*8 IAS and 23 HCS Officers Transferred in Haryana*
Chandigarh, December 15 – The Haryana Government has issued orders for the transfer and posting of 8 IAS and 24 HCS officers with immediate effect.
Sh. Yogesh Kumar, who was serving as Secretary, HAFED, and Additional Director (Administration), Hospitality Department, has been appointed as Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Karnal and District Municipal Commissioner, Karnal.
Subitha Dhaka, awaiting posting orders, has been appointed as Additional Deputy Commissioner-cum-District Citizen Resources Information Officer, Palwal.
Jaideep Kumar, who was serving as Additional Deputy Commissioner-cum-District Citizen Resources Information Officer, Palwal, has been appointed as Mission Director, Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban).
Sonu Bhatt, Additional Deputy Commissioner-cum-District Citizen Resources Information Officer, CEO Zila Parishad and DRDA, Karnal, has been appointed as Additional Deputy Commissioner-cum-District Citizen Resources Information Officer, Gurugram. He has also been given the additional charge of Additional Managing Director, HSIIDC, and CEO, Global City Project, Gurugram.
Vivek Arya, serving as Additional Deputy Commissioner-cum-District Citizen Resources Information Officer and CEO, Zila Parishad and DRDA, Jind, has been appointed as Additional Deputy Commissioner-cum-District Citizen Resources Information Officer, Kurukshetra.
Abhinav Siwach, who was serving as Sub-Divisional Officer (Civil), Pehowa, has been posted as Sub-Divisional Officer (Civil), Bahadurgarh.
Among HCS officers, Vatsal Vashishth, who was serving as Additional Deputy Commissioner-cum-District Citizen Resources Information Officer, Gurugram, has been posted as OSD-1 to the Chief Secretary.
Yogesh Kumar Mehta, who was serving as Additional Director (Administration) and Special Secretary in the Information, Public Relations and Languages Department, has been appointed as Additional Deputy Commissioner, Karnal.
Pradeep Kumar-2, who was serving as Special Officer (Sanitation), Rohtak, has been appointed as Additional Deputy Commissioner-cum-District Citizen Resources Information Officer, Jind.
Dr. Sushil Kumar-2, who was serving as District Municipal Commissioner, Jhajjar, has been appointed as Additional Deputy Commissioner-cum-District Citizen Resources Information Officer, Kaithal.
Virat, who was serving as OSD to the Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister, has been appointed as Additional Deputy Commissioner-cum-District Citizen Resources Information Officer, Ambala, and Special Officer, APZ, Ambala, in addition to his present duties.
Tarun Kumar Pawaria, who was serving as Joint Secretary in the General Administration, Foreign Cooperation and Coordination Department, has been appointed as Additional Deputy Commissioner, Mahendragarh.
Gaurav Kumar, Additional Director (Administration) and Joint Secretary in the Secondary Education Department, has been appointed as Secretary, State Election Commission, Haryana.
Bharat Bhushan Gogia, General Manager, Haryana Roadways, Gurugram, has been posted as Additional Director, MSME Department.
Richa, who was awaiting posting, has been appointed as Additional Director (Admn), Secondary Education and Joint Secretary, School Education Department.
Major (Retd.) Gayatri Ahlawat, who was serving as General Manager, Haryana Roadways, Fatehabad, has been appointed as General Manager, Haryana Roadways, Gurugram.
Pradeep Ahlawat-2, who was serving as Special Officer (Sanitation), Manesar, has been appointed as SDO (Civil), Tosham.
Sumeet Sihag, who was awaiting posting, has been appointed as Joint Director, Consolidation of Land Holdings, and Deputy Secretary, Revenue and Disaster Management Department.
Similarly, Pradeep Kumar-3 has been transferred from Special Officer (Sanitation), Panipat, and appointed as SDO (Civil), Karnal.
Anil Kumar Yadav has been transferred from Special Officer (Sanitation), Yamunanagar, and appointed as SDO (Civil), Indri.
Sushil Kumar-4, Joint Director (Administration), Food and Drug Administration, and Joint Registrar, Cooperative Societies, has been appointed as CEO, Zila Parishad and DRDA, Yamunanagar, and Joint Registrar, Cooperative Societies.
Dheeraj Chahal, Joint Director, MSME, has been posted as Joint Director, Mining and Geology Department.
Anil Kumar Doon has been transferred from Special Officer (Sanitation), Sonipat, and appointed as SDO (Civil), Pehowa.
Ankita Adhikari, who was serving as Registrar, Haryana State Pharmacy Council, has been given the additional charge of Joint Labour Commissioner (Administration), Labour Department, in addition to her present duties.
Apratim Singh, City Magistrate, Palwal, has been appointed as SDO (Civil), Hathin.
Preeti Rawat, City Magistrate, Charkhi Dadri, has been appointed as City Magistrate, Palwal.
Suresh, who was awaiting posting, has been appointed as Joint Director (Administration), Shaheed Hasan Khan Mewati Government Medical College, Nalhar (Nuh).
Posting orders of Dr. Vaishali Sharma and Ravi Meena (IAS) and Ashok Kumar and Naseeb Kumar (HCS) will be issued separately.
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*Haryana Presents Steady Gains in Fight Against Air Pollution at High-Level Review Meeting*
Chandigarh, December 15: Haryana on Monday presented a picture of steady and wide-ranging progress in its fight against air pollution in the Delhi-NCR region, as the state’s clean air initiatives—from farm-level stubble management to electric mobility and waste remediation—came under review at a high-level meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Sh. Anurag Rastogi.
The review, aligned with directions of the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) and the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, assessed Action Taken Reports (ATR) and finalised State and City Action Plans for 2025–26. Detailed city-specific strategies for NCR municipal corporations—Gurugram, Faridabad, Sonipat, Karnal, Panipat, Rohtak and Manesar—were discussed during the meeting.
A key highlight of the meeting was Haryana’s sustained push to curb stubble burning through large-scale adoption of Crop Residue Management (CRM) machinery. Since 2018–19, over one lakh CRM machines have been distributed to farmers on subsidy at a cost of ₹932 crore, enabling in-situ management of paddy straw across villages. Custom Hiring Centres are being closely monitored to ensure access for small and marginal farmers.
Parallelly, ex-situ utilisation has gained momentum, with paddy straw being channelled to pelletisation units, thermal power plants, brick kilns and industries. Several Compressed Biogas (CBG) plants across Jhajjar, Kurukshetra, Ambala, Fatehabad and Panipat are now operational, collectively consuming thousands of tonnes of paddy straw annually and converting agricultural waste into clean energy.
*Thermal Power Plants Lead Biomass Co-Firing*
Thermal power plants within 300 km of Delhi have crossed key sustainability milestones. As of November 2025, all operational units have exceeded 6 per cent biomass co-firing, with at least 50 per cent paddy straw, barring one unit under scheduled maintenance. Plants at Khedar, Panipat, Yamunanagar and Jhajjar reported significant biomass consumption, reflecting a shift towards cleaner power generation. Brick kilns in non-NCR districts have also begun mandatory 20 per cent biomass co-firing, backed by revised consents and inspections.
*EV Push Picks Up Speed*
The state’s electric mobility programme is gaining traction, with 60 e-buses already operating across 10 cities, including Gurugram, Panipat and Karnal. More buses are in the pipeline, with approvals in place for over 800 e-buses under different procurement models. Old BS-III and BS-IV diesel buses have been shifted out of NCR districts to reduce emissions.
*Dust and Waste Under Control*
Urban dust mitigation featured prominently, with NCR cities deploying mechanised road sweepers, water sprinklers and anti-smog guns at identified hotspots. Action plans for end-to-end paving and greening of major roads have been submitted to CAQM.
On waste management, Haryana is progressing towards clearing over 14 lakh metric tonnes of legacy municipal solid waste by December 2025, barring Gurugram, where remediation is targeted by 2028. New waste-to-fuel plants for Gurugram and Faridabad are expected to bridge existing processing gaps. Construction and demolition waste processing capacity is also being expanded, with recycled material increasingly used in construction works.
*Industrial Compliance Tightened*
Industries have been directed to complete installation of Online Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems by December 2025, with daily monitoring by the pollution control board. Emission control devices, DG set retrofits and compliance with thermal power plant emission norms were also reviewed.
Officials said the meeting underscored Haryana’s integrated and time-bound approach to air quality management, driven by inter-departmental coordination and strict monitoring. With winter pollution challenges looming, the state expressed confidence that its sustained measures would translate into cleaner air across the NCR.
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Chief Minister calls for smart, transparent and people-centric policing at state-level security conference
Police role extends beyond crime control to building public trust and sense of security: Chief Minister
Chief Minister praises Operation ‘Hotspot Domination’, says it has instilled fear among criminals
Strict action against drug abuse must go hand in hand with public awareness: Chief Minister
Chandigarh , December 15: Haryana Chief Minister, Sh Nayab Singh Saini said that the role of the police extends beyond merely controlling crime; it also involves instilling a sense of security, trust and faith in justice among the common citizens. He emphasized that public trust is the greatest asset of any democracy.
The Chief Minister was presiding over a state-level security conference on the theme “Viksit Bharat – Security Dimensions”, held today in Panchkula.
The conference was attended by Director Generals of Police, Additional Directors General of Police, Inspectors General of Police, Police Commissioners, Superintendents of Police, representatives of the Government of India, and several other senior officers.
The Chief Minister said that the State Government firmly believes that sustained development is possible only when the law and order situation remains strong, fair and impartial. He emphasized that the success of major initiatives in investment, industry, education, health and social development is directly linked to the efficiency, integrity and professional competence of the police force.
Addressing the officers present, he stated that they are not only the custodians of law and order but also the strong foundation of good governance and social stability in the State. On this occasion, the Chief Minister also lauded the courage, dedication and discipline of every jawan and officer of the Haryana Police, who are working tirelessly, day and night, in the field.
He said that Prime Minister Sh Narendra Modi had participated in the 60th All India Conference of Directors General of Police and Inspectors General of Police, held in Raipur in November last year. The three-day conference was organised on the theme “Viksit Bharat – Security Dimensions.” The Chief Minister said that the ideas and guidance provided by the Prime Minister during the conference serve as guiding principles for all, and are giving a new direction to police strategy at the state level.
Referring to Operation Hotspot Domination, the Chief Minister said that over the past few years, the Haryana Police has achieved significant success against inter-state gangs, drug traffickers and cybercriminals. Under this operation, more than 2,000 criminals were arrested within 12 days. He further said that Operation Track Town has also created a strong deterrent effect among criminals. Under this operation, 7,587 criminals were sent to jail in 23 days, and illegal property worth Rs. 168 crore was seized.
Sh Nayab Singh Saini said that the present era is driven by technology, and it is imperative for the police to remain updated with advanced technological tools. He issued necessary directions for the installation of CCTV cameras at crime-sensitive locations across the state. Emphasizing public expectations, he said that whenever an incident occurs, people look towards the system for justice, and it is our collective responsibility to uphold this trust.
The Chief Minister further stressed the need for concrete and sustained efforts towards de-addiction in society. He said that while strict action is being taken to curb drug abuse, creating widespread public awareness is equally important. Under the de-addiction campaign, the government has been organizing cyclothons, marathons, and other awareness programmes from time to time, which are yielding encouraging results.
On this occasion, Additional Chief Secretary, Home Department, Dr. Sumita Misra said that 108 recommendations were made during the DG/IG Conference held last year, and almost all of them have been successfully implemented. She informed that 107 new recommendations have been made this year as well, which will be completed within the stipulated time frame. Dr. Misra further said that Chief Minister Sh Nayab Singh Saini has made a historic announcement to increase the representation of women police personnel in the state from 15 percent to 25 percent, reflecting the government’s strong commitment towards women empowerment and inclusive policing.
She informed that the recruitment process for 5,750 police personnel is currently underway, which includes the recruitment of 950 women police personnel. In addition, the state government has also approved the recruitment of 550 additional women constables in the police force.
Speaking on the occasion, Director General of Police Sh O.P. Singh emphasized the critical role of technology in effectively addressing crime-related challenges. He said that in the present times, technological tools such as CCTV cameras have proved instrumental in solving several major cases and strengthening policing outcomes.
The DGP assured that the Haryana Police will make a meaningful and sustained contribution towards realizing the vision of a Developed India by 2047. He further expressed confidence that under the able leadership of Chief Minister Sh Nayab Singh Saini, the police force will continue to perform its duties with dedication, professionalism and commitment to public service.
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Youth power is the foundation of a new era of good governance: Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini
Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini inaugurates CMGGA 2.0 in Sonipat
CM Gives Call to make Haryana a stronger, more prosperous, educated, healthy, secure, and well-governed state
Chandigarh, December 15: Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, while inaugurating the second phase of the Chief Minister’s Good Governance Associates (CMGGA) 2025 in Sonipat today, said that this occasion is not just the launch of a programme, but a commitment to carry forward a new tradition of good governance in Haryana. He stated that governance is not merely about law and order, but an art of touching people’s hearts and understanding the pulse of society. Good governance is established when every citizen—farmer, labourer, youth, and women—feels that the government is their own. Transparency, accountability, and timely service are the core pillars of good governance.
The Chief Minister said that the CMGGA programme, launched in 2016, was inspired by the idea of how educated and energetic youth can be integrated into the mainstream of governance. This is not a job, but a process of transforming youth into “change-makers.” So far, more than 175 associates have been part of this programme, who visit villages, suggest solutions based on dialogue, and strengthen the foundation of real good governance on the ground.
Referring to Haryana’s historical and cultural heritage, the Chief Minister said that the 4,600-year-old civilization of Rakhigarhi is proof of the prosperity of this land. Through CMGGA, more than 70 percent of associates are still actively engaged in policy research, the social sector, and development work. Under ‘Antyodaya Saral,’ more than 600 government services have been made available online, while over 85 percent of families have been successfully registered under the ‘Parivar Pehchan Patra.’ Under the ‘Saksham Haryana’ campaign, nearly 14 lakh children are benefiting from improved education.
Providing details of the new format of CMGGA-2025, the Chief Minister said that the mantra of this phase is—“Innovation has happened, now it is time for implementation.” This time, Global Village Foundation has joined as the implementing agency and Rishihood University as the learning partner. A total of 27 associates will work on priority areas such as rural development, policy research, governance, climate policy, and data analytics. These candidates are from premier institutions like TISS, IIMs, and IITs, and have work experience in organizations such as NITI Aayog.
Chief Minister Sh. Saini said Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi has resolved to make India a developed nation by 2047. Haryana is moving rapidly in this direction with the goal of becoming a trillion-dollar economy and generating new employment opportunities. This is not just economic expansion, but an agenda of human development.
Addressing the associates, he said that they should not view this opportunity merely as a certificate or a stepping stone in their careers, but as a mission of nation-building. Work with dedication, take every responsibility seriously, never compromise on truth and transparency, and always keep the spirit of innovation alive. Challenges will arise and mistakes may happen, but true leadership lies in learning from them and moving forward. Quoting the message of the Gita, he said, “Perform your duty without worrying about the outcome.”
The Chief Minister called upon everyone to work together through CMGGA-2025 to make Haryana a stronger, more prosperous, educated, healthy, secure, and well-governed state. With the resolve of a developed India, the time has come to move forward rapidly in the direction of building a developed Haryana.
On this occasion, BJP State President Mohanlal Badoli, MLA Krishna Gahlawat, MLA Pawan Kharkhoda, Additional Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Yashpal Yadav, Chairman of Global Village Foundation Sumit Kumar, Former Railway Minister and Chancellor of Rishihood University, Sh. Suresh Prabhu, CEO of Rishihood University Sahil Aggarwal, and several other dignitaries were present.
Youth must ensure their role in realizing good governance
Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini also met separately with all the selected Chief Minister’s Good Governance Associates. He interacted with them, took their introductions, and congratulated them for working in Haryana. He said that the objective of the Chief Minister’s Good Governance Associates Programme (CMGGA) is to ensure the participation of youth in realizing the Chief Minister’s vision of good governance. This programme is not merely a fellowship or employment opportunity, but a powerful process to develop youth as “change-makers.” He said that all good governance policies of the government must be taken from the district level to the sub-division, block, and village levels. While challenges will arise, success belongs to those who face challenges and move forward. He emphasized that everyone must work with the spirit of Antyodaya. Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini also shared his experiences and handed over appointment letters to the associates.