normalnormalnormalDuring the special session of the Haryana Legislative Assembly, the government took a major step in the interest of employees by passing the Haryana Clerical Services (Recruitment and Conditions of Service) Bill, 2026.The Bill, presented by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, was approved by the House.Speaking in the Assembly, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said that the Bill will make the promotion process for Group D (fourth-class) employees simpler, faster, and more transparent.He stated that in 2018, through the Haryana Group D Employees (Recruitment and Conditions of Service) Act, 2018, a common cadre system was implemented for Group D employees, which enabled equal promotion opportunities for fourth-class employees in the field cadre.He explained that earlier, due to limited posts, only a small number of employees could get promotion. Additionally, promotion opportunities were restricted within individual departments, which hindered employees’ career growth. Under the new Bill, the promotion quota of Group D employees to clerical posts has been increased from 20% to 30%, allowing a larger number of employees to be promoted.The Chief Minister said that earlier, in many departments, employees had to wait 10 to 15 years for promotion. With the introduction of the common cadre system, increased promotion quota, and reduced service period requirements, the promotion process will now be faster and more time-bound, benefiting a larger number of employees.Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini expressed confidence that this Bill will protect employees’ interests while further strengthening the administrative system.He added that if the opposition had been present in the House during the discussion on this important Bill, a broader consensus in the interest of state employees could have been achieved. Nevertheless, the government remains committed to the welfare of employees.Health Minister criticises opposition during Vidhan Sabha sessionHaryana Health Minister, Arti Singh Rao said, why some political parties are opposing the ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Act’ and not allowing women to move forward, even as women are excelling in every field today.She was speaking during the special session of the Haryana Vidhan Sabha on the Bill brought by Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.Criticising the Opposition, she said that by stopping the Bill in the Lok Sabha, they have disrespected women and crushed their aspirations. She added that despite the efforts of Prime Minister,Narendra Modi, the amendment to the Act could not be passed.The Minister said that women may forget many things, but they do not forget disrespect. She said that opposing women’s reservation is wrong and the public will respond to it.She highlighted that today women are performing strongly in fields like medicine, engineering, science, space and business, often matching or even surpassing men. When women succeed as entrepreneurs or scientists, they bring pride to the entire nation. She said an educated and respected woman strengthens not only her family but also the nation.She added that several schemes launched by the Prime Minister, such as ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’, ‘Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana’, ‘Ujjwala Yojana’, ‘Jan Dhan Yojana’ and ‘Mudra Yojana’, have improved the lives of women.Under the leadership of the Prime Minister. Narendra Modi and Chief Minister, Nayab Singh Saini, the Haryana Government is working to make women socially, economically and politically strong. Women have been given 50 per cent reservation in Panchayati Raj institutions. Schemes like Lakhpati Didi and Deendayal Lado Lakshmi Yojana are supporting women financially, while affordable LPG cylinders are being provided to poor households for just Rs.500.The Minister said that the state has seen improvement in sex ratio and a significant drop in maternal mortality rate, which now stands at 89 per lakh live births, a reduction of 25 points compared to the previous year. In recognition of this achievement, the state has received a grant of Rs. 150 crore from the Government of India.She said the Nari Shakti Vandan Act, this law was passed by Parliament in 2023 and was originally planned to take effect in 2034. To bring it into force earlier, by 2029, the Prime Minister recently called a special session of Parliament from April 16 to April 18. During this session, a Bill was introduced to amend the ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam’. However, it is unfortunate that the Opposition tried to stop progress for political reasons.She further said that some political parties tried to block the process by making baseless claims and spreading misinformation.Questioning the Opposition, she said that even in the 2024 elections, women voted in large numbers, and yet such a Bill is being opposed. She added that women should not remain behind men but stand equal with them.Supporting the proposal brought by the Chief Minister, she strongly backed the ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Act’ and condemned the Opposition for blocking its passage.A one-day session of the Haryana Vidhan Sabha was held here today, during which obituary resolutions were passed to pay rich tributes to prominent personalities who have expired between the end of the previous session and the beginning of this session.Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, who is also the Leader of the House, paid tributes and read out the obituary resolutions. These include Sh. Gopi Chand Gahlot, former Deputy Speaker, Haryana Vidhan Sabha, and Sh. Jangbir Singh, former Member of Parliament.Vidhan Sabha Speaker Sh. Harvinder Kalyan also read the obituary resolutions and paid tributes to the departed souls. INLD MLA, Sh. Aditya Devilal also read the obituary resolutions on behalf of their party.The House also bid a tearful farewell to those brave soldiers who showed indomitable courage and made the supreme sacrifice while safeguarding the unity and integrity of our motherland. These include Lieutenant Amit Singh, village Nauganwa, District Jhajjar; Subedar Dharmvir, village Sambapur, District Ambala; Assistant Sub Inspector Jageram, village Barsana, District Charkhi Dadri; Havildar Rajesh Kumar, village Kairu, District Bhiwani; Havildar Virender Singh, village Bushan, District Bhiwani; Naik Ashok Kumar, village Bawaniyan, District Mahendragarh; Corporal Aman, village Chiri, District Rohtak; Lance Naik Naresh Ahlawat, village Gochhi, District Jhajjar; Sepoy Arvinder Singh, village Tharwa, District Ambala; Sepoy Babulal, village Bachhod, District Mahendragarh; Sepoy Naveen Yadav, village Kheri Khummar, District Jhajjar; Sepoy Himanshu Kaushik, village Deshalpur, District Jhajjar; Sepoy Naveen Kumar, village Mishri, District Charkhi Dadri; Sepoy Aman Kumar, village Khariyawas, District Bhiwani; Sepoy Jaideep, village Matand, District Sonipat; and Sepoy Mohit, village Sahupura, District Faridabad.Nari Shakti Vandan Bill a historic step towards women’s empowerment: Krishan Lal Panwar’Haryana Development and Panchayat Minister, Krishan Lal Panwar supported the ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Bill’, calling it a historic step for the dignity and empowerment of women.He said that the proposal by Chief Minister, Nayab Singh Saini shows the government’s strong commitment to women’s welfare.He was speaking during the special session of the Haryana Vidhan Sabha on the Bill brought by Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini today.He said that under the leadership of Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, several important steps have been taken to empower women. The ban on triple talaq has ensured dignity for Muslim women. Schemes like Ujjwala Yojana have improved safety and made life easier by providing LPG connections to crores of families.The Minister said the Haryana Government is continuously working for the welfare of women. More colleges have been opened to improve access to higher education for girls, and transport facilities have been strengthened across the state to ensure their safe travel from villages to colleges and universities.Development and Panchayats Department is setting up Mahila Chaupals and Mahila Sanskritik Kendras in villages to increase women’s participation and self-reliance. Around 70,000 women linked with self-help groups in the state are becoming financially independent and supporting their families, he added.Criticising the Opposition, he said that opposing women’s reservation is unfortunate and has hurt the sentiments of women. He said the Bill is above politics and is an important opportunity to strengthen women’s empowerment in the country.He expressed confidence that women are aware and will respond appropriately in the future.normalnormalThe post Promotion quota for Group D employees increased from 20% to 30% appeared first on Chandigarh City News.