Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said the recently implemented GST reforms by Prime Minister Narendra Modi will provide an annual benefit of about Rs. 4,000 crore to Haryana residents and will bring the biggest transformation in the economic development of both the state and the nation. These GST reforms will not only provide relief to traders but will also simplify the lives of common consumers. The important aspect is that citizens will now be able to bring home indigenous products at lower GST rates. These reforms will promote ease of doing business and bring transparency to trade activities.
Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini was interacting with shopkeepers and traders on Monday during a programme organized in the main market of Ladwa regarding the statewide Goods and Services Tax Bachat Utsav.
Earlier, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini garlanded the statue of Maharaja Agrasen at Ramkundi Chowk and extended greetings and best wishes to the people of the state on the occasion of Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti and Navratri, after which he inaugurated the GST Bachat Utsav. Thereafter, the Chief Minister passed through the Main Market and Sangam Market to reach Shaheed Madan Lal Dhingra Chowk, where he gave detailed information to shopkeepers and traders about the newly implemented GST rates by the government and appealed to people to bring home indigenous goods and products.
On this occasion, the Chief Minister also garlanded the statue of Shaheed Madan Lal Dhingra. Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said to spread awareness about the benefits and importance of GST reforms among the general public and traders, a ‘GST Awareness Campaign’ has been launched. This campaign will run till October 15, 2025. For this, the Excise and Taxation Department is organizing camps under a detailed action plan. He said the first phase of the campaign will run from September 22 to 29. All public representatives will actively participate in this and will visit designated markets daily to inform shopkeepers and customers about the reforms.
The Chief Minister said office-bearers of trade associations and various market associations are also being involved in this campaign so that the trading community can directly benefit. Social media platforms are also being used to promote GST reforms. For this purpose, hashtags like GST Reforms, Ease of Doing, Swadeshi etc, are being used. He said the objective of this campaign is not only to disseminate information about tax reforms but also to encourage people to adopt goods made in India and promote the spirit of Swadeshi. The Chief Minister expressed confidence that through this campaign, not only will the trading community become aware, but the general public will also directly benefit from these reforms, and Haryana will become even stronger from a trade perspective.
On the auspicious occasion of Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti, office-bearers of Agrawal Sabha, Ladwa, also felicitated the Chief Minister by presenting him with a memento.
On this occasion, former State Minister Subhash Sudha, Deputy Commissioner Vishram Kumar Meena, Superintendent of Police Sh. Nitish Agrawal, Municipal Council Chairperson Smt. Sakshi Khurana, along with other distinguished persons, were present.
Central and State Governments are following the path shown by Maharaja Agrasen: CM Nayab Singh Saini
CM takes part in ‘Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti’ programme as Chief Guest in Panchkula
CM extends greetings on Navratras to people of the state
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said the Central and State Governments are following the path shown by Maharaja Agrasen and working on the policy of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’. Just as Maharaja Agrasen used to support every person settling in his kingdom by gifting one brick and one gold coin, the state government, inspired by his inclusive and farsighted vision, is working to make every individual self-reliant through its schemes.
The Chief Minister was addressing a gathering as the Chief Guest at “Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti” organized in Panchkula under the Haryana Government’s Sant Mahapurush Samman evam Vichar-Prasar Yojana.
Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini first extended greetings of Navratras to the people and paid obeisance to Maharaja Agrasen. Referring to the glorious history of the Agarwal community, he said that this community has always rendered great services not only to the nation and society but to humanity as a whole. Mentioning several eminent personalities of the community, he said that in whichever field one looks, the contribution of the Agarwal community can be seen.
The Chief Minister said the Agarwal community is mainly associated with trade and industry. Over the past few years, the Haryana Government has taken several important steps to create a favorable environment for industry and trade. Due to the government’s policies, Haryana has today become the first choice of investors from India and abroad. To resolve traders’ issues, the government has set up the Haryana Vyapari Kalyan Board. It has named the Hisar Airport after Maharaja Agrasen so that future generations may remember his ideals and principles.
He informed that from Navratras onwards, reforms made in GST are being implemented across the country, which has brought special enthusiasm among the trading community. Expressing happiness, he said that the Agarwal community will send a letter of thanks to Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi for these reforms.
He further informed that an online facility for e-refund has been started for traders. In the field of taxation, facilities like e-registration, e-payment of tax, e-filing of returns, e-tendering, and issuance of C-Form online have been started.
The Chief Minister said that under the Mukhyamantri Shehri Swamitva Yojana, ownership rights of municipal shops and houses, which have been on rent, lease, or licence fee for more than 20 years, have been given to the persons occupying them. For the convenience of traders, the E-Way Bill Yojana has been launched for interstate movement of goods. Under the Pradhan Mantri Laghu Vyapari Maan Dhan Yojana, a minimum monthly pension of Rs. 3,000 has been ensured for retailers and shopkeepers on attaining the age of 60 years.
Nayab Singh Saini, while elaborating on the schemes being implemented for the convenience of industrialists, said that a separate MSME Department has been set up for the welfare of small and medium traders. A GST Facilitation Cell has been established in Gurugram to support start-ups. This cell is providing end-to-end assistance to start-ups, from registration to filing of returns. Similarly, an MSME GST Facilitation Cell has been established in Panchkula. This is helping small entrepreneurs easily comply with GST requirements.
He informed that to accelerate industrial development in Haryana, an ecosystem of Ease of Doing Business has been created. The State Government has resolved several long-pending issues related to industries and created an industrial environment in the state. This has also built confidence among entrepreneurs in the Haryana Government.
The Chief Minister called upon the Agarwal community to continue contributing to the development of the state in the future while upholding their glorious traditions.
On this occasion, Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Vipul Goel appreciated Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, stating that under his leadership, the State Government is following in the footsteps of Maharaja Agrasen. The State Government is adhering to Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay’s Antyodaya policy and Maharaja Agrasen’s policy of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’.
The programme was attended by MLA Smt. Savitri Jindal, MLA Ghanshyam Saraf, former Speaker of the Assembly Gian Chand Gupta, former Minister Aseem Goel, along with many distinguished personalities of the Agarwal community.
Kurukshetra being recognized worldwide for its religious and tourism significance: Dr. Arvind Sharma
Haryana Tourism Minister Dr. Arvind Sharma said Kurukshetra is recognized across the world for its religious and tourism significance. Along with this sacred land of Kurukshetra, all regions of Haryana are witnessing all-round development, and the State Government is working on several projects in Kurukshetra from the tourism perspective.
Tourism Minister Dr. Arvind Sharma visited the Shaktipeeth Maa Bhadrakali Temple, Kurukshetra, on the first Navratri on Monday to offer prayers. Here, the Tourism Minister performed ‘pooja’ as per tradition and bowed his head at the Shaktipeeth.
Extending greetings and best wishes to the people of the state on Navratri as well as Dussehra, Diwali, and other festivals, the Tourism Minister said every citizen of the state should come to the Shaktipeeth Maa Bhadrakali Temple in Kurukshetra to seek the blessings of the Goddess for peace, prosperity, and happiness. After receiving blessings from the Goddess at this temple, every devotee’s wishes are fulfilled. He added that along with Shaktipeeth Maa Bhadrakali Temple, Kurukshetra has a unique identity not only in the country but also abroad due to its other religious and tourist sites. Several projects are underway to develop this holy land Kurukshetra from a tourism point of view.
He said under the leadership of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, all-round development of Haryana is taking place. This government has given a distinct identity to not only Kurukshetra but the entire State of Haryana as a tourism hub. During the tenure of this government, numerous welfare schemes for farmers, labourers, women, employees, and senior citizens have been effectively implemented.
‘Haryana Veer and Shaheedi Diwas’ to be observed on September 23
The Haryana Government has decided to observe September 23 as ‘Haryana Veer and Shaheedi Diwas’ across the state. On this occasion, public gatherings, ceremonies, seminars, and other events will be organized in all districts to pay tribute to the martyrs who laid down their lives for the nation.
Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi, in a letter addressed to all Divisional Commissioners and Deputy Commissioners, has directed that families of martyrs and recipients of gallantry awards in wars be honoured with mementos during the programme. Freedom fighters and Kargil War heroes should also be respectfully invited to the ceremonies.
