Emphasising the enduring relevance of India’s saintly traditions, Haryana Chief Minister, Nayab Singh Saini said that the state government is actively strengthening social harmony by taking the teachings and life philosophies of great saints and spiritual leaders to the younger generation. With this objective, the state government has institutionalised the practice of organising celebrations on the birth anniversaries of revered saints, sending a strong message of unity, equality and social cohesion across society. Continuing this initiative, the Government will organise a grand state-level ceremony on January 31 at Umri in Kurukshetra to mark the birth anniversary of Sant Shiromani Guru Ravidas Ji. Development, Panchayat Mines & Geology Minister, Krishan Lal Panwar will preside over the ceremony.
The Chief Minister said this while interacting with the delegation led by Cabinet Minister, Krishan Lal Panwar and Social Justice, Empowerment ,SCs & BCs Welfare and Antyodaya (SEWA), Minister. Krishan Bedi, at his residence, Sant Kabir Kutir on Friday. On this occasion, both Ministers formally invited the Chief Minister to attend the Sant Guru Ravidas Jayanti celebrations.
Nayab Singh Saini said that the teachings of Sant Shiromani Guru Ravidas Ji continue to illuminate society and guide humanity even today. He reaffirmed the State Government’s unwavering commitment to celebrating Guru Ravidas Jayanti with utmost devotion, respect and grandeur. The Chief Minister appealed to all stakeholders to work with mutual coordination and active participation to make the programme historic and truly memorable.
Providing details of the preparations, Cabinet Minister, Krishan Lal Panwar said that the state-level ceremony will be organised on January 31 at Umri, Kurukshetra, with large-scale participation of devotees. He informed that devotees from 14 districts namely Panchkula, Ambala, Yamunanagar, Kurukshetra, Karnal, Kaithal, Panipat, Sonipat, Rohtak, Hisar, Jind, Hansi, Jhajjar and Fatehabad, will participate at the block level, while devotees from the remaining nine districts will join at the district level in large numbers.
He further shared that comprehensive arrangements related to devotee facilities, traffic management, cleanliness, drinking water and security will be ensured well in advance to facilitate the smooth, orderly and dignified conduct of the event. In accordance with the Chief Minister’s directions, special committees will be constituted in every district to coordinate the invitation process, including the distribution of invitation cards and mobilisation of devotees.
Former minister, Dr Banwari Lal, Nilokheri MLA, Bhagwan Dass Kabirpanthi, BJP SC Morcha State President and former MLA, Satya Prakash Jrawta, BJP State General Secretary, Surendra Poonia, BJP leader, Banto Kataria, and Chief Media Advisor to Union Power Minister, Manohar Lal, Sudesh Kataria, along with other office-bearers and dignitaries also attended the meeting.
Role of youth is crucial in the resolve of making ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047: Vidhan Sabha Speaker Harvinder Kalyan
Second edition of two-day ‘Haryana Yuva Samvad’ inaugurated in Haryana Vidhan Sabha
Speaker calls upon youth to participate in positive politics and nation building
The second edition of the two-day ‘Haryana Yuva Samvad’ began on Friday in the Haryana Vidhan Sabha with the cooperation of the Rajdhani Yuva Sansad organization. The programme was inaugurated by Vidhan Sabha Speaker Harvinder Kalyan by lighting the ceremonial lamp. Sixty-five participants from 13 states are taking part in the programme.
Addressing the programme, Vidhan Sabha Speaker Harvinder Kalyan said that India endured a long and difficult period of slavery, during which attempts were made to damage its rich culture and values. Despite this, India is the world’s largest democracy today and is continuously moving on the path of development. This is proof of the strength of the Constitution and the unity of the people of the country. The Constitution teaches us that the real strength of India lies in its people. All of us together have to realize the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to make India a ‘Viksit Bharat’ by the year 2047.
He said that India is a country of diversity. There are different languages, traditions, and cultures, but amid all these, there is a common goal—the progress of the nation and the State. Although the languages of states may differ in various Legislative Assemblies of the country, the objective of all public representatives is to frame effective and welfare-oriented policies for every section of society. Removing the difficulties of the people and fulfilling their needs is the real aim.
Harvinder Kalyan told the youth that today they are sitting in the same Vidhan Sabha building from where many eminent MLAs and leaders have played an important role in law-making and the all-round development of Haryana. He expressed hope that the youth present here would, in the future, get an opportunity to become public representatives, carry forward democratic traditions, and participate actively and meaningfully in discussions in the House.
He said that diversity of opinions is natural in a democracy, but youth should move forward with positive thinking towards solutions, so that society and the nation can get a new direction.
The Vidhan Sabha Speaker said that if the country has to move forward, it is essential to empower women socially, politically, and economically. With this objective, a historic Bill providing 33 percent reservation to women has been passed.
Sharing his experience of the Commonwealth Parliament held in Delhi, Sh. Harvinder Kalyan said that many Speakers from different countries were surprised that India is progressing so strongly despite having hundreds of languages, customs, and cultural diversities.
During the programme, MLA Smt. Pooja Chaudhary, Advisor to the Haryana Vidhan Sabha Speaker Ram Narayan Yadav, co-founder of Haryana Yuva Samvad Sh. Jai Saini, and Smt. Isha Kapoor also addressed the youth and shared their views on the freedom movement, experiences of the Constituent Assembly, democratic values, leadership capacity, and the role of youth.
In the second phase of the programme, a question hour was organized. Thereafter, two special sessions were held. In the first session, in-depth discussion was held on the topic ‘Sustainable Development of Haryana: Industrial Expansion, Environmental Protection, and Balanced Use of Natural Resources’. In the second session, the Haryana Industrial Policy–2025 was discussed in detail with reference to the need for industrial expansion, challenges before it, and the necessary steps to achieve Vision 2030.
State Government continuously implementing policies to increase farmers’ income: Shyam Singh Rana
Haryana Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Sh. Shyam Singh Rana said the State Government is continuously implementing far-sighted and farmer-friendly policies to increase farmers’ income, promote horticulture, and make agriculture profitable.
The Agriculture Minister said that the Haryana Horticulture Nursery Act–2025 has been implemented, the objective of which is to provide high-quality plants of fruits, flowers, vegetables, medicinal plants, and other horticultural crops to farmers and consumers. This Act will ensure quality standards in nurseries and will attract farmers towards horticulture, thereby increasing their income.
Giving information about the Chief Minister Horticulture Insurance Scheme, he said this scheme has been implemented from January 1, 2021, with the objective of providing protection to farmers’ crops against losses caused by natural calamities, adverse weather, and climate imbalance. Under this scheme, 46 horticulture crops have been included in the State. A premium of Rs. 750 to Rs. 1,000 per acre is charged for fruits and vegetables, while in case of loss, compensation of up to Rs. 30,000 for vegetables and spice crops and up to Rs. 40,000 for fruits is provided.
Rana said that the Haryana Government has also approved a JICA-assisted project for the sustainable development of horticulture. The total cost of this project is Rs. 2,738.40 crore, out of which Rs. 2,105.40 crore is the JICA share and Rs. 632.90 crore is the State Government’s share. This project will be implemented in two phases over 9 years, and it will strengthen the entire horticulture supply chain, including pre-harvest and post-harvest management.
The Agriculture Minister said that through these initiatives, the Haryana Government is continuously working towards increasing farmers’ income, making agriculture profitable, and making the State a center of agricultural innovation.
Haryana Right to Service Commission disposes of case related to Dr. Ambedkar Meritorious Student Scheme
The Haryana Right to Service Commission, after examining all facts and records, has issued necessary directions in a case related to the Dr. Ambedkar Meritorious Student Scheme.
A Commission spokesperson stated that it came to the Commission’s notice that the application submitted under the scheme by Ms. Tina, a resident of Bhiwani, required reconsideration, as she had secured 82.4 percent marks in accordance with CBSE guidelines and fulfilled the eligibility criteria of the scheme.
In compliance with the Commission’s directions, the concerned department has deposited the prescribed scholarship amount of ₹8,000 into the applicant’s account within the stipulated time. The Commission also observed that during the processing of the case, the applicant had to make additional efforts by filing appeals and seeking revision.
Exercising the powers conferred under the Haryana Right to Service Act, 2014, and considering the overall facts of the case, the Commission has directed that compensation of ₹5,000 be provided to the applicant, with the objective of further strengthening the timely delivery of services in the future.
The Commission has directed the concerned department to complete all necessary formalities within the prescribed time frame, ensure payment, and submit compliance information to the Commission.
This decision is a positive step towards making administrative processes more effective and ensuring that eligible beneficiaries receive the benefits of government schemes in a timely manner.
