Haryana & Punjab CMs Hold Key Meeting on SYL Issue in Chandigarh

SYL meeting held in a positive and cordial atmosphere: CM Nayab Singh Saini

Consensus reached between both states to hold officer-level discussions on SYL issue

Chandigarh, January 27 — An important meeting between the Chief Ministers of Haryana and Punjab was held on Tuesday in Chandigarh to discuss the SYL issue between the two states. The matter was discussed point by point in detail. Haryana’s Irrigation and Water Resources Minister Smt. Shruti Choudhry and Punjab Cabinet Minister Sh. Barinder Kumar Goyal was also present in the meeting.

After the meeting, Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini and Punjab Chief Minister Sh. Bhagwant Mann briefed the media through a joint press conference.

Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said this is the sacred land of the Gurus, and their teachings continue to be invaluable even today, serving as a guiding light for society and inspiring harmony, mutual respect, and constructive dialogue.

Sh. Nayab Singh Saini stated that the meeting was held in a very positive and cordial atmosphere. When discussions take place in a constructive environment, the outcomes are also meaningful.

The Chief Minister informed that, with mutual consent, both states have decided to hold meetings at the level of irrigation department officers for further detailed discussions on issues related to the SYL, so that practical and lasting solutions can be worked out.

He added that meetings are being held continuously in accordance with the directions of the Hon’ble Supreme Court, and today’s meeting was also organized in that spirit. Earlier as well, a meeting had been held with the mediation of Union Minister for Water Resources Sh. C.R. Patil.

During the press conference, Punjab Chief Minister Sh. Bhagwant Mann said that today’s meeting was held in a very positive atmosphere and it was agreed that officers of both states would first meet to discuss the issue.

On this occasion, Chief Principal Secretary to the Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Rajesh Khullar, Punjab Chief Secretary Sh. KAP Sinha, Additional Chief Secretary of Haryana Irrigation and Water Resources Department, Sh. Anurag Agarwal, and other senior officers of both states were present. In addition, the Advocate Generals of both states were also present.

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*Upcoming Haryana Budget to Reflect Public Aspirations, Not Just Numbers: CM Nayab Singh Saini*

*Chief Minister Holds Pre-Budget Consultations with Ministers, MPs and MLAs on Haryana Vision-2047 Action Plan*

*Smart Zones to Be Set Up on 1,000 Acres to Promote Natural Farming*

*IT and AI to Play a Key Role in Budget Preparation: CM*

Chandigarh, January 27 — Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said all suggestions received from the public and legislators will be seriously considered to prepare a budget that brings trust and hope to every citizen of Haryana. He said that IT and AI will play an important role in the preparation of the 2026–27 budget. Through the AI-based app launched on January 6 for pre-budget consultations, more than 9,000 suggestions have been received so far, and valuable suggestions will be incorporated into the budget, as was done last year.

The Chief Minister was addressing a pre-budget consultation meeting with ministers, Members of Parliament and Members of the Legislative Assembly on the Haryana Vision 2047 Action Plan in Panchkula on Tuesday. During the meeting, Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha MPs, MLAs and ministers gave detailed suggestions related to the budget.

The Chief Minister said that any citizen can submit suggestions to the government through the portal till January 31, and these suggestions will certainly be acted upon.

He said that these pre-budget consultation meetings began on January 6, 2026, in Gurugram, and the final phase has now been completed. So far, a total of 12 meetings have been held, during which discussions were held with about 1,597 stakeholders and 1,513 suggestions were received. These meetings were conducted with representatives from the industrial sector, education sector, women’s groups, health sector, farmers, sarpanches and councillors, youth and various organizations.

The Chief Minister said that this budget will not be the government’s budget but the budget of 2.80 crore people of Haryana. It will not be a document of numbers but a document of aspirations, serving as a strong bridge between present needs and future dreams.

He said that under the able guidance of Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi, with the cooperation of public representatives and the trust of the people, the resolve of Viksit Bharat–Viksit Haryana 2047 will certainly be realized.

The Chief Minister said that over the past 11 years, governance has been made more transparent through e-governance, Direct Benefit Transfer and technology-based monitoring. However, when opposition leaders raise questions about Haryana’s financial condition, it appears that they are speaking not on the basis of facts, but out of apprehension and political frustration. The people of the state know the truth.

He said that all MLAs and MPs were invited to this pre-budget consultation meeting, but opposition leaders did not attend. Had they participated, they could have given constructive suggestions for Haryana’s development.

The Chief Minister said that during last year’s pre-budget consultations, 1,592 suggestions were received, out of which 706 suggestions were included in the budget. Of these, 651 suggestions were given by MLAs and MPs, and 254 of their suggestions were incorporated into the budget.

He said that the government’s effort is to ensure that the upcoming budget increases the income of every farmer in Haryana, makes agriculture a profitable occupation, promotes water conservation and encourages natural farming. New opportunities will be created for agriculture-based industries. An environment will be created so that the budget aligns with the dreams of youth and provides them with employment opportunities. Women empowerment should be an integral part of daily governance thinking. At the same time, efforts will be made to ensure that the benefits of government schemes reach the poor, deprived, backward and the last person in the queue with complete transparency.

The Chief Minister said that under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi, the country is moving forward with the grand resolve of Viksit Bharat 2047. The Prime Minister has said that the next 25 years will be India’s Amrit Kaal — a period in which the life of every citizen will improve, opportunities will expand in every sector, and public welfare will be at the centre of every policy. Haryana is emerging as a strong pillar of this national resolve.

He said that the Prime Minister’s dream of a developed India can be realized only when state budgets are also aligned with the vision of Developed India. It is the government’s responsibility to translate this vision on the ground, and keeping this inspiration in mind, the Haryana Vision Document 2047 has been prepared.

Responding to a suggestion, the Chief Minister said that to provide better healthcare services, the Haryana Government is developing fully equipped hospitals in all 23 districts. These hospitals will have facilities such as MRI, CT scan, digital X-ray and private wards. So far, with the development of such hospitals in 10 districts, 48 percent of the Ayushman Bharat funds have been released.

The Chief Minister said that to promote natural farming, the government will establish Smart Zones on 1,000 acres of land. In these zones, farmers will be encouraged to practice natural farming without the use of fertilizers and pesticides. In addition, a separate budget provision of Rs. 100 crore has been made by the government under the PM Surya Ghar Yojana for installing solar plants of up to 3 kilowatts. Under this scheme, beneficiaries will no longer be required to pay the full amount upfront.

During the meeting, Transport Minister Sh. Anil Vij, Development and Panchayat Minister Sh. Krishan Lal Panwar, Industries and Commerce Minister Rao Narbir Singh, Education Minister Sh. Mahipal Dhanda, Urban Local Bodies Minister Sh. Vipul Goel, Cooperation Minister Dr. Arvind Sharma, Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Sh. Shyam Singh Rana, Public Works Minister Sh. Ranbir Gangwa, Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Sh. Krishan Kumar Bedi, Irrigation Minister Smt. Shruti Choudhry, Health Minister Arti Singh Rao, Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Minister of State Sh. Rajesh Nagar and Sports Minister of State Sh. Gaurav Gautam also gave suggestions. Several MLAs also offered valuable inputs.

Chief Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Sh. Rajesh Khullar, Principal Secretary to CM Sh. Arun Kumar Gupta, Additional Principal Secretary to CM Dr. Saket Kumar, OSD to the Chief Minister Dr. Raj Nehru and other officers were also present at the meeting.

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HARYANA CABINET MEET

Chandigarh, January 27- The Haryana Cabinet will meet under the chairmanship of Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini on February 2, 2026 at 4:00 PM in the main committee room, fourth floor, Haryana Civil Secretariat, Chandigarh.

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Administrative Reshuffle in Haryana, 6 IAS/IRPS Officers Transferred

Chandigarh, January 27 - The Haryana Governent on Tuesday transferred 6 senior IAS/IRPS officers with immediate effect. An order in this regard was issued by Chief Secretary Sh. Anurag Rastogi.

Sh. Sudhir Rajpal has been posted as Additional Chief Secretary, Home, Jails, Criminal Investigation and Administration of Justice Departments. He has also been assigned the charge of Additional Chief Secretary, Environment, Forests and Wildlife Department.

Dr. Sumita Misra has been appointed as Additional Chief Secretary and Financial Commissioner, Revenue and Disaster Management and Consolidation Department. In addition, she will hold the charge of Additional Chief Secretary, Health and Family Welfare, Medical Education and Research, and Ayush Departments.

Sh. Arun Kumar Gupta will continue as Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister, along with the additional charge of Additional Chief Secretary, Finance and Planning Departments.

Dr. Saket Kumar has been posted as Commissioner and Secretary, Urban Local Bodies Department, and Member Secretary, Kurukshetra Development Board, in addition to his present duties.

Sh. Ram Kumar Singh has been appointed Special Secretary, Revenue and Disaster Management Department, and Additional CEO, Panchkula Metropolitan Development Authority.

Sh. Vinay Kumar, IRPS, has been posted as Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Panchkula, District Municipal Commissioner, Panchkula, and Officer on Special Duty, Haryana Staff Selection Commission.