Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini redressing the grievances of the people at his residence Sant Kabir Kutir in Chandigarh on February 07, 2026.

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Rural Schools Are Strong Pillars of Education, Values and Nation-Building: Krishan Kumar Bedi

Chandigarh, February 7 — Haryana’s Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Sh. Krishan Kumar Bedi said rural schools are playing an important role in the field of education. These schools are not only imparting education but also inculcating values, character building and love for the motherland. Rural schools are emerging today as a strong foundation of nation-building.

The Minister was addressing a gathering as the Chief Guest at a private school in village Hatho of Jind district today. He said that education should not be limited only to bookish knowledge; rather, sports, arts, culture and moral education are equally important for the overall development of students. The State and Central Governments are running various programmes based on Indian culture, Indian ideology and national pride. Our culture is working to spread the teachings of saints and great personalities among the masses so that the younger generation remains connected to its glorious history and cultural values.

The Minister said that during the “Pariksha Pe Charcha” programme, Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi had urged students not to be afraid of exams and to treat them like a festival. Encouraging students, he said that education is the most powerful means to progress in life. If students set their goals and work hard, success will certainly follow them.

On this occasion, HCS Jangdeep Dhanda, Virender Garg, BEO Santosh Sharma and other dignitaries were present.

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Transparent Recruitment Transforming Haryana, Thousands of Youth Getting Employment: CM Nayab Singh Saini

‘Viksit Bharat’ Vision Reflected in Union Budget: CM Nayab Singh Saini

Government’s resolutions being implemented rapidly: CM

Chandigarh, February 7 – Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said the government had made 217 resolutions in its Sankalp Patra, out of which 60 have been fulfilled and work is progressing rapidly on the remaining resolutions, which will be completed soon.

The Chief Minister was addressing a programme organized in Chandigarh on Saturday. On this occasion, Haryana’s Development and Panchayat Minister Sh. Krishan Lal Panwar, Health Minister Arti Singh Rao, Rajya Sabha MP Sh. Kartikeya Sharma, MLA from Kalka Smt. Shakti Rani Sharma, former Union Minister Sh. Vinod Sharma, Director General of Information, Public Relations and Languages Department Sh. K. Makrand Pandurang, renowned Bollywood artist Sh. Yashpal Sharma and Chief Minister’s Media Secretary Sh. Praveen Attrey were also present.

The Chief Minister said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi, the government is working in accordance with the spirit of the Constitution. He said the people of Haryana elected the BJP for corruption-free and transparent governance and public trust in Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi’s policies has been continuously increasing. On this basis, the double-engine government received a huge mandate for the third time in the state.

Transparency in recruitment, opportunities for youth

The Chief Minister said that the recruitment process in the state has been made completely transparent, due to which even children from poor families are getting government jobs without any recommendation. Even before taking oath, 24,000 youth were given joining letters and large-scale recruitments are being carried out this year as well. The government is filling all vacant posts on with transparency.

The Chief Minister said that the youth of Haryana are making their mark in other states of the country as well and youth from other states are also getting opportunities here. This is a sign of healthy competition. He said in the BJP government there is neither discrimination nor a culture of recommendation; only deserving youth get opportunities.

Schemes for poor, women and farmers

The Chief Minister said that dialysis has been made completely free for kidney patients, subsidized LPG cylinders are being provided to poor families and the ‘Lado Lakshmi’ scheme has been launched for eligible women. Such women are being given ₹2,100 per month. Under decisions related to Panchayats, long-settled rural families have been given ownership rights. For farmers, procurement of 24 crops is being done at MSP.

Moving at fast pace towards ‘Viksit Bharat’

The Chief Minister said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi, India is rapidly moving towards becoming a developed nation and the country’s reputation in the world has increased. He said that a clear vision of Viksit Bharat was visible in the Union Budget. He added that the upcoming Haryana budget will meet the hopes and expectations of the people.

Democracy strengthens with only constructive suggestions

The Chief Minister said that the pain related to the 1984 events is still in people’s hearts and sensitivity is needed in such matters. He said that justice to the victims has been ensured under the leadership of Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi. He further said that democracy becomes strong only when the government listens to the opposition and accepts constructive public-interest suggestions. In the Legislative Assembly too, the opposition is repeatedly asked to give fact-based suggestions, which the government will certainly adopt, but making allegations without facts weakens democracy.

Foreign policy strengthening trade and employment

On trade deals, the Chief Minister said that due to Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi’s foreign policy, India has built strong relations with many countries, creating new opportunities for trade and investment. This will strengthen the country’s economy and employment opportunities.

The Chief Minister said that BJP’s politics is based on service, transparency and development, while the opposition is trying to mislead the public by making allegations. He expressed confidence that the people will continue to support development and good governance.

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Union Budget 2026 A Balanced Roadmap Towards ‘Viksit Bharat’: Rao Inderjit Singh

Union Minister Rao Inderjit Singh Describes Budget as a Reflection of the Nation’s Aspirations

Chandigarh, February 7 — Union Minister of State Rao Inderjit Singh described the Union Budget as a reflection of the country’s aspirations, saying that this budget is not merely a list of promises but a document of duties, clear vision and strong determination. He said this budget reflects the government’s commitment to fulfill its responsibility towards every citizen.

Addressing a press conference in Gurugram, Rao Inderjit Singh said that the budget presents a clear roadmap for empowering every section of society. This is not a budget limited to announcements, but a vision that provides opportunities, encouragement and support at the ground level, giving the people of the country the strength to move forward continuously.

BJP State Spokesperson Jawahar Yadav, District President Sarvapriya Tyagi and Gurugram Mayor Rajrani Malhotra were also present at the press conference.

A Budget that Carries Heritage and Development Together

Rao said under the leadership of Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi, the vision of taking heritage and development forward together is strongly reflected in this budget. By encompassing sectors such as manufacturing, infrastructure, health, education, tourism, rural development, artificial intelligence and sports, this budget is a decisive step towards realizing the vision of “Viksit Bharat”.

Historic Investment in Infrastructure in the Last Decade

Rao Inderjit Singh said that the Central Government has made a historic increase in investment in the infrastructure sector over the past decade. He informed that the allocation for Road Transport and Highways, which was ₹31,302 crore in 2013–14, has increased to ₹3,09,875 crore in 2026–27. Similarly, the railway budget has risen from ₹26,000 crore to ₹2,81,377 crore, Housing and Urban Affairs from ₹1,486 crore to ₹85,822 crore and the energy sector from ₹10,000 crore to ₹29,997 crore. These figures clearly show that the government is continuously investing to make infrastructure the backbone of the economy.

Strong Investment Giving New Direction to Manufacturing Sector

Speaking on the manufacturing sector, Rao Inderjit Singh said that compared to 2013–14, the present budget has given a new direction to manufacturing. The provision of a ₹10,000 crore SME Growth Fund for MSMEs, ₹40,000 crore for expansion of electronics manufacturing and ₹10,000 crore investment under the BioPharma Shakti Scheme are proof of this. In addition, schemes related to textiles, container manufacturing and high-tech tool rooms will provide a strong foundation for making India a global manufacturing hub.

Highest Priority to Farmers’ Interests

Regarding farmers, Rao Inderjit Singh said that there has been an unprecedented increase in the agriculture budget. He informed that the MSP of wheat, which was ₹1,350 per quintal in 2013–14, has increased to ₹2,425 in 2025–26, while the MSP of paddy has risen from ₹1,310 to ₹2,369 per quintal. The budget of the Agriculture Ministry has increased from ₹27,662 crore (2013–14) to ₹1,40,529 crore and fertilizer subsidy from ₹65,971 crore to ₹1,70,799 crore.

He added that farmers are being supported through PM Fasal Bima Yojana during crop losses and PM Kisan Samman Nidhi for financial assistance, reflecting the Central Government’s highest priority towards farmers’ income, security and future.

Historic Strengthening of Transport Infrastructure in Haryana

Union Minister Rao Inderjit Singh said that over the last 11 years, the Central Government has consistently provided better budgets to strengthen Haryana’s road and national highway infrastructure, along with unprecedented investment in railways.

He stated that while Haryana received an average annual railway budget of ₹315 crore during 2009–14, it has increased to ₹3,566 crore in 2026–27 — nearly an 11-fold rise. Currently, railway infrastructure works worth over ₹12,091 crore are underway in the state, including new tracks, station redevelopment and safety upgrades.

The Union Minister said that Haryana has reached new heights in connectivity and passenger facilities. Under the Amrit Station Scheme, 34 stations in the state are being redeveloped with a proposed investment of ₹1,149 crore, while work on two stations has already been completed.

He informed that nearly 850 km of new railway lines have been constructed in Haryana since 2014 and the state has achieved 100 percent railway electrification. Additionally, construction of 549 flyovers and underpasses, operation of Vande Bharat and Amrit Bharat trains, and expansion of the modern safety system ‘Kavach’ demonstrate that the Central Government is strengthening Haryana’s transport infrastructure for the future.

He concluded that this budget, prepared with the principle of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas”, provides a strong foundation for the country.

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Sports Minister Gaurav Gautam’s efforts secure administrative approval for modern children’s park in Palwal

Providing better sports and recreational facilities for children and youth is the state government’s objective: Gaurav Gautam

Chandigarh, February 7: Owing to the continuous efforts of Haryana Minister of State, Sh. Gaurav Gautam, administrative approval has been granted for the proposed children’s park under the Divya Nagar Scheme along the Delhi–Agra National Highway in Alahpur village of Palwal district. This ambitious project will be developed at a total cost of ₹8.68 crore, providing the region with a modern and safe recreational space.

A government spokesperson informed that for this project, about ₹5.64 crore has been sanctioned from the headquarters of the Urban Local Bodies Department, Haryana, while the remaining nearly 35% of the cost will be borne by the Palwal Municipal Council from its own resources. With the grant of administrative approval, the path for construction of the park has now been cleared.

He further stated that this will be Palwal district’s first park of its kind — a modern children’s park — specially designed keeping in mind the needs and safety of children. The park will include attractive and safe swings, an open gym, walking tracks, seating arrangements, landscaping, and lush greenery with modern amenities. This will not only promote the physical and mental development of children but also provide a healthy environment for local residents.

Sports Minister Sh. Gaurav Gautam said that the state government’s objective is to provide better sports and recreational facilities for children and youth so that they can adopt a healthy, active, and positive lifestyle. The park being developed under the Divya Nagar Scheme will, in the future, emerge as an ideal public space for the area.