*Pre-Budget consultation meeting held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini*
*Suggestions sought for an inclusive Budget from Ministers, MLAs, and Administrative Secretaries*
*Chief Minister assures accelerated state development by incorporating key suggestions in the upcoming Budget*
Chandigarh, March 3 – Continuing with the Haryana Government’s “Pre-Budget Consultation” initiative, Chief Minister Sh Nayab Singh Saini today engaged with all Ministers, MLAs, and Administrative Secretaries to gather their valuable suggestions for the budget of the financial year 2025-26, aiming to present an inclusive budget that reflects the needs of all stakeholders.
The first session of the two-day “Pre-Budget Consultation” commenced today at Red Bishop, Panchkula, under the chairmanship of the Chief Minister.
It is noteworthy that the State Government has been organizing the Pre-Budget Consultation program for the past six years. This year, sector-specific meetings have been held over the past several days to take suggestions from various stakeholders. On January 2, first such meeting was held with the Industry Association and Chartered Accountants in Gurugram to collect key suggestions. Similarly, discussions were held in Hisar with agricultural scientists, FPOs, agricultural stakeholders, and progressive farmers. The consultation process also included sessions with startups, youth, women entrepreneurs, women representatives, self-help groups, Namo Drone Didi, and the textile industry, all aimed at crafting an inclusive budget. In addition, for the first time, suggestions were invited from the state’s citizens through an online portal, which has already received about 10,000 submissions.
Nayab Singh Saini, who also holds the portfolio of Finance Minister, said that in order to fulfill the vision of an inclusive budget, the “Pre-Budget Consultation” program today, March 3, MLAs of both the ruling party and the opposition provided their valuable suggestions. The Chief Minister said that by integrating these important inputs into the upcoming budget, efforts will be made to further simplify the lives of the people. He assured that the best suggestions from various sectors would be included in the state’s budget, which will serve the interests of the 2.80 crore citizens of Haryana. He further highlighted that this budget will be the first of the third term of the Haryana Government under the leadership of Prime Minister Sh Narendra Modi, and it will further accelerate the continuous development of the state.
Sh Nayab Singh Saini attentively listened to the suggestions shared by all the MLAs and assured them that the upcoming budget will incorporate the key recommendations, ensuring the state’s rapid development. He said that the budget will not only address immediate needs but will also focus on achieving long-term objectives for the state’s growth.
On this occasion, Haryana Vidhan Sabha Speaker Sh. Harvinder Kalyan, Deputy Speaker Dr. Krishan Kumar Midha, all Ministers, MLAs, Chief Secretary Sh Anurag Rastogi, Chief Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Sh Rajesh Khullar and senior officers of the state government were also present.
It is worth mentioning that Chief Minister Sh Nayab Singh Saini personally addressed a written communication to all MLAs inviting them to participate in the “Pre-Budget Consultation.”
On the second day of the “Pre-Budget Consultation,” scheduled for March 4, two sessions will be held from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm, during which MLAs will present their suggestions. These inputs from MLAs and Ministers will subsequently be incorporated into the state budget.
