Haryana Chief Minister, Nayab Singh Saini said that Prime Minister, Narendra Modi’s vision is to ensure that justice is not only delivered but reaches every citizen in a timely, transparent and technology-driven manner. He said the Haryana Government is translating this vision into reality through the effective implementation of the country’s new criminal laws, thereby strengthening transparency, accountability and efficiency in the justice delivery system.
The Chief Minister was presiding over a review meeting at Chandigarh regarding the implementation of the three new criminal laws, including the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
During the meeting, he issued several important directions to further strengthen the criminal justice system.
The officers informed the Chief Minister that Haryana is among the leading states in the country in the implementation of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA). The state has strengthened its criminal justice system through improved coordination among the Police, Prisons and Prosecution Departments, extensive training programmes and technological upgradation.
To ensure timely filing of charge sheets, the Chief Minister directed that investigating officers (IO)handling cases punishable with less than 10 years of imprisonment should receive daily SMS alerts from the 45th day onwards so that investigation reports are submitted within the prescribed 60-day timeline. He also directed that accountability of the concerned police station in-charge be fixed and that automatic alerts be sent to the Superintendent of Police on the 55th day.
The Chief Minister directed that for serious offences carrying punishment of more than 10 years, where the investigation period is 90 days, that monitoring and reporting should begin from the 60th day itself to prevent delays in filing charge sheets.Similar alerts should be sent to prevent delays in submitting charge sheets.
The Chief Minister directed officers to submit daily review reports on all such cases. He emphasised that ensuring time-bound investigations and speedy justice in line with the spirit of the new criminal laws is the responsibility of all concerned officers.
The Chief Minister also reviewed the progress of the e-Sakshya and NAFIS systems and assessed the status of the NyayaShruti project. He emphasized the importance of scientific investigation, directed officers to ensure the maximum use of scientific evidence.
He said disciplinary action should be initiated against investigating officers who fail to collect fingerprints or other crucial scientific evidence during investigations.
The status of the NyayaShruti project was also reviewed in the meeting. Officers informed him that necessary resources are available to operate 453 video conferencing courts in the state. While most districts are recording utilisation rates of 90 to 92 per cent, seven districts are operating at around 87 per cent. The Chief Minister further directed officers to further improve utilisation in these districts.
Nayab Singh Saini said the new criminal laws represent a historic reform in the justice delivery system and are aimed at making legal processes simpler, more transparent, technology-driven and time-bound. He reiterated the government’s commitment to ensuring that investigations are conducted using modern technology and scientific methods so that every citizen receives timely justice.
Home Secretary, Sudhir Rajpal said Haryana is among the leading states in the effective implementation of the new criminal laws. He said the state government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini is continuously taking reform-oriented measures to make the criminal justice system more modern, accountable and citizen-centric. He further informed that a weekly review meeting will be held every Tuesday with the Director General of Police to further improve implementation and performance under the new criminal laws.
Chief Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister, Rajesh Khullar, Home Secretary, Sudhir Rajpal, Director General of Police, Ajay Singhal, Special Home Secretary (II) Aamna Tasneem, Director General (Prisons) Alok Mittal, Kala Ramachandran and other senior officers were present during the meeting.
Haryana continues its impressive growth GST collection
The State of Haryana has secured 1st rank among all the States in the country in terms of growth rate in State GST Collections for the month of May 2026, recording a growth rate of 22 percent, as compared to May 2025. The national average in the state GST collections for the month of May, 2026 remained 6 percent . Haryana is followed by Meghalaya (19 percent), Karnataka (17 percent) and Gujarat (16 percent). Haryana’s net State GST (post-settlement) collection for the month of May is Rs. 4456 crore, which is Rs. 807 crore higher than collection for May of previous year (Rs. 3649 crore).
Haryana also stands first in the cumulative growth rate of state GST revenue amongst all States in the first two months of Financial Year 2026-27, recording a growth rate of 40 percent over the corresponding period of the previous financial year. The average national growth of state GST revenue during the first two months of the current financial year is 23 percent.
The State of Haryana is persistently recording high growth in State GST revenue. The State also recorded highest growth rate in the previous financial year i.e. 2025-26 wherein it recorded a growth rate of 22 percent in the state GST revenue against national average of 6 percent.
The consistent high growth in state GST revenue can be attributed to the growing economy of the State and efficient tax administration.
The Department continues to take initiatives for data analytics based enforcement, intensified drive against fake taxpayers, enhancing compliances and various measures for plugging leakages.
The Department strives to take steps for conveniences of taxpayers to make tax administration more business friendly. In pursuance of the announcement made by the Hon’ble CM in his budget speech for FY 2026-27, the Department has started communicating show cause notices and summary orders by registered/ speed post as well, in addition to making them available on the portal, for the convenience of the taxpayers.
Haryana to create 20 Lakh Metric Tonnes of New Grain Storage Capacity – Chief Minister
CM Reviews Five-Year Roadmap of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department under Haryana Vision-2047
Haryana Chief Minister, Nayab Singh Saini has directed officers to ensure adequate storage infrastructure for food grains so that the produce cultivated through the hard work of farmers is protected from damage and minimises post-harvest losses. As part of this initiative, the state will create 20 lakh metric tonnes of additional grain storage capacity and officers have been asked to make all necessary preparations to achieve this target.
The Chief Minister issued these directions while chairing a review meeting of the Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department’s five-year roadmap and action plan under Haryana Vision-2047 at the Haryana Civil Secretariat on Tuesday.
During the meeting, Commissioner and Secretary, Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department, J. Ganesan, informed that due to open storage and inadequate warehousing facilities, nearly 4 to 5 percent of food grains produced in the state are lost every year. He emphasized the need to expand covered storage facilities to minimize such losses.
He further informed that Haryana currently produces around 115 lakh metric tonnes of wheat, 71 lakh metric tonnes of rice, 110 lakh metric tonnes of fruits and vegetables, and 115 lakh metric tonnes of milk and dairy products annually. Haryana contributes nearly 25 percent to the country’s food grain security, yet the state’s existing storage capacity stands at only 66 lakh metric tonnes, which needs to be expanded to 130 lakh metric tonnes to meet future requirements.
Taking serious note of post-harvest losses, the Chief Minister directed officers to formulate a comprehensive plan for the construction of covered warehouses, expansion of cold storage infrastructure, and optimum utilization of available resources. He directed all concerned departments to work in close coordination and achieve the target of constructing 20 lakh metric tonnes of warehousing capacity on a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mode ensuring that valuable food grains are safeguarded from deterioration.
Nayab Singh Saini further stated that the state government would implement a long-term strategy over the next five years to strengthen storage facilities for food grains, horticulture produce, fruits, and vegetables, thereby ensuring maximum utilization of agricultural output and minimizing wastage.
The Chief Minister also emphasized the integration of renewable energy with warehousing infrastructure. He directed that solar panels be installed on the rooftops of warehouses and connected to the power grid to contribute to electricity generation. In addition, he called for pilot projects in mandis and warehouses to reduce manual handling of grain bags by labourers through the use of conveyor belts and other modern mechanized systems.
Presenting the department’s future roadmap, J. Ganesan highlighted various interventions aimed at reducing post-harvest losses and achieving the targets set by the Chief Minister. He stated that these measures could help prevent losses estimated at Rs 3,000 crore to Rs 5,000 crore over the next five years.
Chief Secretary, Anurag Rastogi, Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Arun Kumar Gupta, Principal Secretary, Cooperation Department, Pankaj Yadav, Principal Secretary, Department of Future, Amneet P. Kumar, Officer on Special Duty to the Chief Minister and Director General of the Swarna Jayanti Haryana Institute for Fiscal Management, Dr. Raj Nehru, Deputy Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Yashpal Yadav, and other senior officers also remained present during the meeting.
CM Sets One-Year Deadline to Turn Haryana’s Cooperative Sugar Mills Profitable
Reviews Cooperation Department’s Five-Year Roadmap under Haryana Vision-2047; Orders Comprehensive Reforms Across Cooperative Institutions
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini directed officers to ensure that all cooperative sugar mills in the state become profitable within the next one year. Calling for a comprehensive overhaul of their functioning, he further directed senior officers to undertake a detailed review of each mill and remove all deficiencies affecting their performance.
The Chief Minister issued these directions while chairing a review meeting of the Cooperation Department’s five-year roadmap and action plan under Haryana Vision-2047 at the Haryana Civil Secretariat. He said that he himself would review the department’s action plan again after three months.
Emphasising that the interests of farmers are closely linked with cooperative sugar mills, Nayab Singh Saini said it is essential for these institutions to operate in a financially viable manner. He directed the officers to find the reason why cooperative sugar mills continue to incur losses when private sugar mills in Haryana are operating profitably. He said that the State Government had provided financial assistance amounting to Rs 632 crore to sugar mills during the current year.
The Chief Minister directed Principal Secretary, Cooperation, Pankaj Yadav to undertake a thorough analysis of the department’s functioning and human resources and initiate a complete transformation of the department. He issued strict directions that firm action be taken against non-performing officers and employees posted in cooperative sugar mills. He also directed officers to modernise sugar mills on a regular basis and accelerate efforts for the installation of ethanol plants.
Nayab Singh Saini further directed that the objective of establishing Compressed Biogas (CBG) plants in all cooperative sugar mills should be achieved by the next financial year.
During the meeting, officers apprised the Chief Minister that cooperative sugar mills are facing a shortage of skilled manpower, as specialised courses related to several technical functions are available only in Pune and Kanpur. Responding to this, the Chief Minister directed that relevant courses be introduced in Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) to create a pool of skilled youth for the sugar industry. He also expressed satisfaction over the reduction in waiting time for farmers bringing sugarcane to mills for sale.
Highlighting future requirements, the Chief Minister directed officers to prepare a comprehensive action plan for increasing milk production in the state. He called for the formation of new dairy cooperative societies and said women associated with Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in rural areas should be provided panchayat land on lease for establishing dairy units and cultivating green fodder. He directed the Panchayati Raj, Animal Husbandry and Cooperation Departments to formulate a joint action plan for this purpose. He further directed the officers to prepare a long-term strategy to ensure adequate availability of both green and dry fodder for livestock in the years ahead.
Reviewing the functioning of HARCO Bank, the Chief Minister directed that 100 per cent computerisation of all Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) be ensured. He also sought details regarding women account holders in cooperative banks. Officials informed him that cooperative banks currently have around 15,000 accounts under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana and annual targets have been fixed to increase the number further. Credit facilities have also been extended to women associated with Self-Help Groups and Joint Liability Groups, with a lending target of Rs 145 crore.
During a review of the Labour and Construction Federation, Nayab Singh Saini directed that instead of extending larger loans to a limited number of societies, efforts should be made to provide credit support to a greater number of societies so that benefits reach more people. He suggested that relevant norms be made more flexible to achieve this objective.
Officers further apprised the Chief Minister that works worth approximately Rs 2,000 crore are presently being executed through around 3,000 societies. The Chief Minister directed that targets be achieved through effective coordination with other concerned departments.
Reviewing the functioning of the Cooperative Agriculture and Rural Development Bank, the Chief Minister directed that the loan disbursement target be increased from Rs 130 crore to Rs 300 crore. He also instructed officials to ensure that at least 100 PACS are brought into profit during the current year.
Officers further apprised the Chief Minister that the Haryana Cooperative Housing Federation provides housing loans of up to Rs 12.50 lakh per family for construction of houses for Economically Weaker Section (EWS) families in urban areas. Beneficiaries are presently required to pay simple interest at the rate of 7 per cent on these loans. Seeking to provide relief to low-income families, the Chief Minister directed that the interest rate be reduced from 7 per cent to 4 per cent.
The Chief Minister also reviewed the performance, future plans and developmental strategies of HARCOFED, HAFED, the Registrar Cooperative Societies and other institutions functioning under the Cooperation Department. He issued detailed directions to officials regarding transformative reforms aimed at significantly strengthening these institutions over the next five years.
Chief Secretary, Anurag Rastogi, Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Arun Kumar Gupta, Principal Secretary, Cooperation Department, Pankaj Yadav, Principal Secretary, Department of Future, Amneet P. Kumar, Officer on Special Duty to the Chief Minister and Director General of the Swarna Jayanti Haryana Institute for Fiscal Management, Dr. Raj Nehru, Deputy Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Yashpal Yadav, and other senior officers also remained present during the meeting.
CM Approves Haryana Revenue Training Academy at Kurukshetra; 14 Acres Identified at Umri
100 crore Project to Create Dedicated Training Hub for Revenue Officers, Patwaris and Field Functionaries
In a major step towards modernising Haryana’s revenue administration and strengthening institutional capacity building, Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini has approved the establishment of the Haryana Revenue Training Academy at Umri in Kurukshetra district. The project will be developed at an estimated cost of around Rs. 100 crore on 14 acres of land and is expected to serve as the state’s premier training centre for revenue officers and field-level functionaries.
Disclosing this Financial Commissioner, Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Dr. Sumita Misra, said the academy will play a crucial role in enhancing the professional capabilities of revenue officials and equipping them to meet the evolving challenges of land administration, disaster management and public service delivery.
The decision follows a detailed exercise undertaken by the Revenue and Disaster Management Department to identify a suitable site for the academy, which was announced in the Haryana Budget 2026-27. After evaluating multiple proposals received from Kurukshetra district, the government selected Gram Panchayat Umri as the most suitable location for the project.
Dr. Misra said the proposed site at Umri has significant logistical scope and administrative advantages. Located on National Highway-44, the land offers excellent connectivity to all parts of Haryana as well as neighbouring states. The site is situated approximately two kilometres from the Mini Secretariat and Tehsil Complex, ensuring easy access to key administrative offices and government departments.
The academy site is also located close to Kurukshetra city and is barely one kilometre from Ayush University, placing it within a rapidly developing educational and institutional corridor.
Dr. Misra said the Haryana Revenue Training Academy is envisioned as a state-of-the-art institution dedicated to training revenue officers, patwaris, kanungos and other field-level officials. The academy will focus on modern land governance practices, digitisation of land records, revenue laws, dispute resolution mechanisms, land acquisition procedures, disaster management and emerging challenges in public administration.
The institution is expected to emerge as a centre of excellence for professional training and capacity building, helping improve efficiency, transparency and responsiveness in revenue administration across Haryana.
As the backbone of the state’s administrative machinery, the Revenue Department plays a pivotal role in land governance, revenue administration, disaster management and delivery of citizen services. Over the years, the scope and complexity of its responsibilities have expanded significantly with the introduction of digital land records, online service delivery platforms and technology-enabled governance systems. Despite these transformations, the absence of a dedicated training ecosystem remained a critical gap. The Haryana Revenue Training Academy seeks to bridge this gap by creating a world-class centre for capacity building, ensuring that revenue officials are equipped with contemporary knowledge, digital competencies and practical skills necessary for efficient, transparent and responsive administration in the digital era.
Haryana Rewrites PG Bond Policy for In service Government Doctors
No Medical Education Bond for Clinical PG Doctors; Non-Clinical and Para Clinical Specialists to Serve in Medical Colleges for Three Years
In a significant policy shift aimed at addressing faculty shortages in Government medical colleges while ensuring the continued availability of specialist Doctors in hospitals, the Haryana Government has revised its policy governing in-service doctors pursuing Postgraduate Medical education.
Giving this information here today, Dr Sumita Misra, Additional Chief Secretary, Health and Family Welfare, Medical Education and Research Department said that under the amended policy issued by the Department of Medical Education and Research (DMER), In service doctors who obtain postgraduate degrees in clinical specialties while in government service will no longer be required to execute a Medical Education Bond and will continue serving in their parent departments. The decision is expected to strengthen specialist healthcare delivery across Haryana.
The amendment modifies provisions of the Government’s 2022 policy relating to incentivizing in-service doctors for pursuing postgraduate studies under the reservation quota available in Haryana’s medical colleges.
Three-Year Teaching Service for Non-Clinical and Para clinical Specialists
As per the revised policy, in-service doctors who complete postgraduate courses in pre-clinical and para-clinical disciplines by availing reservation benefits in state medical colleges will be required to serve for three years in Medical Education institutions functioning under the Department of Medical Education and Research.
After completing the mandatory tenure, these doctors will be given the option of permanent absorption in the Medical Education and Research Department, creating a dedicated pathway for developing teaching faculty in government medical colleges.
The move comes at a time when Haryana has rapidly expanded its medical education infrastructure with the establishment of new government medical colleges, increasing the demand for qualified teachers in subjects such as Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Pathology and Microbiology.
The most notable aspect of the policy is the exemption granted to doctors pursuing postgraduate studies in clinical branches. Such doctors, along with Haryana Civil Dental Service (HCDS) officers, will not be required to furnish a Medical Education Bond and will continue their services in their respective parent departments after completing their higher studies.
The decision is expected to help government hospitals retain specialist manpower and ensure that public healthcare institutions do not face shortages of trained clinicians.
Dr. Misra said the revised framework seeks to strike a balance between two critical requirements—meeting the growing demand for qualified faculty in medical colleges and maintaining specialist medical services in hospitals.
By directing non-clinical postgraduates towards teaching institutions while allowing clinical specialists to remain in healthcare services, the government hopes to strengthen both medical education and patient care simultaneously.
The policy revision assumes importance as Haryana continues to invest heavily in expanding its medical education network. Several new government medical colleges have been established in recent years, creating an urgent requirement for trained faculty members to meet National Medical Commission norms and improve the quality of medical education.
Healthcare experts believe the new policy could help create a sustainable pool of academic professionals without adversely affecting specialist healthcare services in district and tertiary-care hospitals.
The amended notification has been issued by the Department of Medical Education and Research under the approval of the competent authority and is expected to provide greater clarity regarding career progression and service obligations for in-service doctors pursuing postgraduate qualifications.
Haryana Prepared to Meet Rising Power Demand; Greater Focus Needed on New Technologies: Union Power Minister Manohar Lal
Over 16,552 MW Power Available in Haryana, Consumers to Receive Uninterrupted Supply: Energy Minister Anil Vij
Smart Metering and Prepaid Systems to Reduce Power Losses and Strengthen Distribution Network
‘Mhara Gaon-Jagmag Gaon’ Scheme Ensures 24-Hour Power Supply to 6,117 Villages
Major Push to Solar Energy; Haryana Targets Installation of 2.20 Lakh Rooftop Solar Systems
Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Reviews Haryana’s Power Sector and Centrally Sponsored Schemes
Union Power Minister, Manohar Lal said that meeting the growing electricity demand while reducing losses in the power sector is the need of the hour. He emphasised that power utilities must adopt modern technologies and implement target-oriented schemes and projects to ensure uninterrupted, high-quality, and reliable electricity supply to consumers. He said that electricity is not only an essential public service but also an economic resource whose generation and distribution involve significant costs. Therefore, strengthening and modernising the power distribution system is crucial.
The Union Minister was chairing a review meeting late last evening at Haryana Niwas, Chandigarh, to assess the performance of Haryana’s power utilities and various centrally sponsored schemes. Haryana Energy Minister Sh. Anil Vij was also present at the meeting.
During the review, Manohar Lal stressed the importance of improving power supply systems, reducing technical and commercial losses, increasing revenue generation, and modernizing the distribution network. He observed that Haryana has made significant progress in the power sector and should continue efforts toward achieving near-zero power losses. He directed officers to take effective measures to minimize the gap between electricity billing and actual power supplied.
Officers informed the meeting that the aggregate line losses of Haryana’s power utilities, which stood at around 34 percent in 2013-14, have declined substantially over the years. Expressing satisfaction over the improvement, the Union Minister directed officers to accelerate reform measures further.
Phased Implementation of Prepaid and Smart Metering Systems
Reviewing the implementation of the prepaid metering system, Manohar Lal directed that it be introduced in a phased manner. He suggested that the first phase should cover government offices, government buildings, and residential premises of government employees. Subsequently, consumers with connected loads above 10 kilowatts and other consumer categories should be brought under the system. He directed officers to initiate the process within the stipulated timeframe.
During the review of the Smart Metering Programme, the Union Minister said that the rapid expansion of smart meters would enhance transparency and efficiency in the power sector while helping reduce losses. On the occasion, Energy Minister, Anil Vij said that all new electricity consumers in Haryana would be provided smart meters in the future. He added that smart meters are equipped with advanced technology and can be integrated with solar energy systems.
‘Mhara Gaon-Jagmag Gaon’ Becomes a Model of Success
The Union Minister appreciated the success of the ‘Mhara Gaon-Jagmag Gaon’ scheme, describing it as a landmark initiative in improving rural power supply in Haryana. He informed that 6,117 villages in the state are currently receiving 24-hour electricity supply. He said that earlier only a limited number of villages enjoyed round-the-clock power, whereas Haryana is now among the leading states in ensuring electricity availability in rural areas.
The Minister also reviewed the works being undertaken under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) in Gurugram and Faridabad and directed officers to complete all pending projects within the prescribed timelines.
Haryana Has More Power Available Than Current Demand
The meeting also reviewed the state’s present and future electricity demand and availability. Officials informed that Haryana currently has over 16,552 MW of contracted power capacity. Of this, approximately 9,929.92 MW comes from thermal, nuclear, and gas-based sources, while 6,622.58 MW is sourced from hydro, solar, wind, biomass, and other renewable energy resources.
Officers further apprised that Haryana’s peak electricity demand during the current year is expected to reach around 16,454 MW, which can be comfortably met with the available capacity. Looking ahead, the state’s peak demand is projected to rise to approximately 19,481 MW by 2029-30, and long-term planning is already underway to meet future energy requirements.
Solar Energy to Receive Major Boost Under PM Surya Ghar Scheme
The meeting also reviewed the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. Officers informed that Haryana has set a target of installing 2.20 lakh rooftop solar systems during the current year, of which nearly 86,000 systems have already been installed.
The Union Minister directed that special priority be given to small and middle-income consumers under the scheme so that a larger number of households can benefit from solar energy and reduce their electricity expenses. He emphasized that promoting clean energy is the need of the hour and that public participation is essential for its success.
The meeting also reviewed the PM-KUSUM Scheme and other major energy projects and programmes. Necessary directions were issued to ensure their effective implementation.
Commissioner and Secretary, Energy Department, Haryana; Smt. Ashima Brar, Managing Director, Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam and Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam; Sh. Bikram Singh, Managing Director, Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam, Dr. Aditya Dahiya, Director, New and Renewable Energy Department, Dr Sangeeta Teterwal, along with senior officers from the Union Ministry of Power and Haryana’s power corporations, were present during the meeting.
