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Surajkund International Handicraft Mela is the flag bearer of country’s civilization and vibrant culture – Dushyant Chautala

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IEP Chandigarh, February 8

Haryana Deputy Chief Minister, Sh. Dushyant Chautala said that Surajkund International Handicraft Mela is the flag bearer of the country’s civilization and vibrant culture. Additionally, these fairs considerably contribute to the nation’s economic independence.        The products made by the craftsmen were being observed by the Deputy Chief Minister today at the Surajkund Handicrafts Fair.        Sh. Chautala said that we all should be proud of inhouse products made by the craftsmen of the country and should give priority to such products made by them. He added that by promoting local products we can directly support local artisans and small entrepreneurs. He said that handicrafts and handlooms have an important contribution in the development of civilization. He said that for centuries, the skill of artisans is visible in the manufacture of things ranging from the coins of emperors and kings to the huts of the poor.        The Deputy Chief Minister said that these arts are as much liked in the modern era as they were in ancient times, such fairs provide an opportunity to the craftsmen to showcase their art.He said that this fair is a trinity of tradition, heritage and culture, which attracts tourists not only from India but across the globe. Through such a platform, the ordinary craftsman and artisan get the right value and recognition of their skills. For many craftsmen, artisans and weavers, this fair is their main source of income throughout the year.        On this occasion, Minister of State for Women and Development, Smt. Kamlesh Dhanda, Minister of State, Revenue & Disaster Management, Sh. Anoop Dhanak and MLA, Smt. Naina Chautala were also present with him.

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Hry CM lays the foundation stone of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Charitable Hospital in Faridabad to be built at a cost of Rs 12 crore

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IEP Chandigarh, February 8

Haryana Chief Minister on Wednesday laid the foundation stone of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Charitable Hospital in Faridabad to be constructed at a cost of about Rs 12.30 crore. Transport Minister, Sh. Mool Chand Sharma also remained present on this occasion.        Speaking on the occasion, Sh. Manohar Lal said that dedicated steps being taken by the government as well as social organizations for the expansion of health services in the State are commendable. With the construction of this hospital, the people of the state will get easy access to state-of-the-art health facilities.        The construction of this hospital in the name of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur will also play a key role in highlighting the supreme martyrdom and bravery of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur and inspiring everyone visiting here, said Sh. Manohar Lal.        On this occasion, Chief Minister announced to give Rs 31 lakh to the Charitable Trust. Besides this, Transport Minister, Sh. Mool Chand Sharma also announced Rs 11 lakh for the trust.        The Chief Minister said that today Haryana is progressing in every field. Health services are being expanded. The aim of the government is to establish a medical college in every district. So far 7 new medical colleges have been established and work is going on for 8 more colleges, said Sh. Manohar Lal.        He said that the government is giving all possible cooperation to the social organizations in the steps being taken by them for expanding health services. We aim to increase the number of doctors from the present number of 13,000 to 28,000. With the establishment of new medical colleges, State will get 2650 doctors every year.CHIRAYU Haryana became an ally of the needy The Chief Minister said that CHIRAYU Haryana Yojana has been started in the state by expanding the health benefits of Ayushman Bharat Yojana with the aim of providing health facilities to every needy. In this, families with annual income up to Rs 1.80 lakh are getting health cover of Rs 5 lakh annually. Due to this, about 29 lakh families are being covered in Haryana.        Nirogi Haryana Yojana has also been started in the state for conducting free health check-ups of Antyodaya families on the basis of 25 parameters. 228 types of operations, 70 types of medical tests and 21 types of dental treatment are done free of cost in the state. Along with this, 500 medicines are also given free of cost.Started Ayush Health and Wellness Centre        The Chief Minister said that the government has linked Ayurveda medicine with the Ayushman Bharat scheme, and has also established ‘AYUSH Health and Wellness Centres’ in the State.  Besides this, the government is also preparing yoga courses to promote yoga.        MLAs, Smt. Seema Trikha, Sh. Narender Gupta, Sh. Rajesh Nagar, Media Advisor to Chief Minister, Sh. Amit Arya, Patron, Baba Banda Bahadur Memorial Society, Baba Jatindra Pal Singh Sodhi, Sardar Avtar Singh Khurana, Chairman of Society, Sardar Gurvinder Singh Dhamija, President BR Bhatia, Rajkumar Bhatia and other dignitaries were present on the occasion. 

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Valentine’s Week kicks-off at Olive Cafe & Bar

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IEP Chandigarh, February 8

Olive Cafe & Bar(OCB), Sector 26, Chandigarh, has announced a fun-filled Valentine’s week starting Feb 7 and ending  Feb 14 – Valentine’s Day. Valentine’s week kicked off with the unveiling of  a special menu of dishes and drinks. Sumptuous culinary delights along with enticing  cocktails  have been especially curated by the head Chef Anubhav Moza and his team. These are set to make  your Valentine moments memorable. 

So get ready to cuddle up under the stars in the warm and always welcoming courtyard of Olive Cafe & Bar. The special Valentine’s menu , served in a candlelit ambience, to the accompaniment of delicious cocktails and live music make OCB the most romantic destination in the city.

OCB has been done up in  thematic floral décor, and there is a special valentine photo booth too. All this is sure to provide Valentine’s Day enthusiasts   a great opportunity for an exciting Valentine’s experience.

Talking about the Valentine’s menu, Chef Anubhav Moza said that the cupid cocktails menu is  the key attraction. The cocktail menu boasts of   L’amour – made using chamomile-infused scotch, amaro Montenegro, lime juice, honey and foamer; and Moonlight Magic – created using Gin, Aperol spritz, grapefruit juice, lime juice and simple syrup; there are more cocktails.

Sharing details about two more unique Cocktails offerings – XOXO and OliveYou, Chef Moza said: “XOXO  is made up of Campari, vermouth, fresh strawberry and sparkling wine, while OliveYou consists of Tequila, Jalapeno-infused tequila, strawberry, sangria liqueur, lime juice, cherry syrup, simple syrup and foamer.”

Known for its mouth-watering dishes, Olive Cafe & Bar will be offering special Valentine’s dishes for love birds. Chef Moza said, “There is a multi-course love menu.”

The highlights  of the food menu include an appetiser or Amuse Bouche  – Strawberry explosion, in soups there’s  Celery Root & White Carrot, the small plates segment has Home-cured Salmon & Avocado while the large plates section has Butternut Squash Tortellini  and more. The icing on the cake is a dessert aptly named ‘Fall in Love’ and there are many more surprise dishes.

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Hry Chief Minister reviews law and order, crime situation

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IEP Chandigarh/Panchkula

Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal along with Home Minister Sh. Anil Vij held a meeting with senior Police officers at ERSS Building in Panchkula today where he reviewed the crime, and law and order situation in the state.

                    Director General of Police (DGP), Haryana Sh. P.K. Agrawal and senior officers of Haryana Police were also present.

                    While instructing the top brass of police to take even stricter actions against organized crime, the Chief Minister said that creating a safe environment for people in Haryana is the key priority for the state government. He said crime and criminal incidents should be curbed at all costs so that a friendly environment is maintained. The state should achieve the distinction of peaceful and no-crime state by dealing firmly with the offenders.

                    Taking a thorough review of the crime scenario, he also instructed the police officers to connect the villagers for getting intelligence about criminal elements who have been found involved in criminal activities and target killings. This will increase the credibility of the police and will help in controlling such incidents with the cooperation of the general public.

                   The Chief Minister also directed that Haryana State Narcotics Control Bureau and Special Task Force should work in tandem with district police units to completely eliminate drug trafficking, crime and criminal elements across the state. The district SPs and CPs should be more proactive and miscreants and criminal elements whosoever should be dealt with an iron hand, he added.

                   Expressing his concern over the growing incidents of cyber crime, he said that cybercrime has become a threat not only to individuals but also to the government sector, thus endangering national security. Apart from establishing new cyber police stations, the entire police department is being technologically strengthened to meet present challenges posed by cybercrime. He said that special drive to spread awareness about cyber crime trends and safety tips should also be organized, he added.

                    He said that crimes against women will not be tolerated in the state. He also directed all the officers to maintain a special vigil on the security of women and take stern action against offenders in this regard.

                    It was apprised in the meeting that around Rs. 47 crores of defrauded amount has been recovered/blocked till date. Other crime prevention areas such as gangsters, terrorism, most wanted criminals, cyber offences, traffic and road safety were also discussed.

                    While appreciating the novel initiatives of Haryana Police, the Chief Minister said that Haryana Police’s continuous action against criminals and anti-social elements has increased the public confidence. Carrying this forward, maximum police presence in the field should be ensured to deter criminal elements. Police being the face of Government should be efficient and its functioning should be transparent. Commending the good work being done by the Police, he said that ERSS 112 of the police being its face, is responding to the distress calls promptly and courteously without any delay.

                    Earlier the Chief Minister also reviewed the functioning of ERSS 112.

                    Appreciating the state police force, Home Minister Sh. Anil Vij said that state police had also initiated the process for the attachment of ill-gotten assets of drug peddlers through competent authority. He also directed the officers to periodically launch special operations for the arrest of most wanted criminals, proclaimed offenders and bail jumpers as well as for recovery of illegal weapons so that the crime rate can be further reduced across the state.

                    The Director General of Police, Sh. P.K. Agrawal assured the Chief Minister that his directions would be followed in letter and spirit and the Police Department would further improve its efficiency, especially in terms of tackling the growing cybercrimes.

                    ACS Home Sh. TVSN Prasad, ADGP Crime Sh. O.P. Singh, ADGP CID Sh. Alok Mittal ADGP Telecom and IT Dr A S Chawla, ADGP Law and Order Sh. Sandeep Khirwar, ADGP Haryana State Narcotics Control Bureau Shrikant Jadhav, all Range ADGPs/IGPs, Commissioners of Police and other police officers were also present in the meeting.

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Banur-Tepla Road becoming the new hub of economic activity in region

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IEP Chandigarh, February 7

 The Banur-Tepla Road (NH 205A) is fast emerging as a new hub for investors with Mohali Industrial Economic Zone (MIEZ) adding enormous value to the entire stretch. The road has come into prominence as it is being used by highway travellers between Delhi and Manali and vice versa. Banur-Tepla road is also getting  huge routine traffic flow  as the route is being frequently used by the people of Chandigarh capital region comprising Chandigarh, Mohali and Panchkula  for to and fro travel. As a result of the strategic location of the road a variety of industries are setting up their units on it. The high end quality of road and  its logistics’ edge have attracted the attention of the ambitious Mohali Industries Economic Zone(MIEZ) project being developed by realty company Royale Estate Group(REG).MIEZ is the region’s first of its kind state-of-the-art industrial facility, being developed on Banur Tepla Road in 100 plus acres of land. Neeraj Kansal, MD, REG said, “The MIEZ is being planned in such a manner that will make it an ideal destination for different types of industries to set up their units. While on one hand it will have the wherewithal to house units from varied industries like pharmaceuticals, textiles, chemicals,  food processing, distillery and many more, on the other it will have an effluent treatment plant (ETP), skill development centre, R & D centre, tool and equipment room, wide roads and all civic amenities.”Dalip Sharma, Secretary General, Punjab Chamber of Commerce and Industry opined, ” NH 205A,is connected well with the National Highway 1(NH 1) that links the national capital New Delhi to the town of Atari in Punjab on the India–Pak border.”Prof Lakhwinder Singh, a professor of economics at Punjabi University Patiala added, “The stretch lies in the vicinity of the dry port at Shambhu bordering Punjab and Haryana. It is also in  close proximity to Amritsar-Kolkata Industrial Corridor (AKIC).”As many as  35 warehouses have already been set up along the stretch. Some of these are Arrow, Bajaj Electronics, Havel’s India Ltd, Freuden Begonic, Nerolac Paint, Asian Paints, Marico Ltd and Whirlpool of India Ltd . A mini film city N K Studios has also come up. What’s more, a manufacturing unit of Amararaja Batteries known for producing the famous Amaron Batteries has been established on the road.  The road is also blessed with the world’s first Mat-Pita Mandir and Go Dham taking care of more than 400 weak, old and sick cows .  Meanwhile many industries have  committed to start operations in MIEZ. These include Ruby Industry that manufactures steel office furniture,  Gupta industry that is a supplier of all types of paper and that also manufactures cardboard boxes, Making Ways Auto Industries that manufactures tractor parts , Anirudh Engineering Solutions and Royale Agro Processing Industries among many more.”The plan is to offer a 360 degree solution for all industrial needs.  MIEZ will be the region’s first Integrated Industrial Park dedicated to the MSMEs,” added Piyush Kansal, a Director with REG.Ashish Mittal, who is also a Director with REG, summed up,”The International Airport in Mohali is also close to the stretch. The next wave of economic growth  of the region will be spurred by the industrial developments taking place on both sides of the Banur-Tepla road.”

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Crime, criminals, drugs, unemployment and corruption uncontrollable in Haryana: Hooda

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IEP Chandigarh

The former Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition Bhupinder Singh Hooda has said that the first responsibility of every government is to protect the life and property of the citizens, but the BJP-JJP government of Haryana has proved to be a complete failure in fulfilling this responsibility. 

Reacting to Haryana lagging behind in the Social Progress Index, Hooda said Haryana is at the bottom with just 33 points in terms of civil security, in the index released by the Central Government. This report made on parameters like murder, other heinous incidents, crimes against women and children and cybercrime shows that the people of Haryana do not feel safe. The report of the central government has stamped the fact that the coalition BJP-JJP government has proved to be a complete failure in handling law and order.

The Leader of Opposition said crime, criminals, drugs, unemployment and corruption are completely uncontrollable in the state during the present government. “The BJP-JJP has made Haryana number one in terms of unemployment, crime and drugs, which was on top in all parameters of per capita income, per capita investment, employment generation, prosperity and development before 2014 during the Congress tenure,” he said.

“Before SPI, CMIE had told in its report that Haryana is on top in unemployment, but instead of seeing the truth, the state government refused to accept the report. Will the state government now reject the report of the Center as well,” Hooda questioned.

The former Chief Minister said industries are continuously migrating from the state, due to increase in crime graph. “It has also become difficult for the state to get new investment. Because of this, unemployment has taken a dreadful form. The coalition government has trapped Haryana in a vicious cycle of unemployment and crime. This is the reason why today the people of the state are desperate to vote out this government from power. People are eagerly waiting for the election,” he said.

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Chandigarh Commission for Protection of Child Rights celebrates its 9th Foundation Day

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IEP Chandigarh

The Chandigarh Commission for Protection of Child Rights (CCPCR) celebrated its 9th Foundation Day by organizing a UN mock parliament for school children. This was the Commission’s maiden effort towards facilitating trilateral cooperation among UK, Canada and India towards the issue of children. 

Ms. Preet Gill, Member Parliament, & Shadow external affairs minister UK and Ms Rachna Singh, Education Minister, BC Canada showed their support on bringing nations closer on the issue of child rights and appreciated Commission’s efforts for empowering girls through Girls Project.

The event was attended by both public and private schools and was graced by special guests including Ms. Anita Pal, W/o Adviser to the Administrator, U.T. Chandigarh, Padam Shri Mr. Hansraj Hans, Member Parliament, North West Delhi along with Ms. Palika Arora, PCS, Director Social Welfare, Jt. director Mr Naveen SDM, S Paramjit Singh, Member State Minority Commission, J&K.

Ms. Anita Pal, chief guest for the occasion, in her address appreciated the Commission’s holistic efforts for wellbeing for children especially Digital Library, Social Audits for Government schools.

Mr. Hansraj Hans, Member Parliament, North West Delhi, in his address, congratulated CCPCR on their innovative endeavours for the wellbeing of children undertaken under the able guidance of its chairperson Mrs Harjinder Kaur. 

The Girls India Project initiative included a UN mock parliament and school twinning program, both of which are designed to engage and educate children on the 17 SDGs and their role in creating a sustainable future. The UN mock parliament brought together students from different public and private schools to participate in a simulated session of the United Nations General Assembly. During the session, students will learn about the SDGs and how they are being addressed at the global level. They will also have the opportunity to debate and discuss solutions to some of the world’s most pressing problems, including environment, and climate change. In addition to the UN mock parliament, the initiative also includes a school twinning program. 

Schools from different parts of the country will be paired with each other to share knowledge, resources, and ideas on how to promote the SDGs. Through this process, students not only learn about the goals but also learn how to work together towards a common goal. The twinning program was appreciated and facilitated by CCPCR on the occasion. Best practices of schools n Excellent achievers 2023 were also awarded.

Mrs Harjinder Kaur, Chairperson, CCPR said “We believe that education plays a crucial role in shaping the future, and that’s why we’re launching this initiative. By empowering young people with the knowledge and skills to create positive change, we can help to ensure that the future is bright for all. So Let’s we all work towards holistic brighter tomorrow for our children, not just by words but through our actions”

Reema Dewan, Principal, DPS, Monica Chawla, Principal, St. Joseph’ Sr Sec. School, Dr. Monica M Singh, Pooja Punchhi, Sanjay Sharma, Members, CCPCR, Arvind K Dhawan, Senior Assistant, CCPCR, Kartar Singh and Ankita, POCSO Consultant were present during this event.

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Speaker Sandhwan along with elementary students tastes mid-day meal

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IEP Chandigarh, February 6:

Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker S. Kultar Singh Sandhawan, on Monday, inspected mid-day meal in a government elementary school of village Ratti Rori near Kotakpura.

Reached at the government primary school, Ratti Rori of Kotakpura constituency in the afternoon, S. Sandhwan took delight of mid day meal along with students and expressed satisfaction with the quality of food given to the students.

He said, the state government was committed to provide quality education and required facilities to the students, thus continuous checking of the schools is being conducted, adding that the prime motive of the state government was to further raise the standard of government schools.

During his visit to various government schools of district Faridkot, Speaker S. Sandhawan also handed over cheques worth Rs.8 lakh to four government schools. He gave cheques of Rs.2 lakh each to Government Primary School Dwareyana, Government High School Wada Daraka, Government Primary School Daggo Romana and Government Primary School Ratti Rori, besides handing over Rs.1 lakh cheque to Shaheed Bhagat Singh Welfare Club for procuring equipment.

During his address in schools, S. Sandhwan said that concerted efforts are being made at a large scale to raise the standard of the education in the state. Recently, the government has dispatched batch of 36 school principals for training at the International Teacher Training Center, Singapore for improving their teaching skills. These teachers, on their return, will be able to impart education to students with world-class methods.

The Speaker was accompanied by District Education Officer (Elementary) Ms. Neelam Rani, Block Primary Education Officer Jaskaran Singh, Mr. Manpreet Singh Dhaliwal PRO/Speaker, Mr. Sukhjit Singh Dhilwan Chairman Planning Board Faridkot, Mr. Mandeep Singh, Mr. Amandeep Singh Sandhu and other dignitaries.

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Bram Shanker Jimpa resolves 26 complaints in state level online Janta Darbar

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IEP Chandigarh, February 6

          On the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Water Supply and Sanitation Department has organized first of its kind state-level online Janta Darbar, in which Water Supply and Sanitation Minister Bram Shanker Jimpa has redressed more than two dozen complaints.  Jimpa said that Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has clearly instructed to provide clean potable water to the villages of Punjab and adequate sewage arrangements should be made.

          The online Janta Darbar was set up at the head office of Water Supply and Sanitation Department at Mohali. A total of 26 complaints were received from Ropar, Fazilka, Hoshiarpur, Bathinda, Mohali, Patiala, Mansa and Gurdaspur districts. Most of the complaints were related to water supply. The Water Supply and Sanitation Minister Jimpa directed the higher officials present in the Janta Darbar to resolve the complaints timely. Those complaints which can be resolved in a short time, Jimpa directed the officials accordigly. Regarding the rest of the complaints, the higher officials were asked to visit the spot and submit a report. He said that in next Janta Darbar after 15 days, he will first review today’s complaints status and will hear the rest of the complaints later.

          Out of the total complaints, 25 complaints were heard online and one complaint was placed before the minister by Gej  Kaur from village Fatehgarh Chhanna of Samana block, Patiala. The complainant said that due to continuous leakage in the water pipe, cracks are appearing in the walls of her house. Jimpa directed the concerned officials to inspect the situation and solve the problem immediately.

          Jimpa further said that if any village resident of Punjab has any complaint regarding drinking water supply and sewage, he/she can register the complaint online, through toll free number or email. All efforts would be made to solve every complaint. He said that the success of the first Janta Darbar has inspired every officer and employee of the Water Supply and Sanitation Department to work harder.

          Water Supply and Sanitation Department Principal Secretary D.K. Tiwari and HoD Mohammad Ishfaq assured the minister that every officer of the department is committed to solve citizen’s problems. They said that any resident of state’s village, panchayat or other concerned people who want to register their complaint related to the department can register their complaint without any hesitation through the online link, toll free number or email issued by the department.

          Tiwari said that if any person faces any problem in filing a online complaint, he/she can contact the nearest office of the Water Supply and Sanitation Department. The concerned office will help the complainant to raise his/her voice before the minister in online Janta Darbar.

          It is pertinent to mention that apart from the complaints received in the Janta Darbar, a total of 18,693 complaints have been received by the Water Supply and Sanitation Department since March 1, 2022 to till date, out of which 18,308 complaints have been resolved.

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COME FORWARD FOR POPULARIZING ‘BRAND PUNJAB’ ACROSS THE GLOBE: CM TO INDUSTRIAL HONCHOS AT LUDHIANA

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IEP Ludhiana, February 6      

     Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday called upon the industrialists to showcase ‘Brand Punjab’ before the global industry coming to the state for participating in the Invest Punjab Summit on February 23-24.           Interacting with the industrialists during a session organized here today, the Chief Minister said that Punjabis are known world over for their hard work and entrepreneurship skills. He said that Punjabi entrepreneurs have proved their mettle across the globe adding that now the time has come to showcase the vast potential of the state to the world. Bhagwant Mann said that it is the need of hour to make the state an Industrial hub of the country.           The Chief Minister said that he was not here amongst the industrialists to invite them for the summit. He said that rather the industrialists should support the state government and act as hosts to the global captains coming to the summit. Bhagwant Mann envisioned that the day is not far when Punjab will emerge as a frontrunner state in industrial growth.           The Chief Minister said that the state contributes three percent in the national GDP of the country. He said that Punjab is a blessed land which has fertile land and innovative people who can do anything for the country and its people. Bhagwant Mann said that the state is number one in start ups and the entrepreneurs from Punjab have left an indelible imprint in the world economy.           The Chief Minister said that the state government has introduced the new industrial Policy for Punjab to give further impetus to Industry and commerce. He said that this policy has been framed after due consultations with all the stakeholders especially the industrialists. Bhagwant Mann said that any other suggestion in regard to this policy is always welcome adding that the state government will soon introduce colour coding for stamp papers to facilitate the industrialists for early clearance of their new projects.           The Chief Minister said that he had gone to Chennai, Hyderabad and Mumbai to invite the industrialists to the summit. He said that the industrial honchos in these metros were surprised to note the vast potential of industrial growth in the state. Bhagwant Mann said that due to strenuous efforts of the state government these industrialists are now ready to invest in Punjab.           The Chief Minister further said that the state government is making concerted efforts to further strengthen the single window system for facilitating the investors.  Bhagwant Mann pointed out that earlier single window service was merely a sham, devoid of any meaningful purpose, which not only demoralized the potential investors but also hampered the industrial development of the state. However, he said that his government has ensured that the single window system works as a real facilitator to the entrepreneurs interested in investing in the state.           The Chief Minister quipped that earlier the industries used to sign MoUs with families in power but ever since he has assumed charge of government the agreements are signed for people of state. He said that earlier the affluent families used to get benefit of these agreements but now Punjabis will enjoy its fruits. Bhagwant Mann said that this is because his government is working untiringly for the well being of every strata of society.           The Chief Minister said that knowing well that power is the catalyst of growth in the engine of the economy, the state has taken a leap forward towards being power surplus after the resuming of coal supply from Pachwara mine. He said that this will ensure that none of the Thermal Power plants will face any sort of coal shortage in the state. Bhagwant Mann said that the state government is duty bound to provide uninterrupted and regular supply of power to the industrialists.