CHANDIGARH, March 17— Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has stated that Haryana’s 2026-27 budget successfully balances fiscal discipline with rapid development, positioning the state stronger than its neighbors. Responding to the budget discussion in the Assembly, Saini noted that 8.37 percent of the total ₹2.23 lakh crore budget has been dedicated specifically to the School Education Department.
The Chief Minister asserted that the government’s decisions, including the de-notification of the Dadupur Nalvi Canal, were taken solely in the interest of the farming community. He affirmed that under the Bhavantar Bharpai Yojana, the state has already disbursed ₹153 crore to over 32,000 farmers. Saini also announced a significant hike in the protected prices of 11 vegetables, ranging from 5 percent to 32 percent, effective April 1.
“Our government has adopted an active and strict stance to curb illegal mining,” Saini declared, dismissing opposition allegations of revenue loss as completely baseless. He maintained that mining revenue has increased more than fivefold during the BJP’s tenure, with average annual collections far exceeding previous records.
Regarding social security and law order, Saini affirmed that serious measures over the past decade have strengthened the state’s security apparatus. He concluded by stating that the current budget serves as a blueprint for a prosperous Haryana, built on factual data rather than the groundless criticism offered by the opposition benches.
