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In Haryana, Citizens enjoy government scheme benefits and services from the comfort of their homes: Deputy Chief Minister

IEP Chandigarh

Haryana Deputy Chief Minister, Mr. Dushyant Chautala said that the current state government has initiated a new tradition of delivering benefits of government schemes and services directly to citizens’ homes, thereby discontinuing the practice of requiring people to visit offices.

Mr. Dushyant Chautala made these remarks while addressing the residents of Prem Nagar and Badhavad villages in Hisar district after redressing their grievances. During the interaction, he not only addressed their concerns but also announced several development initiatives. He announced to construct a gymnasium in Badhawad village, to upgrade the water infrastructure, and the construction of a community center building at a cost of Rs 75 lakh.

The Deputy Chief Minister said that the government school of this village will be named after martyr Omprakash. Similarly, he announced construction of additional water tank for adequate water supply in Dhani Prem Nagar village. The Deputy Chief Minister also announced the construction of a digital library in Bheri Akbarpur village and the construction of the Phirni of the village. He said that the state government is continuously taking concrete steps to raise the level of education. In this direction, a digital library will also be established in this village. Fulfilling the demand for appointment of veterinary doctors in the village veterinary hospital, he said that the result of the recruitment of VLDA doctors has been declared and soon the newly appointed doctors will be appointed in the hospitals of the state.

Deputy Chief Minister said that excellent work is being done by the state government for the development of every section and area. Many schemes have been implemented to make women empowered and self-reliant. In addition, 50 percent participation has been ensured in Panchayati Raj institutions. Many commendable works have also been done to improve the condition of farmers. He said that 14 crops are being purchased at the minimum support price, while 18 fruits and vegetables have also been included in the Bhavantar Compensation Scheme. Earlier, farmers had to stay in the mandis for many days to sell their crops, but today not only the crops are being purchased immediately but the money from the crop sale is also reaching the bank accounts of the farmers directly.

Minister of State for Labour Sh Anup Dhanak, MLA Sh Jogiram Sihag were also present on this occasion.

Every voter should cast their vote impartially and independently in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections: Chief Electoral Officer

IEP Chandigarh

The Chief Electoral Officer, Haryana, Sh. Anurag Agarwal appealed to every voter in the state to cast their vote independently and impartially for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections-2024. He emphasised that if any voter is being pressured by anyone, they should report it on the helpline number 1950, and the concerned authorities should ensure to resolve their issue.

Mr. Anurag Agarwal chaired the meeting held here today to discuss and review the responsibilities pertaining to the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections.

Sh. Agarwal said that if anyone feels that the election code of conduct is being violated in their area, such as the sale of liquor, illegal painting on walls, hoardings, rallies, etc. then they can file a complaint via the cVIGIL mobile app and the concerned officers on duty will ensure the resolution of such complaints within 100 days.

He also stated that the administration must ensure that there are no conflicts based on religion or caste at any booth. He directed all the Deputy Commissioners and Superintendents of Police to jointly inspect all the sensitive areas and to appoint sector officers in all districts immediately. He further instructed the sector officers to prepare the requisite Sector Management Plan.

Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran soon to purchase 5000 acres of land for planned urban development

IEP Chandigarh, February 7

In another stride towards fostering planned urban development in Haryana, Chief Minister Sh Manohar Lal has directed the Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP) to expedite the purchase 5000 acres of land  through the e-bhoomi portal, land pooling policy or aggregator to facilitate the development of new sectors. This proactive measure by the government aims to curtail the proliferation of illegal colonies.

The Chief Minister, who also serves as the Chairman of the HSVP, issued these directives while chairing the 126th meeting of the Pradhikaran here today.

Sh Manohar Lal said that HSVP should comprehensively catalog all its properties, including residential, commercial, or institutional. He mandated that any land-related applications submitted by citizens to Estate Officers in the field must be promptly reported to the headquarters without fail.

Approval granted for allotment of land for ESI dispensaries

During the meeting, approval was granted for the allotment of land for the construction of ESI dispensaries across various districts. This initiative aims to enhance medical services for insured individuals and their dependents under the Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) scheme. It was informed in the meeting that ESI dispensaries would be established in Mullana (Ambala district), Farrukhnagar (Gurugram district), Dadri Toi and Jhadli (Jhajjar district), Tarawadi and Gharaunda (Karnal district), Kosli (Rewari district), Chhachhrauli (Yamunanagar district), Charkhi Dadri and Barsat Road (Panipat district). In addition, an ESI hospital with approximately 100 beds will be constructed in Hisar, for which land allocation has already been finalized.

HSVP will allot land to government departments at 50 percent rates

In accordance with the Chief Minister’s directives, the HSVP’s policy to allocate land to government departments at reduced rates has been approved. Under this policy, land would now be allocated by HSVP at a 50 percent discounted rate to various government departments for public interest development projects. However, this provision will only apply to departments, while boards and corporations will continue to receive land at fixed rates.

During the meeting, it was informed that dependents of deceased employees from the engineering wing of the HSVP were provided employment on compassionate grounds. Among those who benefited from this initiative are Rishab, Namit, Rahul, and Shivam.

Chief Secretary Mr. Sanjeev Kaushal, Chief Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Mr. Rajesh Khullar, Additional Chief Secretary of Industries and Commerce Department Mr. Anand Mohan Sharan, Additional Chief Secretary of Public Health Engineering Department Mr. AK Singh, Additional Chief Secretary of Town and Country Planning Department Mr Arun Gupta, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Mr V Umashankar, Chief Administrator of Haryana Urban Development Authority Mr TL Satyaprakash and other senior officials were also present.

Haryana CM nods Improvement of 5 MDR Roads in 4 Districts worth more than Rs. 84.23 crore

IEP Chandigarh, February 7

Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal, has granted administrative sanction for the special repair and improvement of 5 MDR (Major District Roads) in 4 Districts namely Bhiwani, Fatehabad, Karnal and Jhajjar. This project will cost over Rs. 84.23 crore. The important roads with a district connecting production and market places with each other or with the main highways are known as ‘Major District Roads’.

Giving more information in this regard, an official spokesperson stated that the special repair under the project include Widening & Strengthening of roads of village Jhumpa kalan, Behal, Kairu and Bhiwani-Loharu road (MDR-126) spanning 8.37 km of District Bhiwani with an estimated cost of Rs. 12.31 crore, Widening & Strengthening of road Bhattu-Ludesar-Jamal to State Border (MDR-103) spanning 10.45 Km. in Fatehabad district with an estimated cost of Rs. 11.18 crore, Strengthening of roads from village Kohand-Munak-Salwan-Assandh (MDR-114) spanning 37.850 km of District Karnal with an estimated cost of Rs. 24.95 crore, Strengthening of roads from Karnal Munak road (MDR-115) spanning 24.60 km of District Karnal with an estimated cost of Rs. 16.74 crore,  Improvement of Roads from Bahadurgarh to Chhara road (MDR-122) in Jhajjar District at an estimated cost of Rs. 19.03 crore.

He further stated that these initiatives reflect the Haryana Government’s commitment to infrastructure development and will undoubtedly bring substantial benefits to the public by improving road networks and connectivity across the state.

Initiation of Haryana Orbit Rail Corridor, Costing About Rs 5700 Crore

IEP Chandigarh, February 7

Haryana Chief Secretary Mr. Sanjeev Kaushal stated that the 126-kilometer-long Palwal-Sonipat Railway Line project, alongside the Kundli-Manesar-Palwal Expressway, costing ₹5700 crore, is underway and will connect Nuh, Sohna, Manesar, and Kharkhoda.

Presiding over the meeting with officials today to discuss the progress of land acquisition for the Haryana Orbit Rail Corridor Project, Chief Secretary Kaushal emphasized that this project would be a significant boon to the state.

In total, 441.47 hectares of land have been acquired for the project. Compensation amounting to ₹1419.24 crore is being distributed, with ₹1167.92 crore already disbursed. The remaining ₹251.32 crore will be distributed as soon as possible, and the acquisition of the remaining land is in progress, he added. He directed officials to expedite the distribution of compensation for acquired land in Palwal, Gurugram, Jhajjar, Nuh, and Sonipat. He also urged them to ensure the distribution of structure compensation in sub-divisions Palwal, Sohna, Gurugram, Pataudi, Nuh, and Tawadu as soon as possible.

Additional Chief Secretary, Finance, Anurag Rastogi, and HRIDC officers attended the meeting.

Home Minister Anil Vij redresses grievances to the people of the state in Ambala

IEP Chandigarh, February 7

Haryana Home and Health Minister, Sh. Anil Vij today redressed the grievances to people of the state at his residence in Ambala and gave directions to the officers for action.

A complainant from Charkhi Dadri informed Home Minister Anil Vij that he has been falsely implicated in a rape case by a woman. The complainant alleged that the woman is demanding Rs. 20 lakh to settle the case. The police are not conducting a fair investigation. Home Minister Anil Vij has directed to the SP, Charkhi Dadri to form an SIT to re-investigate the case.

A complainant from Panipat informed in a complaint about falsely implicating his mother and wife in a murder case. The complainant alleged that during the incident, his mother and wife were not present at the spot. Home Minister Anil Vij has directed the SP of Panipat to conduct a re-investigation in this case.

Fraud of Rs. 53 lakh in the name of sending to US

A complainant from Kurukshetra reported that immigration agent demanded money in the name of sending his son to US. He paid Rs. 53 lakh to the agents. However, instead of sending his son to America, the agents sent him to Dubai first and later called him back to the country. Now, when he demands his money back, he is being threatened. Home Minister Anil Vij has directed the SIT (immigration fraud) to take action in this case.

Similarly, a contractor from Yamunanagar revealed that he had taken a contract to build a house in Yamunanagar and was promised a labour payment of Rs. 8.82 lakh. However, he received only 4.77 lakh rupees, and when he demands the remaining amount, he is being threatened. Home Minister Anil Vij has directed the SP of Yamunanagar to take action in this case.

Home Minister Anil Vij has also given directions for action in other cases. A woman from Jind complained about no action being taken in a case of assault. A complainant from Karnal did not submit a challan in court in a cheating case, and students from a medical college in Rohtak used indecent language against the college administration, A family from Sirsa demanded a change of investigating officer in a dispute case, and a woman from Kurukshetra alleged non-arrest of the accused in a suicide case and other cases were also brought to the attention of Home Minister Anil Vij, who directed the concerned officers to take action.

VB registers case against revenue Patwari for taking Rs 3,000 bribe

IEP Chandigarh February 7

          The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB), during its ongoing campaign against corruption in the state, has registered a corruption case against revenue Patwari Sunny Sharma, posted at revenue halqua Ferozeshah, in Ferozepur district for accepting bribe of Rs 3,000 and demanding Rs 2,000 more money through Paytm app.

          Disclosing this here today an official spokesperson of the state VB said this case has been registered against the said accused on an online complaint lodged by Rachhpal Singh, a resident of village Saidoke, district Faridkot on the Chief Minister anti corruption action line.

          He further added that the complainant has alleged in his complaint that the above said Patwari has demanded bribe of Rs 5,000 to make amendments in the revenue records regarding ownership of agricultural land belonging to his brother-in-law which was fraudulently altered by his predecessor. He further alleged that the said Patwari had already obtained Rs 3,000 as a bribe from him and asking to pay the second instalment of Rs 2,000 on his Paytm account. The complainant has also made recordings of demand raised by the said Patwari to take bribe and submitted to the VB as an evidence.

          In this regard the VB range Ferozepur has investigated the complaint and found the allegations as true and correct. On the basis of this report, a case under Prevention of Corruption Act has been registered against the above said accused at VB police station Ferozepur range. Further investigation into this case was under progress, he added.

THREE ASSOCIATES OF TERRORISTS LAKHBIR LANDA AND HARWINDER RINDA HELD FROM AMRITSAR; TWO PISTOLS RECOVERED

IEP CHANDIGARH, February 7

          Amidst the ongoing drive to eradicate organised crime from the state as per directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) of Punjab Police has arrested three associates of a terrorists Harwinder Singh alias Rinda and Lakhbir Singh alias Landa Harike, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Wednesday.

          Those arrested have been identified as Jobanjit Singh alias Joban, Bikramjit Singh alias Bikka and Kulwinder Singh alias Kala. Police teams have also recovered two .32 caliber pistols along with 10 live cartridges, besides, impounding their Maruti Swift car, in which they were travelling.

          DGP Gaurav Yadav said that acting on reliable intel-inputs, Police teams from the AGTF Punjab headed by ADGP Promod Ban under the supervision of AIG Sandeep Goel and led by DSP AGTF Border Range Harminder Singh tracked their location, and nabbed them at T-Pont Near village Safipur Tarn-Taran road in Amritsar.

          He said that both the accused persons have criminal history as Joban was wanted in Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), attempt to murder case, Arms Act, NDPS Act and IT Act offences and remained absconding for long. While other accused Bikka was also wanted in two criminal cases pertaining to attempt to murder, he added.

          “Preliminary investigations have revealed that the accused were carrying out criminal activities on the directions of their foreign handlers to disturb the hard-earned peace and harmony of the border state,” said the DGP.

          Sharing more details, AIG AGTF Sandeep Goel said that further investigations are on and more arrests are expected in coming days.

          A case FIR No. 11 dated 05-02-2024 has been registered under sections 25 and 27 of the Arms Act at Police Station SSOC Amritsar.

PUNJAB TO KICK START MASS INOCULATION DRIVE AGAINST LUMPY SKIN DISEASE FROM FEBRUARY 25

IEP Chandigarh, February 7

          Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab Government is all set to inoculate as many as 25 lakhs bovines as a preventive measure against the Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD), disclosed Gurmeet Singh Khudian, Minister of Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development and Fisheries, Punjab, while informing that the vaccination drive will be commenced from February 25.

          S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian, along with Additional Chief Secretary Animal Husbandry Mr. Vikas Pratap, was reviewing ongoing projects and functioning of the department here at Punjab Bhawan.

          The Cabinet Minister said that now, the Goat Pox vaccine is being repeated for the third time as a booster dose to a preventive measure against the disease. Notably, following the outbreak of LSD across the country in last year, the vaccination drive against LSD was carried out for cattle in the state. He also asked the officials to ensure the smooth transportation of the vaccination, besides, maintaining cold chain efficiently.

          Emphasising on the need to make a foolproof mechanism to save livestock from diseases, S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian directed the department officials to make a comprehensive vaccination action plan within a month. He also directed the field staff of the department to sensitise the livestock farmers about the benefits of the different immunisation drives and involve the district administration and panchayats in this noble cause to prevent the livestock from different diseases.

          ACS Mr. Vikas Pratap apprised the cabinet minister that deworming drive is being carried out across the state at a cost of around Rs 6.37 crore. The drive will conclude on February 10. Apart from this, medicines worth Rs 1.56 crore have already been sent to Veterinary Hospitals and Dispensaries of the state. He also informed that the department has recently completed the mass immunisation drive against Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD).

          Director Animal Husbandry Dr. Gursharanjit Singh Bedi, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University’s Director of Clinics Dr. S. S Randhawa, HOD Veterinary Medicine

          Dr Ashwani Kumar, Principal Scientist & Incharge Animal Diseases Research Centre Dr. M. S. Bal, Principal Scientist, Animal Diseases Research Centre Dr. Vishal Mahajan, Director Centre for One Health Dr. J S Bedi and districts officials of Animal Husbandry department were also present in the meeting.

Dr Baljit Kaur holds meeting regarding  formulation of policies for welfare of transgender persons

IEP Chandigarh, February 7

          Social Security, Women and Child Development and Social Justice, Empowerment and Minority Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur held a meeting with the officials of the department at her office in Civil Secretariat to formulate policies for the welfare of transgender persons.

          During this meeting, Special Chief Secretary Social Security, Women and Child Development Mrs. Raji P. Srivastava, Additional Chief Secretary Social Justice, Empowerment and Minorities Mr. D.K Tiwari, Director of Social Security, Women and Child Development Dr. Shena Aggarwal, Special Secretary Mrs. Vimmi Bhullar, Director-cum-Joint Secretary, Department of Social Justice, Empowerment and Minorities Mr. Raj Bahadur Singh and Deputy Director of Social Security, Women and Child Development Amarjit Singh Bhullar engaged in a detailed discussion regarding the formulation of policies for the welfare of transgender persons.

          The Cabinet Minister said that the aim of these policies is to create an environment of respect, dignity and support for transgender persons. She said that policies will be formulated by the Punjab Government  to prevent discrimination against these individuals and to establish an equitable and supportive environment for the transgender community. She mentioned that efforts are being made by the Punjab Government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, to improve the lives of transgender people.

          Dr. Baljit Kaur directed the officials to conduct inter-deparmental meetings with the Health Department, Home Department, Finance Department and NGOs to formulate policies for the welfare of transgender persons.