Haryana launches State Environment Plan 2025-26 to combat pollution and promote sustainable development

Haryana has taken a significant step to combat pollution and reduce carbon emissions by launching key initiatives focused on environmental protection. As part of this effort, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday launched the State Environment Plan 2025–26 and released the Non-CO₂ Pathway Report 2025–26.

The initiative is set to become a milestone in sustainable development and environmental conservation in the state.

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The implementation of the Plan will help improve air quality, lower pollution levels, and ensure a clean, healthy, and safe environment for the citizens of Haryana. Moreover, it positions the state as a frontrunner in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at both national and international levels.

The Chief Minister made these remarks while speaking at the launch of the State Environment Plan 2025–26 held in Panchkula on Tuesday in the presence of Environment, Forest, and Wildlife Minister Rao Narbir Singh.

Saini said Haryana has become the first state in the country to undertake such a comprehensive initiative for a clean environment. He emphasized that the State Environment Plan is not the responsibility of just one or two departments; rather, it requires the coordinated efforts of multiple departments.

To facilitate this, a high-level committee will be constituted to coordinate among various departments and monitor progress. The committee will ensure that all departments operate in mission mode, move forward with full transparency and accountability, and actively involve public participation.

The Chief Minister said that the deforestation and shrinking of forests are causing environmental imbalances, whose adverse effects are already impacting humanity. The State Environment Plan is a significant step toward ensuring clean air, pure water, and a green earth for future generations.

To address the challenges posed by industrialization, urbanization, and rising pollution levels, the state government has developed and implemented a comprehensive plan in collaboration with experts. He also highlighted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emphasized the importance of conserving vital resources such as water, air, and soil.

The Chief Minister informed that currently, 5,600 tonnes of solid waste are generated daily in the cities of Haryana. While 77 percent of this waste is being properly disposed of, 23 percent remains unmanaged. To address this issue, a plan has been prepared to establish 13 Integrated Solid Waste Management Plants across the state.

Additionally, efforts are underway to clean up garbage that has accumulated in dumping grounds over the years. So far, 50 percent of this accumulated waste has been scientifically disposed of, and work on the remaining is progressing rapidly.