Nuh, June 8 -- Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on a visit to Nuh, on Friday, approved a series of welfare and infrastructure initiatives during the 31st meeting of the Mewat Development Board. The chief minister reaffirmed the government's commitment to uplifting the region through educational incentives, infrastructure expansion and creation of jobs, officials said. Pointing out the significant strides made under the Aspirational Districts Programme, Saini said, "Nuh has risen from the 108th to 20th position among India's aspirational districts due to the coordinated efforts of both the Central and state governments." He said that the region, once considered remote and underdeveloped, is now witnessing transformative growth in key sectors such as education, health, agriculture and infrastructure. In an effort to boost academic excellence, Saini announced that under the Mukhyamantri Mewat Chhatar Pratibha Samman Yojana, general category students scoring above 90% in Classes 10 and 12 will be awarded Rs.51,000, while SC students will receive Rs.1,11,000. These scholarships, he said, would be part of a broader strategy to foster a better educational environment in Mewat. Key infrastructure announcements included the transfer of the Government Model Sanskriti School under the Mewat Development Authority, the construction of an Unani Medical College in Akera, and the pending launch of the Mewat Model College in Ferozepur Jhirka. A driving training and research institute in village Chhapera is expected to begin operations by October, while a museum dedicated to Shaheed Hasan Khan Mewati will be established to honour the region's legacy. Further approvals included the construction of a Rs.13.5 crore sports complex and an auditorium in Nuh, setting up a Hunar Haat in Tauru for self-help group women, and the development of two new transit hostels for girls at Mewat Model School in Ferozepur Jhirka. Libraries will also be established across the district to promote learning. A 200-seater library will be built in Nuh, while libraries with capacities ranging from 50 to 100 children will come up in Ferozepur Jhirka, Punhana, Tauru, and large villages. A Skill Innovation Centre will be launched in Nuh to train youth in vocational courses for self-employment. The CM also unveiled key components of the Mukhyamantri Mewat Chatravriti Yojana, which offers annual scholarships of Rs.75,000 or 75% of tuition fees-whichever is lower-for students pursuing professional, technical, tourism, and paramedical courses. For MBBS students, the annual cap is Rs.1.25 lakh, with the government covering 100% tuition if fees fall below the threshold....