Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini released Rs 404 crore 79 lakh as the second installment of the State Finance Commission’s grant to the state’s Panchayati Raj Institutions, marking a significant boost to rural development. The amount will be transferred directly to the accounts of 5,719 Gram Panchayats, 144 Panchayat Samitis, and 3 Zila Parishads, providing new impetus to development work and strengthening public facilities at the local level.
The Chief Minister released this grant during a press conference held here today. Development and Panchayat Minister Krishan Lal Panwar, SEWA Minister Krishan Kumar Bedi, and Cooperation Minister Dr. Arvind Sharma were also present on this occasion.
Highlighting the government’s commitment to rural development, the Chief Minister said that over the past four years, Rs3,700 crore has been allocated to Panchayati Raj Institutions, with Rs3,300 crore directly invested in rural infrastructure and public amenities. He said that these figures demonstrate that every rupee of the government’s funds is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for rural citizens.
He said that the government’s approach goes beyond fund allocation, aiming to empower Panchayats with greater authority, resources, and responsibilities, in line with the spirit of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment. When elected village representatives are empowered with both resources and authority, they can better understand local needs and make effective development decisions, he said.
The Chief Minister expressed confidence that the Panchayats will utilize these funds transparently and implement schemes with public participation. Stronger decision-making capacity at the local level ensures more comprehensive and effective development outcomes, he added.
Additional Chief Secretary Home and Revenue Department Dr. Sumita Misra, Additional Chief Secretary of Energy Department Apoorva Kumar Singh, Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Arun Kumar Gupta, Commissioner and Secretary of Information, Public Relations, Language and Culture Department Dr. Amit Kumar Agrawal, Additional Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Dr. Saket Kumar, Director General of Information, Public Relations, Language and Culture Department K. Makarand Pandurang, Director General of Development and Panchayat Department D.K. Behera, Deputy Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Yashpal and other officers were also present on this occasion.
CM Nayab Singh Saini announces major relief measures for flood situation-affected farmers and citizens
Tubewell electricity bill payments deferred until December 2025, 7.10 lakh farmers to benefit
Crop loan recovery postponed, new Rabi loans to be available, relief for 3 lakh farmers
Rs 4.72 crore transferred to 2,386 flood-affected families
5.37 lakh farmers registered on e-Kshatipurti portal, compensation up to Rs 15,000 per acre soon to be disbursed
Providing major relief to farmers affected by recent heavy rains and flood situation, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced the deferment of electricity bill payments for tubewell connections in the state until December 2025. He said that bills that were due up to July 2025 can now be paid from January 2026 without any additional charges, benefiting 7.10 lakh farmers with immediate financial relief.
The Chief Minister made these and other announcements while addressing a press conference here today. Development and Panchayat Minister Krishan Lal Panwar, SEWA Minister Krishan Kumar Bedi, and Cooperation Minister Dr. Arvind Sharma were also present on the occasion.
Announcing relief on crop loans, Nayab Singh Saini said that in villages where more than 50 percent of crops have been damaged, and where indebted farmers have suffered crop losses of 33 percent or more, the recovery of Kharif season crop loans taken from cooperative societies has been deferred. Such farmers will also be provided fresh crop loans for the upcoming Rabi season. This decision will benefit nearly 3 lakh farmers.
On the occasion, the Chief Minister transferred a total of Rs 4,72,06,000 directly into the bank accounts of 2,386 affected families. This includes Rs 4,67,75,000 for damage to 2,371 houses, Rs 4.21 lakh for the loss of 13 animals, and Rs 10,000 for damage to goods in two houses. He said that the recent heavy rains and flood situation had severely impacted many districts of Haryana, causing losses to crops, livestock, and property. The government, he stressed, stands firmly with every affected family.
The Chief Minister further informed that the state government had kept the e-Kshatipurti portal open until September 15 for farmers to register their losses. A total of 5.37 lakh farmers from 6,397 villages registered over 31 lakh acres of crop land on the portal. Verification of claims is underway, and in areas where crops have been damaged due to flooding, compensation of up to Rs 15,000 per acre will be provided soon.
3.58 lakh metric tons of paddy procured, Rs 109Cr transferred to farmers’ accounts
The Chief Minister said that by September 30, the state had received 5 lakh metric tons of paddy, out of which 3.58 lakh metric tons had already been procured. So far, Rs 109 crore has been directly transferred into the accounts of farmers.
Millet MSP fixed at Rs 2,775 per quintal, Government to cover any shortfall
Similarly, 187.30 metric tons of millet have been procured by state agencies, while traders have purchased 4,970 metric tons. It will be ensured that farmers will receive an MSP of Rs 2,775 per quintal. The government will bridge any shortfall between the MSP and the price at which millet is procured by state agencies. In cases where a farmer’s crop is damaged and traders purchase it at a lower price, the government will ensure that the farmer is compensated for the price difference as per the bhavantar rate fixed for that day, he added.
1.71 lakh women register on ‘Lado Laxmi App’ in six days; First installment to be credited on November 1
The Chief Minister said that in the six days since launch of Deen Dayal Lado Lakshmi Yojana on September 25, the birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya, a total of 1,71,946 women have registered on the ‘Lado Laxmi App’. He urged all eligible women to complete their registration promptly so that the first installment can be transferred to their bank accounts on November 1. For assistance with the registration process, a toll-free number, 18001802231, and a helpline number, 01724880500, have been provided.
Congress playing politics in the name of women’s welfare- CM
Taking a dig at the opposition, the Chief Minister said that Congress speaks about women’s welfare only for political gains, while in reality, their state governments provide no tangible benefits to women. He added that the Haryana government, as promised in its Sankalp Patra, has allocated Rs 5,000 crore in the first budget to provide Rs 2,100 per month to women, and that this scheme will now start reaching beneficiaries from November 1.
Additional Chief Secretary of Home Department Dr. Sumita Misra, Additional Chief Secretary of Energy Department Apoorva Kumar Singh, Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Arun Kumar Gupta, Commissioner and Secretary of Information, Public Relations, Language and Culture Department Dr. Amit Kumar Agrawal, Additional Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Dr. Saket Kumar, Director General of Information, Public Relations, Language and Culture Department K. Makarand Pandurang, Director General of Development and Panchayat Department D.K. Behera, Deputy Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Yashpal and other officers were also present on this occasion.
Haryana CM extends warm wishes to people on Dussehra
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has extended his heartfelt greetings and best wishes to the people of the state on the auspicious occasion of Dussehra.
In his message, the Chief Minister said that Dussehra symbolizes the triumph of good over evil and has, for generations, connected people with our eternal culture and traditions.
He appealed to the people to celebrate the festival with joy and enthusiasm, fostering an atmosphere of brotherhood, harmony, and peace.
