IEP Chandigarh, August 16
Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal expressed his confidence in Haryana’s potential to surpass all other states in terms of development by the year 2047.
The Chief Minister was addressing the state level Independence Day function organized at Fatehabad on the 76th anniversary of Independence. On this occasion, while congratulating and wishing the people of the state on Independence Day, he commemorates the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the freedom of the country.
The Chief Minister said that the heroes of Haryana had also participated enthusiastically in the freedom movement. He said that even after independence our soldiers kept showcasing unparalleled examples of bravery during the foreign intrusion in 1962, 1965, and 1971 as well during the Kargil War.
Expressing his gratitude to the great freedom fighters, the Chief Minister said that he pays heartfelt tributes to the martyrs and unsung heroes of the freedom movement who laid their lives for our better tomorrow. Remembering the martyrs, he recited the lines of national poet Ramdhari Singh Dinkar.
As he raised the tricolour in celebration of Independence Day for the ninth time, Chief Minister Sh. Manohar Lal stated “I feel happy and proud.”
Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal said that this auspicious festival of independence is also a day to celebrate achievements of the Nation. Today India is launching missions like Chandrayaan and Mangalyaan on the strength of its advanced technology and unique talent. Recently our Chandrayaan-3 has entered the moon’s orbit and will land on the moon after a week from today.
demands, suggestions and complaints related to their Gram Panchayat. In order to maximize the participation of Panchayati Raj Institutions in development, we have assigned them certain powers. In order to strengthen the financial position of Panchayati Raj Institutions, a stamp duty surcharge equal to 2 percent of the property value in rural areas has been imposed. One percent of the revenue collected from this is given to Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti and the remaining one percent to Gram Panchayats. We have adopted the concept of Social Audit to ensure quality, bring transparency and eliminate corruption in development works.
He informed that we have also taken several steps for decentralization of the powers of the urban local bodies. We have got the mayor’s direct election done. To strengthen the financial position of urban local bodies, two percent revenue of stamp duty on registration of property has been provided to them. We are laying special emphasis on strengthening the infrastructure in the cities and towns of the state. Karnal, Gurugram, Faridabad and Panchkula are being made smart cities. The Metropolitan Development Authority has been constituted for the development of Gurugram, Faridabad and Panchkula, this authority will also be formed in Hisar. Property ID of every property in the cities has been created.
He called upon the people of the state to forget all kinds of social, religious and communal differences and maintain mutual harmony and brotherhood by following their great cultural traditions.
On this occasion, various school children gave a wonderful presentation of patriotism as well as Haryanvi, Punjabi and cultural programs that weave the country into the thread of unity. The chief guest honored freedom fighters, martyr families and players who brought laurels to the state and country at the national and international level during the function. The Chief Minister announced Rs. 5 lakh for the children who participated in the function. Along with this, he also announced a holiday for the schools of the state on Wednesday. Apart from this, in the state level Independence Day function, the commandos of the police personnel also showed amazing stunts on the bike. On the other hand, police personnel showcased their horse riding skills. Along with this, the CID of Haryana Police showed a play regarding deactivating of bombs after receiving information.
Chairman, Haryana Bureau Of Public Enterprises, Sh. Subhash Barala, Sessions Judge, Sh. DR Chalia, ADGP, Sh. Alok Roy, ADGP CID, Sh. Alok Mittal, ADGP Hisar Division, Sh. Srikant Jadhav, Hisar Divisional Commissioner, Smt. Geeta Bharti, Deputy Commissioner, Smt. Mandeep Kaur, SP, Smt. Aastha Modi besides other officers of various departments were present in the ceremony.
