Archive · 14 Jan 2026
Haryana Focuses on Farmer Welfare
The Haryana Agriculture Minister, Shyam Singh Rana, held a meeting to talk about how to help farmers.
He said the government will make sure there is enough money for farmer welfare programs.
They discussed how to save water, manage crop waste, and encourage farmers to grow crops that need less water.
The minister also talked about the importance of soil testing and using it to give farmers good advice.
He wants farmers to use less chemicals and more natural methods to grow food.
Many important officials were there to talk about these plans.
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini also spoke about how Haryana helped Punjab during a recent natural disaster, but criticized the Punjab government for not doing enough to support its people.
He highlighted Haryana's farmer-friendly policies, like buying crops at a fair price and giving money to farmers who lose their crops or animals.
He also mentioned that Haryana is the first state where all crops are bought at a fair price, and farmers get paid quickly.
The minister also asked officials to create local markets for fish farmers so they can sell their fish without traveling far.
Haryana Agriculture Minister Shyam Singh Rana chaired a pre-budget consultation meeting to review agricultural schemes and budget allocations.
Rana emphasized the importance of water conservation, promoting crops that require less water, and encouraging organic farming.
The minister directed officers to provide farmers with timely access to machinery and incentives to tackle stubble-burning.
Rana reviewed the Soil Health Card scheme, stressing the need for scientific guidance on fertilizer use and crop selection.
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini criticized the Punjab government for not supporting its people during a recent natural calamity and for not taking effective measures to prevent stubble burning.
- Who
- Haryana Agriculture Minister Shyam Singh Rana, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, senior officers of the Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Department, Fisheries Department
- What
- Pre-budget consultation meeting to review agricultural schemes and budget allocations, address by Haryana CM during Maghi Mela
- When
- Monday (meeting), Wednesday (address)
- Where
- Haryana, Sri Muktsar Sahib
- Why
- To ensure the benefits of government schemes reach farmers, discuss the progress and future of agricultural initiatives, highlight Haryana's support to Punjab, and criticize Punjab government's inaction
Haryana Government
Punjab Government
Support During Natural Calamity
Haryana Government
Haryana extended support to Punjab during a recent natural calamity, reflecting regional solidarity and values.
Punjab Government
The Punjab government was criticized for not being visible or supportive during the crisis.
Stubble Burning Management
Haryana Government
Haryana provides subsidies on agricultural machinery and incentives for stubble management.
Punjab Government
The Punjab government has not taken effective measures to prevent stubble burning despite being in power for four years.
Farmer-Friendly Policies
Haryana Government
Haryana has implemented procurement of 24 crops at MSP, ensuring timely payments and transparency.
Punjab Government
The Punjab government's promises have largely remained on paper without significant implementation.
- Location
- Haryana
- Meeting Chair
- Shyam Singh Rana
- Meeting Type
- Pre-budget consultation
- Key Schemes Discussed
- Mera Pani Meri Virasat, Soil Health Card, Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
- Priority Areas
- Water conservation, stubble management, organic farming, local markets for fish farmers
- Attendees
- Senior officers of the Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Department, Fisheries Department
- Investment in Fisheries
- Rs. 98.90 crore
- MSP Procurement
- 24 crops
- Stubble Management Incentive
- Rs. 1,200 per acre
- Financial Assistance to Farmers
- Rs. 15,500 crore over 11 years