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CM PUT FORTH HIS VISION IN FORM OF SADAK SURAKHYA FORCE BEFORE PEOPLE

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IEP Jalandhar, January 27

Eyeing to reduce the road fatalities by around 3000 annually, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday flagged off 129 hi-tech vehicles of the country’s first of its kind ‘Sadak Surakhya Force’.

Addressing the gathering here today in a function to launch this force here today at PAP grounds, the Chief Minister said that this is a historic occasion as Punjab has become the first state to launch this ambitious scheme to save the precious lives of people. He said that all the officers had played a key role in constitution of this force and then its dedication to the people. Bhagwant Singh Mann  envisioned that it will go a long way in saving the lives of people and streamlining the traffic movement.

The Chief Minister said that the idea for forming this force has not came overnight but it has been a result of gross introspection of this serious problem. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that as MP he had vehemently raised issue of road accidents in Lok Sabha as 12 deaths take place in state due to these mishaps. He said that since then it was in his mind that a force will be formed to save the lives of people in the coming days adding that today his dream has come true.

The Chief Minister said that with the constitution of this force, the Police will be able to discharge its Policing duties far more effectively. He said that the vehicles that have been roped in for the force are one of the finest vehicle across the world. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that SSF will be instrumental in saving the lives of common man and from now onwards the data of every month will be analysed to judge the working of SSF and data will be shared with the people after every month.

The Chief Minister said that this is a step forward towards making Punjab the safest state in terms of road accidents. He said that the day is not far when this motive is achieved in the larger public interest for the well being of state and its people. Bhagwant Singh Mann also asked the staff of SSF to discharge their duties effectively and honestly to save the lives of people.

The Chief Minister said that points will also be kept for the driving licenses so that in coming times chronic violators are punished by cancelling their Driving licenses. He said that this is the need of hour to make sure that people abide by traffic rules and vehicular movement is streamlined. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that it is matter of immense pride and satisfaction that a large number of girls are joining the force and 90 drivers of the SSF vehicles are girls.

 The Chief Minister said that this force has been launched as a plan for road safety for covering 5500 km of state and national highways. He opined that Punjab has witnessed a significant increase in traffic and road infrastructure over the past few decades. Bhagwant Singh Mann expressed concern that 65% of road fatalities take place on the national and state highways adding that most of these fatal accidents take place between 6:00 pm to 12:00 pm, when the presence of police on these roads is minimal.

The Chief Minister said that as many as 129 patrolling vehicles, fitted with specialized equipment to check drunken driving and over speeding, will be deployed on these routes, each covering a distance of 30 kilometres. He said that  Police personnel who have been imparted quality training are being deployed in Sadak Suraksha Force out of the newly recruited cops. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that training was imparted at Kapurthala adding that this force will be pivotal to check the fatality rate due to road accidents in the state on one hand and to streamline the movement of traffic on the roads of the state on the other.

The Chief Minister said that the first of its kind specialized force will be instrumental to save several precious lives that are lost in road accidents daily in Punjab adding that this force will be entrusted with the task of checking rash driving, streamlining vehicular movement on roads and others to check the road accidents. He said that these vehicles will also have a complete medical kit for providing emergency treatment to any person in need. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the force will be duly connected with trauma centres to ensure that people get required medical help on time.

The Chief Minister said that daily around 14 precious lives are lost in road accidents in Punjab. He said that this causality can be checked by manning the roads well for which ‘Sadak Surakhya Force’ has been constituted in the Punjab Police. Bhagwant Singh Mann envisioned that this force will be instrumental with the task of checking rash driving, streamlining vehicular movement on roads and others to check the road accidents adding that it will reduce the burden on cops deployed in Police stations.

The Chief Minister said that Police is doing its duty in a fair and impartial manner to assure that justice is given to people. He said that instead of using the Police as a remote and a computer his government has handed over these gadgets in the hands of cops to enhance their efficiency. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the state government is leaving no stone unturned for the well being of the Police force so that they discharge their duty efficiently.

The Chief Minister said that Punjab was a frontrunner and Punjab will always continue to be that as Punjabis have been blessed with indomitable spirit of hard work and resilience. He said that the state government is performing its duty meticulously and zealously to ensure that Punjab leads the country in every sphere. Bhagwant Singh Mann exhorted the people to play a proactive role by supporting the state government in a noble cause.

The Chief Minister also launched the phase I roadmap of the SSF on which the vehicles will move in the state.

On the occasion Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav, Home Secretary Gurkirat Kirpal Singh, Additional Director General of Police MF Farooki and AS Rai were also present.

Punjab

144 HI-TECH VEHICLES OF SSF TO MAN 5500 KILOMETRES ROADS IN THE STATE

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IEP Jalandhar, January 27

The Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has launched the first of its kind Sadak Surakhya Force in the state which will be entrusted the task of manning 5500 kilometres of crucial roads to save precious lives of people.

The Sadak Surakhya Force has got a fleet of 144 ultra modren vehicles in the first phase to monitor the roads efficiently.  These vehicles include 116 Toyota Hilux and 28 Mahindra Scorpio which will be deployed after an interval of every 30 kilometres to monitor the roads. A team of four cops headed by officer not less than rank of ASI, as patrol incharge, will be there in the vehicle.

Road interceptors will be deployed at every district which will be manned by three cops. In first phase 1296 newly recruited cops along with 432 existing Police personnel will be deployed in SSF. The teams will be deployed 24X7 in eight hour shift each for which they have been imparted special training at Police Training Academy in Kapurthala.

These vehicles have been equipped with ultra modren gadgets like speed gun, alchometer, e-chalan machines and AI enabled smart mechanism to check the violation of traffic rules. They will also have recovery van along with command and control centre enabled real time CCTV cameras. Likewise there will be road crash investigation and mechanical engineers, civil engineers and IT experts for handling technical assignments.

Haryana

Home Minister Anil Vij reprimanded the DSP of Gohana for inaction in the rape case and directed strict action to be taken

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IEP Chandigarh, January 27

Haryana Home and Health Minister, Sh. Anil Vij today took a note of the complaint of a victim of rape case, reprimanded the DSP of Gohana, and gave strict directions for action in the registered case. Similarly, in another misdeed case in Bhiwani, he directed the SP to take stringent action, stating, “We will not tolerate any leniency in crimes against women.”

Sh. Vij was redressing to the grievances of people the state at his residence in Ambala today

        The victim of rape case from Gohana informed Home Minister Anil Vij that the police have not yet arrested the accused, and the DSP is negotiating with the same person. Displeased with the DSP’s conduct, Home Minister Anil Vij reprimanded the DSP of Gohana over the phone and instructed immediate arrest of the accused.

        Similarly, a woman from Bhiwani complained about inaction in a rape case. She explained that even after filing a case, the police have not arrested the accused, and pressure is being exerted for a compromise. Sh. Vij directed the SP, Bhiwani, to take strict action in the case.

Home Minister Anil Vij directed the SP for action against the forced entry of goons into the Yamunanagar Anganwadi

        The Anganwadi worker from Yamunanagar informed Home Minister Anil Vij about daily forced entries of criminals into the Anganwadi in the Chhappar area and their indulgence in criminal activities. Home Minister Vij, over the phone, reprimanded the SP, Yamunanagar, and instructed the police to take immediate action.

A personnel claimed to be falsely implicated in a case, and Home Minister instructed the formation of a committee for investigation

        A personnel from Ambala complained to Home Minister Anil Vij that he had honestly performed his duty, but he was falsely implicated in a case, leading to his imprisonment. The case also affected his promotion. He alleged that the case against him was incorrect, and he had evidence related to the case. Home Minister Anil Vij directed the DGP, Haryana, to form a three-member committee for a re-investigation into the matter.

Home Minister Vij directed to the SP, Kaithal in the case of the death of a married woman

        A family from Kaithal complained to Home Minister Anil Vij that their sister had consumed poison due to harassment from the in-laws. While the police registered a case, no action was taken against the accused. Before her death, the married woman had given a statement to the magistrate. Home Minister Vij directed the SP, Kaithal to immediately arrest the accused.

Allegations of corruption in MGNREGA, and Home Minister Anil Vij directed the DC, Karnal to conduct an investigation

        A person from Kunjpura, Karnal, accused corruption in MGNREGA works in the village. He claimed to have filed several complaints at various levels without any action taken. Home Minister directed the DC, Karnal, to initiate an investigation through the SDM.

42 lakh rupees fraud in the name of work visa in the USA, and Home Minister directed an SIT for investigation

        A woman from Kurukshetra complained to Home Minister Anil Vij that her son was defrauded of 42 lakh rupees in the name of obtaining a work visa in the USA. Allegedly, he was sent to a different country instead. Home Minister directed to investigate formed an SIT for  the immigration fraud.

Additionally, Home Minister Anil Vij directed action against officials involved in these cases

        Complainants from Yamunanagar accused him of causing the roof of their house to collapse in a dispute. Similarly, a complainant from Panipat falsely accused a person of obtaining a pistol license using fake documents. Another person from Rewari accused his family of not taking action against his father’s suicide. A woman from Karnal accused her in-laws of harassment. A woman from Yamunanagar complained about being teased by some young men. A woman from Dabwali complained about encroachment on her land, and other grievances were presented, for which Home Minister Anil Vij directed officials to take action.

Haryana

Preliminary publication of voter lists of all 90 assembly constituencies of Haryana state done on 27 October 2023

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IEP Chandigarh, January 27

Haryana Chief Electoral Officer Sh Anurag Agarwal said that under the program issued by the Election Commission of India, the preliminary publication of voter lists of all 90 assembly constituencies of Haryana state was done on 27 October 2023. At that time, the total number of voters stood at 1,96,25,391, comprising 1,04,50,568 male voters and 91,74,823 female voters. Additionally, there were 2,05,046 voters aged 18 to 19 years. Consequently, for every 1000 male voters, there were 878 female voters.

        Sh Anurag Aggarwal mentioned that during the Special Summary Revision-2024 period, the concerned Electoral Registration Officer addressed claims, objections, and amendments received from the public in accordance with the submitted forms. A total of 5,25,615 voters were added, while the names of 4,25,749 deceased and permanently transferred voters were removed from the voter list. Subsequently, the final publication of the voter lists, including photographs, was completed at all polling stations on January 22, 2024.

        He stated that following the latest publication, the total number of voters in the state stands at 1,97,25,257, comprising 1,04,74,461 male voters and 92,50,796 female voters. Notably, the count of voters aged 18 to 19 years reached 3,43,753, marking the highest figure in the special summary revisions to date. Additionally, there are 38,75,544 voters aged between 20 to 29 years. Consequently, there are now 883 female voters for every 1000 male voters.

        He urged all registered voters of the state to carefully review the photo voter lists published on January 22, 2024. He emphasized the importance of verifying their names, photos, and other details in the list. In case of any discrepancies or if their name was not included due to any reason, or he or shehas not turned 18 years of age at that time then such persons can now get his or her name registered in the voter list by filling Form No. 6 through online/offline during the continuous updates conducted by the Election Commission of India. This can be done either online through the Voter Portal App/NVSP/Voter Helpline App or offline by submitting Form No. 6 to the office of the BLO/District Election Office/Electoral Registration Officer in their respective area.

Haryana

Theme for National Voters’ Day is ‘There is nothing like vote, we will definitely vote: CEO

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IEP Chandigarh, January 27

Haryana Chief Electoral Officer Sh Anurag Agarwal said that January 25 has been designated as the foundation day of the Election Commission of India since 2011 by the Election Commission’s decision. This significant occasion is celebrated nationwide as National Voter’s Day, spanning from every polling station to assembly constituency, district, state, and national levels. This year, the state-level National Voters’ Day ceremony took place at Agrasen Public School, Kurukshetra.

        He that the theme for National Voters’ Day is ‘There is nothing like vote, we will definitely vote.’ The chief guest for this event was Chief Secretary Sh Sanjeev Kaushal. He mentioned that a picture exhibition was organized by the Central Bureau of Communication, Chandigarh, along with an exhibition featuring election-related paintings and sculptures prepared by the Haryana Information, Public Relations, Languages and Culture Department. During the event, students from schools and colleges across the state who secured first, second, and third positions in the speech competition were honored by the Chief Secretary. Additionally, recognition was extended to the Deputy Commissioners and District Election Officers of Gurugram, Karnal, Panchkula, Faridabad, and Nuh, along with the Electoral Registration Officers of Assembly Constituencies 20-Indri, 78-Sohna, and 86-Faridabad N.I.T for their outstanding contributions during the Special Summary Revision 2024. Appreciation were also extended to Election Tehsildars/Election Deputy Tehsildars of Gurugram, Karnal, Faridabad, and Panchkula, as well as booth level officers.

        During the event, Chief Secretary distributed voter I. cards to new voters aged 18 to 19 years, and attractive incentives were announced as part of a scheme aimed at encouraging youth and women to enroll in the voter list. Chief Secretary awarded 3 laptops and 2 smartphones to eligible voters aged 18 to 19 years, and 3 laptops and 2 smartphones exclusively to women voters (selected through a draw) as prizes. Among the prize winners were Tannu from Panipat, Arvind from Mahendragarh, Promila and Ashish from Fatehabad, Kavita from Fatehabad, Simran and Monika from Hisar, Nandini from Hisar, Himanshi from Kaithal, and Gyanwati from Rohtak.

Haryana

127 Labor Canteens started across Haryana, Offering Meals at Rs 10 for Workers

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IEP Chandigarh, January 27

Under the “Antyodaya Aahar Yojana,” launched by Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal, to provide affordable meals to workers, the Labour Department has successfully initiated the operation of 127 labour canteens across the state. Individuals can access nutritious meals at a nominal cost of Rs 10 at these designated canteens.

        Providing further details here today, an official spokesperson stated that among these 127 canteens, 52 are base canteens equipped with kitchen facilities for both cooking and serving meals. The remaining 75 canteens will distribute food prepared in a central kitchen, utilizing 39 vans and 9 e-rickshaws for transportation to designated sites.

        In addition to offering food at affordable prices, these canteens will also generate employment opportunities for members of self-help groups. Currently, 52 self-help groups are affiliated with the canteens, with approximately 488 members participating in their operation. With a capacity to serve around 27,000 workers daily, these canteens, strategically situated near workplaces and major industrial zones, are poised to cater to the needs of the labor force efficiently.

        The spokesperson highlighted that the project aimed at establishing 100 canteens under the Antyodaya Aahar Yojana has been extended to operate 127 canteens across the state. This initiative not only ensures access to affordable food for the needy but also provides employment opportunities for women in self-help groups. The government’s objective is to ensure both male and female workers have access to nutritious meals at reasonable prices. To facilitate easy access, workers can conveniently locate their nearest canteen and mobile unit through the Labour Department’s website using their mobile devices, thus streamlining their access via map directions.

        The locations of all permanent canteens and mobile units have been made available through a map on the website of the Labor Department www.hrylabour.gov.in.

        Taking into account key areas and workplaces along with the workforce density, the government has designated canteens at 4 locations in Karnal, 9 in Sonipat, 5 in Yamunanagar, 31 in Gurugram, 15 in Faridabad, 5 in Nuh, 9 in Panipat, 4 in Ambala, and several other places including 4 canteens, operational in Panchkula.

Haryana

Chief Minister to inaugurate Electric City Bus Service in Panipat on January 28

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IEP Chandigarh, January 27

Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Manohar Lal will inaugurate the Electric City Bus Service from Panipat on January 28, 2024. This initiative aims to not only benefit residents in nine cities but also contribute to environmental sustainability by ensuring zero pollution.

        Transport Minister Sh. Mool Chand Sharma will inaugurate a comparable bus service facility from Jagadhri, Yamunanagar on January 29.

        Providing further details, an official spokesperson informed that following the launches in Panipat and Jagadhri, the government will progressively introduce comparable services in seven additional cities throughout the State, namely Panchkula, Ambala, Sonipat, Rewari, Karnal, Rohtak, and Hisar. The rollout of the City Bus Service across all nine cities is slated for completion by June 2024.

        In his Budget Speech of 2023, Chief Minister Sh. Manohar Lal had announced the government’s intention to introduce City Bus services in nine cities of Haryana with Municipal Corporations, along with adding Rewari city and enhancing existing services in Gurugram, Manesar, and Faridabad. The Transport Department efficiently executed this initiative in record time, marking it as a pioneering project in the country.

        He said that with a fleet of 450 state-of-the-art, air-conditioned electric buses, this project, amounting to Rs 2450 crore over 12 years, represents not only a new dimension but also a significant stride toward a pollution-free environment. The state government appointed Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL), an entity under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, as its consultant for the bus tender process. Through a global tender facilitated by CESL under the National e-Bus Plan, an order was secured for 375 (12-meter) buses, designated for operations within the City Bus Service. A total of 450 buses will be procured for the facility.

        He said that separate depots are currently under construction for the City Bus Service in each of these nine cities. Existing depots in two locations, Panipat and Jagadhri (Yamunanagar), have been modified for operational launch. In the remaining seven locations, new depots are being built, each spanning approximately three acres of land, at a cost exceeding Rs 100 crores. Operations at these new depots are slated to commence by June 2024.

        The spokesperson said that the city bus service will benefit not only the urban population but also the rural population of the district and the reach of bus service will be ensured in the villages around each city.

Chandigarh

CM attends R-Day celebrations held at Karnal, makes key announcements

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IEP Chandigarh, January 27

Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Manohar Lal hoisted the flag on the occasion of the 75th Republic Day celebrations held in Karnal district on Friday. On this occasion, he announced that under the Mukhya Mantri Shehri Awas Yojana, a portal will be opened from February 1, 2024, for the allocation of plots measuring 30 square yards in 11 cities under this scheme. Applicants can participate by depositing a nominal amount and avail loans from banks, along with assistance from the central and state governments, to build their homes on these plots.

        He said that the state government initiated this scheme to provide roofs over the heads of the poor and needy. Through advertisements, applications were invited for plots or flats under this scheme. So far, 1 lakh people have applied under this scheme.

Sh. Manohar Lal also announced that statues of Dr. Mangal Sen and Kalpana Chawla will be installed in Dr. Mangal Sen Auditorium in Karnal and Kalpana Chawla Medical College in Karnal, respectively.

        Sh. Manohar Lal paid tributes to martyrs at the War Memorial and inspected the parade of contingents.

‘Atal’ canteens will be opened in 15 more Mandis, announces CM

The Chief Minister further announced that ‘Atal canteens’ are being operated in 25 Mandis of the state to provide nutritious food at affordable rates to the poor and farmers. Starting from February 1, 2024,  such canteens will be opened in 15 more Mandis, and all 40 Mandis will now operate throughout the year instead of just five months, he announced.

Power bills will be issued every month in four districts from February 1 as a pilot project, CM

        Sh. Manohar Lal announced that there was a demand from the people to receive electricity bills every month instead of every two months. For this, as a pilot project in the first phase, monthly bills will be issued from February 1, 2024, in four districts, namely Hisar, Mahendragarh, Karnal, and Panchkula. Initially, Nigam workers will go for meter readings, and later consumers will send meter readings through a mobile application, bringing improvements and benefits to the system, said the Chief Minister.

CM paid homage to the freedom fighters who participated in the country’s independence and sacrificed their lives in the wars of 1962, 1965, 1971, and Kargil War

        The Chief Minister paid homage to the freedom fighters who participated in the country’s independence and to the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives in the wars of 1962, 1965, 1971, and Kargil. He expressed his gratitude to the scientists, farmers, labourers, and the people of the country who, after independence, together made India a significant power in the world.

He further asserted that though the constitution was implemented in 1950, it took years for the people to truly feel the essence of this republic. He said that it is the governance of the people, by the people, and for the people. Despite these principles being spoken of, for nearly 60 years after the country’s independence, people did not experience the benefits of the republic. Instead, one family kept the governance system stuck. The dominance of that family, established during the emergency period of 1975-1977, when atrocities occurred, awakened the people. It was during this time that people, for the first time, changed the governance system, said the Chief Minister.

India under the dynamic leadership of Prime  Minister, Narendra Modi is making consistent strides towards progress

        Sh. Manohar Lal said that under the dynamic leadership of the Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi,  India is making consistent strides towards progress and development.  Especially in the field of agriculture, the farmers of Haryana and Punjab in northern India have demonstrated their commitment to providing sustenance for the people. The country is witnessing the development of advanced technology, and through missions like Chandrayaan-3 to the southern pole of the moon and Aditya-L1 to the sun, India has expanded its reach even beyond.

        The Chief Minister said that in the past 10 years, several steps have been taken to strengthen the unity and integrity of the country. Article 370 and 35-A were abolished to make Kashmir an integral part of the country. Surgical strikes were conducted, the triple talaq law was abolished, and the citizenship amendment law was implemented. He stated that today, our country stands among the developing nations. Currently, 37 countries in the world fall under the category of developed nations. With the determination to make India a developed nation by the year 2047, Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi initiated the Vikasit Bharat Sankalp Yatra from November 15, 2023, to January 25, 2024. During this Yatra, people in all villages and wards of cities were provided the opportunity to benefit from the central and state government’s schemes through ‘Modi ki guarantee ki Gadi’, said  Sh. Manohar Lal.

        He said that India has now become the world’s fifth-largest economy and, according to the upcoming figures in 2024, is set to become the third-largest economy, surpassing Japan and Germany. He expressed gratitude to Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi for this achievement.

Haryana is  significantly contributing to the progress of the country, From investment to innovation, Haryana is progressing in every sector, CM

        The Chief Minister said that Haryana is significantly contributing to the progress of the country. In the past 9 years, the state government has implemented various schemes, arrangements, and administrative reforms, which other states in the country are now following.

        The Chief Minister said that from investment to innovation, Haryana is progressing in every sector. He said that the State has achieved top positions in the ease of doing business. In terms of MSMEs, Haryana ranks third in the country, and it holds the second position in food storage facilities. Haryana is the only state in the country with a literate panchayat. Medal-winning players receive an amount of Rs . 6 crores, which is the highest in the country. Haryana is the only state in the country that provides a social security pension of Rs. 3000. With a per capita income of Rs. 2,96,685, Haryana has the highest per capita income among the major states in the country. Haryana contributes 4 percent to the country’s GDP, said Sh. Manohar Lal.

        He said that a college has been established every 20 kilometres, and 5 lakh free tablets have been provided to students in government schools to promote digital education. Regular schools have been transformed into Model Sanskriti schools, and currently, 500 Model Sanskriti schools are operating in the state, with the number increasing each year, said Sh. Manohar Lal.

        He said that in 2014, the state had 6 medical colleges. The government announced the establishment of a medical college in each district, and so far, 15 medical colleges have been established, with 11 more under construction or land acquired. This will bring the total number of medical colleges to 26, and the number of MBBS seats will increase from 750 in 2014 to 3500. Under the Chirayu-Ayushman scheme, more than 1 crore Ayushman cards have been issued, and health check-ups are being conducted under the Nirogi Haryana Yojana, said the Chief Minister.

        Highlighting the steps taken by the state government for women’s safety, the Chief Minister said that the number of women in Haryana police is increasing, with 33 women police stations currently operational. To control cybercrime, 29 cyber police stations have been established. Through Dial-112, assistance reaches individuals within 7 to 8 minutes in case of any emergency. Additionally, strict action is being taken against drug traffickers, with 1300 drug traffickers sent behind bars, he said.

State Government is consistently working towards providing employment opportunities for the youth, CM

        The Chief Minister said that the state government is consistently working towards providing employment opportunities for the youth. Over the past 9 years, 110,000  government jobs have been provided, and the recruitment process for 60,000 Group C and D positions is currently underway. Additionally, a separate recruitment mission is being conducted for 60,000 positions through the Haryana Kaushal Rozgar Nigam, both in the private sector and abroad including Kisan Mitra, Van Mitra etc.

        He also emphasized the importance of people’s participation in democracy and ensuring services at their doorsteps. He said that the state government has provided autonomy to panchayats, initiated e-tendering, and ensured direct payment of compensation and crop procurement money to farmers’ accounts. The government has provided freedom to the people from the age-old tradition of ‘Daftar, Darkhwast aur Dastavez’, said the Chief Minister.

This time State’s Tableau gave a glimpse of  the state government’s ambitious scheme Mera Parivar Meri Pehchan

The Chief Minister said that the state government has achieved great success at the national level by getting the State’s tableau selected for the Republic Day Parade for three consecutive years. In the year 2022, Haryana through its tableau highlighted the achievements of the talented players of the state, while in the year 2023, the world got a glimpse of International Gita Mahotsav through the State’s tableau. Similarly, on January 26, 2024, the Haryana Government’s ambitious scheme ‘Mera Parivar Meri Pehchan’ was introduced to the country narrating that in a small state like Haryana, the benefits of government schemes are being extended to the common people sitting at home through digital medium.

In Haryana, since 2014, governance has been provided according to the vision of ‘Ram Rajya’, CM

        Sh. Manohar Lal said that on January 22, 2024, the Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi inaugurated the much-awaited Lord Shri Rama’s temple in Ayodhya, bringing the entire nation painted ‘Ramaya’, with the name of Lord Rama inscribed in everyone’s heart and mind and the vision of ‘Ram Rajya’ began to turn into reality. In Haryana, since 2014, governance has been provided according to the vision of ‘Ram Rajya’, striving to provide facilities to the public. He said that the principle of Lord Shri Rama is that promises should be fulfilled even at the cost of life, and following this principle, the present state government has always fulfilled their promises, he said.

        Meanwhile, on this occasion, the Chief Minister congratulated and extended best wishes to four Haryana citizens – artist Mahavir Guddu, social worker Gurvinder Singh, agricultural scientists Hari Om, and Shri Ram – for being honoured with the Padma Shri. He appealed to the citizens, urging them to become partners in Haryana’s progress and to create an atmosphere of goodwill, development, harmony, and tolerance, making their lives prosperous, happy, and secure.

        On this occasion, children presented a cultural program and the Chief Minister honored the family members of the freedom fighters and people who have done remarkable work in various fields.

Chandigarh

No horse-trading will take place during mayoral election in Chd; Candidate of Cong-AAP will win: Senior Congress leader Pawan Bansal

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Senior Congress leader Pawan Kumar Bansal today alleged that by hook or crook, BJP wants power in Municipal Corporation Chandigarh but number is not its favour. The candidate of Congress- Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) alliance will win the mayoral election in Chandigarh. In this election, the arithmetic is very clear. In the previous two elections, Congress was absent and by default, BJP had won the mayoral election by a margin of single vote. This time, Congress and AAP got together to contest the election. In alliance, the number of councilors is 20 against 15 of BJP including MP’s vote, he adds.

He alleged that under the influence of BJP leadership, the presiding officer was made ill and Administration on January 18 had postponed the mayoral election. The delay could have been avoided by appointing another presiding officer. Finally, Haryana High Court has directed the Chandigarh administration to conduct the mayoral elections on January 30.

Bansal further said that an attempt of horse trading or other such influence during the ongoing mayoral election is being made by the BJP leaders but they have not succeeded so far. In view of possible horse trading, the Congress party has decided to shift its councilors to other states.

Former Union Minister further said that Congress and AAP are part of I.N.D.I. Alliance. This alliance is confined to the Chandigarh Mayoral election only so far. The seat- sharing agreement of this alliance in other States will be taken by the Congress high command.

The 75- year- old Bansal, who represented Chandigarh Parliamentary constituency in 1991, 1999, 2004 and 2009, says that he will contest the upcoming Lok Sabha election from Chandigarh Parliamentary Constituency if the party gives a ticket.

He further said, “It is unfortunate that the election could not take place on time. Just 15 minutes before the start of the election process on January 18, we got the information that the presiding officer was ill. As per my information, the presiding officer was not ill but he was made ill. On the influence of BJP leadership, the Administration had postponed the elections citing two reasons -presiding officer got ill and law and order problem. BJP did not allow the polls to take place as this party was to face defeat in this election. Delay could have been avoided by appointing another presiding officer. Later we moved the Punjab and Haryana High Court and the Court has directed the Chandigarh administration to conduct the mayoral elections on January 30. I emphasized the need for transparency and careful scrutiny in the electoral process. Administration should guarantee the safety of councilors. I urged voters to refrain from bringing police officers or supporters to the voting booths on Election Day.”


He further said that as Congress and AAP are part of I.N.D.I alliance so leaders of both the parties discussed and finalized the alliance for mayoral election in New Delhi. As per the alliance agreement, the mayor will be from AAP, while the posts of senior deputy mayor and deputy mayor will go to the Congress.
As far as alliance in other states are concerned, in Delhi and elsewhere, negotiation is going on regarding seat sharing to put a single candidate against BJP in the upcoming Lok Sabha election. Discussion is still on as Lok Sabha election is about two months away. As I do not represent Punjab and Haryana Congress so I can’t comment on that.

Let me say that our alliance is confined to only the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation mayoral election so far. Rest of the decision will be taken by the Congress high command. We will abide by whatever decision is being taken by Congress high command.

Senior Congress leader said, “I have always been active in Chandigarh whether I am elected representative or not. My tenure as the treasurer of the All India Congress Committee ended last year. I am now completely devoted to the people of the city. I am in touch with the people and raising their concerns from time to time. People of the city approach me for functions and I have been attending social and cultural activities. I will contest the Lok Sabha election if the party gives me a ticket from Chandigarh Parliamentary constituency.”

He further said that Pran Pratishtha’ of Ram Lalla idol recently held in Ayodhya was purely BJP and RRS’s programme. It was not a religious programme. We all have believe and faith in Lord Rama. We believe in Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam.  Religion is personal faith. We go to temple and worship daily but there is no need to show it. BJP is trying to commercialize the religion which Congress has never done and people will not accept it.

As far as development in 10 years is concerned, the performance is dismal. The propaganda mechanism is at the best. BJP is claiming to provide free ration to 80 crore poor people of the country. But this is possible because of farmers’ hard work and the National Food Security Act brought by Manmohan Singh led Union Government in 2013.  Before the election, PM Narendra Modi had promised to provide two crore jobs per year to the youth of the country if voted to power. Where is the job now? On ground, BJP has done nothing for the betterment and benefit of the people of the country.

he further said that look at any aspects, where is development in Chandigarh? What are achievements now? According to me, it is not that nothing has been done but it is far from satisfactory in terms of development. In Chandigarh, BJP leaders claim to be doing a lot of things for the city but on the ground nothing has been done. BJP leaders including current MP have no say in Chandigarh Administration. Following this, BJP leaders are not able to do anything for the benefit of Chandigarh and people at large. Administration takes decisions on its own. Chandigarh has not progressed in any sectors.

In our regime, Chandigarh secured top position in cleanliness for consecutive two years at national level and one year, it stood second position. But where is the position of the city now in cleanliness? Currently, the administration has failed to provide safety to the sanitation workers and a good working environment for them. Condition of the road, cycle track, electricity wires among others are not in good condition. Moreover, in the form of income tax, the people of Chandigarh give more money to the consolidated fund of India but what they received. Chandigarh does not receive adequate funds from the centre government. In a broader sense, taxes and user charges have been increased. Land rate for conversion from leasehold to freehold in case of residential property has been increased by 350 per cent and people are facing difficulties. Property tax, water charge, treated water charge, electricity charge, sanitation charge and others have been raised and people have to bear it. There are lots of issues to be raised in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

Haryana

Haryana showcases its development & unique PPP scheme on Kartvyapath

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IEP Chandigarh, January 26

Haryana’s distinctive image to becoming a prosperous and developed state by implementing innovative schemes with blend of technology and digitalisation was showcased on Kartvyapath in national capital Delhi on Republic Day. The Family ID  or Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP), which  has revolutionised the delivery system of benefits of government schemes at the grassroot level, was exhibited in front of the nation and the world through a tableau. With the help of these innovative schemes, many of which have been adopted at the national level, and digitalisation of services is gradually developing the state into a ‘New Haryana’ were aptly showcased in the Tableau.

The tableau displaying the image of developed Haryana was a point of attraction for everyone and was successful, to a larger extent, in giving a  message that Haryana remains the first choice for industrial investment today. This time the Government of India had suggested two themes for the tableaux . ‘Viksit Bharat’ and ‘Mother of Democracy’. The Haryana tableau depicting development in many facets synchronised with the theme suggested by the Central Government . The unique PPP scheme of Haryana was highlighted as through it he state government is delivering benefits of government schemes to the eligible beneficiaries at their doorstep, without even going to the government offices, on the basis of available data. This unique scheme helps the government in identifying the actual beneficiaries for providing them relief of the welfare schemes of the government. The eligible beneficiaries get the benefits sitting at their homes and this was shown on the tableau. According to the data recorded in the family identity card or PPP, the eligible families are easily able to get the benefits of PDS ration, pension, old age allowance, Ayushman Bharat Yojana, scholarship, subsidy etc.

The tableau also showcased the rapid changes in the direction of development in Haryana. For example, in the field of education, connecting the youth with modern technology, the students studying in classes 10th and 12th in government schools were  given free tablets so that they can continue their studies online. The state government has set a record by distributing free tablets to more than five lakh students studying in classes 10th to 12th in government schools under its ambitious e-learning programme ‘e-Adhigam.’

The tableau also depicted the excavation work being done in Hisar’s Rakhigarhi, where remains of Indus Valley Civilization and Pre-Harappan Civilization have been found, which reflect our ancient civilization. The strengthened infrastructure , well maintained roads, including the expansion of the metro network, laying of new highways and rapid industrial progress were part of tableau. The unique model of urban development of the state was also showcased. Apart from this, the increasing industrialization due to the industrial friendly environment created in the state was also shown in the tableau of Haryana.

The headquarter building of International Solar Alliance (ISA) established in Haryana was also visible on the Tableau. This headquarter has been set up near village Gwal Pahari in Gurugram district, which was established on the initiative of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to provide a platform for cooperation among solar resource rich countries in meeting their specific energy needs. 

*Haryana’s  rich cultural heritage seen on the Kartavya path, image of ‘Vikasit Haryana’ heard in the song*

Along with the tableau of Haryana, women in traditional Haryanvi attire were seen performing Haryanvi dance on both sides. During this, the song ‘Jai Haryana, Vikasit Haryana’ was heard in Haryanvi dialect. This song is all about , the atmosphere of peace, tranquility and the development happening in Haryana. It is worth mentioning that Haryana’s tableau has got a place in the Republic Day Parade at national level for the third consecutive time. Last year, Haryana had prepared a tableau on the theme of ‘International Geeta Mahotsav’ on Republic Day, in which the Virat Swaroop of Lord Shri Krishna was shown. Prior to this, Haryana had showcased its achievements in sports through its outstanding Olympian players.