In a strong reaffirmation of his government’s commitment to inclusive development and women empowerment, Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini on Monday said that women journalists are not just chroniclers of society but powerful voices shaping the democratic narrative of the nation. He said their courage, commitment and professionalism reflect the rising strength of “Nari Shakti” in a rapidly changing India.
‘The Chief Minister was interacting with members of the Women Journalists Welfare Trust in New Delhi. Media Advisor to the Chief Minister, Sh. Rajeev Jaitly was also present on the occasion. Lauding the role of women journalists working in challenging conditions, the Chief Minister said that journalism demands resilience, balance and truthfulness, and women journalists have consistently proven their excellence in all these aspects.
He said the Haryana Government is working with speed, transparency and sincerity, keeping public welfare at the core of governance, and he personally remains closely attentive to important issues highlighted through the media. Referring to the broader national vision, the Chief Minister said that Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi has envisioned a ‘Viksit Bharat’, which rests on four strong pillars i.e women, youth, farmers and the underprivileged.
He said Haryana is actively contributing to this vision through focused and result-oriented governance. Highlighting women-centric initiatives, the Chief Minister said that the historic ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ campaign, launched from Haryana by the Prime Minister, has brought transformative social change.
He said that collective participation of society has led to encouraging improvements in the sex ratio in several regions, and in many village panchayats, the birth rate of girls has surpassed that of boys. He further said that women sarpanches from such villages have been honored and also designated as brand ambassadors of the campaign.
The Chief Minister said that women are being empowered economically through Self Help Groups (SHGs), enabling them to become financially independent and self-reliant. He shared that initiatives like Swadeshi Mela in Panchkula have showcased inspiring success stories of women who have achieved financial stability through SHGs.
He further said that women associated with SHGs are also successfully operating Atal Canteens established in grain markets to serve farmers. Haryana, he said, is also playing a leading role in implementing the ‘Namo Drone Didi’ initiative under the vision of the Prime Minister.
On governance and welfare measures, the Chief Minister said that the Haryana Government has implemented a monthly financial assistance scheme of Rs 2,100 for women to strengthen their economic independence, and this initiative was introduced in the very first year of the present government. Addressing infrastructure development, he said that a dedicated pipeline project from the Munak Canal to Gurugram and Nuh is being developed to ensure improved drinking water supply.
He informed that tenders worth nearly Rs 2,000 crore have been prepared, and additional plans are underway to strengthen water management through STPs in low-lying areas connected via the Sohna region. On the SYL issue, the Chief Minister said that he has already held discussions with the concerned Union Minister and the matter is being actively pursued.
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Responding to a question on the ‘Cockroach Janata Party’, the Chief Minister said such narratives have no connection with the youth of Haryana or the country. He said he regularly interacts with young people and has never encountered such sentiments, adding that such issues are politically motivated and lack ground relevance.
Sharing a personal reflection, the Chief Minister said that public service remains his top priority, often leaving limited time for family interactions. He shared that even planned family visits, such as a recent proposed trip to Vrindavan, had to be postponed due to urgent official commitments.
Reiterating his government’s commitment, the Chief Minister said Haryana will continue to move forward with a clear focus on empowerment, transparency and development, ensuring that every section of society benefits from the growth journey.