Chandigarh: Haryana’s Forest and Environment Minister, Rao Narbir Singh, stated that the state government is taking a major and visionary step towards making Haryana climate-resilient. In the Budget Address for the year 2026–27, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has proposed the establishment of the “Haryana Green Climate Resilient Fund” with a seed provision of ₹100 crore.
He said that this fund will promote investments in sectors such as zero-emission vehicles, renewable energy, energy efficiency, water conservation, urban greening, climate-resilient agriculture, and nature-based solutions. Its objective is to balance air and water pollution at the national level and align Haryana with the goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2070, making the state clean, green, and environmentally balanced.
Rao Narbir Singh further said that the government is not only working at the policy level but is also taking concrete steps on the ground to address pollution-related issues. In this context, the issue of polluted water flowing from the Dharuhera area of Rajasthan into the Masani Barrage in Rewari district has been taken seriously, as it is adversely affecting the fertile agricultural land of 16 to 17 nearby villages.
He explained that due to the high presence of chemical waste in this water, the quality of the soil is being negatively impacted. To find a permanent solution to this problem, the Irrigation Department has been directed to prepare a comprehensive and practical plan.
He clarified that the water flow into the Masani Barrage is natural and cannot be completely stopped. Therefore, under a comprehensive solution, a project connected to National Highway-48 will be developed, with an estimated cost of ₹150 crore. In this project, the National Highways Authority of India will contribute ₹100 crore, while the governments of Haryana and Rajasthan will contribute ₹25 crore each.
Additionally, the state government is working towards launching a special mission to make the 313-kilometer stretch of the Yamuna River pollution-free. This mission will be conducted under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and will include key measures such as increasing sewage treatment capacity, stopping uncontrolled waste discharge, real-time monitoring of industrial units, protection of riverbanks, development of green belts, and groundwater recharge.
He stated that during the year 2026–27, scientific treatment of water from all drains flowing into the Yamuna will be ensured, so that the river can be made clean and pollution-free.Rao Narbir Singh expressed confidence that these initiatives will provide a new direction to environmental conservation in Haryana and help the state move rapidly towards sustainable and green development.
