi, here today.
The spokesperson added that the Commission held several meetings with the Chairman, Secretary, and other senior officers of the HSSC to discuss the challenges faced by the organisation.
It was further informed that the HSSC is responsible for making recruitment recommendations for nearly 400 different categories of posts.
The spokesperson said that the Commission has recommended a robust organisational structure for the HSSC, comprising specialised wings and branches such as Confidential Branches, Recruitment Branches, Scrutiny Branch, Examination Branch, and Training and Legal Branch.
The spokesperson further said that the Commission has so far submitted 26 reports (including three general reports) related to the rationalisation of various government departments, including PWD (B&R), Public Health, Irrigation, Transport, Mines and Geology, Agriculture, Higher Education, Treasury and Accounts, and Food and Supplies. These reports are currently at various stages of implementation across the concerned departments.
The spokesperson added that the Commission is at an advanced stage of completing the rationalisation exercise for another 22 departments, and these reports are expected to be submitted to the State Government within a month.
Link Officers Designated for Cooperation Department
The Haryana Government has designated link officers in the Cooperation Department to ensure smooth functioning of the department in case any post falls vacant due to transfer, retirement, leave, training, official tours, or election duty of an officer.
According to the orders issued by Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi, in the absence of the Registrar, Cooperative Societies, the Cooperation Secretary will act as Link Officer-1, while the Managing Director of Hafed will serve as Link Officer-2.
In the case of the Managing Director of Hafed, the Managing Director of Sugarfed will act as Link Officer-1, while the Managing Director of HDDCF will serve as Link Officer-2.
In the absence of the Managing Director of Sugarfed, the Managing Director of Hafed will act as Link Officer-1, while the Cooperation Secretary will serve as Link Officer-2.
Similarly, in the case of the Managing Director of HDDCF, the Managing Director of Sugarfed will act as Link Officer-1, while the Managing Director of Hafed will serve as Link Officer-2.
The order also clarifies that any officer proceeding on leave, training, official tour, or election duty must inform the designated link officer in advance.
