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Haryana's Morni to have micro-irrigation project While taking a significant step towards providing better irrigation facilities to the farmers of the Morni area of Panchkula district situated on the Shivalik mountain ranges, the Haryana government has decided to set up a major micro-irrigation project there, it was decided on Monday. The project, which would come up at a cost of Rs 20 crore, is expected to cover approximately 1,280 acres. A decision to this effect was taken in the High Powered Purchase Committee (HPPC) meeting held he...
Haryana's Morni to have micro-irrigation project
Haryana's Morni to have micro-irrigation project
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19/06/2023 5:36:17 PM
Haryana to set up horticulture market with outlay of Rs 2,600cr Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Sunday inaugurated the construction of the India International Horticulture Market to be set up with an outlay of Rs 2,600 crore in Sonipat district, saying "this is not just a building but a vision, which will double the income of the farmers". Besides the farmers, it will prove to be beneficial for fruit and vegetable producers and traders. The Chief Minister also addressed the gathering at the foundation laying ceremony of the s...
Haryana to set up horticulture market with outlay of Rs 2,600cr
Haryana to set up horticulture market with outlay of Rs 2,600cr
Source: IANS
12/06/2023 9:42:38 AM
Studying market to adequately compensate sunflower growers: Haryana CM Amidst the rift between the Haryana government and farmers over the procurement rate of the sunflower crop, Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Saturday said his government is studying the market for adequately compensating sunflower growers. While digitally releasing Rs 29.13 crore as an interim 'bharpai' (compensation) to 8,528 sunflower farmers growing the crop on 36,414 acres of land, the Chief Minister gave a clear message that some people are trying to create confusion amon...
Studying market to adequately compensate sunflower growers: Haryana CM
Studying market to adequately compensate sunflower growers: Haryana CM
Source: IANS
10/06/2023 5:01:07 PM
Haryana CM thanks PM Narendra Modi for MSP on crops Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Wednesday expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the government's farmer-friendly decision of increasing the minimum support price (MSP) for all mandated Kharif crops. This decision is another step towards the commitment of the government to double the income of the farmers, Khattar said in a statement. An official spokesperson said the MSP for paddy (common) has been increased from Rs 2,040 to Rs 2,183 per quintal, whil...
Haryana CM thanks PM Narendra Modi for MSP on crops
Haryana CM thanks PM Narendra Modi for MSP on crops
Source: IANS
8/06/2023 11:00:03 AM
Farmers in Haryana opting for vegetables to save groundwater Farmer Ankur Kumar of Kurukshetra's Ban village in Haryana started vegetable farming on three acres in place of paddy. He produced about 1,700 crates of tomatoes from one acre and made a record sale of Rs 13 lakh, as per government figures. He expressed gratitude to Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar for launching the 'Mera Pani-Meri Virasat' scheme in paddy-dominated districts, whose results are being seen on the ground. Kumar said after adopting the scheme he abandoned tra...
Farmers in Haryana opting for vegetables to save groundwater
Farmers in Haryana opting for vegetables to save groundwater
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22/04/2023 12:21:44 PM
Haryana government enhances transport services with better inter-state bus connectivity Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar formally inaugurated the newly constructed bus stand at Hassanpur village today, on the third day of his ongoing Jan Samvad programme in Palwal. He also announced that buses will start from Hassanpur to Chandigarh and Mathura soon. Addressing the people, the Chief Minister said that adequate arrangements have been made at the newly constructed bus stand built on one acre of land at a cost of about Rs 4.25 crore. Keeping in view the convenience of ...
Haryana government enhances transport services with better inter-state bus connectivity
Haryana government enhances transport services with better inter-state bus connectivity
Source: IANS
14/04/2023 5:47:26 PM
Haryana hikes Employment Generation Subsidy  To give an impetus to hire local youth from the state and further to attract investment, Haryana on Wednesday decided to increase the Employment Generation Subsidy under Haryana Enterprises and Employment Policy 2020 from Rs 36,000 to Rs 48,000 per employee per annum for 10 years in 'B' 'C' and 'D' category blocks. The Cabinet, presided over by Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, accorded approval to a proposal regarding the subsidy. The Cabinet also approv...
Haryana hikes Employment Generation Subsidy
Haryana hikes Employment Generation Subsidy
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6/04/2023 9:44:00 AM
Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar invites industrialists to set up bases in Haryana Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Friday released the coffee table book titled 'Sikh Business Leaders of India', authored by Prabhleen, at a function here. On the occasion, Khattar invited the industrialists present in the programme to set up industries in the state, adding that the government has created a conducive environment and are providing various facilities. The Chief Minister said they will not face any problem in doing business in Haryana. "The gove...
Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar invites industrialists to set up bases in Haryana
Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar invites industrialists to set up bases in Haryana
Source: IANS
31/03/2023 3:07:00 PM
Haryana Budget: CM announced multiple schemes for development of Gurugram Multiple schemes were announced for Gurugram in Haryana Budget presented by Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Thursday. The Chief Minister while presenting the budget for the financial year 2023-24 said that the Gurugram Metro project has been approved by the Public Investment Board and the construction of Gurugram Metro will start this year as soon as the final approval of the Union Cabinet is received. Similarly, a proposal was also made to start new metro links for Gurugram city ...
Haryana Budget: CM announced multiple schemes for development of Gurugram
Haryana Budget: CM announced multiple schemes for development of Gurugram
Source: IANS
24/02/2023 2:10:43 PM
Haryana`s growth rate pegged at 7.1%: Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Thursday in his Budget speech said the state's growth rate was estimated to be at 7.1 per cent. "This budget also reflects our commitment for the development of the state as per the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Vision -- 2030. Haryana contributes about 3.86 per cent to India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP), which is more than proportionate to its size or population. "It is a matter of pride for Haryana that the GSDP gr...
Haryana`s growth rate pegged at 7.1%: Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar
Haryana`s growth rate pegged at 7.1%: Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar
Source: IANS
24/02/2023 9:13:50 AM
Haryana's growth rate pegged at 7.1%: Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Thursday in his Budget speech said the state's growth rate was estimated to be at 7.1 per cent. "This budget also reflects our commitment for the development of the state as per the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Vision -- 2030. Haryana contributes about 3.86 per cent to India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP), which is more than proportionate to its size or population. "It is a matter of pride for Haryana that the GSDP gr...
Haryana's growth rate pegged at 7.1%: Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar
Haryana's growth rate pegged at 7.1%: Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar
Source: IANS
23/02/2023 1:23:06 PM
Delhi LG writes to Haryana CM for sustainable solution to Yamuna pollution Delhi Lt Governor V.K. Saxena has written to Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar urging him to urgently convene a meeting between Delhi and Haryana to find a sustainable solution to the Yamuna pollution. He reminded Khattar that despite assurances from Haryana's Irrigation Department to set up STPs to treat the sewage before being discharged into Najafgarh Drain, there has not been any substantial progress so far, and hence requested for a meeting at the earliest. In his lett...
Delhi LG writes to Haryana CM for sustainable solution to Yamuna pollution
Delhi LG writes to Haryana CM for sustainable solution to Yamuna pollution
Source: IANS
8/02/2023 3:50:26 PM
Haryana Budget session from February 20 Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Thursday said state's Budget session will begin on February 20 and will be held in two parts. The Chief Minister told the media here that Haryana is in a better financial position compared to neighbouring states. He said the economic growth rate of the country for this fiscal is about seven per cent. However, the economic growth rate of Haryana is about eight per cent. "In the Union Budget, the limit of fiscal deficit has been fi...
Haryana Budget session from February 20
Haryana Budget session from February 20
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2/02/2023 5:27:39 PM
Budget`s focus will be on promoting exports, millets, employment: Manohar Lal Khattar Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Monday said that state's budget for 2023-2024 will focus on promoting exports, products made from millets, and employment opportunities. "By promoting exports, foreign exchange will come into the country and the economy of the state will be strengthened," he said at the pre-budget consultation meeting with the stakeholders related to industry, manufacturing and service sector in Gurugram. "Special focus will be to strength...
Budget`s focus will be on promoting exports, millets, employment: Manohar Lal Khattar
Budget`s focus will be on promoting exports, millets, employment: Manohar Lal Khattar
Source: IANS
31/01/2023 11:39:59 AM
Haryana announces hike in sugarcane procurement price  Facing protest by the farmers, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Wednesday announced a hike of Rs 10 per quintal in sugarcane procurement price. Accordingly, from this crushing season, farmers will be paid Rs 372 per quintal, an official statement said. Khattar told the media that safeguarding the interest of the farmers is the utmost priority of the government. "I urge the farmers that the prices have been hiked and now they should bring their sugarcane to the...
Haryana announces hike in sugarcane procurement price
Haryana announces hike in sugarcane procurement price
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26/01/2023 10:43:05 AM
 President Droupadi Murmu opens International Gita Mahotsav in Kurukshetra  President Droupadi Murmu on the first day of a two-day tour to Haryana on Tuesday offered prayers amidst chanting of mantras as she formally inaugurated the International Gita Mahotsav (IGM) -- 2022 organised on the banks of Brahma Sarovar in Kurukshetra, the holy land of the Shrimad Bhagwad Gita. Later, the President offered flowers on the religious scripture Gita as she performed the yagna near Lord Shri Krishna's chariot idol located at Purushottampura Bagh. Haryana Governo...
 President Droupadi Murmu opens International Gita Mahotsav in Kurukshetra
 President Droupadi Murmu opens International Gita Mahotsav in Kurukshetra
Source: IANS
29/11/2022 5:05:14 PM
Haryana seeks special economic package Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Friday asked Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to give a special economic package to the state as 14 districts are included in the National Capital Region (NCR). The state should be given a special economic package keeping in mind that a lot of resources have to be spent on the construction and maintenance of infrastructure in these areas, said Khattar while speaking at a pre-budget consultation meeting with Sitharaman in Delhi. The ...
Haryana seeks special economic package
Haryana seeks special economic package
Source: IANS
26/11/2022 9:35:00 AM
President to launch health scheme in Kurukshetra on November 29 Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Thursday said President Droupadi Murmu will give health gift to the people of the state on November 29 with the launch of Mukhyamantri Swasthya Survekshan Yojana in Kurukshetra town under which a health survey of more than 1.60 crore Antyodaya families will be done. "The data of health services, being provided to 1.8 crore people, is available under the e-treatment scheme. Universal portal of e-Upchar will be developed to collect health da...
President to launch health scheme in Kurukshetra on November 29
President to launch health scheme in Kurukshetra on November 29
Source: IANS
25/11/2022 9:58:36 AM
Lotus in G20 logo reveals our traditional identity: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Sunday that the lotus in the G20 logo reveals India's traditional identity. Singh made the remark while addressing a gathering after unveiling a statue of legendary warrior Prithviraj Chauhan in Jhajjar, Haryana, in the presence of Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar. Speaking at the event, Rajnath Singh said, "As you all know, India is hosting the G20 summit next year for which many events have been lined up. Few days back, Prime Minister ...
Lotus in G20 logo reveals our traditional identity: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
Lotus in G20 logo reveals our traditional identity: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
Source: IANS
14/11/2022 9:16:48 AM
CII Agro Tech India concludes with over 7.5K biz queries of Rs 117cr The 15th edition of CII Agro Tech India concluded on Monday that saw the participation of over 20,000 farmers with over 7,500 business queries of Rs 117 crore were received. The key message from the valedictory session of the four-day agri and food technology fair was that farming was a tradition, and passion for people in Punjab and Haryana. The power of research also needs to be given imputes. In his welcome address, Amit Thapar, Chairman, CII Punjab State and President, Ganga Acrowoo...
CII Agro Tech India concludes with over 7.5K biz queries of Rs 117cr
CII Agro Tech India concludes with over 7.5K biz queries of Rs 117cr
Source: IANS
8/11/2022 11:36:37 AM
Farmers can earn more by adopting new technologies: Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Friday said with the changing nature of traditional farming, farmers can earn more income by adopting new technologies in the agriculture sector. With this objective, the government is taking concrete steps for promoting research in the agriculture sector, which will prove beneficial in the economic upliftment of the farmers, he said while interacting directly with the farmers and agricultural experts after inaugurating Dhanuka Agritech Researc...
Farmers can earn more by adopting new technologies: Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar
Farmers can earn more by adopting new technologies: Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar
Source: IANS
5/11/2022 12:15:37 PM
Dubai finalises pact with Haryana for economic growth The tour of Dubai by Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar has yielded results as the Dubai government has finalised a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the state for cooperation in economic activities like investment promotion and land development, including real estate development, industrial parks, IT parks and multi-purpose towers, etc. "The Dubai tour was a 'mission tour' and I am happy the government of Dubai, the governing authority of the Emirate of Dubai, ha...
Dubai finalises pact with Haryana for economic growth
Dubai finalises pact with Haryana for economic growth
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8/10/2022 10:23:20 AM
PM Narendra Modi to lay stone of Maruti Suzuki`s third plant in Haryana Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually lay the foundation stone of Maruti Suzuki's third plant at Industrial Model Township (IMT) in Kharkhoda in Sonipat in Haryana on Sunday. Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala besides central ministers and MPs will be present at the ocassion. The Chief Minister said the foundation stone would prove to be a new milestone in the industrial progress of Haryana. "Today Haryana has become a major aut...
PM Narendra Modi to lay stone of Maruti Suzuki`s third plant in Haryana
PM Narendra Modi to lay stone of Maruti Suzuki`s third plant in Haryana
Source: IANS
28/08/2022 9:22:51 AM
Today is proud, happy day for every Indian: Haryana Chief Minister on Independence Day  While wishing the country and the people of Haryana on the country's 75th Independence Day, Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Monday said today is a proud and happy day for every Indian. "The Tricolour flying high on the top of every house has certainly painted the entire country in the colours of patriotism. The people of Haryana have also raised the pride of 'Maa Bharti' by proudly hoisting the Tricolour atop 60 lakh houses," Khattar said while addressing ...
Today is proud, happy day for every Indian: Haryana Chief Minister on Independence Day
Today is proud, happy day for every Indian: Haryana Chief Minister on Independence Day
Source: IANS
15/08/2022 3:40:29 PM
Haryana Chief Minister launches `smart e-beat` system in Gurugram Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Monday launched the 'smart e-beat' system at the office of the Gurugram Police Commissioner and flagged off 119 motorcycle riders of the Gurugram police connected with this system. With this initiative, the Gurugram police claims to improve patrolling, detecting crime, monitoring the police personnel on the beat, improving police-public relations and finding out their real-time location. Gurugram Police Commissioner Kala Ramachandran...
Haryana Chief Minister launches `smart e-beat` system in Gurugram
Haryana Chief Minister launches `smart e-beat` system in Gurugram
Source: IANS
26/07/2022 9:22:38 AM
Three National Highway projects worth Rs 3,449cr inaugurated Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari and Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Tuesday inaugurated three National Highway projects worth Rs 3,449 crore, here. The three projects include the six-lane Sohna elevated highway constructed on National Highway 248 of about 22 km in length, built from Gurugram to Sohna in Gurugram district. An amount of Rs 2,009 crore has been spent on the construction of this project. Apart from this, a four-lane road was const...
Three National Highway projects worth Rs 3,449cr inaugurated
Three National Highway projects worth Rs 3,449cr inaugurated
Source: IANS
20/07/2022 9:35:16 AM
Nitin Gadkari lays foundation for infra projects worth Rs 1,407cr Union Minister for Road Transport and National Highways, Nitin Gadkari laid the foundation stone of 19 projects worth Rs 1,407 crore, including the inauguration of a four-lane U-turn underpass on the Delhi-Jaipur Expressway (NH-48) near Ambience Mall, here on Wednesday. An event was organised at Panchgaon Chowk on the Delhi-Jaipur Expressway in Gurugram, officials said. Apart from Gadkari, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and other BJP leaders were also present at the event. ...
Nitin Gadkari lays foundation for infra projects worth Rs 1,407cr
Nitin Gadkari lays foundation for infra projects worth Rs 1,407cr
Source: IANS
10/03/2022 9:42:59 AM
Haryana sees growth in agriculture with adoption of technology Haryana witnessed a significant growth in agriculture with the adoption of latest technologies, including solar irrigation pumps, the state government said on Sunday. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, the state government is consistently encouraging farmers to adopt latest farm technology to increase the farm sector output. To bring solar energy in the field of agriculture, the Energy Department and the New and Renewable Energy Department have set new dimension...
Haryana sees growth in agriculture with adoption of technology
Haryana sees growth in agriculture with adoption of technology
Source: IANS
21/02/2022 10:05:10 AM
Haryana allots land to Aditya Birla Group for paint manufacturing unit Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar has handed over a regular letter of allotment to the Aditya Birla Group for setting up a paint manufacturing facility in Panipat with an outlay of Rs 1,140 crore, the government said on Friday. An allotment of 70 acres of land to the company has been made, a government statement said. Company officials called upon Khattar here and assured to complete the unit in the shortest possible time. The allotment has been made under the Mega Project c...
Haryana allots land to Aditya Birla Group for paint manufacturing unit
Haryana allots land to Aditya Birla Group for paint manufacturing unit
Source: IANS
25/09/2021 9:52:53 AM
Haryana CM inaugurates Hyundai Motors India headquarters in Gurugram Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Tuesday inaugurated South Korean automobile major Hyundai Motors' India headquarters in Gurugram. Hyundai Motors India Managing Director and CEO Seon Seob Kim was also present at the event. According to the company's statement Hyundai Motors India has invested over $4 billion in India and has 17 regional offices and 2,499 customer touchpoints across the country. According to Kim, the management is planning to appoint more official...
Haryana CM inaugurates Hyundai Motors India headquarters in Gurugram
Haryana CM inaugurates Hyundai Motors India headquarters in Gurugram
Source: IANS
27/07/2021 3:03:36 PM
South Korea company keen to set up R&D facility in Haryana The officials of South Korea-based multinational company Seoul Semiconductor on Friday called on Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar here to explore the possibility of setting up a research and development (R&D) facility in the state to cater to the needs of the Indian market. The company, which is into the business of manufacturing compound semiconductors and innovative LED lighting, already has its office in Gurugram. The South Korean Ambassador to India, the President of t...
South Korea company keen to set up R&D facility in Haryana
South Korea company keen to set up R&D facility in Haryana
Source: IANS
26/06/2021 9:50:15 AM
Haryana focusing to boost MSMEs Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Friday said that his government is focusing to boost micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and is working towards developing the state as a pharmaceutical hub. Presiding over a meeting with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) here virtually, he said special incentives would be given for setting up pharmaceutical industries. Saying that the major area of the state falls in the NCR, he said Haryana stood third in eas of doing busi...
Haryana focusing to boost MSMEs
Haryana focusing to boost MSMEs
Source: IANS
26/06/2021 9:22:26 AM
4 oxygen plants donated by Maruti Suzuki inaugurated in Haryana Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal on Friday virtually inaugurated four oxygen PSA generator plants donated and installed by automobile major Maruti Suzuki under its CSR initiative in three government hospitals in the state. "By end-April when the Covid second wave was shooting up, Maruti Suzuki started to look for purchasing oxygen generator plants to meet the crisis for its CSR programme. The company discovered that there are very few small scale manufacturers in the country making ...
4 oxygen plants donated by Maruti Suzuki inaugurated in Haryana
4 oxygen plants donated by Maruti Suzuki inaugurated in Haryana
Source: IANS
29/05/2021 9:29:04 AM
Haryana allocates 140 acres to Flipkart in Manesar In view of the increasing demand of warehousing, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Tuesday approved the allotment of 140 acres in Manesar to Flipkart for setting up its largest fulfilling centre in Asia. The approval was granted at the meeting of the Haryana Enterprise Promotion Board presided over by Khattar here. During the meeting, the Chief Minister was apprised that the land, belonging to the Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd, allot...
Haryana allocates 140 acres to Flipkart in Manesar
Haryana allocates 140 acres to Flipkart in Manesar
Source: IANS
7/04/2021 9:33:27 AM