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Haryana Minister of Women and Child Development, Smt. Kamlesh Dhanda, said that the mobile phones are being distributed to Anganwadi workers, supervisors, and CDPOs (Child Development Project Officers) at an estimated cost of around Rs. 28 crore.

        In a program held at grain market in Kaithal, the state minister distributed mobile phones to Anganwadi workers. The Minister of State said that mobile phones have been provided to 1270 Anganwadi workers, 49 supervisors and 7 Women and Child Development Project Officers in Kaithal district. Minister further stated that approximately 25,962 Anganwadi workers, 1016 supervisors, and 148 CDPOs across the 22 districts of the state will be provided with mobile phones, totalling a cost of Rs. 28 crore. In Kaithal district, 1326 mobile phones were distributed.

        During the programme, the minister highlighted the benefits of connecting 25,962 Anganwadi centres in the state with solar energy. She also mentioned plans to open 4,000 more play schools in the future as well.

        Smt. Kamlesh Dhanda emphasized that the use of mobile phones will facilitate better and faster implementation of Anganwadi centre activities. Today, real time data of beneficiaries under many important schemes of the department like ICDS, Pradhan Mantri Matritva Vandana Yojana, Bal Samvardhan Pranali etc. is being filled on the portal. With the availability of smart phones, all the beneficiaries under the nutrition campaign can be easily tracked. On the Portal, work can be done easily regarding the opening time of Anganwadi centres, attendance, weight and height measurement of children, Minister stated.

        Additionally, the minister mentioned the opening of 4,000 more play schools in the state and the decision to connect 25,962 Anganwadi centers with solar energy, with 9,500 centres covered in the first phase. Keeping in mind the needs of working women, 500 new crèches will be opened in the state for the babies of working women.

        The Minister of State said that recently, Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal had made several announcements while interacting with Anganwadi workers and assistants, under which the honorarium of Anganwadi workers with more than 10 years of experience has been increased from Rs. 12,661 to Rs 14,000, and those with less than 10 years of experience has been increased from Rs. 11,401 to Rs. 12,500. In the similar manner, the honorarium of experienced Mini Anganwadi worker has been increased from Rs. 11,401 to Rs. 12,500. Similarly, uniform allowance has been increased.

        The minister also highlighted recent announcements by Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal, including an increase in allowances for Anganwadi workers based on their experience and improvements in retirement benefits. The retirement amount for Anganwadi workers has been increased from Rs. 1 lakh to Rs. 2 lakhs, and for Anganwadi helpers, it has been raise from Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 1 lakh.

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Haryana Minister of Women and Child Development, Smt. Kamlesh Dhanda, stated that under the leadership of Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi and Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal, the government is working to uplift the deprived by providing the benefits of government welfare schemes to the eligible beneficiaries.

        During the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra and Jan Samvad Programme held in the villages of Sega and Kheri Sheru in the Kaithal district on Monday, the State Minister addressed the rural population. The minister also inspected stalls set up by various departments and heard a live programme by Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi in the village Sega. Beneficiaries were provided with the benefits of various services during the programme.

        State Minister, Smt. Kamlesh Dhandha stressed upon the importance of public participation in achieving Prime Minister Modi’s vision of a developed India by 2047. She said that the present central and state government are strenuously working to bring ‘Antyodaya’ families of the country and the state into the mainstream through various schemes such as the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, Mukhyamantri Awas Yojana, Ayushman Bharat Scheme, PM SVANidhi, Ujjwala Yojana, among others.

        She commended Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal for bringing about significant changes in the state. Job opportunities are being provided to the youth without any ‘Parchi-Kharchi’. This is a significant change, and major development work has been carried out in all districts. Collective demands of the villagers are being fulfilled on time, and development projects worth crores of rupees are being undertaken in the villages.

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Haryana Chief Minister, Sh Manohar Lal has rationalized the outsourcing policy to safeguard contractual employees from contractor exploitation. He has taken the complaints of contractor-induced exploitation of workers, particularly in relation to EPF contribution and ESI, seriously and has established the Haryana Kaushal Rozgaar Nigam to address these issues. In addition, the Chief Minister has also taken care of the youth seeking employment abroad through unconventional means such as kabootarbazi, illegal methods, and donkey routes. This initiative aims to ensure that the youth of Haryana pursue overseas employment through legal avenues, promoting a safer and more secure pathway for their aspirations.

        The Chief Minister acknowledges the significant role played by the Haryana Kaushal Razgaar Nigam in promptly meeting the manpower needs of various departments. Within a swift 20-day turnaround, job offer letters are issued to eligible candidates based on departmental requirements. The Nigam has invited applications for 28 categories across various departments, extending the opportunity from law graduates to individuals proficient in reading and writing Hindi. The interested candidates can apply until January 14, 2024.

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        The state government, through the HKRN, is extending opportunity for interested youth to apply for 41 diverse job categories in countries including Finland, Uzbekistan, Japan, UK, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Israel. The application deadline for these opportunities is January 10, 2024. In the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Abu Dhabi, applications are open for positions such as heavy-duty driver, light vehicle driver, electrician, plumber, mason, carpenter, and construction works. Similarly, applications can also be made for the recruitment of 10,000 laborers for Israel, 50 staff nurses for Cambridge University Hospital in the UK and 50 bouncers (security guards) in Dubai.

        In addition, there is a pressing demand for 2,500 nursing positions in the UK. Prospective candidates for these roles are being searched with annual salaries ranging from £26,000 to £29,000 (approximately Rs 27.6 lakh to Rs 30.7 lakh). Furthermore, there is an additional call for candidates proficient in Hindi, English, and Russian languages to serve as translators in Uzbekistan, with a compensation of $1,000 per month (Rs 83,243).

        The Haryana government is actively working towards creating employment opportunities for the youth. In the past years, a substantial 1,10,000 jobs have been generated through the Haryana Public Service Commission and Haryana Staff Selection Commission. In addition, 60,000 jobs are in the pipeline. Moreover, to address the employment scenario, over 1.08 lakh individuals already working on a contractual basis have been integrated into the HKRN. Furthermore, the government has recruited 17,785 new personnel on a contract basis, reflecting a comprehensive effort to boost employment opportunities in the state.

        Chief Minister Sh Manohar Lal emphasizes the importance of preventing the exploitation of Haryana’s youth at any level, ensuring they do not fall into the clutches of unscrupulous agents. To address this concern, the government has established the HKRN. Apart from this, Foreign Cooperation Department has also been formed, which is continuously working to attract foreign investors to Haryana and to find employment opportunities abroad for the youth.

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The Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) has achieved a significant milestone in Haryana, with over 1 crore ABHA accounts already created, showcasing the state’s commitment to embracing digital healthcare. The Health Minister, Sh. Anil Vij, during the release of the NHM Haryana calendar, highlighted ABDM’s potential to bridge gaps among patients, doctors, hospitals, and pharmacies, ensuring widespread access to efficient, affordable, and quality healthcare.

A Connected Ecosystem for Universal Health:

        ABDM’s primary objective is to establish a national digital health ecosystem that supports universal health coverage. This mission involves implementing state-of-the-art digital health systems, creating centralized registries for comprehensive healthcare data management, promoting open standards for seamless data exchange, and empowering individuals with secure personal health records through ABHA.

National Portability and Data-Driven Healthcare:

        ABDM stands out for its focus on national portability, enabling patients to access medical records and receive healthcare services across India, regardless of their location. Additionally, the mission leverages health data analytics to enhance healthcare management, supporting informed decision-making and resource allocation.

The Future of Healthcare in Haryana:

The launch of ABDM signifies a monumental turning point for healthcare in Haryana. This forward-thinking initiative promises to bring greater efficiency, accessibility, and transparency to the city’s healthcare system, ultimately benefiting all residents.

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The Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra today reached villages Dhadhot and Madhogarh in district Narnaul, Chandpura and Dhanounda in Ateli block, Bhungarka in Nangal Chaudhary, and Azamnagar in Sihama section.

On this occasion, the oath of ‘Viksit Bharat’ was also administered to the citizens. Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, Sh. Om Prakash Yadav participated as the Chief guest in Azamnagar village.

        Addressing the citizens in Azamnagar village, Sh. Om Prakash Yadav said that the government’s goal is to reach its schemes to every deserving beneficiary. Those eligible citizens who have been deprived of the benefits of government schemes are being connected to the schemes and are benefiting, said the Minister.

        The Minister said that the common man’s work in Haryana is becoming easier. The government has worked on bringing about changes in the system using modern technology.

        He said that during the yatra, people are being informed about various schemes such as Ayushman Bharat, Chirayu Haryana Yojana, Jan Dhan Yojana, Har Ghar Nal se Jal, Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi, Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, Swachh Bharat, etc.

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The Haryana Deputy Chief Minister, Mr. Dushyant Chautala today flagged off 40 firefighting bikes from seven districts at the Public Works Department Rest House in Panchkula. The remaining 60 bikes will be handed over to the remaining districts soon, a contribution from Hero Motor Corporation under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).

        During the event, the Deputy Chief Minister was briefed by the Director General of Fire and Emergency Services, Dr. Yashpal Singh, who provided detailed information about the department’s operations and challenges.

        Mr. Dushyant Chautala also engaged in discussions with fire officials from Karnal, Panipat, Kurukshetra, Panchkula, Ambala, Yamunanagar, Jind, and the Headquarters to address firefighting and emergency situations. He emphasized the need to enhance the system and provided valuable suggestions. The Deputy CM assured a prompt response to the demands presented by the fire officials.

        Instructing officers to work diligently in their respective areas, the Deputy Chief Minister emphasized the repair and maintenance of fire systems in accordance with the fire department’s guidelines. He directed inspections of educational institutions, universities, colleges, petrol stations, industries, marriage banquet halls, and the fire systems in the districts.

        Mr. Dushyant Chautala instructed a thorough check of fire systems in large and small industrial units across all districts. For faulty fire systems in industrial units, he directed the fire officers to conduct inspections and ensure repairs. He emphasized that if any institution fails to rectify its fire system, even after a 30-day notice from the fire department, appropriate action should be taken against it.

        The Deputy Chief Minister also urged the Director General of Fire and Emergency Services to prepare an estimate for the repair of dilapidated buildings within the department. Additionally, he directed the purchase of 25 red Boleros for all districts to ensure timely response and prevention of untoward incidents by fire brigade personnel.

        Present at the occasion were Additional Deputy Commissioner, Smt. Varsha Khangwal, Technical Deputy Director, Sh. Gulshan Kalra, Hero CSR Senior Manager, Sh. Rakesh Patel, and other dignitaries.

IEP Chandigarh, January 6

Continuing in its march to transform girls of Punjab into ‘Women of Substance’, one more Lady Cadet of Mai Bhago Armed Forces Preparatory Institute (AFPI) for Girls, SAS Nagar (Mohali) has been selected for pre-commission training at the premier Indian Air Force Academy, Dundigal. The training for the course will commence at the academy from January 2024 onwards.

          The selected Lady Cadet Arshdeep Kaur hails from Khamano in district Fatehgarh Sahib and her  father Mr. Daljinder Pal Singh runs a private business.

          Congratulating the daughter of Punjab for her selection in the prestigious Air Force Academy, Punjab Employment Generation, Skill Development and Training Minister Mr Aman Arora reiterated the commitment of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab Government to enable girls from the state to become commissioned officers in the Armed Forces, while concurrently pursuing their education.

          Expressing contentment over the selection of the lady cadet, the Director of Mai Bhago AFPI Major General Jasbir Singh Sandhu, AVSM (Retd.) extended his best wishes to the lady cadet for her bright future ahead in defence services.