IEP Chandigarh, January 19

Haryana  Urban Local Bodies Minister, Dr. Kamal Gupta today chaired a review meeting with the District Municipal Commissioners, Commissioners, Municipal Corporation and officers of the Urban Local Bodies department here today.

During the meeting, he said that it is our collective responsibility to achieve the goal of making cities clean under Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi’s ‘Swachh Bharat Mission.’ Accordingly, we need to focus on planning and implementing initiatives for a clean India, including the proper management of solid and liquid waste.

The Urban Local Bodies Minister stated that the officers should ensure accountability at every level to complete tasks promptly. He said that providing public amenities for the common people is not just our duty but also our responsibility, said the Minister.

Dr. Kamal Gupta directed the officer to ensure the self-verification of properties owned by urban local bodies by January 25, 2024. He directed the officers to strive to complete the self-certification process of properties of state government and autonomous bodies by January 31, 2024.

In the case of ULBs, where the work of self-certification of properties is still pending, the Minister directed the officers to complete at least 25 percent work by January 31, 2024.

During the meeting, Dr. Kamal Gupta reviewed various aspects, including property tax, property ID, Mukhyamantri Shehri Svamitva Yojana, PM SVANidhi, provision of amenities for irregular colonies, the status of infrastructure and basic structures, the status of vacant plots between colonies, a work plan for the development of recently regularized colonies, review of activities related to CM announcements, Divya Nagar Yojana, review of Citizen Service Centers, Jan Samvad, the status of Swachh Bharat Mission, and the situation of waste collection and street cleaning.

Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Sh. V. Umashankar, Commissioner and Secretary, Urban Local Bodies Department, Sh. Vikas Gupta, Director, Urban Local Bodies Department, Sh. Yash Pal and other senior officers also remained present on this occasion.

IEP Chandigarh, January 19

Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal stated that the present state government has implemented several initiatives for systemic change in the state since 2014. Utilizing technology, the benefits of welfare schemes are being delivered to people at their doorsteps through portals.

Sh. Manohar Lal said this while addressing the gathering at the program held today in Panchkula.

He said that the ‘Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra’ is reaching every village and ward in the state, providing timely solutions to people’s problems and delivering the benefits of schemes promptly.

The Chief Minister said that some opposition parties call the present state government the “portal government.” He stated that using the portal has made life easier for the people of the state, and the public will surely give a befitting reply to such parties.

The Chief Minister stated that the BJP works with an ideology that works for the welfare of society and the nation beyond personal interests. After swearing as the Prime Minister of India in 2014, Sh. Narendra Modi has initiated many revolutionary changes while upholding the spirit of radical system changes introduced by the former Prime Minister, Sh. Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

Sh. Narendra Modi, working with the vision of “India First,” has transformed the image of the country. From being counted among the last countries in the world, today India has now become the fifth-largest economy, said Sh. Manohar Lal.

He said that Prime Minister, Sh.  Narendra Modi is one of the world’s best leaders, and today the entire world acknowledges the strength of India. He has implemented many welfare schemes, including the Ayushman Bharat Yojana providing free medical facilities of up to Rs. 5 lakh annually and the PM Ujjwala Yojana, providing free gas cylinders and stoves. These schemes have transformed the lives of the poor, said the Chief Minister.

Haryana Vidhan Sabha Speaker, Sh. Gian Chand Gupta, MP and BJP State President, Sh. Nayab Saini, Mayor Panchkula, Sh. Kulbhushan Goyal, MLAs, Sh. Mohan Lal Badoli, Sh. Subhash Sudha, Political Advisor to Chief Minister, Sh. B B Bharti, Publicity Advisor, Sh. Tarun Bhandari also remained present on this occasion.

IEP Chandigarh, January 19

Haryana Deputy Chief Minister, Sh.  Dushyant Chautala said that today is a historic day for the state as an MoU has been signed between the state government and Alliance Air. Sh. Dushyant Chautala said that after the air connectivity from Hisar, there will be growth in the manufacturing, defense, and industrial sectors in the district, becoming a significant source of revenue for the state.

The Deputy Chief Minister revealed that the Haryana government has signed an MOU with Alliance Air. Flights from Maharaja Agrasen Airport in Hisar will commence in April. In the first phase, seven routes have been finalized, including Hisar to Chandigarh, Hisar to Delhi, Hisar to Jaipur, Hisar to Kullu, Hisar to Ahmedabad, Hisar to Jammu, and Hisar to Dharamshala. He said that the discussions are going on with several other companies in this regard.

The Deputy Chief Minister highlighted that developing Maharaja Agrasen Airport as an Integrated Aviation Hub is one of the top priorities of the state government. The works for the second phase of the airport are nearly complete.

He informed that the new terminal building of Maharaja Agrasen Airport will be ready by January 2026. The construction work for the air traffic control tower, the drum on both sides of the runway, and the extension of the terminal building will be completed soon. Maharaja Agrasen Airport will be a world-class airport, putting Hisar district on the global map.

IEP Chandigarh, January 19

Haryana Cooperation and Public Health Engineering Minister, Dr. Banwari Lal said that the government has approved the strengthening and improvement of 32 roads in the Bawal region to provide better transportation facilities for the people. The estimated cost for the construction and improvement of these roads is around Rs.30.31crores.

Dr. Banwari Lal stated that the government is focused on improving and strengthening the road infrastructure in the state and even efforts are made to connect each district to the national highways. Additionally, communications routes have been expanded for farmers to bring their produce to the markets. Many roads have been constructed in the Bawal region for these purposes, and funds have been allocated for the remaining roads.The construction work of these roads will commence soon.

Dr. Banwari Lal highlighted that the approved roads include link roads, approach roads, and roads connecting to other districts. He specified the allocated funds for various roads, such as Rs.1.37 crores for the Gumina to Bhandor Approach Road, Rs.1 crore for the Balwari to Balwari Temple Road, Rs.1.10 crores for the Khori to Chimnawas Road, Rs.2.30 crores for the Bass Doda Approach Road, Rs.4.15 crores for the Jarthal to Nandrampur Bass Road, Rs.1.10 crores for the Sampli to National Highway 8 Link Road, Rs.1.65 crores for the Bass Doda to Ahrod Road, more than Rs 1.89 crore on village Khijuri to Jonawas road and more than Rs.5.57 crores for the Nandrampur Bass Approach Road.

Dr. Banwari Lal stated that roads connecting Niganiawas to Raliawas Rs. 34.12 lakhs, Hussainpur to Daliaki Road Rs. 70 lakhs, Kanuka to Bhandor Road, Rs. 58 lakhs, Punsika Approach Road Rs.30 lakhs, Khori to Railway Station Road Rs. 90 lakhs, Manethi Approach Road Rs.60 lakhs, Dhani Bhandor to Punsika Road Rs.70 lakhs, and Bharunath Ashram Approach Road have also been approved with estimated cost of Rs.30 lakhs. 

He further said that Rs. 40 lakh will be spent on Kanuka to Santo road connecting Rajasthan border, Rs 60 lakh from Dhamlawas to Shamdhi Sthal, Rs. 31 lakh on Panwar to Rajasthan border (Jat Bhagola) link road, Rs 35 lakh on Panchor to Sampli approach road, Narsinghpur Garhi approach road will cost Rs 25 lakh, Gothra Tappa Khori approach road will cost Rs 75 lakh, Kasoli to Bhagthala road will cost Rs 50 lakh, Ibrahimpur to Bhagthala road will cost Rs 40 lakh, National Highway 8 to village Niganiawas link road will cost Rs 21.78 lakh. Similarly, an amount of Rs 30.53 lakh will be spent on village Nikhri to Niganiawas road, Rs 15.9 lakh on Majri Duda approach road, Rs 57.81 lakh will be spent on Bhatsana approach road with other roads included.  

IEP Chandigarh, January 19

Haryana Labour Department organized a seminar on ‘Creating Awareness on Safety and Health in Factories and Establishments’ in Gurugram. An exhibition displaying the latest security equipment was also organized here. In which various management employees and factory owners were also present in large numbers.

The Seminar was driven by the theme “The Best Investment is Investment in Health and Safety” which was fully emphasized by Sh. Rajeev Ranjan, Principal Secretary to the Government of Haryana, Labour Department.

In his address, Sh. Rajeev Ranjan motivated all the industry owners and Management to make Safety and Health of their workers first priority and highlighted that investing in health and safety not only safeguards employees but also enhances overall business efficiency and productivity of the workers.

The need for making safety as a habit was stressed upon and articulated the Dangers of neglecting the health and safety was through multiple examples. He stated that the tools necessary to achieve workplace safety goals includes quality training, regular inputs on awareness, following best practices at workplace and the use of proper safety equipment.

Sh. Rajeev Ranjan underscored the Labour Department’s initiatives for ease of doing business including the auto-renewal system, transparent inspection policy, and removal of the No Objection Certificate requirement. The mental aspects of safety and health were also stressed upon recognizing their crucial role in a holistic approach to workplace safety.

All the participants were inspired and made commitment for safer and healthier workplaces for their industrial workers. Various technical aspects, safety procedures, precautions and safety in chemical / hazardous industries were discussed by Industry safety experts such as Sh. H. Vishwanathan (Deputy Director General, DGFASLI), Dr. Sanjay Misra, CEO, M/s LCS Services Pvt Ltd, and Sh. B.S. Yadav, Senior General Manager, M/s Hero MotoCorp, Gurugram.

In a ceremony highlighting the commitment to workplace safety, the Haryana Safety Health and Welfare Awards were presented to deserving factory and construction site owners. This accolade recognizes those who have set exemplary standards in safety and health management. The categories for these awards included: Lowest Accident Frequency Rate, Longest Accident-Free Period, Best Welfare Conditions, Best Canteen Arrangements, Best Creche Arrangements, Best Sports Facilities for Workers in Factories, Best Environment in Factory Premises, Best First Aid Arrangements, Best Precautionary Measures.

The seminar was made successful by Labour Commissioner, Haryana Sh. Maniram Sharma, and factory wing officers of Haryana labour Department. Labour Commissioner appreciated the management for their interest and declared that such safety seminars shall be conducted on regular basis in future.