A delegation of traders from Majitha Mandi, Amritsar, Punjab, met Haryana Chief Minister, Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday at his residence, Sant Kabir Kutir, Chandigarh. The meeting focused on expanding their business operations and exploring investment opportunities in Haryana.
During the discussion, the traders proposed expanding their wholesale dry fruit business to Sonipat. The Chief Minister responded positively and approved the proposal. He reiterated that the Haryana government is committed to promoting trade and industry and is ensuring all necessary support and facilities for investors.
Welcoming the traders from Amritsar to Haryana, Saini said the state is working on the principle of ‘Ease of Doing Business’, ensuring transparent, simple, and efficient processes. Haryana is emerging as a major industrial and logistics hub in the country, offering a conducive environment for investment, he added.
He further said that expansions of major business centers like Khari Baoli and Bhagirath Palace in Delhi have already been approved in the Rai (Sonipat) area, as part of efforts to develop it into a large commercial hub.
The Chief Minister assured that the state government will fully support and protect investors, enabling them to grow their businesses successfully.
BJP National General Secretary, Tarun Chugh and Chief Coordinator Industry, Sunil Sharma were also present on the occasion.
*Public Health Engineering Minister Ranbir Gangwa distributes grants worth Rs.84.41 lakh to gaushalas in Dhansu Village, Hisar*
Haryana Public Works and Public Health Engineering Minister, Ranbir Gangwa, on Saturday, distributed grant cheques to various gaushalas at a programme organised in village Dhansu, Hisar. He also inaugurated a shed constructed at the Dhansu Gaushala at a cost of approximately Rs. 17 lakh.
The Cabinet Minister said that the Haryana Government is continuously making efforts for the protection of Gauvansh. Under the Haryana Gauvansh Sanrakshan and Gausamvardhan policy, special emphasis is being laid on providing financial assistance to gaushalas to make them self-reliant. In this regard, an amount of Rs. 84,41,560 was distributed to gaushalas today.
He said that the present government has increased the annual budget for gaushalas to Rs.600 crore, as compared to only Rs. 40 crore before 2014. Through gaushalas, not only are Gauvansh being protected, but organic and natural farming are also being promoted, he added.
He said that organic manure and pesticides prepared from cow dung and urine are highly beneficial for natural farming, as they enhance soil fertility and reduce input costs for farmers.
The Minister called upon farmers to adopt natural farming practices to ensure healthier produce and contribute to environmental conservation.
Chairman, Zila Parishad, Sonu Sihag and others were present on this occasion.
“Raja Nahi, Kisan Ka Beta hoon, Kheti bhi Ki hai”, says CM
BJP will form government in West Bengal under PM Modi’s leadership: Nayab Singh Saini
Welfare schemes lifted crores out of poverty
Haryana Chief Minister, Nayab Singh Saini expressed confidence that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will form a government in West Bengal under the leadership of the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi. He said that the Prime Minister’s pro-poor and welfare-oriented schemes have benefited crores of people, helping them rise above the poverty line.
Responding to questions during a press conference in Chandigarh, the Chief Minister said that, “Raja Nahi, Kisan Ka Beta hoon, Kheti bhi Ki hai” (“I do not consider myself a ruler but a farmer’s son, who has personally worked in the fields”). He emphasised that he understands farmers’ problems closely and is continuously working with commitment to resolve their issues.
Reacting to the opposition’s visits to mandis, he said that Congress leaders are trying to create a false narrative as if farmers were better off during their tenure. He accused them of misleading the public, adding that the people have now decisively rejected them. Since 2014, the double-engine government has been accelerating development work in Haryana.
Responding to another question, Saini criticized the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab, stating that it had made big promises to voters, including loan waivers for farmers, employment for youth, drug eradication, and benefits for women and they havent fullfilled any promise.
He said that several schemes are being effectively implemented in Haryana for farmers, women, and youth, and assured that similar systems would be introduced in Punjab once the BJP forms a government there.
The Chief Minister further said that under the Ayushman Chirayu Yojana in Haryana, more than 27 lakh families have benefited from healthcare services. He criticised the “Mohalla Clinics” model in Punjab, remarking that people are now dissatisfied with them and seeking change.
He said that the state cabinet has approved the promotion of 18,000 Group D employees, and a one-day Vidhan Sabha session has been called for this purpose.
On law and order, Saini said strict monitoring is being carried out across the state. Strong action is being taken against those involved in drug trafficking, while efforts are also being made to rehabilitate affected individuals through de-addiction centres. Awareness campaigns are being conducted to prevent substance abuse, including a marathon organised in Panchkula on April 14, 2026 to mark Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti, aimed at spreading awareness against drug use.
QR-based J-forms to be sent to farmers via WhatsApp announces CM
Haryana Records highest-ever wheat arrival
Government makes procurement process online, enhancing transparency, says CM
Haryana Chief Minister, Nayab Singh Saini announced that starting from next week, farmers across the state will receive QR code-based J-Forms through WhatsApp. It will make it easier for farmers to access loans and other services without any inconvenience.
Chief Minister, Nayab Singh Saini was addressing a press conference at Haryana Niwas, Chandigarh, on Saturday.
He said that from the next procurement season, a dedicated ‘Kisan App’ will be launched. The app will provide farmers with J-Forms, payment status, crop sowing and verification details, gate pass scheduling, land verification status, and other key information through the e-Kharid system, ensuring a faster and more efficient procurement process.
The Chief Minister said that the state has recorded a bumper wheat arrival during the Rabi marketing season 2026–27, with 81.48 lakh MT reaching mandis so far—the highest in the past four years. Wheat worth Rs. 21,044 crore has arrived, and around 5.8 lakh farmers have brought their produce to the mandis. Out of this, 79.14 lakh MT has undergone biometric verification, accounting for nearly 97 percent, while 70.23 lakh MT has already been procured and 34.56 lakh MT lifted. A record 7.71 lakh MT of wheat arrived in a single day on April 11, 2026. The lifting process has gained momentum since April 18, 2026 with an average daily lifting of about 3.5 lakh MT, surpassing last year’s total procurement of 72.89 lakh MT.
Saini emphasised that the procurement process has become more transparent and efficient due to digital reforms. Farmers are now identified through digital gate passes, eliminating long queues, manual token systems, and payment delays that were common during the previous government tenure. This season alone, 13.47 lakh digital gate passes have been issued. The state has also implemented geo-fencing at 416 mandis and 281 procurement centers to ensure that fraudulent purchases are not possible at any unknown location outside the mandis. Besides this, 932 CCTV cameras are monitoring procurement activities to ensure transparency.
He further said that the government has increased the commission for Arhtiyas from Rs. 33.75 to Rs. 55 per quintal. In view of crop damage caused by unseasonal rains and hailstorms, the government has relaxed quality norms to protect farmers’ interests. The permissible limit for grain luster loss has been increased to 70 percent, while the limit for broken and shriveled grains has been raised from 6 percent to 15 percent. These relaxations have been implemented from the beginning of the procurement season, he added.
The Chief Minister also said that over the past 11 years, the government has disbursed Rs. 16,160 crore to farmers as compensation for crop loss. Under the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana, approximately 20.18 lakh farmers in Haryana have received Rs. 7,562 crore in 22 instalments directly into their bank accounts.
MLA, Nikhil Madan, Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Arun Gupta, Commissioner and Secretary, Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department, J Ganesan, Additional Director, Information Public Relations and Language Department, Varsha Khangwal, Manish Kumar Lohan, Media Secretary to Chief Minister, Praveen Attrey and others were also present during the press conference.
Haryana Intensifies Fight against Malaria with Targeted Micro Plans and Community Outreach
State reports low positivity rate, zero deaths; steps up surveillance on World Malaria Day 2026
On World Malaria Day, Haryana’s Health Department has launched a series of new, targeted initiatives to accelerate malaria elimination, focusing on village and mohalla level micro-surveillance, source tracing, and high-risk population monitoring. Additional Chief Secretary, Health and Family Welfare Department, Dr. Sumita Misra shared that these measures are designed to ensure early detection and prompt radical treatment to ensure breaking transmission across the state.
Under the new strategy, a comprehensive micro plan has been prepared to cover all villages and urban localities that reported malaria cases in the previous year, in addition to activities routinely performed by health workers. Health teams are conducting monthly door-to-door surveys in such areas, with over 950 visits already completed, ensuring that no potential case goes unnoticed.
Another major step is the mandatory investigation of every reported case. Each case is now examined by a specialized team, including an epidemiologist, to identify the exact origin of infection and contain its spread at the source. This scientific, data-driven approach is expected to further strengthen disease surveillance.
Recognizing that more than 75% of new cases are linked to migratory labourers, the department has introduced monthly inspections of labour sites, to be carried out on the first Monday of every month. This targeted outreach aims to detect infections early among vulnerable groups and reduce the risk of transmission.
These initiatives align with this year’s global theme—“Driven to End Malaria: Now We Can. Now We Must”—and come at a time when Haryana has already made significant progress in controlling malaria. The number of cases has dropped sharply from 4,485 in 2014 to just 202 in 2025, with no malaria-related deaths reported in recent years. Of the 515 total cases recorded in 2025, only 202 were from within the state, while the remaining were linked to other states. Importantly, only 8 cases have been reported up to March 31, 2026, indicating sustained control.
The state’s surveillance system remains robust, with over 36 lakhs tests conducted in 2025. The Annual Blood Examination Rate (ABER) reached 12.37%, surpassing the national benchmark, while the positivity rate remained extremely low at 0.014%, reflecting effective containment efforts. Haryana is preparing to use RDT as main tool during field survey for on the spot diagnosis. While using microscopy as the mainstay for diagnosis at institute level.
The Health Department has appealed to citizens to cooperate by reporting fever cases promptly and completing prescribed treatment. It has also urged private practitioners to notify malaria cases as required under the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1899, emphasizing that timely reporting is critical to preventing outbreaks. With sustained surveillance, community participation, and focused interventions, Haryana is steadily moving towards the goal of complete malaria elimination.
