IEP Chandigarh, February 1

Haryana Chief Secretary Mr. Sanjeev Kaushal has directed officials to make adequate arrangements for the upcoming HCS (Ex. Br) and other Allied Services preliminary examination on 11th Feb, in which 87,091 aspirants are appearing. He stated that Coaching Centers and Photostat shops surrounding the examination centers should be closed during the examination to prevent any unfair means.

The Chief Secretary presided over the virtual meeting regarding the arrangements of the examination, with Deputy Commissioners and Superintendents of Police of six districts present.

Mr. Kaushal informed that about 11,184 aspirants are appearing in 39 examination centers set up in Ambala district, 21,312 candidates in 79 examination centers set up in Faridabad district, 18,456 candidates in 69 examination centers in Gurugram district, 14,664 candidates in 47 examination centers set up in Karnal district. Similarly, 10,584 candidates in 41 examination centers in Kurukshetra and 10,896 candidates will appear in 42 examination centers in Panchkula.

The Chief Secretary informed that the examination would be conducted in two shifts on Feb 11. The General Studies examination will be held in the morning session from 10 AM to 12 PM and CSAT examination will be held in the evening session from 3 to 5 pm. 317 examination centers have been set up in 6 districts including Panchkula, Ambala, Faridabad, Gurugram, Karnal, and Kurukshetra, he added.

The Chief Secretary informed that one nodal officer and coordinators have been appointed in each district for conducting the preliminary examination. The Deputy Commissioner of the concerned district will be the overall in-charge for the examination and will also ensure arrangements for electricity, water, and ambulance services during emergency situations at the headquarters level in all the examination centers. He directed the Deputy Commissioners to impose Section-144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) around all centers in the respective districts to prevent gathering and curb cheating in the test.

The Chief Secretary said that the Deputy Commissioner will ensure fair and cheating-free conduct of the examination by appointing Duty Magistrates for 4-5 examination centers. Apart from this, flying squads have been appointed to strictly check cheating and other irregularities. He directed the officers to install CCTV cameras and ensure biometric attendance of every candidate at the examination centers. He asked the officers to strictly monitor strong rooms where the exam papers are kept. He asked them to make availability of HPSC question papers on time at the examination centers.

Haryana Public Service Commission Chairman Mr. Alok Verma, Additional Chief Secretary Industries and Commerce, Mr. Anand Mohan Sharan, Principal Secretary, Transport Department Mr. Navdeep Singh Virk, HPSC Member Mrs. Sonia Khullar, Secretary Mr. Mukesh Ahuja, and senior officers were present in the meeting.

IEP Chandigarh,  February 1

Chief Electoral Officer, Haryana, Sh. Anurag Agarwal stated that in view of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, the final publication of the voter list was done on January 22, 2024. This list has been uploaded on the department’s website.

Sh. Anurag Agarwal shared this information while chairing a meeting with representatives from recognized national and state political parties convened at the Chief Electoral Officer’s office today.

He appealed to the representatives of political parties to carefully study the voter list of their respective areas. If any ineligible person is included in the voter list, they should fill out the prescribed form to remove their name. Similarly, if a new name needs to be added to the list, the designated form should be filled out, said Sh. Anurag Agarwal.

He said that the Election Commission has issued a helpline number, 1950, where information can be obtained. Additionally, the Commission has developed some mobile applications, including Voter Helpline, ECI Suvidha, c-VIGIL, Voter Turnout, and Election Seizure Management System, to provide voters with all the necessary information from the comfort of their homes.

In the final published voter list in the state, a total of 1.97 crore voters have been registered, including 1.05 crore male and 92.50 lakh female voters. The state has also established a total of 19,812 polling stations.

Sh. Anurag Agarwal shared that the number of voters aged 100 years or more in the state is 11,479. During the revision of the voter list, a total of 5,25,615 people were registered as voters.

He urged all eligible individuals to first ensure their voter registration and then cast their votes at their respective polling stations.

Sh. Anurag Agarwal emphasized the importance of each voter exercising their right for the strength of democracy.

Representatives from various political parties, including Sh. Varinder Garg from the Bharatiya Janata Party, Sh. Talwinder Singh and Sh. R.D. Saini from the Indian National Congress, Ms. Veenus Malik from the Aam Aadmi Party, and Sh. Ram Narayan Yadav from the Jananayak Janata Party, attended the meeting.

Additional Chief Electoral Officer, Smt. Hema Sharma, Joint Chief Electoral Officer, Sh. Apurv, and Sh. Rajkumar, along with other officers also present on this occasion.

IEP Chandigarh, February 1

Haryana Chief Secretary, Mr. Sanjeev Kaushal, disclosed that enhanced fiber connectivity from BSNL will be swiftly implemented in government buildings of all Gram Panchayats in the state by April 30. Highlighting the initiative’s revenue potential, he said that Panchayats could earn about Rs 15,000 to 25,000 per month with 100 connections.

Mr. Kaushal chaired a meeting in Chandigarh focused on Haryana Telecom Service. Deputy Commissioners from all districts participated via video conferencing.

Mr. Kaushal directed Deputy Commissioners to hold meetings with BSNL officials within a week. This collaborative effort aims to ensure 100% fiber connectivity in every village. BSNL connections are being extended to village schools, depot holders, common service centers, village secretariats, e-libraries, veterinary hospitals, health centers, police stations, etc. The initiative involves laying improved cable lines.

It was informed in the meeting that BSNL is providing fiber connections to Gram Panchayats as part of the government’s plan. Additionally, Gram Panchayats are becoming partners in telecom infrastructure provision. Under this scheme, a Panchayat establishing over 100 connections in its village will see a significant increase in its income, making this initiative a sustainable revenue source. As of now, 5,608 connections have been issued in 1,213 Gram.

IEP Chandigarh, February 1

Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal said that the state government is consistently working towards development. The role of ensuring the land availability is crucial for development projects. If a government department owns available land, the project can commence promptly. The land acquisition process has shifted from direct acquisition to transparent purchasing through the initiation of the e-Bhoomi portal.

He said that farmers can now submit their land details on the portal to sell it at the collector rate and market rate. Aggregators are encouraged landowners to participate in the buying and selling of land. They are given a commission of Rs. 2000 per acre, based on collector rates, which vary across different districts. If the collector rate is higher than the market rate, relevant authorities should be informed in writing.

The Chief Minister shared this information while chairing a  meeting with the over 100 registered aggregators invited for the land purchase process on the e-Bhoomi portal held at Haryana Niwas today.

During the meeting,  Sh. Manohar Lal shared that a minimum of 100 acres of land is required under the Padma scheme, while 10 to 15 acres are needed for colleges, hospitals, schools, etc. The aggregator will give a multi-dimensional option to the farmers while obtaining their consent and will enter information about the land on the e-Bhoomi portal based on the project’s requirements, forming groups of farmers if necessary.

He stated that there should not be a difference of 10 to 15 percent between the collector rate and the market rate.

He said that where land is available in government departments, the government will transfer it from one department to another and, if necessary, will also purchase it.

Additional Chief Secretary and Financial Commissioner, Revenue and Disaster Management and Consolidation Department, Sh. T.V.S.N. Prasad apprised the Chief Minister that the new collector rates will be issued soon so that farmers can get information about the latest collector rate and market rate of their land.

Sh. T.V.S.N. Prasad said that the aggregator should ensure that there is no hightension wire, court case, dispute over ownership, pathway, drain over the land purchased from the farmer.

The Revenue Department will investigate which district needs how much land for the development project, and accordingly, the aggregator will convince the landowner and occupant to give the land for the government.

Chief Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Sh. Rajesh Khullar, Additional Chief Secretary, Agriculture and  Farmers’ Welfare Department, Sh. Sudhir Rajpal, Additional Chief Secretary Medical Education and  Research Department, Dr. Sumita Misra,  Additional Chief Secretary, Finance and Planning Departments, Sh. Anurag Rastogi,  Additional Chief Secretary, Industries and Commerce Department,  Sh. Anand Mohan Sharan, Additional Chief Secretary Town and Country Planning and Urban Estates Department, Sh. Arun Kumar Gupta, Director General,  Information, Public Relations, Language, and Culture Department, Sh. Mandip Singh Brar, Principal Secretary, Transport Department Sh. Navdeep Virk and other senior officials from various departments also remained present on this occasion.

IEP Chandigarh February 1

With the aim to provide social and financial security to Antyodaya families, Haryana  Chief Minister Sh. Manohar Lal today digitally disbursed Rs. 84.01 crores directly into the bank accounts of 2180 beneficiaries under the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Antyodaya Parivar Suraksha Yojana (DAYALU).

Highlighting the DAYALU Scheme as a pioneering initiative nationwide, the Chief Minister said that the current government had already disbursed financial aid of Rs 82.12 crore to 2,145 beneficiaries. With today’s disbursement, the total amount provided under the scheme has reached Rs 166.13 crore, benefiting 4,325 individuals thus far. Energy Minister Sh Ranjit Singh also present on this occasion while Urban Local Bodies Minister Dr. Kamal Gupta joined virtually.

The Chief Minister said that in the event of the death or disability of a family member in an accident, the family is burdened with many difficulties, especially financial. Acknowledging the concerns of such families, the state government has implemented the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Antyodaya Parivar Suraksha Yojana (DAYALU) under which financial assistance will be provided on the death or permanent disability of a member of a family above the age of 6 years and upto the age of 60 years having an annual income less than Rs 1.80 lakh. The scheme will provide assistance based on the age of the individual at the time of death or permanent disability.

He said that under this scheme, the assistance offered is Rs.1 lakh above 6 years and upto 12 years, Rs.2 lakh above 12 years and upto 18 years, Rs.3 lakh above 18 years and upto 25 years, Rs. 5 lakh above 25 years and upto 45 years and financial assistance of Rs. 3 lakh will be given above the age of 45 and upto 60 years. This benefit will also include the financial aid received under Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana for the age group of 18 to 40 years.

Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Sh V. Umashankar, Additional Chief Secretary of Town and Country Planning Department Sh Arun Gupta, Additional Chief Secretary of Finance Department Sh Anurag Rastogi, Additional Chief Secretary of Housing for All Department Sh Raja Shekhar Vundru, Additional Chief Secretary Energy Department Sh A.K. Singh, Chairman of Power Utilities Sh PK Das, Director General of Information, Public Relations, Language and Culture Department Sh Mandip Singh Brar, Managing Director of DHBVN Sh PC Meena, Director General of Housing for All Department Sh TL Satyaprakash, Director of Town and Country Planning Department, Sh Amit Khatri and other officers were also present on this occasion.

IEP Chandigarh, February 1

Haryana Chief Minister Sh Manohar Lal today launched the portal for implementation of the Haryana Urban Built Plan Reform Policy for those seeking houses under the ‘Mukhyamantri Shehri Awas Yojana.’ This initiative will offer plots at concessional rates to eligible individuals, furthering the government’s commitment to affordable housing for all.

To secure a plot under the scheme, the portal will be live starting from today that is February 1, 2024. Eligible applicants can register on the Housing for All website to initiate the process of availing of benefits under the ‘Mukhyamantri Shahri Awas Yojana’. During the initial phase, 10,542 plots will be allocated to eligible individuals across 14 cities. This allocation process is expected to conclude within approximately 15 days.

The Chief Minister instructed officials to prioritize the allocation of plots to applicants from nomadic castes, widows, and Scheduled Castes during the allotment process. Additionally, he urged swift action to ensure that applicants who have applied for flats receive their allocations promptly.

Chief Minister Sh Manohar Lal in view of the positive impact of the ‘Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana’ initiated by Prime Minister Sh Narendra Modi with the objective of providing a house to every family, ‘Mukhyamantri Shahri Awas Yojana’ was launched by the Haryana Government in September 2023. This initiative targets urban families without homes and with an annual income of less than Rs 1.80 lakh. Approximately 2.90 lakh families have applied for housing under this scheme, with about 1.51 lakh applying for plots and 1.38 lakh for flats.

Housing opportunities will be available in these cities

During the application process on the ‘Mukhyamantri Shahri Awas Yojana’ Registration Portal, applicants will be required to submit a booking amount of Rs 10,000. In the initial phase of plot booking on the portal, applications can be submitted for 14 cities, namely Charkhi Dadri, Gohana, Sirsa, Jhajjar, Fatehabad, Jagadhri, Safidon, Pinjore, Rohtak, Rewari, Mahendragarh, Karnal, Palwal, and Julana.

Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Sh V. Umashankar, Additional Chief Secretary of Town and Country Planning Department Sh Arun Gupta, Additional Chief Secretary of Finance Department Sh Anurag Rastogi, Additional Chief Secretary of Housing for All Department Sh Raja Shekhar Vundru, Additional Chief Secretary Energy Department Sh A.K. Singh, Chairman of Power Utilities Sh PK Das, Director General of Information, Public Relations, Language and Culture Department Sh Mandip Singh Brar, Managing Director of DHBVN Sh PC Meena, Director General of Housing for All Department Sh TL Satyaprakash, Director of Town and Country Planning Department, Sh Amit Khatri and other officers were also present on this occasion.

IEP Chandigarh, February 1

Haryana Chief Minister Sh Manohar Lal, in a move toward institutional urban development and ensuring basic amenities for citizens, has regularised 264 unauthorized colonies across 17 districts in the state. This significant decision encompasses 91 colonies under the Town and Country Planning Department and 173 colonies managed by Urban Local Department.

The Chief Minister highlighted that the present government had also previously regularized unauthosied colonies in the state. With the addition of today’s 264 colonies, this count will surge to 2101, signifying a substantial step towards comprehensive urban development and community welfare. Energy Minister Sh Ranjit Singh also present on this occasion while Urban Local Bodies Minister Dr. Kamal Gupta joined virtually.

The total 91 colonies slated for regularization by the Town and Country Planning Department include 14 colonies in Panipat, 44 in Palwal, 21 in Panchkula and 12 in Mahendragarh. Similarly, within the 173 colonies under the purview of the Urban Local Bodies Department, the colonies regularized include 7 in Ambala, 3 in Jind, 4 in Hisar, 11 each in Rohtak, Kurukshetra, and Panipat, 5 each in Sirsa and Faridabad, 9 each in Palwal and Karnal, 3 in Panchkula, 41 in Sonipat, 44 in Gurugram, 2 each in Kaithal and Nuh, and 6 colonies in Bhiwani.

Basic amenities including roads, sewerage, water supply, and street lights etc will be extended to residents in these colonies as part of the regularization process. To facilitate the development of these colonies, the government has granted administrative approval of Rs 438 crore, with an initial disbursement of Rs 54 crore to kickstart the developmental activities within the colonies.

Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Sh V. Umashankar, Additional Chief Secretary of Town and Country Planning Department Sh Arun Gupta, Additional Chief Secretary of Finance Department Sh Anurag Rastogi, Additional Chief Secretary of Housing for All Department Sh Raja Shekhar Vundru, Additional Chief Secretary Energy Department Sh A.K. Singh, Chairman of Power Utilities Sh PK Das, Director General of Information, Public Relations, Language and Culture Department Sh Mandip Singh Brar, Managing Director of DHBVN Sh PC Meena, Director General of Housing for All Department Sh TL Satyaprakash, Director of Town and Country Planning Department, Sh Amit Khatri and other officers were also present on this occasion.

Four SPs promoted to the rank of DIG

Chandigarh, February 1 – The Haryana government has issued orders to promote four IPS officers from the 2010 batch to the rank of Deputy Inspector General (DIG) from Superintendent of Police (SP). The promoted officers include Smt. Sangeeta Kalia, Smt. Sulochana Gajraj, Sh. Rajesh Duggal, and Sh. Surinder Pal Singh.

IEP Chandigarh February 1

The Haryana Chief Secretary, Sh. Sanjeev Kaushal, said that the State Government aims to reduce air pollution levels by effectively implementing the Action Plan at the grassroots level. 

As a key part of this strategy, the government is introducing electric city bus service in urban areas and implementing a smart traffic management system statewide.”

The Chief Secretary was addressing a one-day workshop organized by the Environment Department here today.

Sh. Sanjeev Kaushal said that so far, 28 lakh vehicles have been identified and labeled with stickers, and appropriate action has been taken against polluting vehicles. Additionally, efforts have been made to control dust generated by construction and demolition activities.

The Chief Secretary said that the State Government has undertaken several effective measures to improve air quality in the National Capital Region and surrounding areas of state. The Action Plan, in collaboration with the Forest and Environment and other departments, has led to an increase in greenery in the state, he said.

The Forest clusters have been formed by the Forest Department for Green Haryana, and Nagar Van and Nagar Vitkas are being expanded to promote tree plantation programs. Awareness campaigns are also being conducted at large-scale to encourage tree plantation drives.

The Chief Secretary said that, to combat pollution, strict measures have been taken against stubble burning, including criminal action. Adequate arrangements have been made for crop residue management, and the state has effectively banned the burning of firecrackers.

Furthermore, the state has become kerosene-free through the distribution of gas connections under the Ujjwala scheme.

The Chief Secretary further shared that the state strictly follows the policy of the Commission for Air Quality Management to control air pollution, including a focus on thermal power plants, clean fuel, electric mobility, public transport management, road traffic management, greenery, and tree plantation.

He said that the Industries and Commerce Department has effectively regulated the burning of industrial waste, transitioned to clean fuel, promoted electric mobility, and restricted the use of generator sets.

Additional Chief Secretary, Industry and Commerce Department, Sh.  Anand Mohan Sharan, Additional Chief Secretary , Environment, Forest and Wildlife Department, Sh. Vineet Garg, Additional Chief Secretary, Public Health Engineering Department, Sh.  A.K. Singh, Principal Secretary , Transport Department, Sh. Navdeep Singh Virk, and Director , Food, Civil  Supplies and Consumer Affairs  Department, Sh.  Mukul Kumar also remained present on the occasion.

IEP Chandigarh, February 1

The Haryana government is committed towards the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, led by Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi, and is actively participating to ensure the welfare schemes of the government reaches the last person in the society, as well as to make India a developed and self-reliant country by 2047.

As part of this commitment, the state is organising more and more programmes of the yatra across the state at an extensive level in both rural and urban areas. 

Over 6698 programmes held during the Yatra and more than 51 lakh 21 thousand people have participated in the yatra, so far

Over 6,698 programmes of the Viksit Bharat Sankalp yatra have been organised across the state to date and over 51 lakh 21 thousand people have participated in the yatra across the state and have pledged to make India a developed nation by 2047.

Over 8 lakh 68 thousand people have visited health camps during the  yatra and have undergone health screenings. 5 lakh 94 thousand people have been screened for tuberculosis and more than 10 lakh 13 thousand people have been issued Ayushman Bharat cards and over 13,000 farmers have been issued Kisan Credit Cards during the yatra.

15,842 people have sought information about the PM Svanidhi and during this period, 18,316 people visited the Aadhaar card camp and 5,325 people sought information about natural farming. During the yatra, 37,964 women, 49,457 students, 7,320 local athletes, and 6,954 local artists were also awarded.

In addition, over 4,63,000 people have been screened under the Nirogi Haryana during the yatra. 29,195 people have been registered under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) and 23,163 people have availed the benefits of Ayushman card.

The state government has integrated the yatra with the Jan-Samvad, as a result, public grievances and problems are being addressed and resolved on the spot. The state dwellers are benefiting greatly from this initiative of the government and taking its utmost advantage also taking a pledge to make India a developed nation by 2047.