State to set up ₹100-crore ‘Haryana Green Climate Resilient Fund’: Rao Narbir Singh

The 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.

Published on: Apr 1, 2026, 15:58:59 IST

By Leena Dhankhar

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Haryana’s forest and environment minister Rao Narbir Singh on Wednesday said the state will set up a ₹100-crore ‘Haryana Green Climate Resilient Fund’ as part of efforts to make the state climate-resilient, as proposed in the 2026–27 budget by chief minister Nayab Singh Saini.

The Aravali Safari Park in Haryana. (Parveen Kumar/ HT Photo)

The 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, he said.

Singh said the 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.

The environment minister said the government is also taking steps on the ground to address pollution-related issues. He highlighted the problem of polluted water flowing from the Dharuhera area of Rajasthan into the Masani Barrage in Rewari district, which is affecting the agricultural land of 16 to 17 nearby villages.

The presence of chemical waste in the water is degrading soil quality, Singh said, adding that the state irrigation department has been directed to prepare a comprehensive and practical plan to find a permanent solution.

“The flow of water into the Masani Barrage is natural and cannot be completely stopped. As part of a long-term solution, a project linked to National Highway-48 will be developed at an estimated cost of ₹150 crore. The National Highways Authority of India will contribute ₹100 crore, while the governments of Haryana and Rajasthan will contribute ₹25 crore each,” he said.

He added that the state is also working on a special mission to make the 313-kilometre stretch of the Yamuna river pollution-free. The mission, to be led by the chief minister, will include 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.

Singh said that during 2026–27, scientific treatment of water from all drains flowing into the Yamuna will be ensured to make the river clean and pollution-free.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Leena Dhankhar
Leena Dhankhar is Senior Editor and Bureau Chief, Gurugram, at Hindustan Times, where she has spent over 17 years chronicling the transformation of one of India's fastest-growing urban regions. From starting her career as a crime reporter to leading the Gurugram bureau, her journalism has been defined by investigative reporting, in-depth storytelling and an unwavering focus on public interest. Over nearly two decades, she has reported extensively across crime, politics, civic governance, elections, real estate, environment, courts, sports, education and entertainment, covering Gurugram, Faridabad, Nuh and Palwal. Her reporting has exposed several major scams and systemic failures, including insurance frauds, waste management irregularities, illegal arms manufacturing units in Nuh, illegal mining in the Aravallis, organised crime networks and governance lapses affecting millions of residents. Known for her investigative work and exclusive stories, Leena has reported on high-impact national issues, including the Nicaragua charter flight carrying Indian migrants that was turned back amid allegations of human trafficking, exposing the growing network of illegal immigration rackets. Her work has also focused on gang wars, prison administration, juvenile crime, women and child protection systems, the functioning of the Juvenile Justice Board and Child Welfare Committee, and environmental challenges such as pollution, waterlogging and deteriorating civic infrastructure. Beyond hard news, Leena has extensively documented Haryana's rich heritage, forests and wildlife, bringing attention to the state's historical landmarks, biodiversity, conservation efforts and ecological challenges through immersive reportage and feature writing. Her journalism has consistently gone beyond breaking news. She has documented Gurugram's rapid urbanisation through long-form narratives and enterprise reporting on issues ranging from pothole-ridden roads, flooding and waste management to the changing social fabric of India's Millennium City. She also writes widely read feature columns, including The Outsider, Changemaker, and Concern for Gurugram, profiling people, places and ideas shaping the city's identity. Leena is the author of Gurugram School Murder, published by Juggernaut Books, a deeply reported account of one of India's most high-profile school murder investigations. She is currently working on her second book, an investigative work exploring some of India's most significant scams and fraud investigations. Beyond print journalism, she has expanded her storytelling through public speaking and digital media. She is a TEDx speaker and has produced podcasts exploring Gurugram's transformation, civic challenges and untold stories. Her work reflects a commitment to narrative journalism that combines rigorous reporting with compelling storytelling. A law graduate with an MBA in Human Resources, Leena brings a multidisciplinary perspective to her reporting, particularly on governance, public policy and legal affairs. She has travelled extensively across India to pursue investigative assignments, often reporting from remote locations and conflict-prone areas in search of stories that matter.Read More

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