The Minister was replying to a question raised by a Member during the Monsoon Session of the Haryana Vidhan Sabha today
Chandigarh, August 31 – Haryana Education Minister Sh. MahipalDhanda said that the construction of Guru Tegh Bahadur Women’s College at Taraori in Karnal district was announced by the then Chief Minister in 2015, following which construction work commenced in 2018.
According to the latest report received from the construction agency, the Public Works Department (Buildings and Roads), Haryana, 85 per cent of the construction work of the college has been completed. However, the project was stalled due to litigation-related issues, and the construction agency terminated the work on July 5, 2023.
The Minister informed that the Department has already issued a revised administrative approval of ₹223.7135 crore for the project on August 3, 2026. The work will be restarted within two months.He further stated that action would be taken against officials found negligent in the execution of the work.
The Minister was replying to a question raised by a Member during the Monsoon Session of the Haryana Vidhan Sabha today.
*****************
Chandigarh, August 31 – Haryana Urban Local Bodies Minister Sh. Vipul Goel informed the House that, as per government rules, eligible farmers in the villages falling under the Badhra Assembly constituency have been provided compensation directly into their bank accounts for crop losses suffered during the Kharif crop season of 2023 and the year 2024.
He said that ₹25.49 crore was disbursed as compensation for losses suffered during Kharif 2023, while ₹2.65 crore was provided to farmers for losses incurred during 2024.
The Urban Local Bodies Minister gave this information in response to a question raised by Badhra MLA Shri Umed Singh during the Question Hour of the Monsoon Session of the Haryana Vidhan Sabha.
*************
UHBVNL to Replace Tubular and Channel Iron Poles with PCC Poles at Its Own Cost: Energy Minister Anil Vij
91 Iron Electricity Poles in Pehowa Assembly Constituency to Be Replaced with PCC Poles by January 2027: Energy Minister Anil Vij
Chandigarh, August 31 – Haryana Energy Minister Sh. Anil Vij said that all iron poles, including tubular poles and channel poles, will be replaced with PCC poles by the Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited (UHBVNL) at its own cost. However, as per the directions of the corporation, rail poles are not replaced at the corporation’s expense.
Sh. Vij was replying to a question raised during the Monsoon Session of the Haryana Vidhan Sabha in Chandigarh today.
He informed the House that there are no HT/LT iron poles installed within the villages of Guldehra and ThaskaMiranji in the Pehowa Assembly constituency. However, in the outer areas of these villages, 107 iron poles have been identified on 11 KV agricultural feeders, of which 16 are rail poles.
He further stated that since 2014, no incident of loss of life due to electric shock from iron poles has been reported in these villages.
The Minister said that the remaining 91 iron poles will be replaced with PCC poles by the corporation by January 2027.
*************
Irrigation Water Being Supplied to Canals in Adampur-Nalwa as per Prescribed Rotation: Shruti Choudhry
Chandigarh, August 31 – Haryana Irrigation and Water Resources Minister Smt. Shruti Choudhry informed the House that irrigation water supply through canals in the Adampur and Nalwa Assembly constituencies has been ensured as per the prescribed rotation schedule during the last two years.
Smt. Choudhry was responding to a question raised by a Member during the proceedings of the Haryana Vidhan Sabha today.
The Irrigation Minister stated that around 48 canals/channels fall in the Adampur and Nalwa Assembly constituencies. Except for Basra Sub-Minor No. II, whose rehabilitation has already been approved by the Government, the remaining 47 channels are being supplied water up to their tail ends as per the approved rotation schedule.
She informed that 17 channels in the Nalwa area and four channels shared by both Assembly constituencies are being operated as per the approved rotation schedule, under which they run for eight days followed by a 16-day canal closure period.
Meanwhile, 27 channels in the Adampur area are being operated under a 2/3 group system, depending on water availability. Under this arrangement, the channels are operated for 16/8 days, followed by a 16-day canal closure period.
She clarified that the Government is making every effort to ensure the prescribed supply of irrigation water up to the tail ends of the canals through the approved rotation schedule, keeping in view the availability of water resources.
*************
Chandigarh, August 31 – Haryana Health Minister Arti Singh Rao informed the House that the construction of the 100-bed Civil Hospital in the Assandh Assembly constituency is likely to be completed by February 10, 2028.
The Health Minister was replying to a question raised by a Member of the Haryana Legislative Assembly during the ongoing Monsoon Session of the Haryana Vidhan Sabha.
Arti Singh Rao said that the construction of the above-mentioned hospital was delayed because an existing hospital was already functioning at the site where the new building was to be constructed. The existing hospital was subsequently vacated and shifted to another location.
She further informed that construction activities were also halted due to the restrictions imposed under GRAP (Graded Response Action Plan) Stages III and IV in the NCR region, in accordance with the directions of the National Green Tribunal (NGT). Consequently, construction activities commenced in November 2025.
At present, the work is in progress and 15 per cent of the work has been completed. The construction of the hospital is likely to be completed by February 10, 2028.
*************
Chandigarh, August 31 – Haryana Health Minister Arti Singh Rao informed the Vidhan Sabha that approval has been granted for admission to 50 MBBS seats at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Majra, Rewari, for the current academic session 2026-27.
The Health Minister was responding to a question raised by a Member during the Monsoon Session of the Haryana Vidhan Sabha today.
Arti Singh Rao stated that Haryana has two major institutions associated with the Central Government’s AIIMS: the National Cancer Institute (NCI) at Badhsa, Jhajjar, and the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) at Majra, Rewari.
The National Cancer Institute at Badhsa, Jhajjar, is the second campus of AIIMS New Delhi. It is a dedicated tertiary-care institution for cancer treatment and serves as a major centre for cancer treatment, prevention, early detection, research and human resource development.
Besides this, AIIMS Majra, Rewari, is being established under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) as the country’s 22nd AIIMS, with a medical college and the status of an Institute of National Importance. The Government of India has approved admission of 50 MBBS students at the institute for the current academic session 2026-27.
*************
Chandigarh, August 31 – Haryana Animal Husbandry and Dairying Minister Sh. Shyam Singh Rana informed the House that no case of Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) has been reported in the state so far this year. To protect cattle from the disease, a vaccination campaign was conducted from July 25 to August 30, 2026.
The Animal Husbandry and Dairying Minister was replying to a question raised by a Member during the Monsoon Session of the Haryana Vidhan Sabha today.
Sh. Rana further informed that a total of 1,356 clinically suspected cases have been reported from Kurukshetra, Panchkula, Rewari and Yamunanagar districts. For testing and confirmation of the disease, 99 clinical samples were collected from animals in Bhiwani, Hisar, Jhajjar, Kurukshetra, Panchkula, Rewari, Rohtak and Sirsa districts and sent to Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (LUVAS), Hisar.
He said that the two samples tested at LUVAS for Lumpy Skin Disease were found to be negative. Thus, there has been no confirmed case of Lumpy Skin Disease in the state so far this year.
He further stated that the Animal Husbandry Department conducted a vaccination campaign from July 25 to August 30, 2026, covering the entire eligible cattle population of the state—healthy bovine animals above four months of age—with Goat Pox Vaccine (GPV, Uttarkashi strain) for prevention of Lumpy Skin Disease.
The department is providing symptomatic treatment to suspected animals and also counselling farmers on necessary preventive measures to control the disease.
The Minister further informed that 14,61,922 cattle have been vaccinated across the state so far this year, including 1,14,655 animals vaccinated in gaushalas.
*************
Chandigarh, August 31 – Haryana Urban Local Bodies Minister Sh. Vipul Goel informed the House that the remaining pending work for the construction of the sports stadium in Cheeka is likely to be completed by November 31, 2026.
Urban Local Bodies Minister Sh. Vipul Goel provided this information in reply to a question raised by Guhla MLA Sh. Devender Hans during Question Hour in the Monsoon Session of the Haryana Vidhan Sabha.
Vipul Goel also informed the House that eight notices have been issued to the agency, M/s B.S. Construction Company, for the delay in the construction of the sports stadium in Cheeka. A penalty of ₹4,50,315 has also been imposed on the agency vide order dated August 8, 2025.
Since the agency failed to complete the work within the stipulated period, only ₹3.78 crore has so far been paid to the agency against the contracted amount of ₹9.06 crore. He further informed the House that 95 per cent of the construction work on the sports stadium has been completed.
*************
Drinking Water Supply and Wastewater Disposal Works in Bahalgarh Likely to Be Completed Within Three Years
Chandigarh, August 31 – Haryana Public Health Engineering Minister Sh. Ranbir Gangwa said that work is underway to improve the drinking water supply and wastewater disposal system in Bahalgarh village. Replying to a question raised by MLA Smt. Krishna Gahlawat during the Assembly Session, he said that works related to drinking water supply and wastewater disposal in Bahalgarh under the Chief Minister’s announcement are likely to be completed within three years.
Minister Sh. Ranbir Gangwa said that, keeping in view the substantial floating population and the urban character of the village, there is a proposal to provide drinking water supply and sewerage facilities on the lines of the Mahagram Scheme.
He informed that for strengthening the drinking water supply system, SMDA has approved a fifth Ranney Well with a capacity of 10 MLD at Jajal, in addition to the existing four Ranney Wells, each having a capacity of 10 MLD. The internal water distribution network of Bahalgarh village will be managed by the Public Health Engineering Department (PHED), and the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the water supply system is currently being prepared.
Sh. Ranbir Gangwa further stated that Bahalgarh falls under the jurisdiction of the Gram Panchayat and that the sewerage-related works are to be undertaken by PHED. For this purpose, the DPR for the sewerage system, including the Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) and sewer lines, is being prepared.
*************
Chandigarh, August 31 – Haryana Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Sh. Shyam Singh Rana informed the House that the Haryana State Agricultural Marketing Board has already approved the construction of a road from Nangal Drain (Patti) to Ambwali village, Block Pratap Nagar, in the Jagadhri Assembly constituency in 2011-12. However, the required revenue pathway is yet to be made available, and efforts are underway in this regard. The construction work will commence as soon as the pathway is made available.
The Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister was replying to a question raised by a Member during the Monsoon Session of the Haryana Vidhan Sabha today.
He further informed that although the work for construction of the said road was allotted to a contractor on February 20, 2014, the construction could not commence as the route was not available as per the revenue records.
He said that a fresh report is now being sought regarding the availability of the revenue pathway, and further action will be taken accordingly.
*************
Distribution Network Being Improved to Further Strengthen Drinking Water Supply in Hisar City: Ranbir Gangwa
Chandigarh, August 31 – Haryana Public Health Engineering Minister Sh. Ranbir Gangwa said the department is taking necessary steps to further improve the drinking water supply system in Hisar city. Replying to a question raised by MLA Smt. Savitri Jindal during the Assembly Session, he said that the city’s water supply system receives water from the Bhakra Canal. Water is supplied to the city through seven canal-based waterworks.
Minister Ranbir Gangwa said that some parts of Hisar city have old pipelines in the drinking water distribution system. Problems such as leakages, pipe bursts and low water pressure are reported at some locations. To prevent inconvenience to the general public, the department undertakes necessary repair and maintenance works from time to time.
He further informed that a survey is currently underway to replace or improve the drinking water distribution network in Hisar city. The estimate is expected to be prepared within one month. Thereafter, the work will be initiated and a permanent solution to the problem will be ensured.
*************
Chandigarh, August 31 – Haryana Health Minister Arti Singh Rao informed the House that a request has already been sent to the Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) for filling all vacant posts of paramedical staff, and the recruitment process is expected to begin soon.
The Health Minister was responding to a question raised by a Member during the Monsoon Session of the Haryana Vidhan Sabha today.
Arti Singh Rao stated that all essential medicines, diagnostic facilities, ambulances and medical equipment are available at the District Civil Hospital, Jhajjar, as well as at all health institutions in the Badli Assembly constituency.
She reiterated that a request has already been sent to the Haryana Staff Selection Commission for filling all vacant posts of paramedical staff, along with details of the vacancies for the period from September 2025 to January 2026.
*************
Haryana Government Stands Firmly with Families of Munimpur Incident Victims: Dr. Arvind Sharma
Chandigarh, August 31 – During the Monsoon Session of the Haryana Vidhan Sabha, Cooperation, Tourism and Heritage Minister Dr. Arvind Sharma, presenting the Government’s position on the tragic incident involving the death of cow protectors in Munimpur village of Jhajjar district, said that the Haryana Government stands firmly with the affected families and has provided them all possible assistance.
Responding to an issue raised in the Assembly by Badli MLA Kuldeep Vats regarding the death of four youths in the Munimpur village incident, Dr. Arvind Sharma said that the Government is taking the matter with utmost seriousness. He stated that the administration received information about the incident with a delay, which caused difficulties in providing the necessary assistance in time, resulting in the tragic deaths of the four youths.
The Cabinet Minister said that as soon as the administration was informed about the incident, immediate action was taken to provide relief and assistance. The Haryana Government has also provided financial assistance to the affected families and will continue to stand by them.
*************
Government taking concrete steps to further strengthen power supply system in Haryana – Energy Minister Anil Vij
Electricity worth ₹40,918.30 crore purchased during FY 2025-26; 6,105 out of 7,250 villages receiving 24-hour power supply
Energy Department employees restored 37,892 damaged electricity poles within a short period after storms – Vij
Chandigarh, August 31: Haryana Energy Minister Anil Vij said that 24-hour power supply is being provided in all 95 urban areas of the state. These include 55 subdivisions under the Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (DHBVN) and 40 subdivisions under the Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (UHBVN).
While replying to a question regardeing power supply system during the Monsoon Session of the Haryana Vidhan Sabha today, Sh. Vij said that during the financial year 2025-26, the total annual cost of electricity purchased by the state stood at ₹40,918.30 crore. During this period, 2,13,013.29 lakh units of electricity were generated/received within the state, while 5,55,604.30 lakh units were received from outside the state. Thus, a total of 7,68,617.59 lakh units of electricity were purchased.
24-hour power supply in 6,105 villages – Vij
The Energy Minister said that under the Haryana Government’s ‘Mhara Gaon-Jagmag Gaon’ scheme, villages across the state are being brought under 24-hour power supply in a phased manner. Out of a total of 7,250 villages, 6,105 villages, or 84.2 per cent, are already receiving 24-hour electricity supply, while 1,145 villages are receiving 16-hour power supply.
He said that the remaining villages are also being brought under the 24-hour power supply system in a phased manner. For this purpose, continuous efforts are being made to strengthen the power infrastructure in the concerned areas and bring the load on feeders within the prescribed limits. He said that under the Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (DHBVN), 24-hour power supply is being provided in 55 urban areas and 2,686 villages, while 980 villages are receiving 16-hour power supply. Similarly, under the Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (UHBVN), 24-hour power supply is being provided in 40 urban areas and 3,419 villages, while 165 villages are receiving 16-hour power supply.
27,746 regular employees working in the Energy Department – Vij
Sh. Vij informed in the Assembly that a total of 53,289 posts are sanctioned in various categories in the Energy Department. Of these, 27,746 posts are occupied by regular employees, while 25,543 posts are vacant. He said that, in addition to regular employees, 15,362 personnel are providing services in various functions through HKRNL, HARTRON, contractors, part-time arrangements, and direct outsourcing. This is providing the department with additional human resources to ensure the smooth functioning of the electricity distribution and supply system.
He further stated that the Energy Department has 1,209 sanctioned posts in Category A, of which 1,021 are occupied and 188 are vacant. Similarly, 1,436 posts are sanctioned in Category B, of which 1,130 are occupied and 306 are vacant. In Category C, there are 47,717 sanctioned posts, of which 24,654 are occupied and 23,036 are vacant. Similarly, in Category D, there are 2,927 sanctioned posts, of which 941 are occupied and 1,986 are vacant.
Energy Department employees restored 37,892 damaged electricity poles within a short period following storms – Vij
He said that it is true that power supply in the villages of Sirsa was disrupted between May 2026 and July 2026, as several storms occurred during this period, resulting in 37,892 electricity poles being damaged and falling. Praising the officers and employees of the Energy Department, he expressed his gratitude to all the personnel for restoring the damaged electricity poles within a short period. In addition, Sh. Vij said that the Energy Department staff is continuously working to provide 24-hour power supply to villages that are currently receiving electricity for 16 hours a day. Once these villages fulfil the prescribed conditions for receiving 24-hour power supply, the provision of round-the-clock electricity will be started in these villages.
Government committed to uninterrupted and quality power supply – Vij
The Energy Minister said that the state government is continuously working to ensure that consumers in both urban and rural areas receive adequate, quality and uninterrupted power supply. The department is consistently working to strengthen the power infrastructure, reinforce feeders, and connect an increasing number of villages to 24-hour power supply in a phased manner.
*************
*****
(Release ID: 4721)