During an event held in Guwahati, Assam, Prime Minister Narendra Modi directly transferred Rs 18,640 crore into the bank accounts of over 9.32 crore farmers across the country under the 22nd installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana. Out of this amount, Rs 328 crore was credited to the accounts of 15.86 lakh farmers in Haryana.
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini attended the state-level ‘PM Kisan Utsav Diwas’ organized at the PWD Rest House in Panchkula as the Chief Guest. He also watched the live broadcast of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s program online. Haryana Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shyam Singh Rana, was also present on the occasion.
Interacting with the media persons after the event, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for releasing the 22nd installment under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana. He stated that this financial assistance serves as a testament to the assurance given to the country’s farmers. It is a reaffirmation of the pledge that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken for the welfare of our ‘Annadatas’ (food providers).
The Chief Minister emphasized that farmers are at the center of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s schemes. Over the past decade, the Prime Minister has worked continuously for the welfare and empowerment of farmers.
Nayab Singh Saini expressed his happiness that, under the 22nd installment of the PM-Kisan scheme, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has facilitated the transfer of Rs 328 crore into the bank accounts of 15.86 lakh farmers in Haryana today. With this installment, a total of Rs 7,562 crore will be released to farmers in the state through 22 installments.
He said that, in addition to providing the Samman Nidhi to farmers, the Prime Minister is also ensuring the availability of fertilizers at subsidized rates. He further remarked that whether it is the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana, or the initiative to connect farmers with solar energy under the PM-KUSUM Scheme, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is continuously working towards the empowerment of farmers.
Present on the occasion were Additional Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister and Commissioner and Secretary, Development and Panchayats Department Dr. Saket Kumar, Director General, Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Department Sh Raj Narayan Kaushik, Media Secretary to the Chief Minister Sh Parveen Atrey along with other senior officials and a large number of farmers.
Providing maximum facilities to people and better use of resources is government’s priority: CM Nayab Singh Saini
Chief Minister directs officials to ensure proper distance of electricity poles from roads and remove damaged poles
Ensuring road safety is the government’s objective: CM
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said that the state government’s primary priority is to provide maximum facilities to the general public and ensure better and effective utilization of available resources. He directed officials of various departments to implement public welfare schemes at a faster pace keeping public interest in mind.
The Chief Minister was presiding over a meeting of officers at the Civil Secretariat on Friday. While reviewing works related to electricity wires and poles in the Public Works Department (PWD) and power utilities, he instructed officials to ensure proper distance of electricity poles installed along roads so that the general public does not face inconvenience and traffic movement remains smooth.
He directed officials that the power utilities should install poles at least three feet away from the paved road, so that vehicles moving on the road get sufficient space and the chances of accidents are reduced.
The Chief Minister also instructed officials to immediately remove damaged, dilapidated or unused electricity poles installed along roads. Along with this, a complete stock record of such poles should be prepared to ensure proper management of resources.
He said that poles which have been shifted from their original locations for any reason should not be left unused and should be reused wherever possible. This will not only save government resources but will also help speed up the work.
He further said that the state government launches many schemes and projects for the welfare of the public, but their real benefit can only be achieved when all departments work in coordination. Therefore, all departments should work together so that schemes can be implemented on the ground in a time-bound manner.
The Chief Minister directed officials that the ultimate objective of government policies and schemes is to make the lives of people better and more convenient. Therefore, every department must ensure that implementation of schemes is carried out with transparency, efficiency and accountability, so that citizens receive better services and the overall development of the state gains new momentum.
PWD Minister Ranbir Singh Gangwa, Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Arun Gupta, Additional Chief Secretary, Public Works (Buildings & Roads) Anurag Agarwal, and other officers were present in the meeting.
CM reviews works of Irrigation and Water Resources Department
All works should be completed within the fixed cost and stipulated time, says CM
Haryana Chief Minister, Nayab Singh Saini said that there should be no increase in the fixed cost of works of the Irrigation Department without a valid justification. He said that there will be no compromise on quality.
The Chief Minister was reviewing the works of the Irrigation and Water Resources Department on Friday. On this occasion, Irrigation and Water Resources Minister, Smt. Shruti Choudhry was also present.
The Chief Minister reviewed the reconstruction work of the augmentation canal from Hamida Head to Picholia Head and directed officers to complete the work within the stipulated time. Similarly, regarding the construction of the railway bridge on the Western Yamuna Canal, he directed that there should be no compromise in the quality of the work.
Nayab Singh Saini directed the officers that every work should be completed within the fixed cost and stipulated time. If the cost of any work increases due to the fault of the contractor, the contractor should be blacklisted. If the cost of the project increases due to the fault of any officer, action should be taken against the concerned officer. He said that wastage of public money will not be allowed at any cost.
Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Arun Gupta, Additional Chief Secretary, Irrigation and Water Resources Department, Anurag Agarwal, Engineer-in-Chief, Dr. Satbir Kadian and other senior officers were present.
Yuva Sammelan to be organised at Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University on March 21
Vidhan Sabha speaker Harvinder Kalyan reviews preparations, issues necessary directions to officers
Under the chairmanship of Haryana Vidhan Sabha Speaker, Harvinder Kalyan a meeting was held on Friday to review the preparations for the ‘Yuva Sammelan’ to be organised on March 21 at Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science and Technology, Murthal (Sonipat). Officers from the Higher Education Department, Sonipat administration, the university and other concerned departments participated in the meeting, where detailed discussions were held regarding the successful and well-organised conduct of the programme.
During the meeting, Harvinder Kalyan directed the officers to ensure that all necessary arrangements related to the ‘Yuva Sammelan’ are completed in time so that the programme can be organised in a systematic, grand and successful manner. He said that such events provide an important platform for youth to showcase their talent and creativity, which helps in developing confidence, leadership skills and positive energy among them.
He said that in this conference, special emphasis will be laid on making youth aware about the rights, functions and duties of constitutional institutions so that they can gain knowledge about them and contribute to society. Such events also provide students with an opportunity to showcase their abilities in various fields and play an important role in their overall personality development.
During the meeting, it was informed that around 1,400 students from various colleges of the state will participate in the Yuva Sammelan. Sh. Kalyan directed the concerned officers to ensure smooth and safe transportation arrangements for the students so that they do not face any inconvenience. He also directed that essential facilities such as seating arrangements, drinking water, cleanliness and other basic arrangements at the venue should be ensured in time.
He said that all departments should work in coordination with each other to make the ceremony dignified and grand. A detailed plan should also be prepared to manage stage arrangements, the outline of cultural performances and other arrangements in a systematic manner during the programme. Besides this, he directed that security arrangements should be given priority and adequate security measures should be ensured at the venue so that the Sammelan is conducted in a peaceful, safe and disciplined environment. The district administration, police department and the university administration should ensure effective arrangements for security and traffic management through mutual coordination, he added.
Additional Chief Secretary, Higher Education Department, Vineet Garg, Director General, Higher Education Department, S. Narayanan, Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Shree Prakash Singh, Deputy Commissioner, Sonipat Sushil Sarwan, Additional Director (Administration), Information, Public Relations and Languages Department, Smt. Varsha Khangwal, and other officers were also present during the meeting.
State Election Commission sets up voter awareness pavilion in Panchkula
The State Election Commission, Haryana has set up a voter awareness pavilion at ‘Vasant Utsav’ Town Park Sector-5, Panchkula. The pavilion will remain open for public from 09.30 A.M. to 7.00 P.M for three days, till March 15, 2026.
Sharing information in this regard a spokesperson of the Commission said that this initiative has been taken by the State Election Commission, Haryana, Panchkula to make people aware of the functioning of the Commission and to connect directly with the people at grass root levels. As the general elections of Municipal Corporation, Panchkula are due, the importance of this initiative becomes more significant.
The spokesperson said that the objective of the camp is to make people aware of their voting rights and pledge and encourage them to vote in every election. Such initiatives also help in increasing the voting percentage in the local bodies’ elections.On the first day of the ‘Vasant Utsav’ the Commission received energetic responses from people of various age groups for this initiative.Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini who had come for the inauguration of Utsav also visited the pavilion and appreciated the initiative taken by the Commission.
The Commission also organised quiz competitions relating to the local bodies elections and distributed prizes to the winners. Dummy EVM was also placed for demonstration to make the people aware about the functioning of EVMs. State Election Commissioner,Sh. Devinder Singh Kalyan, also participated and interacted with the people who came to the pavilion.
Deadline for Tractor Subsidy Scheme extended; Online process now to be completed by March 17
The Haryana Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department has revised the schedule for the subsidy scheme being provided on tractors of 45 HP or above for Scheduled Caste farmers under the State Scheme (SB-89), and has extended the dates for completing the process.
Sharing information in this regard a department spokesperson said that during the implementation of the scheme, several requests were received from farmers regarding technical issues on the portal related to downloading permits, uploading bills after purchasing tractors, approval of bills by manufacturers, and transfer of inventory from manufacturers to dealers. Keeping in view the possibility that eligible farmers might be deprived of the benefits of the scheme due to these issues, the department has decided to revise the schedule and extend the deadline.
The spokesperson said that as per the revised schedule, farmers and manufacturers can now complete all online processes on the portal by March 17, 2026. These include downloading permits, purchasing tractors, uploading bills, and the transfer of inventory and approval of bills by manufacturers.
The spokesperson further informed that a one-day programme for on-site verification will be organised on March 20, 2026, while the process of verification related to subsidy and final approval on the portal by the Deputy Director Agriculture will be completed by March 24, 2026.
The spokesperson added that instructions have been issued to ensure wide publicity of the scheme among farmers, tractor manufacturers and dealers so that eligible farmers can take maximum benefit of the scheme.
No Government dues against any candidate contesting Rajya Sabha Election from Haryana: Returning Officer
Returning Officer, Pankaj Agarwal has issued a public notice regarding the biennial election for the Rajya Sabha from Haryana. In the notice, information related to government dues declared by the contesting candidates in their affidavits has been published for the information of all electors.
According to the notice issued, details of outstanding dues payable by the candidates to various government departments have been provided. These include rent related to government accommodation, electricity, water and telephone charges, government transport (including aircraft and helicopters), income tax dues, GST dues, municipal or property tax, and any other type of government dues.
The public notice includes the names of three candidates. These are Sh. Karmveer Singh Bauddh (Indian National Congress), Sanjay Bhatia (Bharatiya Janata Party) and Independent candidate Satish Nandal. According to the affidavits submitted by the candidates, the government dues under all categories have been shown as ‘Zero (NIL)’.
Returning Officer, Pankaj Agarwal said that the public disclosure of information related to government dues of candidates is done to maintain transparency in the election process. This enables electors to have clear information about the financial status of the candidates and helps make the election process more transparent.
This public notice has been issued in connection with the biennial Rajya Sabha election from Haryana to be held in the year 2026 so that the information declared by the candidates is available to all concerned.
Haryana to Release Subsidies and Pensions on 10th of Every Month through Direct Bank Transfer
Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi issues instructions to ensure timely transfer of benefits to eligible beneficiaries
The Haryana Government has decided to streamline the disbursement of subsidies, pensions and other financial assistance under various welfare schemes by ensuring their release directly into beneficiaries’ bank accounts on the 10th of every month through the Direct Bank Transfer (DBT) system.
According to an official communication issued by Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi, all administrative secretaries, heads of departments, managing directors and chief administrators of boards and corporations, divisional commissioners, and deputy commissioners have been directed to ensure strict compliance with the new instructions.
The order states that all subsidies, pensions and financial assistance provided under various government schemes, including those administered by boards and corporations, will now be credited directly into the bank accounts of eligible beneficiaries on a fixed date every month. The move is aimed at ensuring timely and transparent delivery of welfare benefits.
To facilitate the process, the government has also decided that a formal function will be organized on the 10th of every month at Haryana Niwas, Chandigarh, where the release of funds will be carried out by the competent authority through a single command or press of a button.
Departments concerned have been instructed to ensure timely submission of required data and completion of necessary formalities so that the transfer of funds can take place without delays. The government has also asked all implementing agencies and officials to bring these instructions to the notice of concerned officers for strict compliance.
The decision will help improve transparency, reduce delays in payments and ensure that welfare benefits reach beneficiaries regularly and efficiently.
Nationwide VB-G RAM G digital campaign launched to engage youth in promoting rural development initiatives
The Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, in collaboration with MY Bharat, has launched a nationwide digital campaign titled ‘VB-G RAM G Youth Digital Campaign’. The objective of the campaign is to ensure widespread public awareness about the “Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rural Employment and Livelihood Mission (Rural): VB-G RAM G (Viksit Bharat-G Ram G) Act, 2025’. The campaign has been named ‘Viksit Bharat-G Ram G – Youth Power, Progress of Panchayats’.
The initiative aims to place youths at the centre of the campaign and engage them through participatory activities such as quizzes, video challenges and creative competitions. Through these activities, the campaign seeks to transform the initiative into a nationwide digital mass movement with strong youth participation.
As part of the campaign, a national-level short video, reel or animated video competition titled ‘60 Seconds for My Village’ was launched on March 6, 2026. The competition is open to youths in the age group of 15 to 29 years. Participants will be able to prepare a 30 to 60 second video in any Indian language and submit it online through the MY Bharat portal. Each participant will be allowed to submit only one entry. Videos may be created using a mobile phone, camera or animation tools.
Young participants will be able to express their creative ideas on a range of themes related to the Act. These include the objectives and key features of the Act, its benefits in rural employment and livelihood generation, and its role in village development and transformation. Participants may also highlight opportunities for youth and women, the contribution of the Act toward achieving the goal of Viksit Bharat @2047, and the vision of ‘My Village, My Future’ — an aspiration for self-reliant and developed villages.
All eligible participants in the competition will receive a digital certificate of participation. Participants who demonstrate outstanding performance will be awarded certificates and other recognitions, and they will also receive an opportunity to interact with the Union Minister for Rural Development and senior officials of the Ministry.
Youth participants can take part in the competition by clicking on the link https://bit.ly/4r3Gxhn, or by visiting the mybharat.gov.in portal.
Haryana initiates major push to promote vehicle scrapping and recycling industry
CM reviews incentive schemes to strengthen vehicle scrapping and recycling sector
Development of Eco Parks and Recycling Parks to boost investment and employment, says CM
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini chaired a meeting in Chandigarh to review the implementation of various incentive schemes under the Haryana Registered Vehicle Scrapping and Recycling Facility Incentive Policy–2024, aimed at promoting the vehicle scrapping and recycling sector in the state.
During the meeting, emphasis was laid on encouraging the scientific and environmentally responsible scrapping and recycling of old vehicles, while also attracting investment and generating new employment opportunities in the state. Haryana Industries and Commerce Minister, Rao Narbir Singh joined the meeting through video conferencing.
Providing details during the meeting, Commissioner and Secretary, Industries and Commerce Department, Dr. Amit Agrawal, informed that under the policy, registered vehicle scrapping and recycling units will be granted industry status and will be eligible for several financial incentives.
Under the Capital Subsidy Scheme, both new industrial units and units undertaking expansion will be provided subsidy on capital investment at prescribed rates, which will help reduce the cost of establishing such industries and encourage greater investment in the state.
It was further informed that under the Net SGST Reimbursement Scheme, eligible industrial units will receive reimbursement of a specified portion of the State GST deposited by them. This will provide financial relief to industries and encourage industrial investment, particularly in backward areas.
In addition, under the Park Developers Scheme, financial assistance will be provided for the development of Eco Parks and Recycling Parks, covering a specified share of the project cost excluding land. The policy also provides for reimbursement of stamp duty on purchase or lease of land, which will facilitate the development of modern infrastructure in the sector.
During the meeting, skill development was also accorded special importance. It was informed that Centres of Excellence will be established for skill development, and financial assistance will be provided for conducting specialised training programmes in government ITIs, polytechnics and other training institutions. The objective is to create a trained workforce for the vehicle scrapping and recycling sector and expand employment opportunities for the youth.
It was highlighted that the effective implementation of these schemes will give a significant boost to the vehicle scrapping and recycling industry in Haryana, while also promoting environmental protection and increasing investment and employment opportunities in the state.
Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Arun Kumar Gupta, Director General, Industries and Commerce Sh. Yash Garg, along with other senior officials also attended the meeting.
Supply of LPG, petrol and diesel in the state is completely normal, says CM
Appeals to avoid rumours; strict action against black marketing and hoarding
Haryana Chief Minister, Nayab Singh Saini said that the rumours being spread about disruption in the supply of domestic LPG gas, petrol and diesel due to war-like situations in the Middle East are completely baseless. He said that the supply of domestic LPG, petrol and diesel in Haryana is completely normal and continuing without interruption.
In this regard, the Chief Minister held a meeting with senior officers of the Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department and representatives of oil companies to review the availability of fuel and gas in the state. During the meeting, representatives of the oil companies assured the Chief Minister that sufficient stock of petrol, diesel and LPG is available in the state and the supply of gas is continuously being received.
The Chief Minister said that arrangements have been made to give priority to hospitals, educational institutions and other essential services in the supply of commercial gas cylinders. Apart from this, oil companies are continuously making efforts to keep the remaining supply fully smooth so that common consumers do not face any inconvenience.
Chief Minister, Nayab Singh Saini has given clear directions to all Deputy Commissioners and Superintendents of Police in the state that strict action should be taken immediately upon receiving any complaint of theft, black marketing or hoarding.
Appealing to the people of the state, he said that they should not believe in any kind of rumours and should avoid unnecessary panic or extra storage of fuel and gas. The Chief Minister said that the state government is vigilant and is committed to ensuring uninterrupted supply of domestic gas to every household.
Haryana Right to Service Commission takes strict cognizance of incorrect electricity billing, directs compensation to consumers
The Haryana Right to Service Commission has taken strict cognizance of the functioning of electricity distribution corporations while hearing two separate cases related to electricity billing and has directed that compensation be provided to the affected consumers.
While hearing a complaint received from Ambala district, the Commission expressed concern over a serious flaw found in the billing system of the Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (UHBVN). The Commission observed that it was surprising that the multiplying factor had been recorded as 0.1 in the billing software despite the fact that it was less than 1, whereas according to departmental officials, the factor cannot be less than one.
The Commission noted that if a limit for the multiplying factor had been fixed in the software, the system would not have accepted 0.1. In this regard, the Commission has directed the Chief Engineer (IT), Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam, to clarify why the system accepted 0.1 instead of 1 and what corrective measures have been taken or are proposed to remove this error.
The Commission has also directed that through a single query in the entire system, all bills in which the multiplying factor has been recorded as less than one should be identified, and corrective action should be taken automatically in all such cases without waiting for applications from consumers. A detailed report in this regard has been directed to be sent to the Commission’s e-mail ([email protected]) by March 25, 2026.
Granting relief in the matter, the Commission noted that the concerned consumer belongs to an economically weaker section. A member of the consumer’s family works as a trainee in Gujarat and earns about ₹14,000 per month; therefore, it is not possible for the family to pay the entire outstanding amount in a lump sum.
Referring to its previous orders, the Commission delivered its decision in accordance with the compensation policy prescribed for cases of incorrect or average billing. According to the Commission, in cases of incorrect billing for up to six months, compensation will be provided as required. For periods exceeding six months, compensation will be determined as follows: ₹200 per incorrect bill for a period up to one year, ₹300 per incorrect bill for a period up to two years, and ₹500 per incorrect bill for periods exceeding two years.
On this basis, the Commission has directed that the consumer be paid compensation at the rate of ₹500 per billing cycle for approximately 20 billing cycles from September 2022 to January 2026. This amount will be credited to the consumer’s electricity bill. The remaining outstanding amount may be deposited by the consumer in two equal instalments with the permission of the concerned SDO.
The Commission also observed that the concerned Junior Engineer responsible for entering the incorrect multiplying factor has since passed away. The error also remained undetected for a long period by the consumer clerk and consumer assistant. However, considering their workload, the Commission has refrained from imposing any penalty on them and has decided to close the matter after providing compensation to the consumer.
