The Haryana Cabinet, presided over by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, on Thursday, gave approval for the renaming of Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) to State Vigilance & Anti-Corruption Bureau, Haryana. "The decision was taken after a comprehensive review of the Bureaus evolving role and responsibilities. The revised name—State Vigilance & Anti-Corruption Bureau, Haryana—better captures the dual focus of the Bureau: combating corruption and ensuring vigilance within the administrative framework," a statement said. The Bureaus responsibility goes beyond anti-corruption efforts alone and also encompasses a broader vigilance framework. The combined nomenclature of "Vigilance & Anti-Corruption" captures the full scope of its operations, including investigations into malpractices, corruption, and transparency issues across various government departments, the statement added. The proposed nomenclature also better reflects the synergy between the various operational arms of the Bureau, allowing for clearer delineation of roles in combating corruption, misconduct, and administrative inefficiency. Adopts Unified Pension Scheme under NPS, Benefits over 2 Lakh Employees To give assured minimum pension and family pension to government employees, the Cabinet has adopted the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) notified by the Government of India under the National Pension System (NPS). Effective from August 1, 2025, this move will benefit over 2 lakh State government employees appointed on or after January 1, 2006. The UPS will provide 50% of the average basic pay drawn by a State government employee during the 12 months prior to retirement, provided the employee completes 25 years of service. A minimum guaranteed payout of Rs. 10,000 per month will be assured if the employee retires after completing 10 or more years of qualifying service. In the event of the pensioners death, the family will receive 60% of the last-drawn pension amount.  Launches Scholarship Scheme for Children of Martyr Soldiers and Paramilitary Personnel In a tribute to the sacrifice made by the nations bravehearts, the Cabinet has decided to roll out a dedicated scholarship scheme for the children of martyred soldiers and paramilitary personnel. The present government in its Sankalp Patra, had promised to provide a scholarship to the children of martyrs of the armed forces. Now, the government has decided to grant scholarships to children of martyrs of the armed forces as well as paramilitary personnel. As per the newly framed policy,  students from Classes 6 to 12 will receive an annual scholarship of Rs 60,000. For those pursuing graduation, the scholarship amount will be Rs 72,000 per year, while post-graduate students will receive Rs 96,000 annually.  Revises royalty rates for mineral materials The Cabinet has revised the royalty rates for mineral materials like stone and sand. This step is expected to generate additional revenue for the state. The royalty for stone has been increased from Rs. 45 to Rs. 100 per tonne, while the royalty for sand has been raised from Rs. 40 to Rs. 80 per tonne. The cabinet has also approved the implementation of an interstate mineral transportation fee. A charge of Rs. 100 per tonne will be levied for interstate transportation of minerals. The inter-state transit fee has been fixed at Rs 100 if the destination mentioned in the e-transit is within Haryana, and Rs 20 if the destination in e-transit is anyplace outside Haryana.

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