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PUNJAB GOVT INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR RECRUITMENT OF MEMBERS OF PUNJAB STATE WOMEN COMMISSION: DR. BALJIT KAUR

IEP Chandigarh, January 30

The Punjab Government has invited applications from eligible candidates for the recruitment of non-government vacancies of members in the State Women Commission by February 5th.

Divulging in this regard, Minister of Social Security, Women and Child Development, Dr. Baljit Kaur, stated that the state government is seeking persons, preferably women of ability integrity and standing, who have served the cause of woman or have sufficient knowledge and experience in law or legislation, administration of matters concerning the advancement of women or leadership, of any trade union or voluntary organization of women for protection, upliftment  and per motion of common interest of women, can submit their applications.

The Cabinet Minister added that the Punjab Government to be recruited one Senior Vice Chairperson, one Vice Chairperson and ten members (eight General and two SC) for the State Women Commission to effectively implement women welfare schemes.

Furthermore, the minister informed that interested candidates can submit their applications along with their Bio-data to the office of Social Security, Women and Child Development Department, Punjab, SCO No: 102-103, Sector 34-A, Chandigarh, by 5th February 2024. Applications received after the specified date will not be considered.

25,08,735 property cards have been distributed in 6250 villages of the state, says Hry Chief Secretary

IEP Chandigarh, January 30

Haryana Chief Secretary, Sh Sanjeev Kaushal directed all Deputy Commissioners in the state to establish weekly targets for completing drone mapping, ownership card uploading, and distribution in their respective districts. They are also instructed to monitor progress regularly to ensure completion by April 30.

The Chief Secretary was presiding over the review meeting of the Large-Scale Mapping Project and its implementation here today.

The Chief Secretary said that the mapping work has been completed in most of the districts. In the remaining districts, the required work should be completed by the stipulated date. He interacted directly with all the District Deputy Commissioners, took information about the problems being faced in this work and gave necessary guidelines to complete them.

To address the 7852 Gramin Savmitva issues flagged on the Grievances Redressal portal, Kaushal advocated for holding Gram Sabha meetings to facilitate community-driven solutions. He further underscored the importance of expeditiously uploading and distributing the remaining 18,49,309 Svamitva cards before April 30. He said that the data of Musavvis has been made available in the districts. He said that GIS labs have been established in the districts, and staff have been deployed. Select a master trainer and send him to train other employees so that there is no problem in any work.

The Chief Secretary said that the work of installing pillars on the inter-state boundary in the districts of Karnal, Panipat, Sonipat, Yamunanagar,and other districts  should also be expedited. Congratulating the Development and Panchayat Department for registering property cards for the land owned by Panchayats, he said that this is a very good achievement of the department. Now the department should also complete the work of uploading individual lands cent  percent. So far, 25,08,735 cards out of 25,14,839  property cards have been distributed in 6250 villages of the state.

The Chief Secretary said that out of 44212 square kilometers of land in the state, drone survey work of 40372 square kilometers of land has been completed. The survey work of the remaining land will also be completed within the stipulated period. Similarly, data of 55 ULBs out of 93 urban local bodies in urban areas have also been prepared. This should also be uploaded as soon as possible.

In the meeting, Additional Chief Secretary Mr. TVSN Prasad, Additional Chief Secretary Mr. Anil Malik, Chief Administrator HSVP Mr. TL Satyaprakash, Director General Development and Panchayat Mr. D.K. Behera, Director Consolidation and Land Records Amna Tasmin, Ma Advisor Revenue Department General Girish were present. Deputy Commissioner, District Revenue Officer, and many other officials joined the meeting through VC.

Officers asked to encourage students to use tablets more

IEP Chandigarh, January 30

Haryana School Education Minister, Sh. Kanwar Pal, directed officers to encourage students to use tablets more and conduct live sessions with expert teachers to address any doubts. Sh. Kanwar Pal gave these directions during a meeting with officers of the School Education Department held here today.

He emphasized the importance of ranking the educational videos that students watch to understand their preferences, enabling teachers to adapt their teaching methods. Sh. Kanwar Pal suggested that all educational videos should have subtitles to cultivate both watching and reading habits among students, regardless of the language in which the teacher is instructing, be it English, Hindi, or Sanskrit. He said that such practices will enhance the reading skills of children.

Sh. Kanwar Pal stated the current use of artificial intelligence in education, emphasizing its potential in helping students clear doubts. He also stressed the need for two-way communication to ensure no hindrance in communication between teachers and students. Haryana Tourism Minister, Sh. Kanwar Pal, has informed that preparations for the 37th International Surajkund Crafts Mela, scheduled to commence on February 2 in Faridabad, are now complete. The theme state for the fair will be Gujarat, and the cultural partner will be North East (Ashta Lakshmi). The inauguration of the Surajkund Fair will be done by the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu.

Sh. Kanwar Pal shared this information during a review meeting with officers of the Tourism Department at Haryana Niwas in Chandigarh today. He mentioned that the fair is schedule from February 2 to February 18.

He further stated that this year confluence of arts and culture of India and abroad will be seen in the fair. Along with this, artists will be seen entertaining the audience with folk dance and singing. He said that around 800 people from 50 countries have registered to participate and their handicrafts and folk arts will be showcased.

Through the ‘Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra’, the government is ensuring the benefits of its schemes reach every household: Hry CM

IEP Chandigarh, January 30

Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal addressed a gathering at a programme in Ambala today, stating that collectively, we are committed to fulfilling Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi’s vision of making India a developed nation. He emphasized the necessity of every citizen’s participation in this endeavour.

He stated that while India gained independence in 1947, no one had envisioned making the country a ‘Vishva Guru’. Under the present government and Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi’s leadership, continuous efforts have been made in this direction over the past decade. The period until 2047, the 25-year span, is referred to as the ‘Amrit kaal,’ during which India aims to be listed among the developed nations globally. He noted that there are 37 developed nations worldwide.

Chief Minister, Shri Manohar Lal informed that the ‘Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra’ has been organized over the past two months, with ongoing Yatra in several districts. These programmes, running until January 31, aim to connect people with government schemes by organizing events in approximately 8,000 locations across Haryana. The focus is on making people aware of government initiatives at their doorsteps.

Expressing his gratitude towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi, for implementing the Lal Dora Mukt Yojana of Haryana state as Pradhan Mantri Svamitva Yojana in the entire country. Through this scheme, the benefits of government initiatives are reaching eligible recipients seamlessly through online means. He highlighted that the ‘Parivar Pehchan Patra’ has facilitated the automatic allocation of a monthly pension of Rs. 3,000 when an individual reaches the age of 60.

The Chief Minister acknowledged the trust that the people have in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership. He emphasized the need to go among the people with this trust and make them aware of the policies. He mentioned that Haryana has provided jobs to over a lakh youth based on transparency and merit in the past nine years, with 60,000 jobs in pipeline which will be offered to the youth in the next two to three months.

The programme was attended by Speaker, Haryana Vidhan Sabha, Sh. Gian Chand Gupta, Minister of Home and Health, Sh. Anil Vij, Haryana’s in-charge and Former Chief Minister, Sh. Biplab Kumar Deb, Member of Parliament and BJP State President, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, and MLA, Sh. Aseem Goel, among others.

Haryana Tourism Minister, Sh. Kanwar Pal, has informed that preparations for the 37th International Surajkund Crafts Mela, scheduled to commence on February 2 in Faridabad, are now complete. The theme state for the fair will be Gujarat, and the cultural partner will be North East (Ashta Lakshmi). The inauguration of the Surajkund Fair will be done by the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu.

Sh. Kanwar Pal shared this information during a review meeting with officers of the Tourism Department at Haryana Niwas in Chandigarh today. He mentioned that the fair is schedule from February 2 to February 18.

He further stated that this year confluence of arts and culture of India and abroad will be seen in the fair. Along with this, artists will be seen entertaining the audience with folk dance and singing. He said that around 800 people from 50 countries have registered to participate and their handicrafts and folk arts will be showcased.

82000 lights will be installed across Hry

IEP Chandigarh, January 30

Haryana Urban Local Bodies Minister, Dr. Kamal Gupta said that 82000 lights will be installed across the state to beautify roads and roundabouts. He also suggested the installation of various fountains to enhance the appeal of each roundabout and park.

Dr. Kamal Gupta reviewed the development works with the officers of Municipal Corporation Yamunanagar-Jagadhri late last evening and gave necessary guidance for the same.

He said that in Yamunanagar city, 4,000 lights will be installed to enhance the beauty of the streets and roundabouts. He emphasised to built bus queue shelters at specific locations throughout the city.

         The Urban Local Body Minister directed authorities to make Yamunanagar-Jagadhri Municipal Corporation clean and attractive. He emphasised the importance of these towns being beautiful and said to use both manpower and machinery to ensure the same.

To illuminate the city at night, Dr. Kamal Gupta directed officers to install colourful lights.

Deputy Municipal Commissioner, Sh. Dheeraj Kumar and other officers of the Municipal Corporation also remained present during the meeting.

Budget session of Haryana Assembly will commence on February 20

IEP Chandigarh, January 30

The budget session of the Haryana Vidhan Sabha will commence on February 20, 2024.

This was disclosed by School Education Minister Sh Kanwar Pal, who also holds the portfolio of Parliamentary Affairs Minister, during a press conference shortly after the meeting of State Cabinet.

He informed that at the start of the cabinet meeting, a two-minute silence was observed in honour of the martyrs of India’s freedom struggle.

The Minister said that as per the state government’s decision, the Cabinet initiated by honoring the martyrs and sanctioned employment for 18 of their dependents who, due to various reasons, missed the application deadline for jobs. He also informed that farmers will no longer be required to pay a royalty of Rs 200 for soil extracted from their farms for personal use. Instead, they can conveniently submit the necessary information on the Meri Fasal Mera Byora portal, eliminating the need to visit government offices.

He said that State Cabinet also gave approval of Rs 1,500 crore loan to Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation. The corporation’s outstanding loan, previously around Rs 14,000 crores, has been substantially reduced to Rs 4,000 crores and is expected to be completely cleared in the near future, he added.

Director General of Information, Public Relations, Language and Culture Department Sh Mandip Singh Brar, Media Secretary Sh Praveen Attrey and other officers were also present.

Haryana Cabinet met under the Chairmanship of Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal, has approved the transfer of Government land measuring 1094 square yards situated at NIT Faridabad to Sain Samaj Kalyan Sabha, Faridabad.

The decision comes in response to the society’s request for the allocation of 915 square meters of land for religious and community purposes such as Dharmshala and Temple, under the Policy for Allotment of Government Land for Social/ Religious/ Charitable/ Community Purposes.

The proposed transfer involves the Government land of the Revenue Department, and the decision is in alignment with para 8 of the policy dated 12-02-2019. The land, acquired under the erstwhile Land Acquisition Act 1894 by the Union Government for the rehabilitation of displaced persons from West Punjab in 1947, will now serve the purpose of establishing a place of worship and community facilities for Sain Samaj Kalyan Sabha, Faridabad.

The collector rates of the land in question are Rs. 17,000/- per square yard, and it has been decided that the transfer will be made to Sain Samaj Kalyan Sabha at a concessional rate of 50% of the collector rates, amounting to a total cost of Rs. 93,01,890/-. The Finance Department has already provided its concurrence, subject to the approval of the competent authority.

Sain Samaj Kalyan Sabha, Faridabad, a registered Society under the Haryana Registration & Regulation of Societies Act, 2012, had sought the transfer in accordance with the guidelines outlined in the Policy for Allotment of Government Land, as notified by the Revenue & Disaster Management Department.

Haryana amends policy for establishing multi-model logistics parks, container depots, agro warehouses

The Haryana Cabinet, convened under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Sh. Manohar Lal, has accorded approval to amend the policy for setting up integrated/multi-model logistics parks, integrated inland container depots, logistics parks, warehouses-cum-retail, truckers parks, cash and carry, warehouse, cold chain facilities and gas godowns.

Under the amended policy, a minimum area of 20 acres will be necessary for the establishment of Integrated Inland Container Depots/Custom Bounded Areas replacing the existingrequirement of 50 acres.

For agro warehouses with retail facilities, a minimum area of 2 acres will be mandated, while non-agro warehouses with retail facilities will require 5 acres. In addition, developers must ensure a minimum approach of 33 feet for agro warehouses and 60 feet for non-agro warehouses.

Cold chain storage facilities will necessitate a minimum approach of 33 feet.

These amendments aim to maintain consistency in minimum eligibility conditions and approach norms across policies of both the Town and Country Planning and Industries and Commerce Departments.

The proposal was approved with the decision that the Industries and Commerce Department will appropriately amend the Haryana Logistics, Warehousing and Retail Policy, 2019 to align the policy with the current proposal of Town and Country Planning Department.

Thalassemia and Haemophilia patients in Haryana to get Rs 3000 monthly disability pension

Patients in Haryana suffering from Thalassemia and Haemophilia, with a family income of up to Rs 3 lakh per annum, will now be entitled to a monthly disability pension of Rs 3000. This decision, expected to benefit approximately 2083 patients, will result in an annual disbursement of Rs 7.49 crore at the present rate of Rs. 3000 per month.

The Haryana Cabinet, convened under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Sh. Manohar Lal here today, approved the inclusion of Thalassemia and Haemophilia diseases in the existing notification under “The Haryana Divyang Pension Rules, 2016”. This decision aims to extend disability pension benefits to such patients and will alleviate the significant financial burden faced by these patients.

Last year, Chief Minister Sh. Manohar Lal had announced to include the Thalassemia and Haemophilia patients for grant of disability pension for the families having earning up to Rs 3 lakh annually. According to the Health Department’s report (2002), there are approximately 1300 cases of Thalassemia and about 783 cases of Haemophilia in the State of Haryana.

The verification of Thalassemia and Haemophilia certificates will be conducted annually by the respective Civil Surgeon to ascertain the patient’s current status and whether they have been cured or not.

Haryana Cabinet approves Rs 250 monthly increase for 14 pension schemes

Haryana Cabinet, which met under the chairmanship of Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal here today, has approved a monthly enhancement of Rs 250 for 14 pension schemes being implemented by the Social Justice, Empowerment, Welfare of SCs & BCs, and Antyodaya (SEWA) Department, Haryana, effective from January 1, 2024 to be paid from February 2024. This decision will benefit approximately 31.40  lakh beneficiaries under various social security schemes.

The cabinet has also approved an increase in the rates of nine social security pension schemes operated under the SEWA Department from Rs. 2,750/- to Rs. 3,000 per month, effective January 1, 2024. These schemes include the Old Age Samman Allowance Scheme, Haryana Pension to Widows and Destitute Women Scheme, Haryana Disabled Persons Pension Scheme, Ladli Social Allowance Scheme, Haryana Allowance to Dwarf Scheme Pension, Haryana Allowance to Eunuchs Scheme, Financial Assistance to Widowers and Unmarried Persons, Financial Assistance for Stage 3 and Stage 4 Cancer Patients, and Financial Assistance to Persons Suffering from Rare Diseases.

In addition, financial assistance under the Non-School Going Disabled Children Scheme has been increased from Rs. 2,150 to Rs. 2,400, Financial Assistance to Destitute Children Scheme from Rs. 1,850 to Rs. 2,100, Financial assistance under Kashmiri Migrants scheme has been increased to Rs.1250 to Rs. 1500. Apart from this, financial aid for acid attack victims (Women & Girls) has been revised.

This enhancement in pension rates is a testament to the Haryana Government’s unwavering commitment to the welfare of its residents. The increased financial support aims to improve the quality of life for beneficiaries across various segments of society, promoting inclusivity and social justice.

Government allocates land to Brahman Sabha at a concessional rate of 50 percent of the collector rate for charitable purpose

Haryana Government while once again reiterating Chief Minister Sh. Manohar Lal’s commitment to the academic advancement of meritorious children hailing from economically disadvantaged backgrounds has decided to transfer the Municipal Committee, Julana land measuring 510.04 square meters to Brahman Sabha at a concessional rate of 50 percent of collector rate for charitable purposes.

A decision in this regard has been taken in the meeting of the State Cabinet held under the Chairmanship of Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal here today.

The transfer of this land to Brahman Sabha at a concessional rate has been done as per the provisions of clause (d) of section 62A of the Haryana Municipal Act, 1973.

Haryana State Government Sanctions the Haryana Registration and Regulation of Travel Agents Bill, 2024 to Curb Illegal Immigration

Haryana Cabinet met under the Chairmanship of Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal, has approved “The Haryana Registration and Regulation of Travel Agents Bill, 2024 in the interests of innocent and unemployed youths from falling prey to illegal immigration rackets. In view of the disturbing trend of individuals, particularly from the States of Punjab and Haryana, being deceived by corrupt travel agents engaged in fraudulent activities related to immigration, this bold initiative has been taken.

Key highlights of this bill includes that no person can undertake the profession of a travel agent without obtaining a registration certificate under the Act, an application must be submitted to the competent authority with the required documents, fees, and within the specified time, the competent authority may issue a registration certificate after verifying the application details.

As per the bill the certificate is not issued unless the particulars are verified by the police, the validity of a registration certificate is for three years, renewable as per prescribed procedures. Apart from this, opening a new office or branch requires obtaining a fresh registration certificate.

It clearly mentioned in the bill that the competent authority can cancel a registration certificate for various reasons such as insolvency, criminal activities, violation of terms, etc.

Before cancellation, a show cause notice is issued, and the travel agent has an opportunity to explain. It is further mentioned that suspension may occur for a specified period pending cancellation consideration, A cancelled registration debars the travel agent from the profession for a prescribed period.

Act also mentioned that the court, while addressing offenses under this Act, determines the potential confiscation of illegally acquired property and can order confiscation as deemed appropriate, Individuals involved in human smuggling or forging documents may face imprisonment up to ten years and a fine ranging from Rs 2-5 lakhs, Violating the provisions of this Act or using prohibited devices may result in imprisonment up to seven years and a fine of two to five lakh rupees.

The Haryana Government is committed to protecting its citizens from falling victim to illegal immigration scams. The proposed legislation reflects a proactive approach to regulate travel agents, ensuring transparency, legality, and accountability in immigration-related services. The Government urges all stakeholders to support this initiative to create a safer and more secure environment for individuals seeking opportunities abroad.

Haryana Cabinet approves ‘The Haryana Honourable Disposal of Dead Body Bill, 2024’

In a significant move to uphold the right and dignity of the dead body, the Haryana Cabinet, convened under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Sh. Manohar Lal here today, has granted approval to “The Haryana Honourable Disposal of Dead Body Bill, 2024.” This landmark legislation aims to ensure the decent and timely last rites of a dead body.

In consideration of the respect and dignity owed to a dead person, nobody should be allowed to raise any demand or bait for pursuing any demands by way of any protest or agitation by not performing the timely last rites of a dead body. It is essential to prevent any individual from using a deceased body as a means of protest or demonstration in any form.

The proposed legislation also emphasizes the responsibility of public authorities in cases where family members disown a deceased body, leading to a denial of proper last rites. In such instances, the public authority is mandated to step in and ensure the dignified and timely conclusion of the last rites for the dead body.

It is pertinent to note that the entitlement to dignity and fair treatment, in accordance with Article 21 of the Constitution of India, extends beyond the living to include the body after death.

Accords approval for the amendment in the notification of appointment of members in Quality Assurance Authority

Haryana Cabinet which met under the Chairmanship of Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal here today accorded approval for the amendment in the notification of appointment of members in Quality Assurance Authority.

As per the amendment in clause 4 (III) of the said notification, now retired officers may also be considered for appointment as a member of Quality Assurance Authority. After the words “State Government from amongst” and before the words ‘Officer in the State’, the word ‘serving or retired’ shall be added.

The government had constituted the quality assurance authority on April 5, 2023 for the purpose of quality assurance in the Engineering Works implemented by the state government and organisations owned and controlled by the State Government for the matter concerned therewith or incidental thereto.

Presently, as per the notification, one member shall be appointed by the state government from amongst officers in the State Government or any organisation owned and controlled by the state government of the rank of Chief Engineer or above. However, now it has been decided that a retired officer may also be considered for appointment as a member of the quality assurance authority.

Haryana State Government Sanctions Rs. 1500 Crore for Infrastructure Development at Global City, Gurugram and IMT, Sohna besides land development at other locations of Industrial Estates, HSIIDC

Haryana Cabinet met under the Chairmanship of Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal, has approved Sanction/Enhancement of Working Limits of Rs.1500 crore of Haryana State Industrial & Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd. (HSIIDC) for Infrastructure Development mainly at Global City at Gurugram and IMT, Sohna besides land development at other locations of Industrial Estates of HSIIDC in the State of Haryana.

The enhancement of the Working Capital Limit, totalling Rs. 1500 crore, is earmarked for infrastructure development. The interest rate is linked to T-bill rates, ensuring a competitive and market-aligned financing structure.

The Finance Department, Haryana, has provided its concurrence with certain terms and conditions, including a 2% guarantee fee on the sanctioned credit limit, timely repayment obligations, and strict adherence to the purpose of fund utilization.

The approval of the Working Capital Limit enhancement is a significant step towards realizing the vision of a developed and progressive Haryana.

Haryana Cabinet approves the draft of the Hisar Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA), 2024 Bill

Haryana Cabinet which met under the chairmanship of Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal here today, has approved the draft of the Hisar Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) Bill 2024.

The State Government has decided to establish the Hisar Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA), Hisar to ensure sustained and balanced growth of Hisar Metropolitan area.

The Hisar Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) would work on the similar lines of the Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA), Gurugram, Faridabad Metropolitan Development Authority (FMDA), Faridabad, Panchkula Metropolitan Development Authority (PMDA), Panchkula  and Sonipat Metropolitan Development Authority (SMDA), Sonipat to develop a vision for the continued, sustained and balanced growth of Hisar metropolitan area.

The authority while working amicably with other key departments would ensure the availability of infrastructure and other key facilities to the people.

Haryana Minor Mineral Concession Stocking, Transportation of Minerals and Prevention of Illegal Mining Rules, 2012 amended 

Haryana Cabinet which met under the Chairmanship of Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal here today accorded approval for amendment in the Haryana Minor Mineral Concession Stocking, Transportation of Minerals and Prevention of Illegal Mining Rules, 2012. 

These rules may be called the Haryana Minor Mineral Concession, Stocking, Transportation of Minerals and Prevention of Illegal Mining (Amendment) Rules, 2024. The amendments in the rules have been made to facilitate the land owners, in Rules 3 and 31 of the Haryana Minor Mineral Concession, Stocking, Transportation of Minerals and Prevention of Illegal Mining Rules, 2012. 

As per the amendment, in rule 3, in sub-rule (3), in the proviso, the signs and words “, on payment of Rs. 200” shall be omitted.

In the said rules, in rule 31, in sub-rule (4),-for the sign “;” existing at the end, the sign “:” shall be substituted and the proviso namely, “Provided that fifty percent of the royalty received in lieu of excavation of ordinary earth/clay shall be shared by the department with concerned Gram Panchayat village wise”, has been inserted. 

The issue relating to the permissions being granted to the landowner for their personal bonafide use as well as the small entrepreneurs who are involved in the industry has been carefully re-examined and the state government also felt that royalty being received for giving permission to landowners for commercial trading needs to be shared with the concerned Gram Panchayat to ensure better vigilance, participation and monitoring on their part. In view of these considerations, the state government has decided to simplify the said Rules as the landowner might not be acquainted with the present provision.

18 dependents of martyrs of Haryana to get jobs

Haryana Cabinet which met under the Chairmanship of Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal accorded approval to provide jobs to 18 dependents of martyrs while giving relaxation in the policy for appointment to the dependents of martyrs on compassionate grounds.

Out of 18 cases, 8 cases were related to paramilitary forces, and 10 cases were related to armed forces.

The cases were reviewed by the Office of the Chief Secretary before bringing the matter in the cabinet meeting and recommended to provide jobs to 18 dependents of the martyrs.

It is noteworthy that the reasons for the delay in applying for jobs by the dependents of martyrs have been cited as being unaware of the compassionate policy of the Haryana Government, being a minor, or citing medical reasons etc.

Haryana ACB Nabs DWO Driver Red-Handed Taking Rs 30k Bribe

IEP Chandigarh January 29

As part of their ongoing anti-corruption campaign, the Haryana Anti-Corruption Bureau caught Pradeep, the District Welfare Officer’s driver, red-handed while accepting a bribe of Rs 30,000 in Sonipat district today. Acting on a complaint, the Bureau set a trap for Pradeep, successfully apprehending him as he demanded a bribe in exchange for processing benefits under the government scheme ‘Inter-caste Marriage Shagun Yojana’ for the complainant’s relative.

“Following the complainant’s report, a plan was devised,” explained the Anti-Corruption Bureau spokesperson. “After investigating the facts, we arrested Pradeep red-handed as he took a ₹30,000 bribe in front of witnesses.”

A case has been registered against Pradeep at the Rohtak ACB police station, and the Bureau is actively gathering evidence. The spokesperson urges the public to report any instances of bribery by government officials or employees to the Haryana Anti-Corruption Bureau’s toll-free numbers – 1800-180-202.

BALKAR SINGH DIRECTS THE OFFICIALS TO EXPEDITE DEVELOPMENT WORK

IEP Chandigarh, January 29

          The Punjab government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, is continuously working to provide better civic facilities to the state’s residents. In pursuit of this goal, Local Government Minister Balkar Singh conducted a review meeting in the presence of Information and Public Relations Minister Chetan Singh Jauramajra, Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Balbir Singh and MLAs, with Municipal Commissioner, and Additional Deputy Commissioner (Urban Development), Patiala. Additionally, EOs from Municipal Council/Panchayats in Nabha, Rajpura, Samana, Patar, Sanur, Bhadso, Ghagga, Ghanoor, Devigarh, Malerkotla, Ahmedgarh, and Amargarh attended. In the review meeting concerning various development projects, officials were instructed to expedite ongoing development works.

          During the meeting, Local Government Minister Balkar Singh discussed projects under various schemes, including land availability for Sewerage Treatment Plants, Water Treatment Plants, Tranche-3 Amrut, and MDF/PIDB. Furthermore, ongoing development projects under, 24×7 canal water supply project, and the rejuvenation of Patiala’s Baddi Naddi and Choti Naddi were emphasized to maintain high quality.

          Balkar Singh informed the officials that the government has sufficient funds for development works. Therefore, if a Municipal Council/Nagar Panchayat requires additional funds for development, they should contact the MLA of their constituency and submit a comprehensive proposal with the action plan to the Head Office in Chandigarh. He also urged officials to share complete information about development works with the MLA of their constituency to align with the needs of the people.

          Minister added that if there are challenges in finding suitable locations for sewerage treatment plants, water treatment plants, and other local-level development works, these issues should be brought to the attention of the MLA and district administration for a prompt resolution. Special attention should be given to conducting development works efficiently.

          Cabinet Minister Balkar Singh instructed the officials emphatically, stating that the outstanding funds must be promptly utilized for welfare projects. Additionally, he emphasized the need for the swift completion of the tender process for new projects, followed by the prompt commencement of the works.

          Minister Balkar Singh highlighted that the Punjab government, under Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, is committed to providing a corruption-free administration to the state’s people. Therefore, anyone found involved in corruption will not be spared.

          Present at the occasion were MLAs Ajit Pal Kohli, Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra, Gurdev Singh Dev Mann, Gurlal Singh Ghanuar and Mohamad Jameel Ur Rehman, Ajoy Sharma, Principal Secretary of Local Government, Malwinder Singh, Deepti Uppal, CEO of PMIDC, Uma Shankar Gupta, Director of the Local Government Department, EOs of Municipal Councils/ Nagar Panchayats, and other senior officials of the department.

OATH ADMINISTERED TO PPSC CHAIRMAN JATINDER SINGH AULAKH AND STATE CHIEF INFORMATION COMMISSIONER INDERPAL SINGH

IEP CHANDIGARH, JANUARY 29

          The Punjab Governor Mr Banwarilal Purohit on Monday administered the oath of office to the newly appointed Chairman of Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) Mr Jatinder Singh Aulakh and State Chief Information Commissioner Mr Inderpal Singh.

          Meanwhile, Chief Secretary Mr Anurag Verma conducted the proceedings of a  brief and impressive swearing-in-ceremony here at the Punjab Raj Bhawan this evening.

          Mr Jatinder Singh Aulakh, a 1997-Batch former IPS officer of Punjab Cadre, hails from Village Bargari (Faridkot). During his long stint of 33 years in Punjab Police, he rose through the ranks starting as DSP to finally retiring as ‘Intelligence Chief’ in the rank of ADGP. Mr Aulakh did his schooling from PPS Nabha, BA (Honors) from DAV College, Chandigarh and LL.B. and MA History from Panjab University.

          While serving as SSP, he had headed various districts of state including SAS Nagar, Sangrur, Ropar, Jagraon, SBS Nagar and Khanna. He also served as Commissioner of Police Amritsar and Commissioner of Police Ludhiana, IG Patiala and Ferozepur Range, IG Headquarters and Intelligence. He retired in the rank of ADGP as Chief of Intelligence Wing. Mr Aulakh was bestowed the ‘National Award (Special), ‘Police Medal for Distinguished Services’ ‘Police Medal for Meritorious Services’ ‘Chief Minister’s Medal and three DGP Commendation Disc.

          Likewise, eminent Advocate Inderpal Singh also took oath as the Chief Information Commissioner, Punjab. Born in 1963, S. Inderpal Singh is a name to reckon with in the legal sector and is on the panel of Union of India, standing Counsel for British High Commission, elected Member Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana High Court and later on elected Vice Chairman Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana High Court. He was appointed on August 20th, 2022 as Senior Additional Advocate General Punjab.

          Prominent amongst others who attended the function included Cabinet Ministers Aman Arora, Bram Shanker Jimpa and Gurmeet Singh Khudian, Special Chief Secretary to Chief Minister VK Singh, DGP Gaurav Yadav, Director Media to Chief Minister Baltej Singh Pannu, PPSC Members Gurpartap Singh Mann, Supreet Ghuman and Harmohan Kaur Sandhu, State Information Commissioners Asit Jolly and Amrit Pratap Singh Sekhon, Officers of civil and Police administration besides family members of newly appointed Chairman and State Chief Information Commissioner.

Government schemes benefit every section of society-Deputy Chief Minister

IEP Chandigarh, January 29

Haryana Deputy Chief Minister, Sh. Dushyant Singh Chautala, stated that the state government has implemented various welfare schemes to enhance the well-being of farmers, labourers, and workers. He mentioned that development initiatives are underway in villages, akin to urban areas, with mines being renovated to provide water to the tail end. Additionally, he noted that approximately Rs. 500 crore will soon be received under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana to settle pending compensation for farmers, ensuring their peace of mind.

Sh. Chautala addressed public grievances in the villages of Mandhana, Sui, Nathuwas, Kharak, and Sai in Bhiwani district on Monday.

Responding to villagers’ demands for new road construction, pond development, and cemetery maintenance, the Deputy Chief Minister highlighted ongoing government efforts under the Shiv Dham Yojana. This includes constructing sheds in all village muktidhams, erecting boundary walls, and providing adequate drinking water facilities. He also directed the inclusion of Mandhana village pond in the Amrit Sarovar Yojana for renovation.

Emphasising the importance of education in children’s lives, Sh. Chautala mentioned the establishment of e-libraries in villages to facilitate easy studying for competitive exams. Additionally, he noted security camera installations for safety and various developmental projects such as gym construction and lighting installations.

The Deputy Chief Minister emphasised the government’s commitment to improving systems, citing initiatives like the Bhavantar Bharpayee Yojana and Fasal Bima Yojana. He highlighted the benefits for farmers, such as direct selling of crops from fields and expedited payment transfers to their accounts within 48 hours.

He said  that the government has implemented a special plan to address the issue of waterlogging in fields due to rain in the state. This initiative has brought significant relief to farmers in many villages such as Bawani Khera, Mundhal, Dhanana, Talu, Tigadana, Mitathal, Chang, Gujrani, Mandhana, Jatu Lohari, Pur, Kharak, Kalinga, and others. The arrangement of water drainage has been made by laying pipelines. He said that all formalities will be completed for the reconstruction of roads before the implementation of the Adarsh Aachar Sanhita. This will initiate the work on the remaining roads in the state, including those in the Bhiwani district.

He said that people can now access online facilities, including benefits of pension schemes and ration cards, from the comfort of their homes. The government has made 600 government services available online. As a result, people can avail government services near their homes through CSC centres, and the government has also ensured transparency in the services.