Haryana Day 2025

• 01 Nov 2025

Why in News?

The Prime Minister extended warm greetings to the people of Haryana on the occasion of Haryana Day (1st November 2025), lauding the state’s farmers for their diligence, soldiers for their courage, and youth for their achievements.

Key Points

• Haryana was officially formed on 1st November 1966, following the reorganisation of Punjab on linguistic grounds.
• The move aimed to give administrative recognition to Hindi-speaking regions, ensuring better governance and cultural identity.
• The Shah Commission, constituted in April 1966, was tasked with recommending the division of Punjab based on language and administrative feasibility.
• The Commission submitted its report in May 1966, and most of its recommendations were implemented, leading to the creation of Haryana.
• The name ‘Haryana’, derived from Sanskrit (Hari – God, Ayana – home), literally means “Abode of God.”
  • With a population of around 25 million, it is among India’s most industrialised and agriculturally advanced states.
  • Known as the “Breadbasket of India,” it plays a vital role in food security and grain procurement.

The Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966

• The Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966 enacted by the Indian Parliament provided the legal framework for Haryana’s creation and the redistribution of Punjab’s administrative, territorial, and institutional setup.
• Key Provisions of the Act:

Aspect	Details
Formation of Haryana	The Act defined the Hindi-speaking districts of Hissar, Rohtak, Gurgaon, Karnal, and Mahendragarh, along with parts of other districts, as forming the new State of Haryana.
Creation of Chandigarh (Union Territory)	Chandigarh was declared a Union Territory and made the shared capital of both Punjab and Haryana.
Transfer to Himachal Pradesh	The hilly areas of the former Punjab, including Kangra and Kullu, were merged with the Union Territory of Himachal Pradesh.
Common High Court	The Act established the Punjab and Haryana High Court, serving both states and the Union Territory of Chandigarh.
Division of Assets and Liabilities	Assets, debts, land, government employees, and key projects such as Bhakra-Nangal and Beas were divided among Punjab, Haryana, and the Union of India. Mechanisms were set up for shared management of inter-state resources.