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The Haryana Cabinet, which met under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini here today, approved the proposal for framing the Haryana Private Coaching Institutes (Registration and Regulation) Rules, 2026, aimed at providing a structured regulatory framework for the registration and functioning of private coaching institutes in the state.
The rules are being framed under the Haryana Registration and Regulation of Private Coaching Institutes Act, 2024, which provides for registration and regulation of private coaching institutes offering coaching for higher studies, jobs, professional courses and competitive examinations. The Act was in consonance with the January 2024 guidelines issued by GOI.
Under the approved framework, every existing private coaching institute as well as any institute intending to establish a new coaching centre will be required to apply for registration through the designated portal. A registration fee of ₹10,000 has been prescribed, payable electronically. The concerned authority will scrutinise applications within 30 days and, upon finding the application complete in all respects, issue a registration certificate valid for three years.
The rules also provide for renewal of registration. A private coaching institute will be required to apply for renewal at least one month before the expiry of its registration certificate, along with a renewal fee of ₹5,000. The renewal certificate will be issued within the prescribed timeframe after scrutiny of the application and removal of any deficiencies, where applicable.
The regulatory framework places emphasis on transparency and accountability in the functioning of coaching institutes. Registered institutes will be required to maintain prescribed records and upload the requisite information on their official websites, besides furnishing the information to the concerned authority annually.
The application framework requires coaching institutes to provide comprehensive information relating to their courses and curriculum, duration and fee structure, number and capacity of classrooms, maximum students per batch, qualifications and biodata of teaching, counselling and non-teaching staff, and details of the coaching area in relation to the number of students.
The rules also seek to ensure availability of basic facilities for students. The prescribed information includes facilities such as furniture, adequate lighting, potable drinking water, separate toilets for male and female students and fire-safety measures, besides medical assistance or first-aid, parking, library or reading room, Wi-Fi, smart boards, computer laboratory, hostel and canteen facilities.
The framework further provides for submission of details relating to the building, including whether it is owned or taken on lease or rent, fire-safety certification, structural stability certification and whether the building is barrier-free for specially-abled students. Information regarding verification of the character and antecedents of staff members will also be required to furnish.
The institute will also have to ensure that coaching classes for students studying in schools or other institutions are not conducted during their regular studying or working hours.
The regulatory framework is intended to ensure that private coaching institutes operate in a transparent, accountable and student-friendly manner while providing the government with an effective mechanism to monitor their functioning and ensure compliance with the law.
45 Lakh People to Benefit from Rs. 5,714-Crore World Bank-Funded Water Secure Haryana Programme
Cabinet Approves the ambitious programme aimed at addressing Haryana’s Growing Water Challenges
Chandigarh, August 13 — In a major step towards securing Haryana’s water future and strengthening the State’s resilience to climate-related challenges, the Haryana Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, here today, approved the World Bank-funded Water Secure Haryana Programme (WSHP) at an estimated cost of Rs. 5,714.80 crore. The integrated water-sector programme, designed to address groundwater depletion, irrigation efficiency, water availability and sustainable agricultural water use, is expected to directly benefit approximately 45 lakh people across the priority irrigation clusters. The programme comprises a World Bank loan of Rs. 4,000.36 crore and a State Government share of Rs. 1,714.44 crore.
The programme will cover 15 priority irrigation clusters, encompassing 48.94 lakh acres of irrigable Command Area, and will involve the Irrigation & Water Resources Department (I&WRD), Micro Irrigation & Command Area Development Authority (MICADA), and the Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Department.
Programme to Strengthen Long-Term Water Security and Climate Resilience
The WSHP is expected to make a significant contribution towards ensuring the State’s long-term water security and strengthening its climate resilience. The programme will improve the efficiency and reliability of canal irrigation, reduce conveyance losses and help lower groundwater extraction. It will also augment water availability through groundwater recharge and reuse of treated wastewater, while promoting greater adoption of micro-irrigation and facilitating the reclamation of waterlogged areas.
Measures such as Direct Seeded Rice (DSR) and crop diversification will help reduce agricultural water demand. The deployment of SCADA and RTDAS systems will enable real-time monitoring of canal systems and water resources, thereby improving operational efficiency and decision-making.
The programme will further strengthen institutional capacity and water governance and enhance the resilience of agricultural incomes.
WSHP is designed as an integrated water-sector programme rather than a conventional construction project
Notably, Haryana’s water resources are under increasing pressure due to declining groundwater levels and over-exploitation in several areas, increasing dependence on groundwater irrigation, ageing canal infrastructure and conveyance losses, water-logging and salinity, rising energy requirements for groundwater pumping, and increasing irrigation demand coupled with the need for crop diversification. Accordingly, the WSHP has been designed as an integrated water-sector programme rather than a conventional construction project.
Major Investments to Modernise Irrigation Infrastructure and Improve Water-Use Efficiency
Under the Irrigation & Water Resources Department (I&WRD), the Water Secure Haryana Programme provides for a comprehensive set of interventions to modernise irrigation infrastructure, augment water availability and strengthen digital water management. Canal modernisation will include the rehabilitation of 104 canal channels at an estimated cost of Rs. 2,484.87 crore, covering approximately 8.75 lakh acres of Command Area (CCA).
The intervention will include rehabilitation, lining and associated improvement works aimed at reducing conveyance losses and improving the reliability and efficiency of irrigation services. In addition, 131 new water bodies will be constructed at an estimated cost of Rs. 248 crore, primarily to enhance groundwater recharge.
The programme also envisages the reuse of treated wastewater from four Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) at an estimated cost of approximately Rs. 282.13 crore, thereby augmenting the availability of water for irrigation. As part of digital water management, 20 SCADA locations will be deployed for automated and real-time canal operation, along with 400 RTDAS locations/measurement points for real-time monitoring of discharge and water flow. These measures are aimed at enabling evidence-based canal operations, improving water accounting and enhancing transparency and efficiency in water management.
MICADA and Agriculture Interventions to Reduce Water Demand and Strengthen Farm Resilience
Under the Micro Irrigation & Command Area Development Authority (MICADA), the programme provides for the rehabilitation of 620 watercourses at an estimated cost of approximately Rs. 900 crore, besides 120 canal-based micro-irrigation projects at an estimated cost of approximately Rs. 600 crore.
Meanwhile, under the Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare Department, the programme envisages the reclamation of approximately 2 lakh acres of waterlogged land through Vertical Drainage/Sub-Surface Drainage, promotion of Direct Seeded Rice (DSR) over approximately 5 lakh acres, and crop diversification under the MeraPaniMeriVirasat (MPMV) scheme over approximately 1.12 lakh acres.
Together, these interventions are aimed at reducing agricultural water demand, improving irrigation efficiency and enhancing the resilience and sustainability of farmers’ incomes.
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Chandigarh, August 13 — The Haryana Cabinet, which met under the Chairmanship of Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, here today, approved a proposal to repeal the Haryana State Council for Physiotherapy Act, 2020 in view of the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021.
Physiotherapy Professional is expressively included in the Schedule to the NCAHP Act, 2021 and the regulatory functions presently being performed by the Haryana State Council for Physiotherapy are required to be aligned with and integrated into the statutory framework of the State Allied and Healthcare Council.
Accordingly, the Haryana State Council for Physiotherapy Act, 2020 is repealed to provide suitable saving and transitional provisions so that the existing registrations, certificates, records, assets, liabilities, proceedings and other actions of the Haryana State Council for Physiotherapy are not adversely affected.
Further, Haryana State Allied and Healthcare Council (HSAHC) has been already Constituted and notified on adhoc basis under Section 22 of the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021(Central Act) to regulate the subject matter on July 27, 2026.
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Cabinet approves amendments in Haryana Development and Regulation of Urban Areas Rules, 1976
Chandigarh, August 13: The Haryana Cabinet, which met under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini here today, approved amendments to the Haryana Development and Regulation of Urban Areas Rules, 1976, in accordance with the recommendations of the 45th Report of the Committee of Vidhan Sabha on Subordinate Legislation (2016-17).
The amendments seek to simplify and streamline various provisions relating to applications, scrutiny, communication of decisions and renewal of licences under the urban development regulatory framework.
The amendments have been approved on the basis of nine recommendations of the Committee, which were found suitable for incorporation in the Rules. The remaining 12 recommendations out of the total 21 were found to be already covered under the Haryana Development and Regulation of Urban Areas Act, 1975, the existing Rules or government policies.
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Cabinet approves supplement to Haryana State Startup Policy 2022
More incentives for startups, special support for women-led ventures and new initiatives to strengthen Haryana’s startup ecosystem
Chandigarh, August 13: The Haryana Cabinet, which met under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini here today, approved a comprehensive supplement to the existing Haryana State Startup Policy 2022, aimed at further strengthening the startup ecosystem in the State, encouraging innovation and entrepreneurship, expanding participation of women in startups and providing enhanced financial and institutional support to budding entrepreneurs.
The supplement has been formulated in view of various announcements made under the Sankalp Patra, the Budget Speech for FY 2025-26, directions of the Industries and Commerce Minister and announcements made by Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini at various state-level programmes and interactions with startups and industry leaders. The objective is to widen participation under the policy and provide more effective support to startups at different stages.
Under the expanded framework, women-led startups will be eligible for a 50% lease rental subsidy for one year, subject to a maximum of ₹10 lakh. Women-led startups will also receive 100% reimbursement of Net SGST for a period of seven years, subject to the limit of 100% of Fixed Capital Investment (FCI). For general startups, 50% reimbursement of Net SGST will continue for a period of seven years.
The approved supplements also provide assistance of up to ₹10 lakh for technology licensing/technology transfer to startups. In addition, women-led startups working in areas such as handicrafts and traditional textiles, environment-friendly rural products, Ayurveda-based health and wellness products, and indigenous food products will be encouraged through thematic micro-grants ranging from ₹50,000 to ₹1 lakh.
To provide startups with greater market access, financial assistance will be provided for participation in domestic events and exhibitions. General startups will be eligible for assistance of up to ₹5 lakh per year, while women-led startups will be eligible for assistance of up to ₹7 lakh per year towards participation costs.
The government has also introduced provisions to encourage startups to adopt quality standards and obtain certifications. Startups will be eligible for one-time reimbursement of 50% of the cost incurred for obtaining quality certification, subject to a maximum of ₹25 lakh.
To promote innovation and entrepreneurship at the school level, 10,000 ‘Do-It-Yourself’ (DIY) kits will be distributed among students. A world-class incubator, H-HUB, will also be established in Haryana. The incubator will be developed in collaboration with leading startups, corporates and educational institutions of the state and will provide startups with modern facilities and the necessary support to scale their ventures.
To create more opportunities for startups in government procurement, the Haryana Government will reserve 10% of its annual departmental procurement for eligible Haryana-based startups. In addition, corporates operating in Haryana will be encouraged to undertake pilot projects with state-based startups. For this purpose, a matching grant of up to ₹10 lakh will be provided, subject to the condition that the concerned corporates convert such pilot projects into contracts with the startups.
To promote private investment in startups, the government will provide co-investment or matching grants of up to ₹25 lakh for every ₹25 lakh raised from a private or angel investor under the Seed Fund Matching provision.
To strengthen the link between young talent and startups, students pursuing various courses in state universities and polytechnic institutions will be encouraged to undertake apprenticeships with startups. Eligible startups will receive reimbursement of 50% of the stipend cost, up to ₹7,500 per apprentice per month, subject to a maximum of 50 apprentices per year per unit.
Keeping in view the growing requirement for cloud computing and data storage, the scope of reimbursement for cloud computing/storage expenditure has also been expanded. Haryana-based startups will now be eligible for 75% reimbursement of such expenditure incurred at any data centre located in India, up to ₹2.5 lakh per year for a period of five years.
Another important provision approved by the Cabinet provides that startups having their registered office in Chandigarh will also be considered as Category-2 startups, enabling them to avail the benefits available under the Haryana Startup Policy.
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Qualified Doctors Can Now Set Up Nursing Homes on Leased Residential Plots
Cabinet Approves Amendment to Policy for Setting Up Nursing Homes in Licensed Residential Colonies
Chandigarh, August 13 — With the growing need for accessible healthcare facilities within residential plotted colonies, the Council of Ministers, which met under the Chairmanship of Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, here today, approved an amendment in the policy for setting up nursing homes in licensed residential colonies.
The amendment seeks to facilitate the expansion of health services in residential areas and enable qualified doctors to set up nursing homes on residential plots taken on lease, in addition to plots owned by them.
As per the approved amendment, permission for setting up Nursing Homes shall be granted on residential plots owned by Qualified Doctors (Allopathic/AYUSH) as well as on residential plots taken on lease by such Qualified Doctors, for providing Nursing Home services involving admission and indoor treatment, on payment of requisite conversion charges.
The Qualified Doctor shall possess a registration number with the Medical Council/AYUSH Council and shall be presently practising and registered with the local branch of the Indian Medical Association (IMA). An affidavit to this effect shall be submitted along with the application.
In case the permission is granted on a plot taken on lease, the permission granted for setting up of the Nursing Home shall be co-terminus with the validity of the lease period.
As per the existing provision, permission for setting up of a Nursing Home shall be granted on residential plots owned by Qualified Doctors (Allopathic/AYUSH) with a valid registration number with the Medical Council/AYUSH Council, presently practicing and registered with the local branch of the Indian Medical Association (IMA), on payment of requisite conversion charges. An affidavit to this effect shall be submitted along with the application.
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Cabinet Approves Bill for Setting Up Masters Union University in Gurugram
Move aimed at expanding higher education opportunities and contribute towards achieving 50% Gross Enrolment Ratio target under NEP-2020
Chandigarh, August 13: The Haryana Cabinet, which met under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini here today, approved the proposal to move The Haryana Private Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2026 for setting up Masters Union University in Gurugram by amending the Haryana Private Universities Act, 2006.
The proposed university will be established by Shanti Foundation Trust, Gurugram, a charitable, non-political, non-profit and non-sectarian trust working in the field of education. The proposal is aimed at expanding higher education opportunities for the youth of the state and strengthening the participation of the private sector in expanding the capacity and quality of higher education in Haryana.
The university is proposed to be established on approximately 5.14 acres of contiguous land. A building with a constructed area of approximately 1,07,358 square feet is already available at the site, including around 96,600 square feet of instructional area, 5,400 square feet of administrative area, 5,000 square feet of amenities area and 358 square feet of circulation area. The sponsoring trust has the property on lease for a period of 30 years.
The proposal has been examined by the relevant committees constituted under the Haryana Private Universities Act, 2006. The Academic Committee and Finance Committee examined the proposal, while the committee constituted under the chairmanship of the Chairperson, Haryana State Higher Education Council, recommended issuance of the Letter of Intent subject to stipulated conditions. The sponsoring body subsequently submitted its compliance report, which was verified by the committee constituted for the purpose.
The establishment of the university is part of the state’s broader efforts to expand higher education infrastructure and provide greater opportunities to students. The proposal also supports the objective of the National Education Policy (NEP), 2020, which seeks to increase the Gross Enrolment Ratio in higher education to 50 percent.
