Haryana CM seeks tighter monitoring of welfare schemes, focus on last-mile delivery

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday directed officials to strengthen monitoring of welfare schemes and ensure that their benefits reach eligible people transparently, saying government programmes should be assessed by their impact on the ground rather than merely by numbers.

Chairing a review meeting of key state government departments in Chandigarh, Saini said best practices adopted by departments should translate into tangible benefits for farmers, rural communities, women, youth and the wider public.

Ground impact in focus

The Chief Minister asked officials to strengthen technology, transparency and monitoring across departmental schemes and replicate successful practices in other areas. He said the effectiveness of programmes should be evaluated at the grassroots to ensure that intended beneficiaries actually receive the assistance meant for them.

The meeting reviewed initiatives and technological improvements undertaken by the Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Horticulture, Development and Panchayats, Irrigation and Water Resources and Cooperation departments, besides the Haryana State Agricultural Marketing Board.

Fertiliser system reviewed

Officials informed Saini about the integration of the Integrated Fertiliser Management System with the Meri Fasal Mera Byora portal. Under the system, fertilisers are supplied through point-of-sale machines to verified and registered farmers.

The state government said the system had helped curb black marketing and industrial misuse of urea and DAP. It said savings of Rs 820 crore in fertiliser subsidy were recorded between October 8, 2025 and September 14, 2026.

Scientists told to visit fields

Saini directed agricultural scientists to regularly visit farms instead of remaining confined to offices. He asked them to interact directly with farmers and undertake scientific studies into pest and disease outbreaks affecting crops.

The Chief Minister particularly sought research into the emergence of caterpillar infestations and their impact on crops. He said closer interaction between scientists and farmers would help identify problems early and develop appropriate solutions.

Insurance benefits

The Mukhyamantri Kisan Evam Khetihar Mazdoor Jeevan Suraksha Yojana, implemented by the Haryana State Agricultural Marketing Board, was also reviewed. Saini directed officials to ensure that every eligible farmer receives the full insurance benefit due under the scheme.

He also called for effective monitoring of insurance claims to ensure that actual losses are adequately compensated. The emphasis, he said, should remain on ensuring that welfare measures produce measurable benefits for intended recipients.

Best practices sought

In a separate review of departmental initiatives, Saini asked government departments to identify and adopt best practices aimed at improving transparency, accountability and the quality of public services.

The Higher Education, Technical Education and Public Works departments made presentations on institutional excellence, research and innovation, digital technology, citizen participation and performance-based incentives during the exercise.