Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini Launches Inclusive Pre-Budget Consultations, Promises People-Centric Budget 2026-27
Chief Minister engages with panchayat representatives, urban bodies, farmers, and agricultural experts to shape upcoming state budget reflecting aspirations of 2.80 crore citizens
CHANDIGARH/HISAR – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has initiated comprehensive pre-budget consultation programs across the state, emphasizing that the upcoming Budget 2026-27 will be shaped by direct inputs from citizens, farmers, and local representatives rather than bureaucratic figures alone.
In a series of consultations held on January 15 in Hisar, the Chief Minister engaged with three key stakeholder groups—panchayat and urban local body representatives, and agricultural experts including farmers and Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs)—signaling the government’s commitment to participatory governance.
Grassroots Democracy Takes Center Stage
Addressing panchayat representatives at Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, CM Saini described villages as “the strongest foundation of democracy” and sarpanches as “the first voice of the village.” He announced that suggestions from public representatives and citizens can be submitted over the next 8-10 days through a government chatbot, with assurances that these inputs will be incorporated into the budget.
The government has allocated ₹7,616.52 crore for Panchayati Raj and Rural Development in Budget 2025-26, of which ₹2,808.72 crore has already been utilized for initiatives including village pathways, Mahila Chaupals, e-libraries, indoor gyms, and waste management systems. The development work limit for Gram Panchayats has been increased to ₹21 lakh, with 5 percent reservation provided to the OBC-B category in panchayati raj institutions.
For urban areas, described as “engines of development,” a provision of ₹5,666.28 crore has been made in the current budget, including a special ₹100 crore fund to address drainage problems.
Agriculture at the Core
At a separate consultation at Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, CM Saini—who identifies as a farmer’s son—pledged that agriculture would remain central to the upcoming budget. The government allocated ₹9,296.68 crore for agriculture and allied sectors in 2025-26.
Revealing the impact of previous consultations, the Chief Minister disclosed that 99 out of 161 suggestions received from farmers during last year’s pre-budget meeting on January 9, 2025, were incorporated into Budget 2025-26. These led to significant policy decisions including strict legislation against spurious seeds, modernization of mandis, district-level seed testing laboratories, expansion of the livestock insurance scheme, and the Milk Producer Incentive Scheme.
CM Saini called upon agricultural scientists to focus on innovations that reduce input costs while increasing profitability, emphasizing that “today’s youth aspire to practice agriculture using modern technology.”
Transparency and Accountability
In a unique gesture of accountability, the Chief Minister announced that stakeholders whose suggestions are incorporated into Budget 2026-27 will be specially invited to the Vidhan Sabha during the budget presentation to witness the implementation of their inputs.
The consultation approach aligns with the government’s Vision Document aimed at supporting Prime Minister’s resolve to make India a developed nation by 2047, while ensuring balanced development between rural and urban areas.
Public Works Minister Ranbir Gangwa, Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shyam Singh Rana, MLAs including Savitri Jindal and Randhir Panihar, along with senior officials from various departments, attended the consultation programs.
