Chandigarh, April 4 -- The Haryana government has allocated a sum Rs.200 crore to the fire and emergency services department for purchase of fire vehicles and equipment in 2025-26 budget estimates.

Additional chief secretary (ACS), revenue and disaster management, Sumita Misra said that 250 new fire fighting vehicles, and 13 hydraulic platforms have been proposed to be purchased in 2025-26 financial year to augment fire-fighting capabilities.

The fire department, which has 109 fire stations across Haryana was merged with the revenue and disaster management department in 2023.

The ACS said that a total of 713 vehicles including 504 fire vehicles of various categories, and 202 motorcycles were available at various fire stations. Besides,...