Hockey Astro Turf to be constructed in village Badagarh, Ambala at Rs. 14 Crore – Chief Minister

Rs. 5 Crore allocated for renovation of stadiums in village Laha and Bichpadi

Haryana has consistently excelled in the field of sports

Winning Men's and Women's kabaddi teams awarded

Chandigarh, January 20 – Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, while speaking at the Haryana Kabaddi Khel Mahakumbh event held in village Badagarh, Ambala district, announced the construction of a Hockey Astro Turf at the Badagarh Sports Stadium. The project, valued at Rs. 14 crore, will also include the installation of floodlights at the stadium. In addition, Rs. 5 crore will be spent for the renovation of sports stadiums in village Laha and Village Bichpadi.

During the event, the Chief Minister presented awards to the winning teams in both the men's and women's categories of the Kabaddi Mahakumbh, recognizing those who secured the first, second, and third positions.

Congratulating the players, the Chief Minister said that Kabaddi is not just a game of physical strength, but also one of strategy. He highlighted how India, with the strength and skill of its athletes, is emerging as a dominant force in the Olympics and other international sports competitions, with Haryana's players making significant contributions. He also mentioned that 11 talented athletes from Haryana were recently honoured by the President Mrs. Draupadi Murmu, including one player who received the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, ten who were awarded the Arjuna Award, and one coach who was honoured with the Dronacharya Award.

The Chief Minister said that Haryana has long been a stronghold for traditional sports such as Kabaddi, wrestling, and boxing, with its athletes bringing fame to both the state and the nation through their success in national and international competitions. He also said that Haryana's reputation in sports has made it a favoured location for Bollywood, with films like Dangal and Sultan celebrating the achievements of the state's male and female athletes.

He said that Haryana has consistently excelled in the field of sports. Out of the 6 medals won by India at the Paris Olympics 2024, 5 were secured by players from Haryana. In the Tokyo Olympics 2020, 30 players from Haryana participated, contributing 4 out of India's 7 medals. The state’s performance in the Asian Games has also been remarkable. In the 2022 Asian Games, 82 players from Haryana took part, winning 28 of India’s 111 medals. Similarly, Haryana athletes dominated the Commonwealth Games as well. At the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games, 43 players from Haryana competed and brought home 20 medals.

Chief Minister Sh Nayab Singh Saini said that the state government has implemented the Haryana Utkrisht Khiladi Sewa Rules 2021 to ensure secure employment for exceptional athletes. As part of this initiative, 550 new positions have been created in the Sports Department, and 224 players have been provided with government jobs.

Haryana is the first state in the country to offer the highest cash prizes to medal-winning athletes. To date, the state has awarded a total of Rs. 593 crore in cash prizes to players. In addition, honorariums are being provided to 298 athletes who have delivered outstanding performances.

He said that in recognition of the growing sports culture in the state, the government has committed to providing a medical insurance cover of Rs. 20 lakh to every player, as outlined in the Sankalp Patra-2024, to promote and support the welfare of athletes. In addition, incentives of Rs. 50 lakh, Rs. 30 lakh, and Rs. 20 lakh will be awarded annually to the top three Akharas at the state level. At the district level, the three best Akharas will receive Rs. 15 lakh, Rs. 10 lakh, and Rs. 5 lakh, respectively.

During the event, the Chief Minister also honoured the women's Kabaddi team from Hisar, which secured first place in the Haryana Kabaddi Mahakumbh, as well as the teams from Rohtak (second place) and Gurugram and Ambala (third place), by presenting them with trophies and prizes.

Similarly, in the men's Kabaddi competition, the Gurugram team, which secured first place, the Hisar team, which secured second place, and the teams from Rohtak and Ambala, which secured third place, were also honoured with trophies and prizes. The team finishing in first place received a prize of Rs. 2 lakh, the second place team received Rs. 1 lakh, and the third-place teams were awarded Rs. 25,000 each.

On this occasion, Principal Secretary of Sports Department, Sh. Navdeep Singh Virk, Director General Sh Sanjeev Verma, and other dignitaries were also present.

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Chief Minister holds pre-budget discussion with women representatives in Panchkula

Suggestions from mothers and sisters will play a key role in empowering women in the upcoming budget - Chief Minister

Both Central and Haryana Governments committed to women's empowerment

Sanjha Bazaars to be opened for women in all districts in a phased manner

Chandigarh, January 20 – Haryana Chief Minister Sh Nayab Singh Saini said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi, both the Central and Haryana Governments are actively working towards empowering women. He said that the government's goal is to ensure women become key contributors to the nation’s development.

The Chief Minister expressed confidence that the suggestions provided by women today would play an important role in further empowering and strengthening women in the upcoming budget.

Sh Nayab Singh Saini was speaking during the sixth pre-budget consultation with women for Budget 2025-26, held in Panchkula today.

Women gave important suggestions in budget consultation

A total of 35 women, playing leading roles across various fields, participated in the pre-budget consultation and shared their suggestions with the Chief Minister. The women who contributed ideas included Anganwadi workers, members of self-help groups, Drone Didi, Lakhpati Didi, representatives from NGOs, progressive women farmers, and women entrepreneurs. In addition, young women from Haryana who took part in the Prime Minister's Vikasit Bharat Young Leaders program in New Delhi on Swami Vivekananda Jayanti also shared their valuable suggestions.

Provision of 33 percent reservation for women in Lok Sabha and State Assemblies in 2029

Sh Nayab Singh Saini highlighted that the Prime Minister has announced a provision for 33 percent reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies by 2029, aimed at ensuring greater female participation in the nation's development and providing them with leadership opportunities. He further mentioned that the Haryana government is committed to empowering and making women self-reliant. To achieve this goal, the state government has implemented several ambitious initiatives.

Pre-budget discussion to be held with industrialists in Faridabad and representatives of textile industry in Panipat

The Chief Minister said that in order to realize the concept of an inclusive budget, the state government is actively seeking suggestions from various sections of society. The best suggestions received will be incorporated into the state government's budget. He mentioned that, for the first time, the state government has introduced a system where residents can submit budget-related suggestions online from the comfort of their homes. A dedicated portal has been created for this purpose. He assured that the important suggestions shared by women during today's pre-budget consultation will be included in the upcoming budget. He added that thousands of suggestions have already been received through pre-budget consultations with representatives from various sectors across the state. He will soon hold pre-budget discussions with industrialists in Faridabad and representatives from the textile industry in Panipat. Prior to this, similar consultations were held with stakeholders in Gurugram and Hisar.

Sanjha Bazaars will soon open in Yamunanagar and Fatehabad

The Chief Minister said that women today are not only excelling in fields such as education, agriculture, entrepreneurship, self-help groups, and sports but are also becoming a source of inspiration for others. He said that the government is fully supporting and assisting women in their endeavours. Whether it’s the launch of the Drone Didi initiative or the establishment of Sanjha Bazaars, the government is dedicated to empowering women. He shared that last year, it was suggested that a market for working women be created, allowing them to earn income by selling their products and becoming self-reliant. In response to this, the state government announced the Sanjha Bazaar scheme in the 2024-25 budget. Under this initiative, a Sanjha Bazaar has already been launched in Karnal, and similar markets will soon be opened in Yamunanagar and Fatehabad. In addition, Atal canteens have been set up in the mandis of the state, which are being successfully managed by women.

Mahila Chaupals to come up in villages

He mentioned that the current state government has developed a roadmap to ensure that girls do not face any barriers in pursuing higher education. As part of this initiative, a women’s college has been established every 20 kilometers. Additionally, a pink bus service has been introduced to safely transport female students. The Chief Minister further highlighted that there are plans to open Mahila Chaupals in the villages of the state for women. While Mahila Chaupals have already been set up in some villages, they will soon be launched in other villages as well.

Women must listen to the budget speech in February

Chief Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Sh Rajesh Khullar said that the pre-budget consultation program was launched six years ago to gather suggestions from various stakeholders for the state budget. Since its inception, approximately 400 suggestions from different sectors have been incorporated into the budget. Sh. Khullar encouraged the women who participated in the pre-budget consultation to listen to the speech of Chief Minister Sh Nayab Singh Saini when he presents the budget as Finance Minister in February. He assured them that on that day, they would undoubtedly recall and reflect on the experiences of today’s meeting.

On this occasion, progressive woman farmer Gurpreet Kaur from Yamunanagar presented turmeric pickle, prepared by herself, to the Chief Minister. In recognition of her efforts, the Chief Minister encouraged Mrs. Gurpreet Kaur by giving her Rs. 500. He also inquired about the sale of her turmeric pickle. Mrs. Kaur shared that she had set up her stall at the International Gita Jayanti Mahotsav in Kurukshetra and the Kapalmochan Mela in Bilaspur.

Additional Chief Secretary of Finance Department Sh Anurag Rastogi, Additional Chief Secretary of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department Sh. Raja Shekhar Vundru, Commissioner and Secretary of Women and Child Development Department Mrs P. Amneet Kumar, OSD to Chief Minister Sh. Raj Nehru, Media Secretary Sh Praveen Attrey, along with other senior officers and women representatives were also present.

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BJP will form Government in Delhi with full majority- Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini

People of Delhi have made up their mind in favor of BJP, deciding to show the AAP Government the way out

BJP Government committed to transforming every slum into permanent housing

Chandigarh January 20: Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that the people of Delhi have made up their minds in favor of the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP). Under the leadership and guidance of Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi, the BJP is poised to form a government with a full majority in the upcoming assembly elections scheduled for February 5.

He further emphasized that the people of Delhi are determined to show the AAP government the way out, which has been misleading them with false promises.

Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini was interacting with the media persons after the sixth Pre-budget consultation with women for the Budget 2025-26, held in Panchkula today. He expressed confidence that the BJP will form the government with a full majority in Delhi.

In response to a question, Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that Sh. Arvind Kejriwal has surpassed Congress in terms of corruption, having crossed all limits. He added that the AAP government in Delhi is built on a foundation of lies and has only worked to fulfill its own ambitions over the past 10 years. However, he said that the people of Delhi have now realized that only the BJP is the true well-wisher of the poor.

He said that the Prime Minister is a true well-wisher of the poor and has resolved that every slum should be transformed into permanent housing. To achieve this, the Central and Haryana Governments, under the Prime Minister's leadership, are working together to build and provide permanent homes for the poor.

In response to an another query, he described Haryana as the land of sports, soldiers, and farmers, highlighting that recently, President Smt. Droupadi Murmu honored several players from Haryana with the Major Dhyanchand Award, Bhim Award, and Dronacharya Award. Today, he himself had the privilege of honoring players at the Kabaddi Maha Kumbh, organized at Baragarh Stadium near Narayangarh in Ambala district. He added that the youth of Haryana are making their mark in every field globally. Thanks to the state's sports policy, Haryana's players continue to win medals and achieve great success.

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Haryana CM announces establishment of Horticulture College and Hockey AstroTurf in Naraingarh

Rs20 Crore announces for repair/renovation of roads and development of villages

Cooperative sugarmill to be set up soon in Naraingarh to benefit farmersCM inaugurates and lays foundation stone for 10 development projects worth Rs 43.28 Crore in Naraiangarh assembly

Chandigarh, Jan 20 – In a major boost to education and sports infrastructure in the region, Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, on Monday, announced the establishment of a Horticulture College and Hockey Astroturf in stadium in the Naraingarh Assembly constituency. The college will be affiliated with Maharana Pratap Horticulture University, Karnal, and is expected to provide world-class education and research opportunities in the field of horticulture to the youth of the region. Announcing the installation of a Hockey Astroturf at Badagarh stadium, he also stated that high-mast lights will be installed to ensure hockey players can continue their practice sessions even after evening.

The Chief Minister made these announcements while addressing a public meeting at Naraingarh Assembly constituency today.

Furthermore, the Chief Minister announced that the state government will review the physical report of 'Naraian Talab' and submit it to the Pond Authority to ensure its renovation and restoration. He also declared the four-laning of the road from Patarheri to Shahzadpur - Naraingarh. To improve local infrastructure, the CM allocated Rs 10 crore for the repair and renovation of PWD roads in the constituency. An additional Rs 5 crore was announced for the repair of roads under the Marketing Board. In addition, he also announced Rs 5 crore for the development of villages within the Naraingarh Assembly constituency. He highlighted that community centers have already been constructed in around 45 villages and assured that similar facilities will be provided gradually in the remaining villages.

Cooperative sugarmill to be set up soon in Naraingarh to benefit farmers

The Chief Minister said that the state government had already announced the establishment of a cooperative sugar mill in Naraingarh. Acknowledging the challenges faced by farmers, he said that the government has actively discussing their issue and formed a committee under the chairmanship of the Chief Secretary. The Chief Secretary is personally overseeing the issue, and three meetings have already been held in this regard. The Chief Minister said that either the existing mill will be established as a cooperative sugar mill, or an alternative cooperative mill will be set up. This decision will be implemented soon to ensure that the farmers of Naraingarh and surrounding areas do not face any further difficulties.

On this occasion, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for 10 development projects in the Naraingarh Assembly constituency, with a total cost of Rs 43.28 crore. Of these, 7 projects worth Rs 22.23 crore were inaugurated, and the foundation stone for 3 projects worth Rs 21.05 crore was laid. The inaugurated projects include the construction of several new link roads, as well as the widening and renovation of existing roads. In addition, the Regional Horticulture Research Centre in Chandsoli, under Maharana Pratap Horticulture University, Karnal, was also inaugurated. The Chief Minister also laid the foundation stone for the construction of a new bus stand, the renovation of the workshop, the laying of drinking water pipelines in new colonies of Naraingarh, and the strengthening of the drinking water distribution system.

Possession and documents of 100 square yard plots to be handover soon to one lakh eligible beneficiaries

Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister said that, in the first phase, he would soon hand over the possession and documents of 100 square yard plots to one lakh eligible beneficiaries. In addition, Apart from this, under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin, the government will transfer funds directly into the bank accounts of approximately 77,000 eligible beneficiaries within this year. He further stated that officers have been instructed to conduct a survey to identify those who were previously left out, ensuring that all eligible families receive their houses under the scheme.

Rs 770 crore spent for development of Naraingarh assembly in last 10 years

Listing the development works carried out over the past decade in the Naraingarh Assembly constituency, the Chief Minister said that the present government is ensuring all-round development of the state in alignment with Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi’s vision of Sabka Sath-Sabka Vikas and the spirit of Haryana Ek-Haryanvi Ek. He highlighted that approximately Rs 770 crore have been invested in the expansion of road infrastructure, educational institutions, sports facilities, establishment of PHCs and CHCs, upgradation of the civil hospital, construction of power substations, and the construction and renovation of bridges over rivers in Naraingarh over the last 10 years.

24 Crops being purchased at MSP in Haryana

Chief Minister said that all 24 crops are now being procured at Minimum Support Price (MSP) in the state. He also said that Rs 1,25,000 crore have been transferred to the bank accounts of 12 lakh farmers for crop purchases so far. Acknowledging the hardships faced by farmers due to inadequate rainfall during the Kharif season, the state government provided about Rs 1,000 crore as a bonus of Rs 2,000 per acre to support them.

Sh Nayab Singh Saini said that in a significant step, the government has also abolished the abiana system, which had been in place since British times. The Chief Minister further highlighted various other initiatives aimed at benefiting farmers, youth, kidney patients, senior citizens, women, and people from Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Backward Classes (BCs).

MLA Smt Shalley Choudhary, former Minister Sh. Assem Goyal, former MLA Dr. Pawan Saini and Smt. Santosh Sarwan, BJP district President Sh Mandeep Singh Rana, Chairman Sh. Dharambir Mirzapur and other dignitaries were also present on this occasion.

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Government Focused on Equal Development for All Regions: Sh. Shyam Singh Rana

Visited several villages in Radaur to address local concerns

Chandigarh, January 20 - Haryana Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, Fisheries, and Animal Husbandry Minister, Sh. Shyam Singh Rana, emphasized the Haryana government's commitment to the equal development of all regions during his thank-you visit to several villages in the Radaur Assembly constituency. He highlighted the government's continuous efforts to implement policies benefiting every section of society.

The Minister Sh. Rana reiterated the importance of both education and sports for children. He urged village leaders, including sarpanches, to focus on creating infrastructure like stadiums and libraries. He emphasized that through proper education and participation in sports, children can secure good jobs and avoid the pitfalls of bad habits such as addiction.

Under the leadership of Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, Sh. Rana assured that Haryana would continue advancing by working collectively for the welfare of all sections of society. He said that the state government has consistently pursued development work in all constituencies without discrimination and will continue to prioritize such efforts moving forward. He also committed to completing all pending or incomplete development projects at the earliest.

The Minister said that special initiatives are being taken by the state government to empower women. He also urged residents to foster unity and brotherhood within their communities.

The Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister said that his primary goal is to address the concerns of the people and ensure continued development in the constituency. "This victory is not mine, but that of the people of the constituency," he said. During his visit, he listened to local grievances and assured the residents that their issues would be resolved promptly. He further assured that there would be no shortage of funds for development projects, saying, "You tell us the work, and we will continue working."

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Old vehicles to be scrapped and recycled in Haryana: Rao Narbir Singh

Parts of junk vehicle to be reused

Department of Industry and Commerce issues notification

Chandigarh, January 20- Haryana government has notified the Vehicle Scrappage and Recycling Facility Incentive Policy 2024 registered in the state. The initiative will enable proper disposal and recycling of old vehicles while promoting environmental sustainability through reduction of pollution.

Sharing more details in this regard Industries and Commerce Minister, Rao Narbir Singh said that after the NGT fixed the passing limit period of 10 years for old diesel vehicles and 15 years for petrol vehicles in the National Capital Region (NCR), the number of condemned vehicles is continuously increasing and in view of this, the Haryana government has taken this decision.

He emphasised that this initiative of the government will enable vehicle parts, recycling and reuse, contributing to both environmental protection and economic growth. Vehicle owners will also get financial benefits, and the public will get relief from parking condemned vehicles on roads, streets and other public places, said the Minister.

The Industries and Commerce Minister said that the state government plans to implement the policy as an industrial scheme, offering capital subsidies or state GST reimbursement to new industrial units. Under the policy, the Department of Industries and Commerce will develop a 10-year land leasing module through the Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (HSIIDC), he added.

The Minister Rao Narbir Singh said that the state government will provide financial assistance to start-ups, women entrepreneurs, and candidates of the Scheduled Caste category to establish venture capital funds. Financial assistance of up to Rs. 20 crore will be provided covering 10 percent of project costs (excluding land). Complete stamp duty reimbursement is offered in D-category industrial blocks, whilst B and C blocks receive 75 percent reimbursement.

He said that a 50 percent grant of the project cost will be given for setting up the Center of Excellence, which will be up to a maximum of Rs. 5 crore. Besides this, a grant of Rs. 50 lakh will also be given to 10 such industries which provide skills and employment to the youth of the state.

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Haryana Sets Timeframe for Issuing Temporary and New Electricity Connections

Chandigarh, January 20 – The Haryana government has set the time limit for issuing temporary connections, new connections, or additional load under the Right to Service Act, 2014 for LT supply, excluding the Agriculture Pumping (AP) category.

Chief Secretary Dr. Vivek Joshi has issued a notification to this effect.

Now, temporary connections, new connections, or additional load will be issued within 3 days in metropolitan areas, 7 days in other municipal areas, and 15 days in rural areas from the receipt of complete applications, fees, and documents.

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CS Stresses Effective Implementation of Special Swachhta Campaign and Administrative Reforms

Regular Senior Officers' Meetings Key to Enhanced Coordination: Dr. Joshi

Chandigarh, January 20: Haryana Chief Secretary Dr. Vivek Joshi has called for the effective implementation of the Special Swachhta Campaign, running from January 1 to January 31, 2025, to promote cleanliness and hygiene across the state. Dr. Joshi emphasized the importance of thorough reviews of central government schemes to ensure full utilization of funds for development and welfare. He was reviewing various schemes with the administrative secretaries here today.

During the meeting, Dr. Joshi reviewed the state’s cleanliness initiatives, underlining the campaign’s role in enhancing office efficiency and proper record maintenance. He highlighted the alignment of this campaign with the broader Swachh Bharat Mission led by Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi and spearheaded in Haryana by Chief Minister Mr. Nayab Singh Saini.

Digitization and Administrative Efficiency

The Chief Secretary stressed the need to accelerate the adoption of e-office systems to streamline government operations. He directed Administrative Secretaries to prioritize the digitization of records to improve communication, reduce delays, and enhance productivity.

Focus on Grievance Redressal and Legal Matters

Dr. Joshi directed officers to expedite the resolution of public grievances through the Samadhan Portal, developed under the guidance of Chief Minister Mr. Nayab Singh Saini. He also emphasized the need to promptly address pending High Court cases and ensure timely execution of judicial decisions.

Cabinet Agendas and Vigilance

In a push for greater administrative efficiency, Dr. Joshi instructed that cabinet meeting agendas be submitted on time and both English and in Hindi. He reviewed previous Cabinet decisions and urged departments to assess their implementation progress. He also reviewed service matters related to Scheduled Caste employees and vigilance cases, stressing the importance of fair and timely resolutions to uphold transparency and integrity within the administration.

HARPATH Application Revamp

The Chief Secretary announced plans to revamp the HARPATH application, a GIS-based tool aimed at making Haryana’s roads pothole-free. The upgrade will enhance user experience and improve efficiency in addressing road-related issues, ensuring safer roads for citizens.

Monitoring of Major Projects

Dr. Joshi highlighted the need for regular monitoring of large projects under the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan. He urged continuous monitoring to ensure timely progress, aiming to boost connectivity and economic growth in Haryana.

Addressing Child Malnutrition

The Chief Secretary directed the Women and Child Development Department to focus on tackling child malnutrition, particularly stunting and wasting.

Interdepartmental Coordination

Dr. Joshi invited suggestions from Administrative Secretaries to improve interdepartmental coordination, reinforcing the state’s commitment to efficient governance.

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Haryana Chief Secretary, Dr. Vivek Joshi presiding over a meeting with Administrative Secretaries at Chandigarh on January 20, 2025.