Khattar talked to THE WEEK about the success of his government's welfare schemes, the 'Haryana model' and, of course, politics. Edited excerpts:
Q Prime Minister Narendra Modi is entering the 10th year of his tenure. How do you see its impact and the coordination between the Centre and your state?
A The Modi government has focused on technology, out of which good governance has flowed. We started e-tendering in panchayats. It was opposed by many people; strikes were called, as e-tendering prevented pilferage of funds.
The double-engine formula has helped. We get inspiration and ideas from [the Centre]. We are able to plan as we are placed well in terms of resources and revenue. We have hugely benefited from the double-engine government.
Q We have seen governments and political leaders talk about the Gujarat model, the Delhi model, and even the Rajasthan model. Is there a Haryana model?
A We started a Svamitva Scheme, though initially the name was Lal Dora Mukt Yojna. There were no revenue records in lal dora areas (red-tape properties). So whatever the residents and sarpanches said was taken as the truth. It used to lead to quarrels. So we started updating revenue records and gave titling. (The scheme allows creation of accurate land records for rural planning. It also helps rural population to use their property as a financial asset for borrowing).
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