On the occasion of National Panchayati Raj Day, Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini gave a development bonanza worth Rs. 368 crore to the state’s panchayats. During the state-level ‘Gram Utthan Samaroh’ held in Panchkula, the Chief Minister inaugurated 923 development works worth Rs. 233 crore and laid the foundation stones for 413 works worth Rs. 135 crore. Further strengthening grassroots governance, the Chief Minister also transferred Rs. 573 crore to 22 Zila Parishads, 142 Panchayat Samitis, and 5,388 Gram Panchayats as their share of stamp duty revenue.
In addition, the Chief Minister released Rs. 18.28 crore for the construction of Mahila Chaupals in 511 Gram Panchayats. He also released an honorarium amount of Rs. 1.45 crore to 411 Zila Parishad members and 3,081 Panchayat Samiti members.
Haryana Vidhan Sabha Speaker, Sh. Harvinder Kalyan, Development and Panchayats Minister, Krishan Lal Panwar, Education Minister, Sh. Mahipal Dhanda, Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister, Sh. Shyam Singh Rana, Public Works Minister, Sh. Ranbir Gangwa, Social Justice and Empowerment Minister, Sh. Krishan Kumar Bedi, Women and Child Development Minister, Smt. Shruti Choudhry, Vidhan Sabha Deputy Speaker, Dr. Krishan Middha and Minister of State for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Sh. Rajesh Nagar were also present at the event.
During the event, Nayab Singh Saini also launched the Mukhyamantri Jagrit Gram Puraskar Yojana. Under this scheme, awards will be given to Panchayats that demonstrate outstanding performance across various socio-economic parameters such as education, healthcare, sanitation, women empowerment, agricultural productivity, digital connectivity, and sustainable infrastructure.
Based on population criteria, Gram Panchayats securing the first position will receive an incentive of Rs. 51 lakh, second position Rs. 31 lakh, and third position Rs. 21 lakh. The prize money is to be utilized for local development initiatives.
To empower elected representatives of Panchayati Raj Institutions, the Chief Minister also launched the distribution of training kits under the National Gram Swaraj Abhiyan. Under this campaign, all 71,000 elected representatives across the state will receive refresher training over the course of this year, along with training kits.
The Chief Minister urged all representatives to actively participate in the training. As part of the programme, exposure visits will also be organized to enable them to study best rural development models from neighboring states.
During the event, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini also released books titled Mera Gaon–Meri Dharohar and Mukhyamantri Jagrit Gram Puraskar Yojana. The Chief Minister shared that Mera Gaon–Meri Dharohar is a unique effort to preserve the spiritual heritage of Haryana’s villages. One story has been selected from a village in each district that reflects its religious, spiritual, and historical legacy. These 22 stories have been compiled into the ‘Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar’ book, which aims to showcase the rural heritage of Haryana to the nation and the world.
41,591 new beneficiaries receive pension benefits
From the event venue itself, the Chief Minister disbursed social security pension benefits to 41,591 new beneficiaries across the state under various pension schemes. An amount of Rs. 12.59 crore was directly transferred to the bank accounts of these beneficiaries.
The Chief Minister said that the government has implemented various pension schemes. Now, no one needs to run from pillar to post to avail pension benefits, he said. Unlike the previous governments, where people had to make multiple rounds of government offices, today, pension benefits are generated automatically for the beneficiaries at the convenience of their homes, said Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.
Commissioner and Secretary, Development and Panchayats Department, Dr. Amit Agrawal, Additional Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Dr. Saket Kumar, Former Vidhan Sabha Speaker Sh. Gian Chand Gupta and senior officers of the district administration also remained present on this occasion.
Villages are the foundation of Culture, Tradition, and Self-Reliant India, their Development is Essential for a Developed Nation- Chief Minister
Panchayat Representatives Should Pledge to Develop Villages on Socio-Economic Parameters Including Education, Healthcare, Sanitation, and Women Empowerment
Tributes paid to Victims of the Terrorist Attack in Pahalgam at the State-Level Gram Utthan Samaroh held in Panchkula
Chandigarh, April 24 – Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that villages are the foundation of our culture, tradition, and a self-reliant India. A strong village leads to a strong nation. When panchayats are empowered, democracy thrives. Therefore, it is everyone’s responsibility to ensure the development and self-reliance of our villages. Villages play the most crucial role in the journey toward a developed India. Once our villages are developed, the state will progress, and we will surely fulfill Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi’s dream of Viksit Bharat well before 2047.
The Chief Minister was addressing the State-Level Gram Utthan Samaroh held on the occasion of National Panchayati Raj Day in Panchkula on Thursday. Earlier, the Chief Minister and others present observed a two-minute silence and paid tribute to the people who lost their lives in the terrorist attack in Pahalgam.
Haryana Vidhan Sabha Speaker, Sh. Harvinder Kalyan, Development and Panchayats Minister, Sh. Krishan Lal Panwar, Education Minister, Sh. Mahipal Dhanda, Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister, Sh. Shyam Singh Rana, Public Works Minister, Sh. Ranbir Gangwa, Social Justice and Empowerment Minister, Sh. Krishan Kumar Bedi, Women and Child Development Minister, Smt. Shruti Choudhry, Vidhan Sabha Deputy Speaker, Dr. Krishan Middha and Minister of State for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Sh. Rajesh Nagar were also present at the event.
During the event, the address of Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi from Madhubani, Bihar was broadcast live for the representatives of Panchayati Raj Institutions who were present.
Panchayati Raj Institutions Accelerate Grassroots Development- CM
Addressing the gathering Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that Panchayati Raj Institutions are a vital link in democracy that give a new momentum to development. When the Panchayati Raj system was granted constitutional status, the objective was to empower villages and ensure their development through panchayats. He said that the soul of this nation lies in its villages. Haryana has had a proud tradition of panchayats since Vedic times, where ‘Panchs’ have been given the status of ‘Panch Parmeshwar’. Hence, their responsibility is immense. Panch Parmeshwar must work with this spirit to ensure the holistic development of villages, said the Chief Minister.
He said that 50 percent of the panchayat representatives present at this programme are women, which is a symbol of women empowerment—an empowerment that will give a new boost to the development of our villages. He added that this samaroh is not just an event, but a pledge toward the holistic development of villages.
Panchayat Representatives Should Pledge to Develop Villages on Socio-Economic Parameters Including Education, Healthcare, Sanitation, and Women Empowerment
The Chief Minister said that panchayat representatives should work with the resolve that ‘Mera gaon, meri panchayat poore Haryana mein, poore zile mein number one aaye. Yeh sankalp lein ki mere gaon ka ek bhi baccha school se dropout na ho.’ (My village, my panchayat should be the number one in the entire district and the entire state of Haryana. Everyone must ensure that not a single child in their village drops out of school and that every child receives the right to education, he said.
Nayab Singh Saini said that everyone in the village should have access to proper healthcare facilities. He urged the representatives to commit themselves to advancing villages on parameters like education, healthcare, sanitation, women empowerment, and overall socio-economic development.
Panchayat Representatives Should Play a Role in Making Villages Drug-Free
The Chief Minister appealed to panchayat representatives to pledge for a drug-free village. He urged that every representative should take a vow to eliminate drug use from their respective villages. He said that if anyone is found consuming drugs or involved in drug trafficking, the information should be reported to the government via the MANAS portal. The identity of the informant will be kept confidential. He emphasized that we must work together to make our villages drug-free.
Nayab Singh Saini said that during the Panchayat Conference held on July 12, it was announced that there would be no shortage of funds for development in the panchayats. Since then, Rs. 3,566 crore has been transferred to the accounts of panchayats. He assured that there will be no dearth of funds for development works in the future as well.
He further said that in the direction of making every village self-reliant, the government has connected each village with the internet. Initiatives like tap water in every home, Har Khet ko Pani, 24-hour electricity under the ‘Mhara Gaon-Jagmag Gaon’ scheme, and health facilities for every individual under the Ayushman Bharat Yojana have been implemented.
Rs. 583 crore transferred to Panchayat accounts as ‘Gap Fund’ last year
The Chief Minister said that some ‘sarpanches’ had informed him that they did not have sufficient funds, and taking swift action on the same he had directed the department officers that panchayats with a total grant of less than Rs. 20 lakh should be provided with additional funds as a ‘gap fund,’ so that each panchayat has at least Rs. 21 lakh available. As a result, Rs. 583 crore was directly transferred to panchayat accounts last year.
He further shared that the government has established 948 e-libraries, 281 indoor gyms, 453 street lights in villages, and 349 Mahila Chaupals to improve the quality of rural life. Additionally, the ‘Phirnis’ (village lanes) of 316 villages have been paved.
The Chief Minister assured that these facilities will be expanded to all villages, and every village’s phirni will be paved. He also said that Rs. 118.47 crore has been directly transferred to the accounts of panchayats for the repair of 2930 SC and BC chaupalas in the state.
He emphasized that the goal is for panchayats to create plans based on the needs of their villages, bring transparency to panchayat operations, and work together with the rural community to realize the mantra of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas.’
Panchayat representatives should work with honesty and lead villages on the path of development, Krishan Lal Panwar
Development and Panchayat Minister Sh. Krishan Lal Panwar said that training programmes have been organized for panchayats, as a result of which the working of the panchayats in the state have become more swift and village development is continuously being strengthened. He emphasized that panchayat representatives must work honestly and advance their villages on the path of development.
He said that the Chief Minister had assigned all ministers a 100-day target. During these 100 days, the Panchayati Raj Department set a goal to open e-libraries in 1,000 villages in the first phase. Additionally, it was decided to establish Mahila Sanskritik Kendra in 1,000 villages. The rejuvenation of ponds across Haryana is also underway. There are approximately 19,000 ponds in the state, out of which the department has identified 6,000 ponds. In the first phase, 2,200 ponds are being restored, said Sh. Krishan Lal Panwar.
He further shared that as per the Chief Minister’s announcement, boundary walls, sheds, and paved paths will be constructed for cremation and burial grounds across the state. Furthermore, three-karam-wide pathways in agricultural fields will also be paved. Roads are being constructed across the state, leading to a network of roads being laid down throughout Haryana. By June 30, no road in the state will remain in poor condition, said Sh. Krishan Lal Panwar.
The Chief Minister realized the vision of ‘Haryana Ek, Haryanvi Ek’ and brought the concept of Gram Swaraj to life – Dr. Amit Agrawal
Earlier, Commissioner and Secretary, Development and Panchayat Department, Dr. Amit Agrawal, welcomed and honored the Chief Minister and other dignitaries. He said that Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, with the vision of ‘Haryana Ek- Haryanvi Ek’, has brought the light of development to every village. Under his able leadership, the concept of Gram Swaraj is becoming a reality, and villages are no longer focused solely on agriculture and they are becoming centers of innovation, self-employment, and prosperity.
The Chief Minister has consistently worked towards village development, rural empowerment, and strengthening Panchayati Raj institutions. Due to the government’s policies, Haryana’s panchayats are now becoming digital, transparent, and setting new standards of accountability, said Dr. Amit Agrawal.
He further said that through this programme, the Chief Minister has envisioned that Panchayati Raj representatives should also be given social responsibility. Representatives should be established as social leaders, focusing not only on development projects but also on eliminating social problems and evils in society, said Dr. Amit Agrawal.
Additional Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Dr. Saket Kumar and former Vidhan Sabha Speaker Sh. Gian Chand Gupta also remained present on this occasion.
No Gazetted holiday for Akshay Tritiya on April 30 in Haryana
There will be no Gazetted holiday for Akshay Tritiya on April 30, 2025 in Haryana.
An order issued by the Human Resources Department stated that in partial modification of the government notification issued on 26.12.2024, it is notified that the Gazetted holiday declared for Akshay Tritiya stands withdrawn because the same was written inadvertently.
The Election Commission is organising a 2-day training and capacity building of Booth Level Officers (BLOs) at the India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management (IIIDEM), New Delhi. This is the third such batch of BLOs to be trained from the poll-bound state of Bihar. 229 BLOs, 12 EROs and 2 DEOs from the State are participating in the 2-day training programme. A specialized one-day training programme for the State Police Nodal Officer (SPNO) and Police Officers from Bihar also commenced today. The training programme was inaugurated by Chief Election Commissioner of India Sh. Gyanesh Kumar in the presence of Election Commissioner Dr. Vivek Joshi at IIIDEM, New Delhi and was followed by an interaction with the participants.
The training is planned to familiarise the BLOs with their roles and responsibilities as per statutory framework and equip them to ensure error free electoral rolls. They will also be trained in the IT applications designed to support their roles.
This is the latest in the first phase of the ongoing physical training programmes at IIIDEM in which 555 BLOs from poll-bound states of Bihar, West Bengal and Assam and 279 Booth Level Agents (BLA-1s) of 10 recognised national and state political parties from Bihar have already been trained. These well-trained BLOs will form a corps of Assembly Level Master Trainers (ALMTs) to strengthen the entire network of BLOs nationwide.
The training of SPNOs and Police Officers from Bihar aims to improve coordination between election authorities and the police for enhanced electoral management, especially in the areas of law and order, vulnerability assessment, Paramilitary forces (CAPF) deployment, and model code of conduct (MCC) enforcement.
Till date over 3000 participants from 141 countries including large democracies such as Australia, United Kingdom, USA, Brazil, Egypt, France, Indonesia, Israel, Russia and South Africa have benefited from training programmes from India’s globally acclaimed election management practices at IIIDEM.
