Haryana Daily Current Affairs: 16/08/2026

Haryana Schemes & Policies in News 🏛️

In a landmark cabinet meeting chaired by CM Nayab Singh Saini, the Haryana government has introduced significant policy shifts. Key among these is the approval of the EV Tax Relief and Agniveer Reservation policy. The state has also sanctioned a new Minorities Commission Bill to institutionalize the rights of minority communities. Furthermore, a major administrative adjustment was made by reducing the training period for Patwaris to expedite the deployment of 2,600 personnel across the state.

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Exam-Oriented Current Affairs & Key Facts 📝

• Polity & Governance: The Cabinet approved the Minorities Commission Bill and a compensation of Rs 7.5 lakh for custodial deaths.
• Environment & Infrastructure: From January 2026, only CNG, EV, and cleaner fuel vehicles will be permitted for cab aggregators and delivery fleets in the Haryana NCR region.
• Economy & Finance: The Gurugram Metro project cost has been revised to ₹10,266 crore to accommodate infrastructure expansion.
• Industrial Development: 10 major industrial policies were cleared with an ambitious target to attract ₹5 lakh crore in investment and generate employment.
• Administrative Reforms: A new transfer policy and vehicle incentives for the NCR region were approved to improve governance efficiency.

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One-Liner Revision Notes ⚡

• CM Nayab Singh Saini chaired the Haryana Cabinet session on August 13, 2026, passing 22 major decisions.
• The Haryana Cabinet has approved a mandatory switch to CNG/EV for all cab and e-commerce fleets in NCR by Jan 2026.
• A financial compensation of ₹7.5 lakh has been sanctioned for families of victims of custodial deaths.
• The revised budget for the Gurugram Metro project now stands at ₹10,266 crore.
• Training periods for 2,600 Patwaris have been shortened to fill vacancies quickly.
• Horizontal reservation for Agniveers in state government jobs has been formally approved.
• The Cabinet cleared 10 new industrial policies aimed at a ₹5 lakh crore investment goal.
• New governance reforms in MSME and housing sectors were introduced to boost the real estate market.

MCQs from Current Affairs ❓

Q1: What is the compensation amount approved by the Haryana Cabinet for custodial deaths?

• A) Rs 5 Lakh
• B) Rs 7.5 Lakh
• C) Rs 10 Lakh
• D) Rs 15 Lakh

Q2: By which month and year must all cab aggregators in Haryana's NCR switch to CNG or EV?

• A) December 2025
• B) January 2026
• C) July 2026
• D) January 2027

Q3: What is the revised project cost for the Gurugram Metro as per the recent cabinet decision?

• A) Rs 8,500 Crore
• B) Rs 10,266 Crore
• C) Rs 12,000 Crore
• D) Rs 9,800 Crore

Q4: How many major industrial policies did the Haryana Cabinet clear to draw investment?

• A) 5
• B) 8
• C) 10
• D) 15

Q5: How many Patwaris are planned to be deployed by reducing their training period?

• A) 1,500
• B) 2,100
• C) 2,600
• D) 3,000