-Vishal Malhotra
Panchkula October 17- Marking the completion of one year of its third consecutive term, the Haryana Government extended a major gift to poor families and pension beneficiaries today, as the Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini announced fresh plot allotments under the rural and urban housing schemes, a Rs. 200 increase in social security pension, and development grants worth Rs. 2,697 crore for panchayats and local bodies.
Addresing the state-level programme at Panchkula to celebrate the completion of one glorious year of the third term of the present state government, the Chief Minister announced allotment of 8,029 plots to beneficiaries in 141 villages and 2 mega village panchayats across the State under the second phase of the Mukhyamantri Gramin Awas Yojana, In addition, 518 plots were also allotted in Pinjore city under the second phase of the Mukhyamantri Shehri Awas Yojana. The live broadcast of this program was done at district-level functions organized in all districts, and citizens across the State listened to the Chief Minister’s address.
Social Security Pension increased from Rs. 3000 to Rs. 3200
During the programme, the Chief Minister made several important announcements. He said that under the social security pension, the present state government is giving beneficiaries the benefit of Rs. 3,000 per month. From November 1, 2025, the government is going to increase this amount by Rs. 200, after which beneficiaries will receive a Rs. 3,200 per month pension from November onwards.
While making another key announcement, the Chief Minister said that for the beneficiaries of 100-square-yard plots who were given ownership certificates today, tehsils will remain open even on Dhanteras day to facilitate registration.
Correction Portal Opened for Youths Appearing in CET
Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that on July 26–27, the CET examination for recruitment to Group-C posts was conducted successfully. There had been demands from the youth to open a portal for corrections in their documents. Today, the Haryana Staff Selection Commission has opened this correction portal, which will remain open from October 17, 2025, to October 24, 2025, till 11:59 p.m.
