Chandigarh, November 9

On the occasion of the Gopashtami, the Hindu festival celebrating the sacred cow, observed on November 9, Haryana Cabinet Ministers worshipped cows at the Gaushalas located in their respective assembly constituencies.

Haryana Energy, Transport and Labour Minister Sh. Anil Vij while speaking at a program organized at Rambagh Gaushala in Ambala Cantonment on the auspicious festival of Gopasthami said that in Indian culture cows are considered equivalent to mother and are worshipped as goddesses. He urged the people of the state to ensure that cows are not left on the roads.

Extending the greetings to the people of the state on the occasion of Gopashtami, Sh. Anil Vij said that the day of Gopashtami is a very holy and great day. This day is the day of worship of Lord Shri Krishna’s most beloved cow. In this country, products made from the milk of the desi cow contain plenty of A-2 protein and consuming it also provides relief from diseases.

He said that the state government has released a grant of Rs 70 crore for 250 gaushalas across the state under the Govardhan Rehabilitation Scheme. A minimum financial assistance of Rs 3.50 lakh has been arranged for each gaushala on taking ‘Godhan’.

*Since ancient times, the cow has been a fundamental part of Indian culture and tradition, Vipul Goel*

The Urban Local Bodies Minister, Sh. Vipul Goel, emphasized the significance of cows in Indian culture. He said that since ancient times, the cow has been a fundamental part of Indian culture and tradition. The cow is the foundation of India’s faith and culture, said the Minister while addressing the devotees at the programme organized on the occasion of Gopashtami at Shri Krishna Gaushala in Karnal. Prior to this, he performed rituals for the holy cow, feeding it jaggery, fodder, and water as a gesture of respect.

Sh. Vipul Goel said that the state government is making significant efforts in cow protection and conservation, allocating crores of rupees to gaushalas every year. The government has also launched numerous initiatives to make gaushalas self-sustaining and has taken steps to bring stray cows to these gaushalas. Valuable support for cow protection is being received through religious and social organizations, with the general public also contributing.

He added that under the guidance of Gita Manishi Swami Shri Gyananand Ji Maharaj, the Haryana government is also working to spread awareness of cow service and the teachings of the sacred text, the Srimad Bhagavad Gita. Through the International Gita Mahotsav, the message of the Gita is reaching people worldwide.

*Gau charand lands which are being used by Panchayats on contract basis, efforts will be made to get those lands released from contract, Shyam Singh Rana*

Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Minister, Sh. Shyam Singh Rana said that the state government is making every effort for the welfare of Gauvansh. Under this, the Gau charand lands  which are being used by Panchayats on contract basis, efforts will be made to get those lands released from contract. Because our ancestors had left Gau charand land for the Gauvansh in the village, where cows used to graze, but in 1965, according to a court decision, the Gau charand land went to the Panchayats, every effort will be made to get them released.

The Minister said this while speaking as the chief guest at the Gopashtmi Mahotsav organized at Shri Krishna Kripa Gaushala of Kurukshetra and Akhand Hanuman Gaushala of Ladwa today.

While extending best wishes for the Gopashtmi, Sh. Shyam Singh Rana said that cows have been of utmost importance in India since ancient times. Cow is considered a deity. The state government is encouraging gaushalas and has also formed a Gau Seva Aayog in the state.

Later, while interacting with the mediapersons, the Agriculture Minister said that there will be no shortage of DAP fertilizer in the state. Every day a train of fertilizer is coming to the state. On this occasion, Gita Manishi Swami Shri Gyananand Ji Maharaj said that in Indian mythology, it is believed that all the gods reside in cows, therefore livestock owners should ensure that the cattle is not left on roads.

*The State Government is committed to the Protection of Gauvansh, Ranbir Gangwa*

The Public Works and Public Health Engineering Minister, Sh. Ranbir Gangwa, said that serving cows is the highest form of duty. The state government is increasing the annual grant amount for the maintenance of gaushalas.

The Minister was addressing the 15th Annual Gau Ashtami Poojan Festival as the chief guest at Shri Gau Raksha Seva Samiti Gaushala on Agroha Road, Barwala, Hisar, today. During the event, he inaugurated a storage facility for fodder in the gaushala, in line with the CM announcement, and emphasized the cultural significance of cows in our heritage.

Affirming the present state government’s commitment to cow protection. He said that just as it is every person’s duty to serve their parents, it is also everyone’s responsibility to serve cows selflessly. Serving cows is even greater than serving humanity, and every person should strive to keep a cow in their home, said Sh. Ranbir Gangwa.

Chandigarh November 9

Haryana Education, Archaeology, and Parliamentary Affairs Minister, Sh. Mahipal Dhanda, during his visit to 10 villages in the Panipat Rural Assembly constituency on Saturday, said that dedicated efforts are being made to develop Haryana as an Education Hub. The government will create an environment in the state’s government schools that will make parents feel proud to admit their children to government schools instead of private ones, said the Minister. He also assured that the Kabadi School would be transformed, and a multi-story building would be constructed for the school.

The Minister said that the children in government schools would receive education that would enable them to soar to new heights in the future and fulfill the dreams of their parents. He encouraged the students of government schools to focus on their studies. He further added that the state government would provide the youth with their rights without any middlemen. He directed the teachers to prepare students in such a way that they become capable of standing on their own feet.

The Minister also emphasized that teachers in government schools would need to work with responsibility and integrity. Regular feedback will be taken, and inspections of government schools will be conducted from time to time. He announced to give Rs. 2 lakh from his discretionary fund and assured the upgrading of the Mahmoodpur school.

Sh. Mahipal Dhanda, expressed confidence that Haryana would become an education hub that other states would follow. Under the leadership of the Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi, the country is becoming more powerful, and even nations that once kept their distance from India now look to India for research in various fields.

The Minister assured that the transformation of government schools would take place, with improvements in the basic facilities. Teachers who perform well will be felicitated. Every school will have facilities such as toilets, drinking water, proper gates, boundary walls, and better infrastructure. High-tech facilities will also be available in government schools, said Sh. Mahipal Dhanda.

Chandigarh, November 09

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has requested all the farmers not to pay attention to any kind of rumours. He said his government is committed to ensure continuous supply of DAP in the state so that farmers do not face any kind of problem in sowing Rabi crops. Till Today, a stock of 23,118 metric tonnes of DAP is available in various districts. Within the next two to three days, 9,172 metric tonnes more DAP will be received in various districts of the state.

The Chief Minister said the Haryana Government has made all arrangements for the availability of fertilizers. Congress leaders are working to mislead the farmers whereas the truth is that adequate stock of fertilizers is available in Haryana and its distribution is also being ensured properly.

He said the DAP stock in the state is equal to the demand of last year. Last year, from October 1 to November 9, the consumption of DAP was 1,46,152 metric tonnes. This time, till November 9, 2024, 1,54,540 metric tonnes have been consumed. He said the Government of India has allotted 1,10,200 metric tonnes of DAP to Haryana for the month of November. Apart from this, 71,281 metric tonnes of Single Super Phosphate (SSP) and 24,343 metric tonnes of NPK stock are still available in the state.

Share of commission agents increased from Rs 46 to Rs 55 per quintal

Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said the state government has worked for the interests of commission agents. “Our government has increased the commission of the commission agent from Rs 46 per quintal to Rs 55 per quintal. The additional burden of Rs 9 per quintal will be borne by the state government. The government has resolved all the problems of all rice millers in every possible way. A bonus of Rs 62.58 crore has been given to all rice millers till August 31, 2024 for delivery of CMR in the state. Apart from this, the matter of out-turn ratio of hybrid variety of paddy has also been placed before the Government of India.

So far, 50,46,872.45 metric tonnes of paddy procured, farmers paid more than Rs 11,296 crore.

Giving information about the purchase of Kharif crops, the Chief Minister said during this Kharif season 2024-25, 4,84,927 farmers are registered on the Meri Fasal Mera Byora portal for paddy. The government has made complete arrangements for the payment of the crop. After the purchase of the crop, the work of transferring the money to the accounts of the farmers was done within 72 hours. He said so far, 50,46,872.45 metric tonnes of paddy has been procured in the state, in lieu of which an amount of more than Rs 11,296 crore has been paid to the farmers.

Congress working only for self-interest: CM

Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said seeing the farmer-friendly decisions of the Haryana Government and the arrangements made in the mandis for crop purchase, farmers of neighbouring states are also willing to sell their crops in the mandis of Haryana. Taking a dig at the Opposition, he said the Congress is not able to digest the farmer-friendly policies of the government. For the Congress, which claims to protect the interests of farmers, their own interests are paramount, not the interests of farmers.

He said in other states, farmers had to agitate to get their crops purchased at MSP, whereas in Haryana, the government made robust arrangements and every grain of the farmers’ crop is being purchased at MSP.

Chandigarh, November 09

Taking cognizance of incidents where benefits of government schemes were not being provided to the people of Haryana in a prompt, timely and transparent manner, the Nayab Singh Saini government has ordered action in such cases. Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday ordered to deduct 15 days’ salary of 2 Joint Commissioners, 2 Deputy Municipal Commissioners and an Executive Officer due to delay in implementing Shehri Swamitva Scheme. Apart from this, Gurugram Municipal Corporation clerk Sandeep Kumar was suspended with immediate effect in a case of demanding a bribe of Rs 50,000.

It is worth noting that different schemes of each department are monitored from the CM Dashboard Cell running at the Chief Minister’s residence. In this series, a confirmation cell talks to the beneficiaries over the phone and takes their feedback, which the Chief Minister himself listens to from time to time. After the implementation of the schemes, citizens are asked about their experience and under that, guidelines are given to the officials in the meeting.

On Friday, when the confirmation cell asked the beneficiaries about the Shehri Swamitva Scheme, some serious cases came to light. In a case in Gurugram, a beneficiary was being made to run around for two years despite depositing the full amount and Sandeep, the clerk, had demanded a bribe of Rs 50,000. The Chief Minister took strict cognizance of this and, adopting a zero tolerance policy on corruption, suspended Sandeep Kumar with immediate effect.

In Ambala, Sonipat and Nuh, citizens told the confirmation cell over the phone that the full amount had been deposited a year ago, but the officials have not yet got the conveyance deed done and made them run around the office again and again. The Chief Minister immediately issued instructions to deduct half a month’s salary of all the concerned officers and said that no officer will be spared for negligence in implementing the government schemes.

 On the orders of the Chief Minister, the Commissioner and Secretary of the Urban Local Bodies Department have deducted 15 days’ salary of Municipal Corporation Gurugram Joint Commissioner Akhilesh Yadav, Municipal Corporation Ambala Joint Commissioner Puneet and Deputy Municipal Commissioner Deepak Sura, Municipal Corporation Sonipat Deputy Municipal Commissioner Hardeep and Nuh Municipal Corporation  Executive Officer Arun Nandal. Clear instructions have been given by the Chief Minister that the execution of the conveyance deed should be ensured within 2 days of payment of the full amount.

The Commissioner and Secretary of the Urban Local Bodies Department have directed the officers to ensure the execution of the conveyance deed in the pending cases under the Shehri Swamitva Scheme in the next 3 days and submit the report. Apart from this, the execution of the conveyance deed of 100 such cases in which the full amount has been paid should also be completed by November 14, 2024. Not only this, instructions have also been given to take action on 2152 pending cases in the next 10 days.

Chandigarh, November 6: Moving forward in capacity building and crime control, Haryana Police has made significant strides by expanding its dog squad under the guidance of Director General of Police (DGP) Shatrujeet Kapur. The squad’s strength has been increased from 36 to 63 trained dogs, each equipped with advanced training to aid in solving crimes and catching criminals.

From January to October 2024, the Haryana Police dog squad contributed to the resolution of 24 cases, leading to the seizure of substantial quantities of narcotics. These include 24.45 kg of marijuana, 17.18 grams of heroin, 42.45 grams of smack, 10.572 kg of poppy husk, and 62 grams of charas.

DGP Shatrujeet Kapur explained that the Haryana Police utilizes three types of dogs, categorized based on their specific skills:
1. *Tracker Dogs*: These dogs assist investigating officers in cases like thefts and murders. They are mainly Labrador breeds and are managed by the State Crime Branch.
2. *Explosive Detection Dogs*: Used for VIP security and bomb detection at suspicious locations, these Labradors are managed by the CID.
3. *Narcotics Dogs*: Specialized in detecting drugs in various locations like buildings, vehicles, and open spaces, these dogs play a crucial role in narcotics control.

Currently, Haryana Police has a total of 63 dogs, with five deployed in the State Narcotics Control Bureau and 58 across all districts. Each dog is handled by a dedicated dog handler and assistant dog handler. The squad includes three main breeds: Belgian Shepherds, German Shepherds, and Labradors, all of which receive high-quality care and maintenance.

The narcotics dogs are acquired from specialized firms when they are 3 to 6 months old, undergo medical examinations, and receive a rigorous six-month narcotics training course before deployment. After about 10 to 11 years of service, these dogs retire, at which point handlers and assistant handlers are given the first option to adopt them. If declined, the dogs are placed with NGOs or organizations.

The DGP noted the importance of the dog squad in crime control, adding that their training programs are specially designed to improve detection skills and assist in bringing offenders to justice. The squad also performs demonstrations on Republic Day and Independence Day, showcasing the dogs’ skills in crime prevention and public safety.