The Haryana government has directed all its departments and institutions to strictly avoid using the terms 'Harijan' and 'Girijan' in official communications, referring to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, respectively. This directive aligns with central government guidelines and the Constitution, which does not use these expressions. The move follows a review that found some departments were not adhering to previous instructions to discontinue their usage, emphasizing full compliance with national guidelines.