Chandigarh, September 22:

In a major gift to the residents of the state, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday announced to begin the process for Registration of people under the ambitious Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna aimed at giving comprehensive healthcare to the people by offering cashless treatment worth Rs 10 lakh.

Interacting with the media persons here today the Chief Minister said that the registration for this ambitious scheme to provide Rs 10 lakh cashless treatment to the people will begin in two districts of Barnala and Tarn Taran from Tuesday (September 23). He said that the process for registration will be launched as a pilot project and will be completed in 10-12 days for which camps will be organized in around 128 places in each of these districts. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that this is a historic and first of its kind scheme launched for the welfare of the people in the state.

The Chief Minister said that all the people in these districts can apply for the Chief Minister’s Health Card and during the camps no one has to travel far from home to register for the card. He said that before the camps are organized, the entire area will be informed through public announcements to ensure everyone knows about the camps. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the applicants only need to bring their Aadhaar card, Voter ID, and a passport-size photo to the camp and no other documents will be required.

The Chief Minister said that within 10-12 days, the registration for the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna will be completed for everyone in these districts. He said that based on the feedback, if any improvements are needed in the process, they will be duly incorporated. Subsequently, Bhagwant Singh Mann said that then the registration for this scheme will begin across Punjab and once it is completed throughout the state, it will be officially launched.

The Chief Minister said that every Punjabi will be able to benefit from Rs 10 lakhs of health insurance using the Chief Minister’s Health Card allowing everyone to access free, cashless treatment. He said that Government employees, ASHA workers, and Anganwadi workers will also be included in the scheme. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that every family will receive ₹10 lakhs of health insurance, there will be no limit on the number of family members, every citizen will receive the Chief Minister’s Health Card, enabling cashless treatment, treatment will be available in all government and empanelled private hospitals.

The Chief Minister said that over 2,000 health procedures and surgeries will be included in the scheme and Punjab is the first state in the country to offer health coverage of up to ₹10 lakhs. He envisioned that this historic initiative of Punjab will set an example for the entire nation to provide universal healthcare to all the residents of the state. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that like free power this facility will also be available to all the residents of the state adding that the promise of excellent healthcare made to the people is being fulfilled today.

Dwelling on another issue, the Chief Minister said that 881 Aam Aadmi Clinics have been opened in the last three years to impart quality health services to people and the number of these clinics will soon cross 1,000. He said that the availability of medicines in government hospitals has increased from 30% to nearly 100% and the number of people benefiting from primary government health services has increased from 34 lakh to 1.08 crore. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that it is a matter of immense pride and satisfaction that Punjab will be the first state in the country to offer free Universal Health Insurance up to Rs 10 lakhs.

The Chief Minister said that the Union government is habitual of eating its own words everytime after the scheme launched by them fails miserably. Citing an example, he said that GST was raised with a big bang but now has been rolled back with the same speed adding that if GST was beneficial at that time why it has been taken back now. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that before taking any action on GST, the centre must give back the legitimate share of the states, pending with them, back to the states.

Urging the BJP leaders to refrain from politicizing the issue of floods, the Chief Minister dared state BJP Chief Sunil Jakhar to do his homework before issuing any statement. He said that these rejected leaders spit venom against him just to appease their political bosses adding that the statements issued by these leaders are in fact dictated from their high command. However, Bhagwant Singh Mann said that these leaders should better check their facts before issuing any statement on the sensitive issues.

The Chief Minister said that a Medical College will be constructed at Sangrur to impart quality health services to the people for which the state government will identify some other land. Slamming the SGPC for denying land for construction of the college, he bemoaned that the SGPC was merely a puppet in the hand of Badal family and all its actions are dictated by them. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that SGPC would have certainly given the land if the Badal family had desired to construct a college.

Reiterating that no ration card in the state will be deleted, the Chief Minister said that they have sought six month’s time from the Union government in wake of the recent floods to verify these cards. He assailed the rationale being used to delete ration cards, which includes ownership of four-wheelers, government jobs, small landholdings, and income. Bhagwant Singh Mann pointed out the absurdity of penalizing entire families when just one member may fulfill one of these criteria.

Chandigarh, September 22:

Punjab Revenue, Rehabilitation and Disaster Management Minister S. Hardeep Singh Mundian today informed that the flood situation in the State continues to stabilise as more affected families are returning to their homes.

He said that while 219 relief camps were opened across Punjab, currently only 13 camps remain active, that too only in Gurdaspur, sheltering just 10 inmates. Notably, 25 active camps with 163 inmates were reported a day earlier.

The Revenue Minister said that districts like Fazilka and Jalandhar, which had 50 and 103 inmates respectively in the relief camps yesterday, have reported nil camps and inmates today.

He further stated that since August 1, as many as 23,340 individuals have been evacuated to safety, reflecting the extensive evacuation operations carried out by the administration.

The Cabinet Minister said that floods have impacted 22 districts and 2555 villages, affecting a population of 3,89,445. A total 57 human lives have been lost and 4 persons remain missing since August 1. He said that crop damage across the State has been assessed at 1,99,926.2 hectares.

Chandigarh, September 22 – The Haryana Government has decided to observe September 23 as ‘Haryana Veer and Shaheedi Diwas’ across the state. On this occasion, public gatherings, ceremonies, seminars, and other events will be organized in all districts to pay tribute to the martyrs who laid down their lives for the nation.

Chief Secretary Sh. Anurag Rastogi, in a letter addressed to all Divisional Commissioners and Deputy Commissioners, has directed that families of martyrs and recipients of gallantry awards in wars be honoured with mementos during the programme. Freedom fighters and Kargil War heroes should also be respectfully invited to the ceremonies.

Chandigarh, September 22 – Haryana Tourism Minister Dr. Arvind Sharma said Kurukshetra is recognized across the world for its religious and tourism significance. Along with this sacred land of Kurukshetra, all regions of Haryana are witnessing all-round development, and the State Government is working on several projects in Kurukshetra from the tourism perspective.

Tourism Minister Dr. Arvind Sharma visited the Shaktipeeth Maa Bhadrakali Temple, Kurukshetra, on the first Navratri on Monday to offer prayers. Here, the Tourism Minister performed ‘pooja’ as per tradition and bowed his head at the Shaktipeeth.

Extending greetings and best wishes to the people of the state on Navratri as well as Dussehra, Diwali, and other festivals, the Tourism Minister said every citizen of the state should come to the Shaktipeeth Maa Bhadrakali Temple in Kurukshetra to seek the blessings of the Goddess for peace, prosperity, and happiness. After receiving blessings from the Goddess at this temple, every devotee’s wishes are fulfilled. He added that along with Shaktipeeth Maa Bhadrakali Temple, Kurukshetra has a unique identity not only in the country but also abroad due to its other religious and tourist sites. Several projects are underway to develop this holy land Kurukshetra from a tourism point of view.

He said under the leadership of Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, all-round development of Haryana is taking place. This government has given a distinct identity to not only Kurukshetra but the entire State of Haryana as a tourism hub. During the tenure of this government, numerous welfare schemes for farmers, labourers, women, employees, and senior citizens have been effectively implemented.

Chandigarh, September 22 – Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said the Central and State Governments are following the path shown by Maharaja Agrasen and working on the policy of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’. Just as Maharaja Agrasen used to support every person settling in his kingdom by gifting one brick and one gold coin, the state government, inspired by his inclusive and farsighted vision, is working to make every individual self-reliant through its schemes.

The Chief Minister was addressing a gathering as the Chief Guest at “Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti” organized in Panchkula under the Haryana Government’s Sant Mahapurush Samman evam Vichar-Prasar Yojana.

Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini first extended greetings of Navratras to the people and paid obeisance to Maharaja Agrasen. Referring to the glorious history of the Agarwal community, he said that this community has always rendered great services not only to the nation and society but to humanity as a whole. Mentioning several eminent personalities of the community, he said that in whichever field one looks, the contribution of the Agarwal community can be seen.

The Chief Minister said the Agarwal community is mainly associated with trade and industry. Over the past few years, the Haryana Government has taken several important steps to create a favorable environment for industry and trade. Due to the government’s policies, Haryana has today become the first choice of investors from India and abroad. To resolve traders’ issues, the government has set up the Haryana Vyapari Kalyan Board. It has named the Hisar Airport after Maharaja Agrasen so that future generations may remember his ideals and principles.

He informed that from Navratras onwards, reforms made in GST are being implemented across the country, which has brought special enthusiasm among the trading community. Expressing happiness, he said that the Agarwal community will send a letter of thanks to Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi for these reforms.

He further informed that an online facility for e-refund has been started for traders. In the field of taxation, facilities like e-registration, e-payment of tax, e-filing of returns, e-tendering, and issuance of C-Form online have been started.

The Chief Minister said that under the Mukhyamantri Shehri Swamitva Yojana, ownership rights of municipal shops and houses, which have been on rent, lease, or licence fee for more than 20 years, have been given to the persons occupying them. For the convenience of traders, the E-Way Bill Yojana has been launched for interstate movement of goods. Under the Pradhan Mantri Laghu Vyapari Maan Dhan Yojana, a minimum monthly pension of Rs. 3,000 has been ensured for retailers and shopkeepers on attaining the age of 60 years.

Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, while elaborating on the schemes being implemented for the convenience of industrialists, said that a separate MSME Department has been set up for the welfare of small and medium traders. A GST Facilitation Cell has been established in Gurugram to support start-ups. This cell is providing end-to-end assistance to start-ups, from registration to filing of returns. Similarly, an MSME GST Facilitation Cell has been established in Panchkula. This is helping small entrepreneurs easily comply with GST requirements.

He informed that to accelerate industrial development in Haryana, an ecosystem of Ease of Doing Business has been created. The State Government has resolved several long-pending issues related to industries and created an industrial environment in the state. This has also built confidence among entrepreneurs in the Haryana Government.

The Chief Minister called upon the Agarwal community to continue contributing to the development of the state in the future while upholding their glorious traditions.

On this occasion, Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Sh. Vipul Goel appreciated Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, stating that under his leadership, the State Government is following in the footsteps of Maharaja Agrasen. The State Government is adhering to Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay’s Antyodaya policy and Maharaja Agrasen’s policy of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’.

The programme was attended by MLA Smt. Savitri Jindal, MLA Sh. Ghanshyam Saraf, former Speaker of the Assembly Sh. Gian Chand Gupta, former Minister Sh. Aseem Goel, along with many distinguished personalities of the Agarwal community.

Chandigarh, September 22 – Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said the recently implemented GST reforms by Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi will provide an annual benefit of about Rs. 4,000 crore to Haryana residents and will bring the biggest transformation in the economic development of both the state and the nation. These GST reforms will not only provide relief to traders but will also simplify the lives of common consumers. The important aspect is that citizens will now be able to bring home indigenous products at lower GST rates. These reforms will promote ease of doing business and bring transparency to trade activities.

Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini was interacting with shopkeepers and traders on Monday during a programme organized in the main market of Ladwa regarding the statewide Goods and Services Tax Bachat Utsav.

Earlier, Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini garlanded the statue of Maharaja Agrasen at Ramkundi Chowk and extended greetings and best wishes to the people of the state on the occasion of Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti and Navratri, after which he inaugurated the GST Bachat Utsav. Thereafter, the Chief Minister passed through the Main Market and Sangam Market to reach Shaheed Madan Lal Dhingra Chowk, where he gave detailed information to shopkeepers and traders about the newly implemented GST rates by the government and appealed to people to bring home indigenous goods and products.

On this occasion, the Chief Minister also garlanded the statue of Shaheed Madan Lal Dhingra. Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said to spread awareness about the benefits and importance of GST reforms among the general public and traders, a ‘GST Awareness Campaign’ has been launched. This campaign will run till October 15, 2025. For this, the Excise and Taxation Department is organizing camps under a detailed action plan. He said the first phase of the campaign will run from September 22 to 29. All public representatives will actively participate in this and will visit designated markets daily to inform shopkeepers and customers about the reforms.

The Chief Minister said office-bearers of trade associations and various market associations are also being involved in this campaign so that the trading community can directly benefit. Social media platforms are also being used to promote GST reforms. For this purpose, hashtags like GST Reforms, Ease of Doing, Swadeshi etc, are being used. He said the objective of this campaign is not only to disseminate information about tax reforms but also to encourage people to adopt goods made in India and promote the spirit of Swadeshi. The Chief Minister expressed confidence that through this campaign, not only will the trading community become aware, but the general public will also directly benefit from these reforms, and Haryana will become even stronger from a trade perspective.

On the auspicious occasion of Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti, office-bearers of Sh. Agrawal Sabha, Ladwa, also felicitated the Chief Minister by presenting him with a memento.

On this occasion, former State Minister Sh. Subhash Sudha, Deputy Commissioner Sh. Vishram Kumar Meena, Superintendent of Police Sh. Nitish Agrawal, Municipal Council Chairperson Smt. Sakshi Khurana, along with other distinguished persons, were present.

Chandigarh, September 22 – The Haryana Government has decided to celebrate Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti at the district level. Accordingly, all Deputy Commissioners have been directed to organize district-level programmes from October 5 to 7 in consultation with their District Welfare Officers.

In a letter addressed to all Divisional Commissioners and Deputy Commissioners, Chief Secretary Sh. Anurag Rastogi stated that under the Sant Mahapurush Samman evam Vichar Prachar Prasar Yojana, the State Government celebrates the birth anniversaries of great saints and eminent personalities at both the State and district levels.

Chandigarh, September 22 – Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said keeping in view the interests of farmers, the government has started paddy procurement from September 22 instead of October 1. The government will procure every single grain of paddy from farmers at the Minimum Support Price.

Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini was interacting with the media after launching the paddy procurement operations at Ladwa anaaj mandi in Kurukshetra district on Monday. Earlier, the Chief Minister launched the procurement operations at the mandi and while interacting with farmers and traders, he said on the request of farmers, the procurement has been started ahead of the scheduled time. He said during the Hisar Krishi Mela held the previous day, the farmers had demanded subsidy on wheat seeds. This demand was fulfilled immediately upon reaching Chandigarh, and a notification for subsidy on seeds has been issued.

In the presence of the Chief Minister, the Food and Supplies Department procured about 100 quintals of PR paddy from farmers Amit Kumar and Charan Singh. Last year, the total arrival of PR paddy was 12,00,000 quintals. However, in this season, the arrival of PR paddy in the grain market has already reached 5,000 quintals. He said the government always stands with the farmers and no injustice will be allowed to happen to any farmer. He added that the government is providing financial assistance of Rs. 1,200 to discourage farmers from stubble burning.

On this occasion, former State Minister Sh. Subhash Sudha, Deputy Commissioner Sh. Vishram Kumar Meena, Municipal Council Chairperson Smt. Sakshi Khurana, along with other distinguished persons, were present.

Chandigarh, September 22 – Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini today gave a major gift to the people of the state by inaugurating 557 projects worth about Rs. 117 crore on the first day of the Navratri.

As part of the ‘Sewa Pakhwada’ campaign, a programme was organized at the Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science & Technology (DCRUST), Murthal, Sonipat, where Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini came as the chief guest. From here, he inaugurated 72 women cultural centres, 90 indoor gyms, 69 yoga and exercise centres, 101 roads under the Mukhyamantri Kisan Khet Sadak Yojana and street lights in 225 villages. Along with this, he inaugurated and inspected women’s health camps under the ‘Swasth Nari-Sashakt Parivar Abhiyan’ and the 8th Poshan Maah. He also extended greetings to the people of the state on Navratri and Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti.

Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said this is not just an inauguration of projects but a symbol of our resolve and commitment to take Haryana to new heights of development. The Haryana Government is determined to spread the light of development equally in every village and city. He said the government believes that when women are empowered, families, society, and the nation will be strong. The cultural centres inaugurated today will serve as a platform for women to showcase their talents. Mothers and sisters will be able to organize cultural programmes at these centres. These cultural centres are being opened across the state. During the recent Teej Festival, 131 women cultural centres were inaugurated; and now, a total of 203 such centres have been opened across the state.

Ensuring health and fitness for every citizen

Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said ensuring the health and fitness of every citizen of Haryana is part of the government’s resolve. Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi had also launched the Fit India Movement. Promoting fitness and yoga culture in the state, gyms and exercise centres are being opened. Today, 90 indoor gyms and 69 yoga and exercise centres were inaugurated as part of this initiative. So far, 892 yoga and exercise centres have been opened across the state. The government plans to open gyms in every village. He urged the youth to remain healthy, stay away from addiction and make full use of these gyms and exercise centres.

Development of villages is government’s priority

Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said the development of villages is a priority of his government. Street lights are being installed in the 10 most populous villages of each block and in all Mahagram villages. So far, street lights have been installed in 695 villages. ‘Kachchi’ streets of 588 Gram Panchayats with a population of more than 1,000 have been paved with an expenditure of Rs. 237.64 crore. Work at other places will also be completed soon. Along with this, rapid work is underway under the Mukhyamantri Kisan Khet Sadak Yojana, under which 101 new roads were inaugurated today. He said Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi, through the Gram Uday initiative, is prioritizing development for the rise of India. The Haryana Government is also strengthening Panchayati Raj institutions to advance this vision.

Taking Haryana to new heights of progress

The Chief Minister said we will take Haryana to new heights of progress. To improve the quality of rural life, furniture has been provided in 983 e-libraries across the state. Books and computers will soon be installed in these e-libraries. This facility will be expanded to all villages. The government aims to make every village in Haryana self-reliant and ensure Panchayats fulfill the resolve of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas.” The Chief Minister said that on his birthday, Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi had launched the Swasth Nari-Sashakt Parivar Abhiyan and the 8th Poshan Maah.

PM has provided major relief through GST reforms

Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi has given a major gift to the common people by providing relief through GST. Its benefits began from the first day of Navratri. GST exemptions have been provided on essential commodities and many other items. These exemptions will increase savings for the common man. It is a matter of pride that the announcement of GST reforms was made by the Prime Minister from the Red Fort on August 15. Immediately thereafter, a meeting of the GST Council was held, and the exemptions were notified. This step taken by the Prime Minister will prove a milestone in the direction of an Atmanirbhar Bharat.

Major gift to rural development sector: Krishan Lal Panwar

Development and Panchayats Minister Sh. Krishan Lal Panwar said today, the Haryana Government has given a major gift to the common people by inaugurating so many projects in the rural development sector. The inauguration of women cultural centres, indoor stadiums, yoga and exercise centres, streets, and street lights has been made possible under the inspiration of Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi and guidance of Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini. These projects will not only strengthen the basic infrastructure of our villages but will also be milestones for women’s empowerment, youth health, cultural preservation, and overall development. Our goal is to ensure that development reaches every village and every home.

Haryana plays a leading role in rural development: Dr. Saket Kumar

Commissioner & Secretary of the Development & Panchayat Department and Additional Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister, Dr. Saket Kumar, said it is a matter of great pride that Haryana is playing a leading role in rural development. In recent years, the Haryana Government has implemented various welfare schemes to improve village infrastructure. Street lights have been installed on village roads to ensure safety and convenience. Gyms and exercise centres are being opened to promote health and fitness. E-libraries are being established in villages to advance the digital revolution. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini and guidance of the Panchayat Minister, Panchayati Raj institutions will play an active role to realize the dream of prosperous villages and a strong Haryana.

The Chief Minister felicitated several beneficiaries on the occasion. Under the Ayushman Vay Vandana scheme, Omvati and Omi were issued cards. Under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, Maya Devi was issued an ABHA ID. Sarpanch Sunita of Bhigan village was felicitated for improvement in the sex ratio. A woman who recovered from cancer was also felicitated.

On this occasion, Cooperation and Tourism Minister Dr. Arvind  Sharma, BJP State President Sh. Mohan lal Badoli, MLA Sh. Nikhil Madan, MLA Sh. Pawan Kharkhoda, Sh. Devender Kadian from Ganaur, CM’s OSD Sh. Virender Badkhalsa, Zila Parishad Chairperson Sh. Monika Dahiya, Mayor Sh. Rajiv Jain, Vice-Chancellor of Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science & Technology, Murthal, Prof. Prakash Singh and several other distinguished persons were present.