IEP Chandigarh November 1
Even though Haryana was constituted as a separate state on November 1, 1966, but historically and spiritually, it is known from the primitive culture. According to Manu, Haryana emerged from the name of gods and it is also known as Brahmavarta region. The state level function of the 57th Haryana Day organized at Haryana Raj Bhavan witnessed a scintillating cultural programme today.
In last eight years, the sportspersons of Haryana have brought laurels to the country by winning medals in national and international level competitions in sports whereas it has also become an IT hub as many MNCs have been setting their base in Cyber City Gurugram.
Haryana is exporting 50 percent of developed softwares to other countries. In recent eight years, the people of Haryana have also got a visionary Chief Minister in the form of ‘IT Guru’ who has made strenuous efforts to expedite 600 services of various departments online. Other states have been following the online teacher transfer policy formulated by Haryana Government.
Haryana Governor, Sh. Bandaru Dattatraya and Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal extended warm greetings to the people of the state on the occasion of Haryana Day.
The Governor of Punjab and Administrator of Chandigarh, Sh. Banwarilal Purohit and Lady Governor Smt. Vasantha Dattatraya were also present on the occasion. Governor Sh. Bandaru Dattatraya said that Haryana State is on the path of continuous progress. This has only been possible due to the hard work and cooperation of the people of the state.
During the programme of Haryana Day celebrations, shades of cultural programmes were presented showcasing culture of Haryana and other states. The programme started with Saraswati Aradhana and lighting the traditional lamp. Besides Haryanvi culture and folk songs, a glimpse of Bhavai dance left the audience spellbound in the programme. The performance of Haryana’s Loor dance in the programme left everyone entranced. In the end, the performance of Punjabi Bhangra in the presentation was also commendable. The Governor, Sh. Bandaru Dattatraya, pleased with the cultural program, announced Rs. 3 lakh to the artists.
On this occasion, Haryana Vidhan Sabha Speaker, Sh. Gian Chand Gupta, Ambala MP, Sh. Rattan Lal Kataria, Haryana Advocate General Sh. B. R Mahajan, Chief Secretary, Sh. Sanjeev Kaushal, Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Sh. V. Umashankar, Home Secretary, Sh. T.V.S.N. Prasad, Additional Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Dr. Amit Kumar Agrawal, Secretary to Governor, Sh. Atul Dwivedi, Director Art and Cultural Affairs Department, Sh. Mahavir Kaushik and other dignitaries were present.
