Union Budget will further pave the way for Haryana’s progress: CM Nayab Singh Saini

New Delhi, January 10 – A pre-Budget meeting was held today in New Delhi under the chairpersonship of Union Finance Minister  Nirmala Sitharaman, with the Finance Ministers of all States and Union Territories (including members of the legislative bodies). Haryana Chief Minister  Nayab Singh Saini participated in the meeting and placed several important demands related to Haryana for inclusion in the Union Budget. These included budgetary allocations and other key demands concerning agriculture, rural development, medical education, industries, and allied sectors. He said that the Union Budget would further pave the way for Haryana’s progress and that Haryana would make its full contribution toward making India a developed nation by 2047.

During the meeting,  Nayab Singh Saini said that the Haryana Government is making dedicated efforts to continuously move the state forward on the path of progress. While significant efforts have been made at the state level, central assistance is essential to achieve the desired outcomes. To expand medical education, Haryana is planning to open a medical college in every district, for which substantial support under centrally sponsored schemes is required.

He said that Haryana is an agriculture-dominant state and ranks second in the country in foodgrain production. It is also known as the breadbasket of India. Around six lakh acres of land in the state are affected by salinity/waterlogging; therefore, financial assistance from the Central Government is required to prevent further damage to this land. He added that the need for modernization of agriculture has long been felt. By focusing on digital agriculture, micro-irrigation, agri-logistics, and value addition, farmers can be directly connected to markets. Agri-processing clusters along with MSMEs can become engines of rural prosperity.

Need for Central Capital Investment for NCR Logistics Hub
The Chief Minister said that Haryana’s NCR region is being developed as a logistics hub, which will facilitate easier and time-bound connectivity and supply of goods to all major markets across the country. Therefore, increased central capital investment is required in these areas. He emphasized that economic growth cannot be accelerated without boosting MSMEs and startups. Haryana ranks fourth in the country in startups. To promote startups, the state is establishing a ₹2,000 crore ‘Fund of Funds’. The government is also developing 10 new IMTs, which will provide a major boost to MSMEs and startups across the state and attract significant capital investment. Additional financial assistance is required to develop these IMTs.

He further said that the state is providing social security pensions to more than 44 lakh people, and financial assistance under this head should also be increased for Haryana.

Demand Raised to Increase Rural Development Fund
Nayab Singh Saini raised the demand to enhance the rural development fund. He said that to meet growing infrastructure needs and to maintain the momentum of rural development, the general allocation under RIDF should be increased to ₹2,000 crore in the next financial year 2026–27. Similarly, under UIDF, the existing cap of ₹100 crore on the maximum project size has become a roadblock in executing large projects; therefore, this limit should be increased to ₹500 crore.

He thanked the Union Finance Minister for continuing the scheme of ‘Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment’. Considering Haryana’s special needs due to its proximity to the national capital, he demanded an increase in untied allocations for the state along with appropriate relaxations in the conditions for utilization of assistance.

The Chief Minister also suggested that investment in human capital is the foremost need of the time. Education, skills, and health are the backbone of a developed nation. For the future economy, skill development in areas such as AI, semiconductors, green technology, and biotechnology is essential.

Haryana’s 3.7 Percent Contribution to GDP
Nayab Singh Saini said that despite being a geographically small state, Haryana contributes 3.7 percent to the country’s GDP. The state is also a leader in tax collection and ranks first in per capita GST collection. Haryana’s contribution to total national GST collection stands at 7.32 percent, and the state ranked fifth nationally by December 2025. In the current financial year, Haryana has recorded a 21 percent increase in net SGST collection, which is significantly higher than the national average of 6 percent.

He expressed confidence that the upcoming Union Budget would give due importance to Haryana’s demands, enabling the state to progress at an even faster pace.