होली पर्व समाज को एकता के सूत्र में बंधने का देता है अनोखा संदेश- मुख्यमंत्री नायब सिंह सैनी
मुख्यमंत्री ने लाडवा विधानसभा के नागरिकों के साथ फूलों से मनाया होली का पावन पर्व
नगर निकाय चुनाव से मिली जीत से और मजबूत होगी विकसित भारत की राह

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Farmers’ welfare at the Core of Government Policies- CM

Rs. 1.25 lakh crore transferred to farmers' accounts for MSP procurement-COpposition Misleading Farmers on MSP- CM

Paddy Procurement Nearly Doubles Since 2014, MSP for Common Paddy increased from Rs. 1,310 to Rs. 2,300 per Quintal-CM

Technical reforms introduced to curb corruption in Agriculture sector-CM

No shortage of Urea and DAP fertilizers for Farmers, Assures CM

Congress trapped farmers in debt, made them landless, we are providing relief-CM

Farmers, Labourers have rejected Congress- CM

Chandigarh, March 13 – Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that farmers' welfare is at the center of the government's policies. The government is purchasing all crops at Minimum Support Price (MSP). Since the year 2021-22, a total of Rs. 1.25 lakh crore has been directly transferred to farmers' bank accounts for food grains procured at MSP.

Targeting the opposition, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that opposition leaders are misleading farmers on MSP. He shared that during the Congress regime in 2014, only 30.07 lakh metric tonnes of paddy were procured. However, in 2024-25, the procurement has increased to 53.99 lakh metric tonnes. This clearly shows that the government is buying nearly twice as much paddy as before. In 2014, the MSP for common paddy was Rs. 1,310 per quintal, whereas now, the MSP for Grade-A paddy is Rs. 2,320 per quintal and for common paddy, it is Rs. 2,300 per quintal, shared the Chief Minister.

Technical reforms introduced to curb corruption in Agriculture sector-CM

The Chief Minister said that the government has introduced technical improvements to benefit farmers by saving time and reducing corruption.

No shortage of Urea and DAP fertilizers for Farmers, Assures CM

The Chief Minister mentioned that the government ensures an adequate supply of urea during the sowing season. For the Rabi season 2024-25, 14.26 lakh metric tonnes of urea fertilizer were made available in the state, out of which 12.23 lakh metric tonnes have already been used, he said.

Sh. Nayab Singh Saini further shared that during the previous Rabi season, the sale of urea stood at 11.06 lakh metric tonnes. At present, 2.02 lakh metric tonnes of urea are still available in the state. Farmers will not face any shortage of urea and DAP fertilizers in the upcoming season either, he said.

Farmers, Labourers have rejected Congress- CM

Taking a dig at the opposition, the Chief Minister said that now that farmers and laborers have rejected the Congress, its leaders are suddenly remembering farmers' interests. The Congress ruled the country for over five and a half decades. If they had truly cared about farmers and laborers, they would not be facing this situation today, said Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.

Congress trapped farmers in debt, made them landless, we are providing relief-CM

The Chief Minister said that farmers, through their hard work, have made the country self-reliant in food production and even reached a position where India can export agricultural produce. However, Congress, in return, trapped farmers in a web of debt. In contrast, the present central and state governments have launched one-time settlement schemes to reduce farmers' debt burdens, providing them with significant relief, said Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.

The Chief Minister further said that, in Haryana, the Congress government made farmers landless by acquiring land. They favored colonizers under the guise of Change of Land Use (CLU) and promoted corruption. However, the present state government has been working effectively for the past ten and a half years to ensure farmers' prosperity and make agriculture more profitable, said Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.

In 10 years, Congress gave Rs. 1,156 crore compensation to farmers, while we gave Rs. 14,300 crore

The Chief Minister shared that the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana has been implemented to compensate farmers for crop losses due to natural calamities. The government has increased the compensation amount from Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 15,000 per acre, he said.

He further shared that in the past 10 years, the government has provided Rs. 14,300 crore as compensation to farmers, whereas the Congress government, during its entire tenure, had given only Rs. 1,156 crore. Out of this, Rs. 271 crore was paid by our government in 2015, shared Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.

The Chief Minister said that under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana, a total of Rs. 6,203 crore has been disbursed to 20 lakh farmers in Haryana across 19 installments. He informed that last year, due to a delayed monsoon, farmers had to arrange additional resources for Kharif crop sowing, increasing their cultivation costs. To provide relief, the government gave a bonus of Rs. 2,000 per acre to every farmer for all Kharif crops, amounting to Rs. 1,345 crore. This is the first time in Haryana's history that such a bonus has been provided, said Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.

A subsidy of Rs. 122 crore given to farmers for buying 10,393 agriculture implements-CM

The Chief Minister said that for the proper disposal of stubble, farmers have been given a subsidy of Rs. 122 crore for buying 10,393 machines. Since 2019, Rs. 1,213 crore has been given as an incentive for crop residue management equipment and paddy residue management. Additionally, under the Bhavantar Bharpai Yojana, Rs. 75.73 crore has been directly transferred to the bank accounts of 23,568 farmers over the last 10 years as an incentive, shared Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.

The Chief Minister said that making the state free from stray cattle is a priority. For this, three Gau-Abhyaran have been established in village Nain district Panipat, village Dhandhur, district Hisar, and Panchkula. These have proper facilities for sheds, water, and fodder, and Rs. 8 crore has been allocated for them. So far, around 6,500 stray cattle have been given shelter in these facilities, shared Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.

Until 2014, there were only 215 registered Gaushalas in Haryana, now, there are 683 registered Gaushalas-CM

The Chief Minister shared that he had earlier announced a grant of Rs. 10 lakh per Gaushala for constructing sheds in 200 Gaushalas to rehabilitate stray cattle. Sheds have already been constructed in 50 Gaushalas. He said that until 2014, there were only 215 registered Gaushalas in Haryana with 1.74 lakh cattle, but now, there are 683 registered Gaushalas housing 4.5 lakh stray cattle.

Sh. Nayab Singh Saini further shared that in 2014-15, the Haryana Gau Seva Ayog had a budget of only Rs. 2 crore, which has now been increased to Rs. 450 crore.

The Chief Minister said that over the past 10 years, the government has provided Rs. 336 crore as fodder subsidy to registered Gaushalas. In January this year, Rs. 216.25 crore was sanctioned for fodder assistance. Additionally, Rs. 30 crore has been allocated for the construction of around 350 sheds and fodder warehouses, shared Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.

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Haryana first choice of investors from India and abroad: CM

7,66,000 MSME industries set up in last 10 years in state: Nayab Singh Saini

State's exports increased to Rs 2,75,000 crore in 2023-24: CM

Chandigarh, March 13 - Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said today, Haryana has become the first choice of investors from India and abroad. In the last 10 years, 7,66,000 micro, small and medium industries have been set up in the state and 39 lakh people have got employment in them. In the year 2013-14, the state's exports were Rs 68,000 crores, which increased to Rs 2,75,000 crores in the year 2023-24. Apart from this, the government has plans to set up an EV park in Rohtak.

The Chief Minister was responding to questions raised by the opposition during the discussion on the Governor's address during the budget session of the Haryana Legislative Assembly today.

He said today the food processing industry is growing rapidly. About 28,000 food processing units have been set up in Haryana. Apart from this, a footwear park has been built in Sector-17 in Bahadurgarh. About 2,500 manufacturing units are established in it. In the last decade, HSIIDC has allotted about 50 industrial plots in Bahadurgarh, in which an investment of Rs 350 crore has been made.

He said another footwear park has also been developed and expanded in an area of about 70 acres at IMT Rohtak. 94 plots have already been allotted in it. Similarly, Maruti Udyog has set up its plant in Kharkhoda IMT with an investment of Rs 18,000 crore, in which production will start soon. He said that the government plans to set up 10 new IMTs in the state. An IMT will also be developed near Julana. He said the government has already established logistics hubs in the NCR region.

He said a rail coach repair factory has been set up in village Bari in Sonipat. Flipkart is setting up Asia's largest supply centre on 140 acres of land in Patli Hajipur, Manesar. An investment of Rs 1,389 crore is being made on this. Amazon company will set up its 7th supply centre in Gurugram and this will create new employment opportunities for thousands of youth in the state. M/s Amperex Technologies is setting up a project at IMT Sohna on 178 acres of land at a cost of Rs 7,083 crore. Aditya Birla Group is setting up a mega project at Panipat at a cost of Rs 1,140 crore. Apart from this, a medical device park is being set up on 225 acres of land in Karnal. M/s Amperex Technologies Limited has been allotted 178 acres of land at IMT Sohna. This project will bring an investment of Rs 7,083 crore in Haryana. During the last few years, many big investments have also been made in the state by companies like Enrich Agro, Panasonic India, Kandhari Beverages and Aarti Green Tech.

The Chief Minister said a new LPG subsidy scheme named 'Har Ghar-Har Grihini' was started from August 2024. Under this, BPL and AAY families are being given LPG cylinder for Rs 500 for domestic use. A portal has been started for registration of eligible beneficiaries from August 12, 2024. So far, about 17 lakh beneficiaries have registered themselves on this portal. So far, an amount of about Rs 38 crore has been released in the accounts of 13 lakh sisters.

Benefit of social security pension being given in pro-active mode

The Chief Minister said the government is giving the benefit of social security pension in a pro-active mode. These pensions are received sitting at home without any application. 5,43,000 people have been given the benefit of social security pension. He said at present, an amount of Rs 1,041.83 crore is being transferred every month to the bank accounts of a total of 34,55,968 beneficiaries under various social security pension schemes. Apart from this, pension schemes are being operated for old age, disabled, widows, destitute children, widows and unmarried men.

Honours, cash prizes to players

The Chief Minister said Haryana is the first state in the country which gives the highest cash amount as a reward to the players who win medals in international sports competitions. The government has given cash awards of Rs 593 crore to medal winning players in the last 10 years. Players in the age group of 8 to 14 years of sports nurseries are being given Rs 1500 per month as scholarship and players in the age group of 15 to 19 are being given Rs 2,000 as scholarship. Approximately 37,000 players are being trained in these sports nurseries.

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We are continuously taking strong measures to put a brake on crime, ensuring safety and security for all- CM

Zero tolerance policy adopted against narcotics- CM

Strict steps taken to maintain the sanctity of examinations-CM

Strict action being taken against agents sending youth abroad via the ‘donkey route’

Chandigarh, March 13- Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, said that during the present state government's 10-year rule, there has been a continuous decline in the crime graph. While the population has consistently increased in recent years, new technologies are being used in crimes; however, the present state government is continuously taking strong measures to put a brake on crime, ensuring safety and security for all.

The Chief Minister was responding to questions raised by the opposition regarding law and order situation during the Governor's address in the Vidhan Sabha here on Thursday.

He said that in 2014, the present state government took office with a resolve to bring about a change in the system. Since then, there has been continuous improvement in law and order.

Sharing statistics, the Chief Minister shared that in 2014, 1,106 cases of murder were registered, which decreased to 966 in 2024. Similarly, in 2014, 1,944 riot cases were registered, which reduced to 1,772 cases in 2024. In 2023, there were 172 cases of robbery, which decreased to 75 in 2024. In 2014, 1,922 cases of kidnapping were registered, which decreased to 1,540 in 2024. In 2014, 293 cases of dowry murder were registered, which reduced to 177 cases in 2024.

Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that the present state government is working on a zero-tolerance policy against narcotic substances. Along with cracking down on drug dealers, efforts are being made to identify and provide timely treatment to drug addicts.

He said that in 2023, 3,823 cases were registered under the NDPS Act, with 5,119 arrests, while in 2024, 3,331 cases were registered, and 5,094 people were arrested. Similarly, in commercial quantities of NDPS cases, there was a 37 percent increase in cases and a 69 percent increase in arrests compared to the previous year. Moreover, in 2024, 54 percent of NDPS cases resulted in conviction, compared to 48 percent in the previous year, shared the Chief Minister.

He further shared that the properties of drug traffickers are being seized and demolished. Additionally, a campaign for drug de-addiction has led to the declaration of 3,350 villages and 876 wards as drug-free.

Strict measures to maintain the sanctity of examinations- CM

The Chief Minister informed the House that the present state government has taken strict measures to maintain the sanctity of examinations. In cases where exam papers were leaked from examination centers, the government acted swiftly by suspending 7 invigilators and supervisors and registering FIRs against them. In addition, 25 police officers, including 4 DSPs, 3 SHOs, and 2 station in-charges, were suspended. Moreover, cases were filed against 4 external individuals and 8 students, informed Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.

The Chief Minister said that based on the investigation report of the MBBS paper scandal, FIRs have been filed against 17 employees and 24 students. The university administration is also taking strict action at its level. Eight employees have been suspended, 9 have been dismissed, and 17 employees have been transferred. In addition, FIRs have been filed against 17 employees.

Strict action against agents sending youth abroad through the ‘donkey route’ immigration

The Chief Minister said that the present state government has taken several steps for the skill development and employment of youth. However, if any youth wishes to go abroad, a Foreign Cooperation Department has been set up to assist them with education, employment, and business opportunities abroad.

He appealed to the youth not to fall prey to agents sending them abroad through illegal routes. The government is taking strict action against such agents involved in the donkey route, he said.

Sh. Nayab Singh Saini further shared that HKRNL has received in-principle approval from the Ministry of External Affairs for recruiting agent licenses, and soon advertisements will be published by HKRNL regarding this. A bill will also be introduced in this session to curb fraud under the guise of sending people abroad and to regulate travel agents, he shared.

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Chief Minister accuses Congress of propaganda by presenting false unemployment figures in Haryana

Unemployment rate in Haryana drops to 4.7%, Significantly lower than national average and neighboring states

Earlier government jobs were sold, now jobs are given on merit basis

Chandigarh, March 13 – Haryana Chief Minister Sh Nayab Singh Saini said that according to data released by the National Statistical Office, the state's unemployment rate has decreased to 4.7 percent which is significantly lower than both the national average and the employment rates in neighboring states.

The Chief Minister made this statement in response to questions raised by opposition MLAs on the Governor's address in the Vidhan Sabha here on Thursday.

The Chief Minister took a dig at the Congress party, accusing opposition leaders of presenting false picture of unemployment rate in the state by relying on data from the CMIE (Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy). He said that CMIE is a private institution, which runs on the recharge of Congress. The organization is associated with chief advisor of former Congress President Mrs. Sonia Gandhi. He further criticized the opposition for selectively releasing misleading unemployment figures to further their own political agendas, seeking to gain political benefit by misrepresenting the facts.

He said that the latest report for the October-December 2024 quarter of the Periodic Labour Force Survey, released by the National Statistical Office, shows Haryana's unemployment rate at 4.7 per cent, whereas the national unemployment rate stands at 6.4 per cent. In addition, in Jammu and Kashmir, where the Congress is in alliance, the unemployment rate is 13.1 per cent. In Himachal Pradesh, where the Congress is in power, the unemployment rate is 10.4 per cent. In Punjab, where Congress is with the Indi-alliance, the unemployment rate is 5.9 per cent. The Chief Minister said that Congress should refrain from commenting on unemployment figures. He also pointed out that the NITI Aayog relies solely on surveys conducted by the National Statistical Office, which is an agency of the Government of India, for all policy decisions.

Earlier jobs were sold, now they are given on merit basis

Sh Nayab Singh Saini said that over the past 10 years, the current government has not only provided government jobs to reduce unemployment in the state but also focused on developing the skills of the youth for employment in the private sector. Taking a jibe at the Congress, he said out that during its 10-year tenure, Congress provided government jobs to only 86,000 youth. He said that the entire state of Haryana knows the basis on which these jobs were given. During their time, before the list of candidates was released, it would often make headlines in newspapers. Jobs were given based on money and recommendations. In contrast, the current government has provided government jobs to around 1,77,000 eligible youth over the past 10 years, purely based on merit, without any nepotism, regionalism, or corruption. The present Bharatiya Janata Party government, he said, has provided more than twice as many jobs as the Congress, all based on transparency.

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Congress misleading on school enrollment and teacher vacancies- CM

CM assures prompt filling of 7,986 Posts in State's government colleges and schools soon

Government is making dedicated efforts to ensures quality education in Nuh-CM

Chandigarh, March 13 – Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that the state government is continuously working to enhance the quality of education and provide better educational opportunities to students. He shared that apart from regular teachers, guest teachers, teachers deployed through Haryana Kaushal Rozgar Nigam and internal arrangements are teaching in all government primary and secondary schools across the state.

Besides this, based on reports received through the MIS portal, there are 7,986 sanctioned posts in government colleges. Out of these, 5,422 posts are filled. The process of filling 2,424 Group-B Assistant Professor posts in various subjects is ongoing through the Haryana Public Service Commission, shared the Chief Minister while responding to questions raised by the opposition during the discussion on the Governor's address in the Haryana Vidhan Sabha on Thursday.

Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that the opposition’s allegation that there are no students in 294 schools of Haryana is completely baseless. Only 28 such schools have no students. The teachers in these 28 schools have been adjusted in other schools, he shared.

The Chief Minister said that to ensure quality education for students in Nuh district, a separate Mewat cadre was created on April 30, 2012. The process of filling all vacant positions is going on. A requisition for filling 1,456 PRT posts has already been sent to the Haryana Staff Selection Commission on August 9, 2024, he said.

Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that requisition for filling 360 vacant PGT posts in various subjects was sent to the Haryana Public Service Commission in July 2024. Of these, recommendations for 59 posts have been received, and joining will take place shortly. The remaining posts will also be filled soon, he assured.

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Chief Minister targets Congress

Congress has collapsed due to its wrong policies; it has no policy, no intent, and no leadership, CM

Opposition lacks the ability to hear the truth, says CM on Congress walkout from the Assembly

Chandigarh, March 13 – Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini while taking a dig at the opposition said that Congress has collapsed due to its flawed policies, and the people have completely lost faith in that party. Congress ke paas na neeti hai, na niyat hai, aur na netratav hai , (Congress lacks policy, intent, and leadership), he remarked.

The Chief Minister said this while responding after the discussion on the Governor's address during the ongoing budget session of the Haryana Vidhan Sabha on Thursday. He also extended Holi greetings and best wishes to the people of Haryana.

Sh. Nayab Singh Saini criticized the Congress MLAs for walking out of the House, stating that the opposition lacks the ability to listen to the truth. He said that Congress won’t even be present in the Assembly in 2029.

He further added that Congress has no real issues and only focuses on making baseless accusations. He recalled stating during the municipal elections that Congress would be wiped out due to its flawed policies, and the results proved him right as not a single Congress candidate won.

The Chief Minister also targeted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and said that during the Lok Sabha elections, Rahul Gandhi spread false narratives, claiming that if Sh. Narendra Modi became Prime Minister for a third time, the Constitution would be abolished. However, Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi is safeguarding the Constitution— it is Congress that is vanishing, he asserted.

Triple Engine Government after Civic Polls

Sh. Nayab Singh Saini expressed pride in completing one year in office, recalling that on this very day a year ago, he was given the opportunity to serve Haryana. At that time, the Opposition questioned my experience, but the confidence I received in the Assembly was not just from the House but from the people of Haryana, he said.

He said that over the past year, the people have continued to trust the government. The present state government has worked without discrimination, and the results of the recent municipal elections have proved it. In the past year, we have secured blessings from the people thrice—in Lok Sabha, Assembly, and now municipal elections. The victory in municipal elections has added a 'triple engine' to the 'double engine' government, said the Chief Minister.

People have held Congress accountable

Taking a jibe at the opposition, the Chief Minister said that criticism is a fundamental right, but it should come with self-assessment. The opposition should also evaluate what they have done in their time. During the elections, they were demanding an account from the government, but the people have already settled Congress’s account, he said.

Quoting a poetic line to describe the opposition’s state, he remarked, "Tumhare paon ke neeche koi zameen nahi hai, Kamaal to yeh hai phir bhi tumhe yakeen nahi hai.

The Chief Minister further said that during discussions on the Governor’s address, opposition members repeatedly claimed that the government had done nothing. However, as soon as we came into power, we provided 26,000 government jobs to youths on merit basis.

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HSVP will develop Sector-14-16, 22 in the Kot Billa Urban Complex Panchkula, and Sector-23 in Pinjore-Kalka as pilot projects-CM

Congress worked to undermine the foundation of HSVP-CM

Farmers were forced to sell land at ‘throwaway prices’ by instilling fear of land acquisition – CM

Chandigarh, March 13 – Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that, to provide better living conditions for citizens, the Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP) will develop Sector-14-16, 22 in the Kot Billa Urban Complex in Panchkula and Sector-23 in Pinjore-Kalka as pilot projects in the first phase.

The Chief Minister was responding to questions raised by the opposition during the discussion on the Governor’s Address during the budget session of the Haryana Vidhan Sabha on Thursday.

Sh. Nayab Singh Saini sarcastically remarked that it is a good thing the opposition has now remembered the HSVP. This is the same authority whose foundation was undermined by the Congress government. At that time, farmers were forced to sell their land at 'throwaway prices' by creating fear of land acquisition. This land was supposed to be developed into sectors by the HSVP, but the authority's operations stopped, and it faced losses, shared the Chief Minister.

He further shared that the state government has worked to bring the HSVP out of its losses. It is now acquiring land for urban development in 41 sectors. This land acquisition will be done through the e-bhoomi portal or the land pooling policy, said Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.

There was no roadmap for developing colonies during the Congress rule-CM

The Chief Minister said that during Congress rule, there was no roadmap for developing colonies, and anyone could cut colonies anywhere, leading to the continuous development of illegal colonies. In contrast, the present state government has maintained full control over illegal colonies, said Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.

He said that the government has also regularized those colonies that were developed during the previous government. During the 10 years of Congress rule, 874 colonies were regularized, and thousands of colonies were spread. The present state government has also regularized those 2,147 colonies, said the Chief Minister.

Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that the government is taking necessary action against illegal colonies on a regular basis. This includes demolishing illegal colonies and taking action against violators. Since January 2015, 6,904 such colonies have been identified, and 3,937 colonies covering 26,650 acres of land have been demolished. Besides this, action is being taken against 1,879 violators, shared the Chief Minister.

Regarding the opposition's issue raised in the house about the reduction in the number of SC wards in urban local bodies, the Chief Minister informed the House that the reservation of seats/wards for Scheduled Castes in municipal elections is done according to Section 11(1) of the Haryana Municipal Corporation Act, 1994.

The Chief Minister said the reservation is based on the ratio of the Scheduled Caste population in the respective municipal corporation, using the latest census data to calculate the total population and the Scheduled Caste population of the concerned municipal corporation.

Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that this system is in accordance with Articles 243T and 243P(G) of the Constitution of India. The reservation of seats/wards for Scheduled Castes in all civic bodies polls in the state has been done accordingly, and there has been no reduction in the reservation of SC wards, he said.

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Congress does not want the poor to get facilities: Nayab Singh Saini

Citizens getting benefits due to online portal, their trust in government has increased: CM

Chandigarh, March 13 – Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini took a dig at the Opposition today and said the Congress does not want the poor to get facilities. He said the state government has provided benefits to every eligible person. Congress leaders used to spread the propaganda that when they come to power, they will close the online portals, but today, all citizens are getting benefits due to this online facility and because of this, their trust in the government has increased.

The Chief Minister was responding to questions raised by the Opposition during discussion on the Governor's address during the budget session of the Haryana Legislative Assembly today.

Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said the pension of ineligible people was cut on the basis of information given by the head of the family in the Parivar Pehchan Patra. But the Opposition leaders asked why the pension of people was revoked. He said the objective of the government is to give benefits to as many people as possible. Now, we have given this benefit to every eligible person, even then the Opposition is having problems, he said.

The Chief Minister said the Opposition leaders are talking about more BPL cards being made. If any BPL card has been made in the state in a wrong way, then it will be investigated. He said during the Congress regime, the business of giving recommendations was prevalent and BPL cards of the rich were made but the poor could not get included in the BPL category.

He said in the last 10 years, the state government has brought a change in the method of estimating the number of families below the poverty line. The central government had a rule that no more than 21 per cent of the population of any state can be above the below poverty line. The state governments had the right to mark the families below this benchmark on the basis of 5 criteria and declare them BPL and give them yellow ration cards. Another criteria in this was that the annual income of the family should not exceed Rs 1.20 lakh. The poor have now got freedom from the population limit criteria and income limit criteria of Rs 1.20 lakh in BPL category. The Chief Minister said for the first time, the government included all the families with annual income up to Rs 1.80 lakh in BPL category. Due to this, about 32 lakh families with annual income of Rs 1.20 lakh to Rs 1.80 lakh were included in the BPL list. These poor families got a chance to avail government benefits for the first time.

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QCI, NABL organise Accreditation Awareness Conference for government departments in Haryana

Chandigarh, March 13 - In a significant step towards enhancing quality standards across government operations, the Quality Council of India (QCI) and the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL), in collaboration with the Quality Assurance Authority (QAA), Haryana, organized an Accreditation Awareness Conference. The conference aimed to educate government departments on the importance of NABL accreditation, including its benefits, procedures, documentation requirements, and its critical role in ensuring quality and compliance.

The session commenced with an inaugural address by Sh. Rajeev Arora, Chairperson, QAA, who highlighted the transformative impact of NABL accreditation across various sectors. He emphasized that accreditation not only assures the reliability of test results but also enhances global recognition—a crucial factor for sectors like agriculture, horticulture, MSMEs and public infrastructure projects.

"NABL accreditation is a hallmark of trust and technical competence," Sh. Arora stated. "In sectors like agriculture and horticulture, accreditation is vital for exports as it ensures that products meet international quality standards. For MSMEs, particularly those involved in the export market, NABL accreditation enhances their credibility and market access. Similarly, for public works, accredited testing ensures quality control and compliance with national and international standards," he added.

One of the key concerns raised during the conference was the reliance on private NABL-accredited laboratories. While private labs play a significant role in providing specialized testing services, legal challenges often arise when government departments collaborate with them, as private entities may not fully cooperate during legal scrutiny. To address this issue, the Government of Haryana is taking proactive steps to foster a process-driven quality culture across all departments and become self-sufficient.

The conference also featured technical sessions by experts from NABL and QCI. Participants from key government departments—including Agriculture, Horticulture, Health, Public Works (B&R), Power, MSMEs, and Public Health Engineering—engaged in discussions on how NABL accreditation can streamline their quality assurance processes. Emphasis was laid on developing in-house accredited laboratories within government departments to reduce dependency on private entities and ensure greater transparency and legal compliance.

With this conference, the Haryana Government and Quality Assurance Authority reaffirmed their commitment to improving quality of products and services across all sectors in the state. The conference concluded with a call to action for all government departments to prioritize NABL accreditation and align their testing mechanisms with global best practices, ensuring public welfare, industry growth, and legal compliance.

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HARYANA VIDHAN SABHA PROCEEDINGS

Chandigarh, March 13– Haryana Mines and Geology Minister, Sh. Krishan Lal Panwar said that the state government is continuously monitoring illegal mining in the state and strict action is also being taken against those involved in such activities.