Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini today handed over appointment letters to 25 newly recruited Block Development and Panchayat Officers (BDPOs) here today. Addressing the newly appointed officers, the Chief Minister congratulated them on their achievement and reminded them of the significant role they will play in shaping the future of rural Haryana.
Each one of you has been selected purely on the basis of merit. This is the new work culture of Haryana as the present government have ended the kharchi-parchi system and ensured that only deserving and qualified candidates enter government service.
“As frontline officers in rural administration, your duty is not just administrative but transformational. You must work towards building robust rural infrastructure, strengthening Panchayati Raj Institutions, and implementing welfare schemes effectively.
Your efforts must align with the broader vision of Viksit Bharat as envisioned by Prime Minister Sh Narendra Modi,” he added. The Chief Minister expressed confidence that the newly appointed BDPOs will uphold the trust placed in them and work diligently to further accelerate the visible and impactful development in Rural Haryana.
“We are not just appointing officers today; we are empowering our villages with fresh energy and accountable leadership,” he remarked. The appointment of these officers will address the shortage of BDPOs in the department.
It is worthwhile to mention here that the recruitment process was conducted by the Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC), which held the Haryana Civil Services (HCS) Main Examination in March 2024. Following interviews, 113 candidates were selected for various positions, including 34 for the post of BDPO in the Development and Panchayats Department.
The appointment process, however, was delayed due to a civil writ petition filed in court. The State Government, committed to justice and procedural integrity, actively pursued the case in the Punjab and Haryana High Court.
After nearly 11 months of legal proceedings, the matter was resolved, enabling the final appointments to move forward. Development and Panchayat Minister Sh Krishan Lal Panwar, while congratulating newly appointed BDPOs, urged them to work with dedication and integrity.
He said that the holistic development of rural areas can be achieved only when administrative officers function with transparency, sensitivity, and prioritize public concerns. He encouraged the officers to become role models and play a proactive role in strengthening Panchayati Raj institutions.
Haryana Advocate General Pravindra Singh Chauhan, Commissioner and Secretary Development and Panchayat Department Dr. Amit Agrawal, Additional Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Dr. Saket Kumar, Director General Development and Panchayat Department DK Behera, OSD to the Chief Minister Bharat Bhushan Bharti and other senior officers were also present on this occasion.
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