Chandigarh
After felicitating 64 candidates from Haryana who have successfully cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024 at his residence Sant Kabir Kutir in Chandigarh, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday urged them never to forget their values and roots, and wherever they serve, establish a legacy of success through their competence and integrity. The Chief Minister expressed hope that these bright minds would contribute their talents to realizing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of making India a developed nation by 2047, and continuing to uphold the pride of Haryana through their commendable service.
Saini said, “You all are the foundation and torchbearers of a developed India. The nation has high expectations from you. I am confident that through your service in every corner of the country, you will not only strengthen the spirit of unity in diversity but also bring glory to Haryana.”
Saini said that prior to 2014, youth in Haryana had to make rounds of the offices of MLAs and ministers to secure government jobs. However, after 2014, the state government implemented the Mission Merit policy and established a transparent system of recruitment—providing government jobs without parchi-kharchi. Since then, young aspirants have been preparing through coaching centers and successfully entering government services. The state government has provided over 1.75 lakh government jobs based on merit and transparency. He added that in the last 10 years, even the smallest villages in Haryana have seen 5 to 6 youth securing government jobs, while in larger villages, this number ranges from 350 to 400.
The Chief Minister said that Prime Minister Modi believes in delivering what he promises, and the Haryana government is following the same path. He emphasized that even before taking the oath of office, the present state government fulfilled its promise made to youth during elections by issuing joining letters to 26,000 candidates. He said that the selected candidates have reached this milestone through determination, hard work, and dedication. He extended his heartfelt congratulations to them and their parents.
Highlighting the transformative changes in the country over the past decade, Saini said that it is a matter of pride that powerful nations are now praising India on the global stage. He asserted that it is everyone’s duty to make India a global leader, and the role of the youth will be crucial in achieving this goal.
The Chief Minister further said that just as senior officers have contributed to Haryana’s progress and development, these young officers will now work for the welfare of 140 crore Indians. With their commitment, they will help script the story of a Viksit Bharat by 2047, fulfilling the vision of the Prime Minister.
‘Govt working to promote & disseminate teachings of Sikh Gurus’
In another event, addressing the eminent citizens of the Sikh community, Saini affirmed that the state government is dedicated to spreading the teachings of the Sikh Gurus and preserving the rich legacy of the Sikh community. He said that inspired by the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who has worked tirelessly for the upliftment of the Sikh community, the Haryana Government is also undertaking significant steps for their welfare and cultural preservation. He said that the state government is actively engaged in promoting and disseminating the teachings of Sikh Gurus, while also preserving the history of the Sikh community, said Saini.
The Chief Minister said that both the Central and Haryana governments are true allies of farmers. As proof of this, all crops in Haryana are being procured at Minimum Support Price (MSP), and over the past ten and a half years, the government has provided compensation of Rs. 14,500 crore to farmers for crop losses. In contrast, under the Congress government before 2014, farmers received only Rs. 1,155 crore for crop damages, said Saini. The Chief Minister said that the medical college being constructed in Yamunanagar will be named after Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. Similarly, a museum in Lohgarh will soon be developed in honor of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Ji, and a Martial Arts School will also be built there. Additionally, the road from Nada Sahib to Paonta Sahib has been named after Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, he said.
The Chief Minister said that the state government has identified the land in Kurukshetra for the construction of a Sikh Museum. This museum will preserve the heritage related to Sikh history, providing youth with valuable insights into their rich past. He assured the members of the Sikh community that their demands would be forwarded to the concerned departments for appropriate action, he added.
