Haryana accelerates one of its most significant governance reform initiatives: CS Anurag Rastogi

Haryana has reason to smile, as it has succeeded in accelerating one of its most significant governance reform initiatives, as claimed by state Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi (IAS:1990:HY). Rastogi said that 21 of the 28 priority reforms identified under the Centre’s second phase of the compliance reduction and deregulation exercise have either been approved or are already under implementation.

The Chief Secretary claimed it while attending a high-level Centre-State review meeting on Thursday.

The review meeting assessed Haryana’s progress across 28 priority areas that included land regulations, industrial development, business licensing, labour, and administrative reforms, among others.

Departments presented implementation status and future action plans for completing the remaining recommendations in the review meeting.

Rastogi directed all departments to meet deadlines, swiftly resolve outstanding issues, and work closely with the Government of India when central approvals are required.

The Chief Secretary stressed that Haryana is turning to digital governance more than ever to drive efficiency by undertaking key initiatives like launching a Digital Repository for State Acts, Rules, and Government Orders; closely tracking service delivery timelines; and enhancing the Auto-Appeal system under the Right to Services framework to bring more transparency and accountability to public administration.

Rastogi added that reforms are also underway to simplify business licensing, streamline legal metrology, expedite electricity connections, streamline building approvals, and promote self-certification for MSMEs.

An official statement says these reforms will revolutionise government service delivery as the state’s efforts are to empower industries, entrepreneurs, MSMEs, farmers, and citizens through streamlined processes and faster decision-making.

The Chief Secretary stressed that these reforms are designed to build a governance system where approvals come faster, rules are simpler, and public services run more efficiently.