The Haryana Cabinet, which met under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini here today, approved a proposal regarding the validity of BC-A and BC-B Non-Creamy Layer certificates issued during the year 2024-25 under the Haryana Government notification dated November 17, 2021.
The decision has been taken in view of recruitment advertisements issued by the Haryana Public Service Commission for 3069 posts of Post Graduate Teachers in various subjects in 2024. As per the recruitment advertisement issued on July 23, 2024, candidates belonging to BC-A and BC-B categories were required to submit fresh certificates in accordance with the latest government instructions and notification dated July 16, 2024.
Following the issuance of the new notification dated July 16, 2024, certificates issued earlier under the notification dated November 17, 2021 were not being considered valid by HPSC, resulting in rejection of candidature of several applicants. Subsequently, multiple writ petitions were filed before the Hon’ble Punjab and Haryana High Court.
The Cabinet was informed that the principal change introduced in the notification dated July 16, 2024 pertains only to the enhancement of the annual income limit for determining creamy layer status from Rs. 6 lakh to Rs. 8 lakh. Therefore, candidates who were classified under Non-Creamy Layer as per the 2021 notification would also continue to remain under the Non-Creamy Layer category under the revised criteria.
Keeping this in view, the Cabinet approved that BC-A/BC-B (Non-Creamy Layer) certificates issued during the year 2024-25 under the notification dated November 17, 2021, prior to July 23, 2024, shall be treated as valid for all intents and purposes. The decision is expected to provide significant relief to affected candidates and ensure fairness in the recruitment process.
Haryana Cabinet Approves New Rules for Aggregator and/OR Delivery Service Providers to Promote Clean Mobility in NCR
Only CNG, EV and cleaner fuel vehicles to be inducted in NCR fleet from January 1, 2026
The Haryana Cabinet, which met under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini here today, approved the rules for grant of aggregator licences under the Haryana Motor Vehicles Rules, 1993, in line with guidelines issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and directions of the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM). The decision has been taken to promote clean mobility, curb vehicular pollution and improve air quality in NCR districts of the state.
Under the amended rules, all vehicles inducted in the fleet of aggregators, delivery service providers and e-commerce entities in NCR areas from January 1, 2026 onwards will mandatorily be CNG, Electric Vehicles (EV), Battery Operated Vehicles (BOV) or based on any other cleaner fuel. Further, only CNG or Electric 3-wheeler auto-rickshaws will be allowed to be additionally inducted into existing fleets in NCR areas.
The Cabinet also approved substitution of Rule 86A of the Haryana Motor Vehicles Rules, 1993 to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for app-based passenger aggregators and delivery service providers operating in the state.
The new provisions include mandatory licensing for aggregators and delivery service providers, onboarding norms for drivers and vehicles, passenger safety measures, grievance redressal mechanisms, induction and refresher training programmes, insurance coverage for drivers and passengers, cyber security compliance for apps and regulation of fares.
As per the approved rules, aggregators and delivery service providers will be required to ensure minimum insurance coverage of Rs. 5 lakh for passengers, health insurance of at least Rs. 5 lakh for drivers and term insurance of minimum Rs. 10 lakh for onboarded drivers.
The rules also mandate installation of Vehicle Location Tracking Devices, panic buttons, first-aid kits and fire extinguishers in applicable vehicles. Aggregators will also be required to establish 24×7 control rooms and call centres for passenger assistance and grievance redressal.
To strengthen transparency and accountability, the rules provide for digital authentication of vehicle and driver details through the VAHAN and SARATHI portals. Aggregators and delivery service providers will also be required to maintain detailed digital records of onboarded drivers and vehicles.
The Cabinet was informed that the registration and licensing process for aggregators, delivery service providers and e-commerce entities will be carried out through the designated portal, cleanmobility.haryanatransport.gov.in. The new framework also includes provisions regarding driver welfare, fare sharing, safety standards, inclusion of Divyangjan-friendly vehicles and gradual transition towards electric mobility.
Haryana Cabinet which met under the Chairmanship of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini here today approved new service rules for the post of Superintendent (Field Cadre) namely, Haryana Higher Education Department, Sub-Offices College Cadre (Group-B) Service Rules, 2026. The rules will be in force from the date of their publication in the official gazette.
As per the new rules, the academic qualifications and experience, if any, for appointment will be only by promotion and by transfer or deputation.
By promotion, one year experience as Deputy Superintendent or having 10 years experience as an Assistant.
Furthermore, by transfer or deputation, Oneyear experience as Superintendent and Graduation from any recognized university and Hindi or Sanskrit as one of the subject in Matric or Hindi as one of the subject in higher education.
Haryana Cabinet approves one-time one-way switch facility under Unified Pension Scheme for State Government employees
Haryana Cabinet which met under the Chairmanship of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini here today accorded approval to Unified Pension Scheme in respect of Haryana Government employees (introduction of a one-time one-way switch facility).
Notably, the Government of India had introduced the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) as an option under the National Pension System (NPS) vide notification dated January 24, 2025, which became effective from April 1, 2025. Similarly, on the pattern of the Government of India, the Haryana Government had also introduced the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) for State Government employees vide notification dated July 2, 2025, effective from August 1, 2025.
Subsequently, the Government of India, vide Office Memorandum dated August 25, 2025, introduced a one-time, one-way switch facility from the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) to the National Pension System (NPS).
In view of this, the aforesaid mentioned decision is also required to be adopted by State Government in respect of its employees in reference to notification dated July 2, 2025, that a one-time, one-way switch facility from Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) to Haryana New Pension Scheme (NPS) will be made available to all State Government employees who have opted for Unified Pension Scheme (UPS).
This switch facility may be exercised by Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) optees at any time, but not later than one year prior to the date of superannuation. In case the switch facility is not exercised within the aforesaid timeline, the employee will continue under Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) by default, provided further that the switch facility will not be allowed in cases of removal, dismissal, or compulsory retirement as a penalty, or in cases where disciplinary proceedings under major penalty are ongoing or contemplated.
Haryana Cabinet Approves Policy Amendments for Regularization of Unauthorized Industrial Units
The Haryana Cabinet, which met under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini here today, has approved amendments for implementation of provisions of the Haryana Management of Civic Amenities and Infrastructure Deficient Areas Outside Municipal Area (Special Provisions) Amendment Act, 2025. The decision aims to facilitate regularization of unauthorized industrial establishments and ensure provision of basic civic amenities and infrastructure in such areas across the state.
The Cabinet was informed that the State Government had enacted the Haryana Management of Civic Amenities and Infrastructure Deficient Areas Outside Municipal Area (Special Provisions) Act, 2021 to provide essential services and civic infrastructure in deficient areas outside municipal limits and to improve living conditions of residents. Subsequently, a policy was notified on July 19, 2022 and relaxation instructions were issued on April 6, 2023. However, the existing framework was not applicable to industrial colonies.
In line with the announcement made by the Chief Minister during the State Budget 2025, the government decided to extend similar benefits to unauthorized industrial establishments so that basic infrastructure and civic facilities could be provided in such areas. Accordingly, amendments were made in the Act and notified on October 3, 2025 through Haryana Act No. 22 of 2025.
Under the approved amendments, industrial colonies spread over a minimum contiguous area of 10 acres comprising at least 50 industrial units and constructed prior to October 3, 2025 will be eligible under the policy framework.
The Cabinet also approved creation of a dedicated online portal through which entrepreneurs or their authorized representatives will be able to submit applications for declaration of infrastructure-deficient industrial areas and regularization of industrial establishments.
The amended policy also introduces the concept of an “authorized person” who can apply on behalf of entrepreneurs and industrial establishments located within an industrial colony. The Cabinet was informed that detailed documentation requirements, scrutiny mechanisms and district-level approval procedures have also been incorporated to ensure transparent and time-bound processing of applications.
The decision is expected to provide major relief to thousands of industrial establishments operating in unauthorized industrial clusters while facilitating planned infrastructure development, environmental compliance and improved industrial growth across Haryana.
Haryana Cabinet Approves leasing of ShamlatDeh Land to Self-Help Groups for Dairy Farming
The Haryana Cabinet, which met here today under the chairmanship of Chief Minister, Nayab Singh Saini has approved a proposal of the Development and Panchayats Department to make land in ShamlatDeh available to Self-Help Groups (SHGs) registered with the Haryana State Rural Livelihood Mission (HSRLM) for dairy farming purposes.
For this purpose, the Cabinet approved an amendment to Rule 6 of the Haryana Village Common Lands (Regulation) Rules, 1964, along with related terms and conditions.
After the revised provisions, Gram Panchayats will be allowed to lease out ShamlatDeh land measuring up to 500 square yards to SHGs registered with HSRLM and Cooperative Societies of Self-Help Groups for setting up dairies. The lease will initially be granted for a period of five years and may be extended for another three years based on satisfactory operation of the dairy, as certified by HSRLM.
The policy has been designed with the objective of making SHG members self-reliant so that they may eventually purchase land independently after successfully operating dairy units.
For extension of the lease beyond the period, prior approval of the concerned Deputy Commissioner will be mandatory. The Deputy Commissioner will also serve as the competent authority for granting approval to Gram Panchayats for leasing out such land.
The policy further stipulates that members of the Self-Help Groups must be residents of the same village or Gram Panchayat. Besides this, no SHG will be eligible for allotment of land if any of its members or their family members, as identified through the ParivarPehchan Patra (PPP), own land measuring 500 square yards or more.
Haryana Cabinet Approves Amendment to Archives Department Service Rules
The Haryana Cabinet which met under the chairmanship of Chief Minister, Nayab Singh Saini, here today, has approved an amendment to the Haryana Archives Department (Group B) Service Rules, 1992.
Under the amended rules, the qualification “Diploma in Archives Keeping” are to be substituted with “Diploma in Archives Keeping or Diploma in Archival Studies or Diploma in Archives and Record Management or its equivalent recognised diploma”.
In addition, candidates must possess knowledge of Hindi or Sanskrit up to Matric standard, or Hindi as a subject in Higher Education.
The amendment will enable the department to fill existing vacancies and broaden the pool of eligible candidates for the post of Assistant Director by recognising equivalent diploma qualifications.
The revised provisions will come into effect immediately after their publication in the Official Gazette of the Haryana Government.
Haryana Cabinet Approves policy for fresh sub-division of industrial plots and regularisation of existing illegal sub-divided industrial plots situated in Rehabilitation Scheme within Municipal limits
The Haryana Cabinet, which met here today under the chairmanship of Chief Minister, Nayab Singh Saini has approved a proposal of the Urban Local Bodies Department to formulate a policy for fresh sub-division of industrial plots and regularisation of existing illegal sub-divided industrial plots situated in the rehabilitation scheme within municipal limits.
The policy will apply to industrial plot owners seeking permission for fresh sub-division and to regularise the industrial plots which were already sub-divided illegally. These plots are located in rehabilitation scheme areas developed by the Ministry of Rehabilitation, Government of India, within municipal limits.
As per the policy, the original industrial plot must have a minimum area of one acre and should have access through an existing road with a minimum width of 12 metres. The minimum size of each sub-divided plot or fresh sub-divided plot shall not be less than 500 square yards.
Further, all sub-divided plots will be required to provide parking facilities within the premises in accordance with the provisions of the Haryana Building Code-2017.
Applicants seeking fresh sub-division or regularisation of already illegally sub-divided plots will be required to submit their applications to the concerned Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, in the case of Municipal Corporations, and to the District Municipal Commissioner in the case of Municipal Councils or Municipal Committees.
After receiving the application, the concerned authority shall examine the case as per the prescribed policy parameters and decide the matter within 60 days from the date of receipt of the application.
The applicant will also be required to comply with all instructions, norms and directions issued by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) and the Haryana State Pollution Control Board from time to time.
Any person aggrieved by the decision of the competent authority may file an appeal before the Director, Urban Local Bodies Department, within 60 days from the date of the order passed by the competent authority.
Haryana Cabinet approves amendment in Haryana Public Service Commission (Group-B) State Service Regulations, 1999
Two Superintendent posts, one Accounts Officer post approved for HPSC
The Haryana Cabinet, which met under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini here today, approved an amendment in the Haryana Public Service Commission (Group-B) State Service Regulations, 1999. The amendment has been approved to align the existing regulations with the revised sanctioned strength and prevailing government rules and instructions.
The decision has been taken in view of the increasing workload of the Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) due to the rise in the number of examinations and other related functions.
As part of the amendment, two newly created posts of Superintendent and one post of Accounts Officer will be incorporated into the regulations. With this revision, the total number of posts of Superintendent in HPSC will increase from five to seven, while one post of Accounts Officer has also been added.
The Cabinet also approved amendments in various service provisions to bring them in conformity with existing government policies and rules. Provisions relating to eligibility conditions, disciplinary matters and penalties have been aligned with the Haryana Civil Services (Punishment and Appeal) Rules, 2016.
Further, the educational qualification related to Hindi has also been revised. The earlier requirement of Hindi up to Matric standard has been substituted with “Hindi or Sanskrit as one of the subjects in Matric or Hindi as one of the subjects in Higher Education.”
The approved amendments will help strengthen the administrative functioning of the Haryana Public Service Commission and ensure greater efficiency in the recruitment process for Group-A and Group-B posts in the state.
Haryana Cabinet which met under the Chairmanship of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini here today approved to remit the stamp duty chargeable under Article 23(a) of Schedule 1-A of the Indian Stamp Act, 1899 and the registration fees chargeable under Sections 78 and 79 of the Registration Act, 1908 on the transfer of 2988 acres of land by the Civil Aviation Department, Haryana in favour of National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation Limited for development of the Integrated Manufacturing Cluster at Hisar .Airport under the Amritsar-Kolkata Industrial Corridor Project.
The financial implication to remit the stamp duty and registration fee shall be of Rs. 132.41 crores (approx.), Rs. 131.91 crores on account of stamp duty and Rs. 50,000 for the purpose of registration fee, which is to be exempted/remitted.
The Integrated Manufacturing Cluster at Hisar Airport is envisaged as a major industrial and logistics hub which is expected to promote planned industrialization, attract domestic and foreign investment, generate large-scale employment opportunities and strengthen economic development in the region as well as in the State.
The project is also likely to enhance connectivity, logistics infrastructure and ease of doing business in Haryana. Since the land is proposed to be transferred by one Government Department in favour of a Government-backed Special Purpose Vehicle exclusively for implementation of the AKIC Project, levy of stamp duty and registration fees would result in substantial additional financial burden on the project without corresponding revenue gain to the State in practical terms. Grant of exemption/remission would facilitate smooth and cost-effective execution of the project and would support timely implementation of the industrial corridor initiative.
Notably, the State Government is empowered to grant such remission in exercise of the powers conferred under Section 9 of the Indian Stamp Act, 1899, which empowers the Government to reduce or remit, whether prospectively or retrospectively, the whole or any part of the duties chargeable on instruments.
Haryana Cabinet Approves Rationalization Commission Recommendations for Creation of Additional Posts in FDA Department
The Haryana Cabinet, which met under the chairmanship of Chief Minister, Sh.Nayab Singh Saini has approved the recommendations of the Rationalization Commission regarding the creation of additional posts in the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Department.
The FDA Department is primarily responsible for implementing two major Central legislations, namely the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. These laws aim to ensure that food and drugs supplied to the public meet prescribed quality and safety standards, as substandard products can seriously affect public health and well-being.
Presently, the department monitors and regulates approximately 756 drug manufacturing units, 40,565 wholesale and retail drug stores, 27,139 food licences, and 84,095 registered Food Business Operators across Haryana.
The Rationalization Commission, after assessing the department’s growing workload and regulatory responsibilities, submitted its report recommending substantial strengthening of the FDA Department.
Currently, 582 posts are sanctioned in the department. However, the Commission has recommended increasing the total staff strength to 1,424 posts to improve the department’s efficiency and enforcement capabilities.
The Commission has also recommended restructuring the Directorate-level office into three separate divisions — Drug Wing, Food Wing and Administrative Wing — for better specialization and administrative functioning.
In addition, the recommendations include establishing two fully functional Drug Testing and Food Testing Laboratories to strengthen quality testing and regulatory mechanisms in the state.
Haryana Cabinet approves revised project cost of Gurugram Metro project, supplementary reports and World Bank funding proposal
The Haryana Cabinet, which met under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini here today, approved the revised cost for Gurugram Metro project, supplementary reports relating to integration with Rapid Metro and Gurugram Railway Station spur, and the proposal for funding of the entire soft loan portion of the Gurugram Metro Rail project through the World Bank.
The decision marks a major step towards strengthening urban mobility infrastructure in Gurugram and accelerating implementation of the much-awaited metro connectivity project from Millennium City Centre to Cyber City.
The Detailed Project Report (DPR) for metro connectivity from Millennium City Centre to Cyber City, Gurugram covering a length of 28.50 kilometres with 27 stations, was prepared by M/s RITES and approved by the Haryana Council of Ministers on August 13, 2020 and subsequently approved by the Government of India.
The Cabinet has approved revision of the total project cost from Rs. 5,452.72 crore to Rs. 10,266.54 crore. The increase in cost is primarily attributed to price escalation between 2019 and 2023, revision in GST rates, standalone planning requirements for the Millennium City Centre–Cyber City corridor, requirement of a full-fledged depot and additional rolling stock, modifications in the RRTS alignment and provision of a metro spur to Gurugram Railway Station.
The revised cost structure includes Rs. 7,098.70 crore towards revised project cost arising from escalation and GST changes, Rs. 947.06 crore for additional standalone corridor requirements, and Rs. 454.32 crore for construction of the metro spur from Sector-5 to Gurugram Railway Station.
The supplementary report relating to integration with Rapid Metro was also approved. The report outlines the cost implications of developing the Gurugram Metro as a standalone project after changes in the integration scenario with Rapid Metro. It includes provisions for development of a depot and associated facilities spread over 22.86 hectares of government land in Sector-33, Gurugram.
Further, the Cabinet approved the supplementary report regarding the proposed metro spur from Sector-5 station to Gurugram Railway Station. The proposed spur, having a length of approximately 1.80 kilometres, is aimed at improving multimodal connectivity and facilitating seamless travel integration between metro and railway services in Gurugram.
In another important decision, the Cabinet approved the proposal for funding the entire soft loan component of the project through the World Bank. The original sanctioned project cost of Rs. 5,452.72 crore included a soft loan component of Rs. 2,688.57 crore, out of which Rs. 1,075.428 crore was proposed from the World Bank and Rs. 1,613.14 crore from the European Investment Bank (EIB).
The Cabinet was informed that due to continued delay in receiving confirmation from EIB, the Board of Gurugram Metro Rail Limited, in its meeting held on October 13, 2025, decided that in case of further delay, the EIB-funded portion may also be financed by the World Bank in order to avoid any adverse impact on project timelines. The proposal had subsequently received approval from the Chief Minister on December 12, 2025.
The Cabinet also approved the nomination of the Administrative Secretary, Town and Country Planning Department, Haryana, as the Nodal Officer for signing agreements and other related documents required for implementation of the project.
Further, the Cabinet authorized Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini to approve any changes or modifications, if required during consultations with the Government of India or for removal of difficulties and bottlenecks arising during implementation of the project.
The Council of Ministers in its meeting dated 23rd January, 2025 had approved the proposal for establishment of Shri Baba KhatuShyam Shrine Board, Chulkana Dham. However, the Punjab and Haryana High Court in Civil Writ Petition filed by Shri Shyam Mandir Sewa Samiti Regd. Chulkana Dham on 23rd January, 2025 had directed the authority concerned not to make final decision on the establishment of Shrine Board.
Now, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has disposed off the said CWP vide order dated 14th May, 2026 on the statement of Advocate General, Haryana that there would be one representative of Sh. Shyam Mandir Sewa Samiti Regd. Chulkana Dham in the proposed Shrine Board, with the direction that the respondent i.e., Government would constitute Shrine Board at the earliest.
It is required to establish the Shrine Board in compliance of the above directions of Hon’ble High Court at the earliest. For this purpose, the Council of Ministers in its today’s meeting dated 18th May, 2026 has granted permission for issuance of Ordinance regarding constitution of Shrine Board.
Shri Shyam Baba Mandir (Dham) is an ancient historical temple situated in the revenue estate of Village Chulkana which is located at a distance of 5 KMs from Samalkha in District Panipat. The said Dham is famous for the temple of Shri KhatuShyam Ji (Shri Barbarika in ancient history of Mahabharta) who is being worshipped as the God of Kaliyuga as per Hindu traditions.
Lakhs of devotees/pilgrims from all over the Haryana and neighbouring states come to the temple every year to pay their obeisance to the deity. Jagran takes place on every Ekadashi and fairs are organized in this Dham of Shree Shyam Baba on Ekadashi and Dwadashi of Shukla Paksha of Phalgun month of every year. Further, thousands of devotees visit this shrine daily to pay obeisance to the deity for happiness and prosperity.
This Shrine Board is to be established in the area of 4.68 acres which is already under the possession of Shri Shyam Baba Mandir. This Shrine Board is being established with the objectives of providing better facilities to the pilgrims/devotees and better management of the assets of the Shrine.
This Shrine Board is to be established on the pattern of Mata Mansa Devi Shrine Board, Panchkula; Mata Sheetla Devi Shrine Board, Gurugram; KapalMochan, Badri Narain, Mantra Devi and Kedar Nath Shrine Board, Yamunanagar; Antrarashtriya Gita Jyanti Mela Authority, Kurukshetra and Shree Mata Bhimeshwari Devi Mandir (Ashram), Beri Shrine Board, district Jhajjar.
