PM Narendra Modi, Haryana CM Nayab Saini discuss welfare schemes for Agniveers in state

Chandigarh, July 19

PM Narendra Modi today met CM Nayab Singh Saini at his residence in Delhi to discuss the schemes being implemented in Haryana.

The Prime Minister had a detailed discussion with the Chief Minister about the ‘Agniveers’ and the welfare schemes run by both the state and Central governments.

After meeting the Prime Minister, Saini said significant benefits had been decided for Agniveers by the state government. These include a 10 percent horizontal reservation in government job recruitment, age relaxation of five and three years as per rules, and interest-free loan of up to Rs 5 lakh for employment. The Chief Minister said the Prime Minister was focused on the Agniveer scheme. If any industry in Haryana hires an Agniveer, the state will give that institution a rebate of Rs 60,000. The Prime Minister carefully listened about the schemes for the welfare of Agniveers.

The Chief Minister emphasised that poor people need not worry. “The Prime Minister is meticulously gathering feedback on each scheme to ensure benefits reach the last person.”

He also said the Prime Minister has taken detailed information about the schemes being run in Haryana and also got feedback on the implementation of the Central Government’s schemes as well. There was also a discussion on upcoming projects and the upcoming Assembly elections, he added.

During a press conference, the Chief Minister said that significant changes have occurred in the state over the past 10 years. Work has been carried out at a rapid pace. Efforts have been made to strengthen roads in every district, and four-lane roads, greenfield roads, and expressways have been constructed.