CM Nayab Saini Announces ₹31 Lakh Hostel Grant and Major SC Welfare Initiatives
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In a significant address marking state-level celebrations of Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti at Sant Kabir Kutir in Chandigarh on Monday, October 26, 2026, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini underscored the state's ongoing commitment to social justice, equal opportunities, and merit-based recruitment. Addressing a gathering organized under the Sant Mahapurush Prachar Prasar Yojana, the Chief Minister highlighted that 604 young candidates from the Valmiki community secured appointments in the recently concluded Haryana Police recruitment drives. Reaffirming that state policies draw inspiration from Maharishi Valmiki’s ideals of human dignity, self-reliance, and compassion, Saini detailed specialized education grants, free residential coaching initiatives, housing allotments, and institutional commissions designed to uplift marginalized sections across Haryana.
Massive Police Selection and ₹31 Lakh Financial Grant for Hisar Hostel
The Chief Minister shared major recruitment achievements and approved infrastructural financial aid for community-led educational institutions:
Selection of 604 Valmiki Candidates: Highlighting transparent, merit-led hiring without favoritism, CM Nayab Saini stated that 604 young individuals from the Valmiki community earned positions within the Haryana Police force, reflecting expanding career advancement across law enforcement.
₹31 Lakh Infrastructure Grant for Hisar: The Chief Minister announced an immediate allocation of ₹31 lakh dedicated to the ongoing construction of the Valmiki hostel in Hisar, assuring attendees that he will visit the site soon to participate in foundation stone-laying and review ceremonies.
State-Level Observance Expansion: The event at Sant Kabir Kutir will expand into an even larger public platform in coming editions to commemorate the cultural and philosophical contributions of Maharishi Valmiki on a wide public scale.
Expanding SC Welfare: Dedicated Statutory Commissions, Free Coaching, and Housing Security
Outlining targeted interventions implemented by the Haryana government to safeguard the rights and economic mobility of Scheduled Castes:
Statutory Commission Oversight: Saini emphasized that the establishment of the Haryana State Scheduled Caste Commission and the Haryana State Safai Karamchari Commission guarantees continuous institutional oversight, dispute redressal, and policy safeguarding for sanitation workers and vulnerable groups.
Competitive Exam Coaching and Scholarships: The administration continues to provide dedicated stipends, educational scholarships, and professional coaching modules to equip Scheduled Caste candidates for administrative, technical, and police competitive examinations.
Shelter and Plot Allocations: Under the broader framework of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, the state government is building pucca houses for underprivileged families, while rolling out land allotment programs providing residential plots to landless households lacking construction space.
Political Leadership Commends Inclusive Governance Across Communities
Prominent ministers, legislators, and senior functionaries addressed the assembly to highlight inclusive governance models:
Inclusivity of All 36 Biradaris: Haryana Panchayat and Development Minister Krishna Lal Panwar commended Chief Minister Nayab Saini for championing equitable development across all sections of society and elevating state-level celebrations honoring revered saints and philosophical icons.
Prominent Leaders in Attendance: The commemorative assembly featured keynote remarks from MLA Kapoor Singh Valmiki, Panchkula Mayor Shyam Lal Bansal, former minister Vishambar Valmiki, Sanitation Commission Chairman Ishwar Singh Palaka, and former Haryana Assembly Speaker Gyan Chand Gupta.
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