normalnormalnormal In a major step towards strengthening social welfare delivery and ensuring last-mile financial inclusion, the Chief Minister of Haryana on Friday disbursed a total amount of Rs. 1,665.25 crore directly into the bank accounts of beneficiaries under 18 different government schemes.Addressing the media during a press conference, the Chief Minister said that in line with the vision of Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, the double-engine government is continuously working for women’s empowerment and their economic development. Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Krishan Kumar Bedi was also present on the occasion.The Chief Minister said that today the sixth installment under the ‘Deen Dayal Lado Lakshmi’ scheme has been released. An amount of Rs. 203.28 crore has been transferred to 9.68 lakh women beneficiaries. With this, the total disbursement under the scheme has reached Rs. 1,038.05 crore across six installments, he said.Highlighting future plans, the Chief Minister said that in the Budget 2026–27 a budgetary provision of Rs. 6,500 crore has also been earmarked for the scheme.The Chief Minister said that besides this, under 15 social security pension schemes, an amount of Rs. 1,144.55 crore has been directly transferred to 35.55 lakh beneficiaries. These include old-age pension, disability pension, and other welfare pensions.Taking a dig at the opposition, he said that during the Congress regime, pensions were not processed for 6 months to even a year, and even when they were processed, there was corruption. However, now the state government has adopted a ‘pro-active governance model’, wherein eligibility is automatically determined through the Parivar Pehchan Patra database. This has eliminated the need for applications and office visits, enabling citizens to receive benefits seamlessly at their doorstep.The Chief Minister shared that under the Dayalu Scheme, financial assistance of Rs. 298.07 crore has been provided today to 7,875 families. He informed me that so far, Rs. 2,118.23 crore has been disbursed to 56,223 families. With today’s release, the total assistance has reached Rs.2,416.30 crore benefiting 64,098 families, shared Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.In a significant step towards empowering the farmers belonging to Scheduled Castes, a subsidy of Rs. 19.35 crore has been released to 645 farmers for the purchase of tractors. Under this scheme, each eligible farmer is provided a subsidy of Rs. 3 lakh. Financial aid and jobs for families of two firefighters who died in Faridabad Nayab Singh Saini said that in the tragic incident during duty in Faridabad, where two firefighters working under HKRN lost their lives, the government has decided to provide immediate relief of Rs. 30 lakh per family. Out of this, Rs. 10 lakh per family will be given through the Haryana Parivar Suraksha Nyas and Rs. 20 lakh per family from the CM Relief Fund. In addition, one dependent from each family will be given a job under HKRN. He also stated that the government is making efforts to provide additional financial assistance through insurance.Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Arun Kumar Gupta, Director General Agriculture Department, Raj Narayan Kaushik, Director Women and Child Development Department, Dr. Priyanka Soni, CEO Haryana Parivar Suraksha Nyas, Dr. Jainder Singh Chhilar, Additional Director (Admn), Information, Public Relations and Languages Department, Smt. Varsha Khangwal, Media Advisor to Chief Minister, Sh. Rajeev Jaitly, and Media Secretary, Sh. Praveen Attrey also remained present on this occasion.*CM to Launch Automated Revenue System Next Month as Haryana Unleashes Major Reforms Drive with 1,900 Patwaris, Strict Deadlines and Digital Push*Haryana is set to launch an automated revenue administration system next month, marking a significant leap toward paperless, citizen-centric governance, under the leadership of Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini. Spearheading the reform drive, Financial Commissioner Revenue & Disaster Management, Dr. Sumita Misra, on Friday chaired a high-level review meeting with Divisional Commissioners & Deputy Commissioners setting the tone for a comprehensive transformation of the state’s revenue administration with urgency, accountability and technology at its core.Dr. Misra directed that nearly 1,900 freshly trained, tech-savvy patwaris be deployed across districts at the earliest, making clear that these digitally skilled officers will serve as the backbone of the new revenue ecosystem complementing the state’s technology infrastructure and giving decisive thrust to the automation drive. She issued firm directions to DCs to immediately clear all cases pending beyond prescribed timelines, with zero tolerance for pendency exceeding five days. Districts have been tasked to eliminate backlogs on a priority basis through continuous monitoring and strict accountability at every level.On the ground, the 1,900 tech-enabled patwaris will cater critical responsibilities that go to the heart of land governance from Aadhaar integration of land records and updating Lal Dora maps, to accurate land demarcation through rovers, verification of digital data under AgriStack, and speedy resolution of possession-related Khana Kasht cases. Their induction is expected to significantly ease workload pressure, sharpen field-level efficiency.Dr. Misra directed that pending mutation cases must be cleared close to zero within a fixed timeframe in order to launch auto-mutation in its full spirit. Districts have been told to fast-track approvals at both entry and post-sanction stages without compromising accuracy. On demarcation, rover-based technology is being deployed to close all pending online cases within strict timelines.The review reflected strong gains in digital governance. The paperless registration system has processed over 3.23 lakh applications, with nearly 84 per cent already approved pointing to faster procedures and reduced human intervention. On land records, around 85 per cent of geo-referenced villages are now on the Bhu-Naksha portal, improving the accuracy and accessibility of land data across the state.Progress on agricultural digitalisation is equally encouraging. Work on the AgriStack Farmer Registry is advancing steadily with progress, while the Digital Crop Survey has crossed 54 percent completion, strengthening data-driven agricultural planning at scale. Jamabandi update has reached approximately 86 per cent, with remaining cases being fast-tracked for early disposal.Special emphasis was laid on Khana Kasht cases, where delays have been flagged at multiple levels. Dr. Misra directed that such cases be handled with utmost diligence following standard procedures and ensuring timely resolution under the close supervision of Divisional Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner. Khana Kasht is a key column in land records, that specifically records the particulars of the cultivator of the land.The upcoming automation system is set to mark a defining new chapter in Haryana’s revenue administration integrating mutation, registration and record management on a single, unified digital platform. Citizens will be able to upload documents online, access records digitally and receive faster approvals, dramatically reducing the need for physical visits and cutting through layers of delay.A key highlight of the review was the progress under the Yuva Aapda Mitra Scheme, which is strengthening disaster preparedness at the grassroots level. Over 5,000 youth volunteers are being trained and equipped with Emergency Responder Kits (ERKs) and insurance coverage. Training has been completed in Sonipat and Kurukshetra, while expansion is underway in Gurugram, Faridabad, Nuh, Rewari, Yamunanagar and Panchkula. Districts have been directed to ensure kit distribution and proper documentation in planned programmes which also motivate volunteers.Haryana Scales Up POSHAN Drive, Targets Near-Elimination of Malnutrition Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi Reviews POSHAN Abhiyaan ProgressHaryana has significantly stepped up its nutrition mission for 2026–27 with enhanced financial backing and expanded coverage under POSHAN Abhiyaan, aiming for near-elimination of severe malnutrition while ensuring daily nutritional support to lakhs of beneficiaries. The strengthened Mukhyamantri Dudh Uphaar Yojana, backed by a ₹170 crore outlay, is set to further boost the state’s nutrition efforts.Chairing the 7th Meeting of the State Convergence Committee, Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi underscored the importance of stronger interdepartmental convergence, data-driven monitoring, and last-mile delivery to achieve sustained improvements in maternal and child health.The 2026–27 roadmap lays clear emphasis on increasing growth monitoring coverage to 99 percent, reducing severe malnutrition to negligible levels, and strengthening supplementary nutrition services. Focus areas include promotion of exclusive breastfeeding, improved complementary feeding practices, and targeted management of acute malnutrition.To tackle anaemia, the state will intensify iron and folic acid supplementation among children, adolescent girls, and women. Health interventions will also prioritize universal diarrhoea management through ORS and zinc, along with expanded immunization, deworming, and Vitamin A coverage to ensure comprehensive child healthcare.At the grassroots level, convergence across departments will be strengthened through ICDS, health systems, self-help groups, and Panchayati Raj Institutions. Community-driven initiatives promoting iron-rich diets, local nutritious foods, and wellness practices will be scaled up, alongside focused care for low birth weight infants.Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi directed officials to actively involve local panchayats in implementing these initiatives and to conduct awareness campaigns during Gram Sabha meetings. He also emphasized the need to engage women panches and sarpanches as key change agents to improve community participation, ensure better outreach, and drive behavioural change at the village level.The Chief Secretary also directed that convergence with the AYUSH Department be undertaken for development of Poshan Vatikas to promote cultivation of medicinal plants, and for organizing a monthly Yoga Day at Anganwadi Centres to support wellness. The Horticulture Department has also been directed to promote cultivation of fruits and seasonal vegetables to strengthen nutrition improvement efforts.The meeting also reviewed notable achievements during 2025–26. Nearly 9.92 lakh beneficiaries were screened across the state, while growth monitoring coverage crossed 99 percent. A steady decline in severe malnutrition indicators reflects the impact of sustained and targeted interventions.Commissioner & Secretary, Women & Child Development Department, Shekhar Vidyarthi informed that infrastructure upgrades have further improved service delivery, with around 15,900 Anganwadi Centres electrified. All districts ensured supply of fortified oil and double fortified salt, while large-scale community outreach through Village Health Sanitation and Nutrition Days strengthened awareness and participation.The programme currently covers around 9.46 lakh children and 2.56 lakh pregnant and lactating women with daily nutritional support, supplemented by diversified food items under state schemes.With robust digital monitoring and face recognition systems through the Poshan Tracker and a strong push for transparency and accountability, Haryana is positioning itself as a leading state in the fight against malnutrition, moving steadily towards a healthier and well-nourished future.Director, Women & Child Development, Dr. Priyanka Soni, Director, Elementary Education, Manita Malik, and other senior officers were present in the meeting.normalnormalThe post In case of death of 2firefighters in Faridabad, families will receive financial assistance & jobs-CM appeared first on Chandigarh City News.