Haryana unveils village outreach, natural farming, and skill development plan

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced a new development strategy on Saturday following a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, focusing on grassroots outreach, natural farming, solar energy, and skill development. The plan includes monthly "Tiffin meetings" in 30-35 villages per assembly constituency, where teams of 200-300 people will conduct cleanliness drives and discuss local issues. The state will also promote natural farming, aiming to connect 1,000 farmers per constituency, and encourage solar energy adoption under PM-KUSUM and PM Surya Ghar schemes. Saini emphasized skill development for youth through Skill India centres and prioritized infrastructure improvements for Gurugram, which he called a "global city." The government will also focus on girls' education, canal maintenance, and strengthening Farmer Producer Organisations to boost agricultural productivity.