Chandigarh, March 3 (IANS) Haryana is expected to see 13.17 lakh metric tons mustard, while sunflower is projected at 0.70 lakh metric tons and summer moong estimated at 98,000 metric tons. These facts came to light at a review meeting chaired by the State Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi here on Tuesday.The state government has announced to start procurement of lentils from March 20 to April 30; mustard from March 28 to May 1; gram from April 1 to May 10; moong from May 15 to June 20; and sunflow…
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Chandigarh, Feb 24 (IANS) The Haryana government has decided to identify 100 major ongoing projects across departments for close monitoring at the highest level to ensure their completion within the stipulated timeframe, the government said on Tuesday.The move aims to accelerate execution and ensure that the intended benefits of these projects reach people without delay.Chairing a meeting of Administrative Secretaries and heads of departments, Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi said timely completio…
Chandigarh, Feb 19 (IANS) Haryana will begin the first phase of Census 2027, India’s first fully digital population count, from May 1 to 30. Chairing a one-day virtual conference of Divisional Commissioners, Deputy Commissioners and Municipal Commissioners, Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi on Thursday described the Census as far more than a statistical exercise, calling it the foundation for policy decisions, welfare programmes and infrastructure planning for the next decade.He said the objective …
Chandigarh, Feb 18 (IANS) In a major push towards sustainable agriculture and scientific water management, the State-Level Sanctioning Committee (SLSC), under the chairmanship of Haryana Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi, on Wednesday approved four community-based solar-powered integrated micro irrigation projects under the Micro Irrigation and Command Area Development Authority (MICADA).With a total outlay of Rs 402.41 crore, the projects will be implemented across 61 canal outlets covering 20 blo…
Chandigarh, Jan 6 (IANS) Haryana is set to witness the launch of India’s first hydrogen-powered train, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi likely to inaugurate it later this month. Northern Railway’s ambitious project, which will operate between Jind and Sonipat, is in its final stages of preparation.A stable and uninterrupted 11 KV power supply has been ensured for the hydrogen plant established in Jind, which will provide fuel for the train during its final commissioning and regular operations.C…