Serving the Poor and Underprivileged is the True Tribute to Almast  Bapu Lal Badshah’s Ideals- Chief Minister

Chief Minister Participates in the 43rd Annual Three-Day Mela at Almast  Bapu Lal Badshah Ji’s  Darbar in Nakodar, Jalandhar

Chandigarh, July 2026 – Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that the life of Almast Bapu Lal Badshah Ji conveys the message of love, brotherhood, humanity and social harmony. He said Bapu Lal Badshah Ji believed that where there is true love, there is no place for discrimination.

The Chief Minister was addressing the gathering while attending the 43rd Annual Three-Day Mela at Almast  Bapu Lal Badshah Ji’s  Darbar in Nakodar, Jalandhar, on Monday. The Gaddi Nashin of Almast Bapu Lal Badshah Dargah, Sh Hans Raj Hans also attended the event.

In his address, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that it was a matter of immense privilege and pride for him to visit the sacred land of Nakodar, associated with Almast Bapu Lal Badshah Ji. He described it as a blessing to have the opportunity to pay his respects at this holy shrine. He also expressed gratitude to the Sh. Hans Raj Hans for inviting him and extending a warm welcome.

The Chief Minister said that although Punjab and Haryana are two separate states, they share a common cultural heritage, Guru tradition and deep social bonds. He remarked that the two states are like two brothers from the same family and will always continue to move forward with the spirit of love, brotherhood and mutual harmony. He expressed the hope that just as Haryana is progressing steadily on the path of development, Punjab too would advance rapidly and further strengthen its position among the country’s leading states. He also prayed to Almast Bapu Lal Badshah Ji for the prosperity and well-being of both states and for the progress of the nation.

Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that the Haryana Government, drawing inspiration from the teachings of Bapu Lal Badshah Ji, is implementing several public welfare schemes for the benefit of the poor, the needy and the underprivileged. He said the government’s objective is to ensure that the benefits of development reach the last person in society and to realize the vision of Antyodaya.

Earlier, Sh. Hans Raj Hans said that the Darbar of Bapu Lal Badshah Ji stands as a symbol of love, faith, humanity and the Sufi tradition. He said that although it was the concluding day of the fair, the spirit of devotion and love associated with it would never end.

He also shared the significance of the Sufi philosophy, saying that Bapu Lal Badshah Ji’s message calls upon people to rise above caste, religion and discrimination and embrace love, brotherhood and humanity. The Sufi tradition, he said, is not confined by boundaries but serves to unite people and hearts, said Sh. Hans Raj Hans.

He  also praised the simplicity of Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini. He said that the only boundaries between Punjab and Haryana are administrative, while the culture, heritage and social ties of the two states remain deeply interconnected. He added that despite his extremely busy schedule, the Chief Minister had come to the shrine out of reverence for Bapu Lal Badshah Ji and respect for the devotees.

Former Member of Parliament, Smt. Sunita Duggal, former Minister Sh. Aseem Goel, District President, Sardar Jagbir Singh Brar, and Sardar Gulab Singh Sandhu were also present on the occasion.

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*Haryana Advances 21 Key Deregulation Reforms to Boost Ease of Doing Business*

*Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi chairs review meeting on Phase-II of Compliance Reduction and Deregulation Exercise*

Chandigarh, July 20: Haryana has emerged as one of the leading states in the Centre’s compliance reduction and deregulation initiative, with 21 of the 28 priority reforms either approved or under implementation to make the regulatory environment simpler, faster and more business-friendly.

Haryana Chief Secretary Sh. Anurag Rastogi reviewed the progress of Phase-II of the Compliance Reduction and Deregulation Exercise a high-level meeting here on Monday.

Sh. Rastogi directed all departments to expedite implementation of the remaining reforms and ensure timely uploading of documentary evidence on the MIS portal so that Haryana’s progress is accurately reflected at the national level.

The Chief Secretary noted that the Centre’s Deregulation Cell has already approved six major reform areas, including faster power connections, liberalised regulations for shops and commercial establishments, improved turnaround time under the single-window system, an auto-appeal mechanism under the Right to Services framework, enhanced environmental clearance processes and improved access to testing facilities for MSMEs.

Commissioner & Secretary, Industries & Commerce, Dr. Amit Kumar Agrawal informed that another 15 reforms are currently under implementation across departments. These include liberalised land-use norms, greater flexibility in industrial plot management, simplified building approvals, adoption of global fire safety standards, streamlined healthcare licensing, digitisation of state laws and regulations, and measures to strengthen Haryana’s investment ecosystem.

He said the Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (HSIIDC) has already introduced several industry-friendly measures, including subdivision and amalgamation of industrial plots, simplified change of industrial projects without prior approval, leasehold-to-freehold conversion after ten years, flexible leasing norms and liberalised development regulations to promote optimum land utilisation and attract fresh investments.

The Department of Industries and Commerce has also finalised the draft Haryana Right to Business Bill, 2026, which proposes to provide eligible manufacturing MSMEs with a Certificate of In-Principle Approval based on self-declaration and a three-year moratorium on inspections by state authorities. The proposed legislation also envisages a two-tier institutional mechanism, with the Haryana Enterprises Promotion Centre (HEPC) functioning as the State Nodal Agency and District Level Clearance Committees ensuring time-bound approvals through a single-window system.

During the review, the Town and Country Planning Department informed that nearly 70 per cent of Haryana’s geographical area, lying outside controlled zones, already does not require Change of Land Use (CLU) permission for conversion of agricultural land to non-agricultural use. The department is also moving towards system-generated CLU approvals in conforming zones without human intervention.

The Fire Services Department apprised the meeting that amendments to the Haryana Fire and Emergency Services Act, 2022, are being processed to introduce risk-based fire safety norms in line with global best practices.

Sh. Rastogi appreciated the progress achieved so far and reiterated the Haryana Government’s commitment to creating a transparent, technology-driven and investor-friendly regulatory framework that promotes industrial growth, encourages entrepreneurship and improves the ease of doing business in the state.

Principal Secretary, Labour Department, Sh. Rajeev Ranjan, Principal Secretary, School Education, Sh. Vijay Singh Dahiya, Director General, Fire Services, Sh. Shekhar Vidyarthi, Commissioner and Secretary, Urban Local Bodies, Sh. Ashok Kumar Meena, Director General, Industries & Commerce, Sh. Yash Garg, and other senior officers were present in the meeting.