*CM addresses students at the state-level ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha-2025 programme at Panchkula*

हरियाणा के सहकारिता, जेल और पर्यटन मंत्री डॉ. अरविन्द कुमार शर्मा और उनकी पत्नी डॉ. रीटा शर्मा प्रयागराज महाकुंभ में पूजा अर्चना करते हुए। (10.02.2025)

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*Budget of year 2025-26 to focus on the development of the State’s people - Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini*

*Rs 347 crore released for the repair of 810 km long roads in 100 days*

*The current state government of Bharatiya Janata Party will complete all 240 resolutions in time*

*Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, current state government is driving development at three times the speed*

*Gas cylinder is being provided to 13 lakh poor families for Rs 500*

Chandigarh, February 10 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said that the general budget for the year 2025-26 will focus on the development of the people of Haryana. The budget will incorporate key suggestions from various stakeholders, aiming to accelerate the state's progress at three times its current pace.

The Chief Minister made these remarks during a program held in Panchkula today.

He highlighted that the state government has already fulfilled 18 out of the 240 promises made in the election manifesto within the first 100 days. In addition work is underway on 6 resolutions that are expected to be completed soon. Furthermore, 50 resolutions are in process, awaiting financial or administrative approval. He assured that the current Haryana government of Bharatiya Janata Party will fulfill all 240 promises within the stipulated time.

Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini also shared that in the first 100 days of governance, Rs. 347 crore has been released for the repair of 810 km of roads, ensuring no road in Haryana remains in disrepair. He added that the Haryana government is providing gas cylinders to 13 lakh underprivileged families at a cost of Rs. 500.

He further said that the government is fully prepared for the upcoming urban local body elections. The Bharatiya Janata Party's organization will contest the elections with utmost seriousness, and the 3-tier system of governance will work to further expedite development initiatives across the state.

Nayab Singh Saini stated that under the leadership of Prime Minister Sh Narendra Modi, the current state government is driving development at three times the speed. Criticizing the opposition, he mentioned that while it is the opposition's role and responsibility to criticise the government, they should also acknowledge the positive work being done by the state government. He pointed out that when 2.80 crore people of Haryana are praising the government's efforts, then the opposition's criticism raises concern.

Addressing the allegations made during the Delhi elections about Haryana poisoning Yamuna water, the Chief Minister called it unfortunate. He criticized Sh Arvind Kejriwal, a responsible leader, for spreading such a significant falsehood. He claimed that these baseless accusations were merely an attempt to cover up the shortcomings of his own government. The Chief Minister remarked that a "shop of lies" had been operating in Delhi, and the people of Delhi had given a resounding answer to such people in the elections.

The Chief Minister further remarked that this is the reason the Congress party failed to secure a single seat in Delhi for the third consecutive time, and claimed that a similar situation would unfold for Congress in Haryana during the 2029 elections.

The Chief Minister said that while the Congress Party ruled the country for 55 years, it failed to prioritize the welfare of farmers. In contrast, within just 10 years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has implemented numerous measures for the benefit of farmers. He highlighted that in Haryana, 100% of farmers' produce is being purchased at the minimum support price.

Taking a dig at former Chief Minister Bhupender Singh Hooda, Nayab Singh Saini remarked that during Hooda's tenure, which lasted 10 years, he failed to address the issue of vacant government positions. In contrast, the present government is providing jobs to eligible youth based on merit, without any kharchi-parchi, restoring the confidence of the youth.

The Chief Minister also mentioned that the election of the Leader of the Opposition is an internal matter for the Congress Party. However, he emphasized that for the sake of democracy's cleanliness and purity, it is important for the opposition to remain strong. He pointed out that the development seen in Kalka over the past 10 years has also been mirrored in Narnaul, near the Rajasthan border. Similarly, the progress made in Ellenabad has been equally reflected in Radaur, located near the UP border, showcasing the government's commitment to uniform development without any discrimination.

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*CM reviews progress on implementation of three new criminal laws in the State*

*100 percent implementation of new criminal laws by February 28 will be ensured, Most provisions already enforced – CM*

*State Government is coordination with courts to facilitate testimonies via video conferencing*

*Continuous monitoring of Zero FIR should be ensured*

Chandigarh, February 10 – Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini held a key meeting on Monday with officers from the Home, Police, Prisons, Prosecution, and Forensic departments regarding ensuring the 100 percent implementation of three new criminal laws in the state by February 28.

The Chief Minister directed that, alongside structural development, necessary training should be provided to the concerned personnel to effectively enforce these laws on the ground. He said that, as per the new provisions, police stations should be equipped with high-speed internet facilities, and arrangements should be made for court appearances and testimonies through video conferencing. Besides this, the officers should also expedite the implementation of measures such as the monitoring of Zero FIR to ensure swift justice for victims.

The Chief Minister directed that arrangements should be made for witness testimonies through video conferencing in coordination with the courts. He also emphasized the need to increase the number of forensic mobile vans in the state. During the meeting, it was informed that presently, 23 mobile forensic science units are operational in the state, and this number will be increased to 40.

Sh. Nayab Singh Saini directed the officers concerned that Zero FIR should be continuously monitored. Additionally, inter-state Zero FIRs should also be closely tracked, and the concerned agency should be promptly forwarded the FIR to ensure there is no delay in delivering justice.

*Most Provisions of New Criminal Laws Implemented*

During the meeting, Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Haryana, Home, Dr. Sumita Misra apprised the Chief Minister that most provisions under the new criminal laws have already been implemented. The Inter-Operable Criminal Justice System (ICJS) has been fully integrated with the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems (CCTNS). Charge sheets are now being submitted in courts through online means. Directions have been issued to the officers of all the concerned departments to fully implement these laws by February 28, adopting the necessary amendments as per the new provisions.

Director General of Police, Sh. Shatrujeet Kapur, informed that through the E-Sakshya App, a digital record of all evidence, including audio and video, is being maintained in criminal cases. As per the new provisions, forensic teams have visited 100 percent of crime scenes. The Chief Minister was apprised e-summons are being issued in approximately 60 percent of cases, and efforts will be intensified to increase this by February 28. Additionally, 77 percent of accused individuals have been presented before the court via video conferencing, resulting in significant savings in time and costs.

Chief Secretary, Dr. Vivek Joshi, Chief Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Sh. Rajesh Khullar, Additional Chief Secretary, Home, Dr. Sumita Misra, Director General (Prisons) Mohammad Akil, and other officers also attended the meeting.

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*International pavilion becomes a major tourist attraction in Surajkund International Craft Mela*

Chandigarh, February 10 – The 38th Surajkund International Craft Mela is offering visitors a unique experience of art and culture along with craftsmanship from India and abroad. With Odisha and Madhya Pradesh as the theme states, the Mela is also showcasing the vibrant cultures of BIMSTEC organisation. There is a lot of hustle-bustle in the BIMSTEC Pavilion drawing large international tourists attention.

Notably, located behind the Chaupal area, the International Pavilion is one of the highlights of this year’s Crafts Mela. BIMSTEC member countries, India, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Thailand, Ghana, and Afghanistan have been chosen as partner Countries. Besides this, around 51 other countries are also participating, with over 30 international stalls showcasing their traditional crafts and cultural heritage.

*Tunisian artists showcasing their art of wood carving*

The Mela is not only attracting tourists for Indian artisans but also international craftsmen providing them with a platform to show their unique skills. The BIMSTEC Pavilion features stalls from various countries, each offering a glimpse into their cultural traditions. One of the most popular stalls is FC-43, where Tunisian artisans are displaying beautifully crafted items made from olive wood.

A Tunisian craftsman shared that they have brought a wide range of handcrafted decorative items made from olive wood, which takes anywhere from two to four days to create, including swings, coffee and tea sets, chairs, flower pots, clocks, and corner stools. The intricate carvings on these handmade items are drawing large crowds, with visitors eagerly admiring and also purchasing these pieces.

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*Haryana to extend full cooperation to State EC for smooth conduct of municipal elections: Chief Secretary*

*4,469 polling booths set up, total 45,26,227 registered voters to exercise their franchise in elections*

Chandigarh, February 10 – Haryana Chief Secretary Dr Vivek Joshi has assured State Election Commissioner Sh. Dhanpat Singh that the administration will extend full support in conducting the upcoming Municipal Bodies elections in a free, fair, transparent and peaceful manner.

The Haryana State Election Commissioner along with the Chief Secretary jointly presided over a meeting here today regarding preparations for General Elections of Municipal Bodies in the state.

During the meeting, Sh. Dhanpat Singh apprised that the State Election Commission has decided to conduct of General Elections of 08 Municipal Corporations, 04 Municipal Councils & 21 Municipal Committees and bye-elections of 02 seats of Mayors i.e. Mayors of Municipal Corporations, Ambala and Sonepat; 03 seats of Presidents i.e. President, Municipal Council, Sohna (Gurugram); Municipal Committee, Assandh (Karnal) & Municipal Committee, Ismailabad (Kurukshetra) and 03 seats of Members i.e. Ward No. 11 of Municipal Committee, Ladwa (Kurukshetra); Ward No. 14 of Municipal Committee, Safidon (Jind) & Ward No. 05 of Municipal Committee, Taraori (Karnal). As per election schedule, polling of votes for the general/bye-elections of these municipal bodies will be held on March 2 (except Municipal Corporation, Panipat). The polling of votes for the Mayor and Ward Members of Municipal Corporation, Panipat will be held on March 9.

The State Election Commissioner further informed that there will be total 644 wards in total 33 Municipal Bodies where polling will be conducted, including 78 reserved for Schedule Castes, 55 reserved for Scheduled Castes in women, 29 for Backward Classes (A), 34 for Backward Classes (A) in women, 08 for Backward Classes (B), 30 for Backward Classes (B) in women, 111 for Women and 299 for Unreserved categories.

The State Election Commissioner said there were a total of 45,26,227 registered voters across 33 municipalities, excluding Panipat. This includes 24,03,004 male voters, 21,23,072 female voters, and 151 transgender voters. The municipal bodies comprise 21 municipal committees, 4 municipal councils, and 8 municipal corporations, with 4,469 polling booths set up for the elections.

During the meeting, extensive discussions on the enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct, Law and Order, Power Supply, Water Supply and Sanitation, Health Services, Excise and Taxation and other matters were also held.

Additional Chief Secretary, Higher Education Department, Sh. Vineet Garg, Commissioner & Secretary, Urban Local Bodies Department, Sh. Vikas Gupta, Commissioner & Secretary, Public Health Engineering, Mohammed Shayin, Additional Director (Admn), Information, Public Relations and Languages, Smt. Varsha Khangwal, and other senior officers were present on the occasion.

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*Soil health cards to be given to all farmers of the state: Shyam Singh Rana*

Chandigarh, February 10 - Haryana Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Sh. Shyam Singh Rana said under the 'Har Khet-Swasth Khet' campaign, soil samples from every acre of the state will be collected in the next three to four years and soil health cards will be given to all farmers.

He said under this campaign, so far about 70 lakh soil samples have been collected and after analyzing 55 lakh samples, soil health cards have been distributed, and the work on the remaining samples is in progress. He informed that in 2022, the department had also received a gold medal from the Skoch Group for the Soil Health Card Project. 86.65 lakh soil health cards have been distributed under the Soil Health Card Scheme. The Agriculture Minister informed that 17 new permanent soil and water testing laboratories have been established in the state. 54 new small soil testing laboratories have also been opened in various mandis. Apart from this, 240 small soil testing laboratories have been established in government senior secondary schools and government colleges. In these, soil samples are collected and tested by the students of science. Under this scheme, the portal of 'Har Khet-Swasth Khet' was launched by the department on 26 May, 2022 for soil testing.

Sh. Shyam Singh Rana further said laboratories have been set up in Sirsa and Karnal to monitor pesticide residues in fruits, vegetables, soil and water. A total of 3640 samples have been analyzed in the year 2023-24.

He said the effort of the state government is to test the land of the farmers and provide them the right guidance for farming.

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*State government fulfills promises in the first 100 days-ULB Minister*

*Development works carried out without any discrimination for over ten years says Vipul Goel*

*Corruption will not be tolerated under any circumstances*

*Hisar Airport to be operational soon*

*Government working on starting helicopter services from Gurugram, Faridabad and Hisar*

Chandigarh, February 10- Haryana Urban Local Bodies(ULB) and Civil Aviation Minister, Sh. Vipul Goel said that the state government has fulfilled its promises within the first 100 days of forming the government. He said that Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini had promised to provide government jobs, without any Kharchi or Parchi, and even before taking the oath, he fulfilled this promise by offering 25,000 jobs to the youth.

Sh. Goel said this while speaking at an event in Panchkula, he said that the Hisar airport will soon become operational, as the Government of India will soon provide the license. He also said that flights from Ambala airport will begin shortly. Besides this, the state is working on starting helicopter services from Gurugram, Faridabad, and Hisar.

The minister emphasised that the Haryana government has been working diligently for the people, ensuring equal development for all sections of society without discrimination for the past ten and a half years. He said that the people of Haryana have elected them for a third consecutive term proving their trust in the administration.

During this term, the government resolved over 75,000 complaints through 'Samadhan Shivir' within the first 100 days, providing much-needed relief to the people. Besides this, more than 45,000 complaints received through online portals were also addressed. The government is committed to the welfare of not just the youth but also women, businessmen, and all sections of society. Sh. Vipul Goel said that the administration’s actions match its words, which is why the people continue to trust them, as reflected in their support even in Delhi.

The minister stated that curbing corruption is their top priority. Corruption will not be tolerated under any circumstances.He also said that in the recent elections, saying that opposition parties tried to mislead the public during the Lok Sabha elections. However, by the time the assembly elections came around, people realised the truth and gave their support to the government. With Sh. Nayab Singh Saini as the Chief Minister, a leader known for his simplicity and approachability, Haryana is set to achieve new milestones in progress. Sh. Vipul Goel that our party will also perform well in the upcoming municipal elections, securing victories in all 34 bodies.