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Government committed to providing basic facilities, a clean environment, and civic services to the people: Balkar Singh

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IEP Chandigarh, January 9

The Punjab government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, is committed to providing better civic services to the state’s people. To achieve this, the government is conducting development works across Punjab, as expressed by Balkar Singh, Minister for Local Government.

Minister for Local Government Balkar Singh reviewed the ongoing development works today at Municipal Bhawan Sector-35 Chandigarh in Municipal Council/Nagar Panchayat areas like Mansa, Boha, Budhlada, Breta, Bhikhi, Joga, Sardulgarh, Malot, Giddarbaha, Sri Muktsar Sahib, Bariwala, Faridkot, and Jaito. During the meeting, officials were instructed to expedite ongoing works.

In the review meeting, the Local Government Minister assessed various projects under Swachh Bharat Mission, Amrut Mission, allocated funds, and work status. He emphasized Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann’s dream of making the state “Rangla Punjab,” urging officials to coordinate and work together to realize this vision.

Cabinet Minister Balkar Singh directed officials to promptly utilize unused funds under various schemes, warning of strict action against non-compliance with guidelines.

The minister urged officials to focus on sewage cleanliness and proper disposal of heritage waste for a clean, pollution-free environment. He assured adequate funds for development works and instructed officials to submit a comprehensive action plan if additional funds are needed.

Cabinet Minister Balkar Singh briefed MLAs about various works and allocated funds under different schemes, emphasizing the goal of comprehensive state development. He urged officials to share development information with MLAs, addressing any difficulties promptly.

The minister stressed the importance of ensuring quality and transparency in development works. MLAs Buddha Ram, Amolak Singh, Gurpreet Singh Bananwali, Jagdeep Singh Kaka Brar, representative of MLAs, CEO of PMIDC, Deepti Uppal, EOs of Municipal Council and Nagar Panchayats, and other senior officers attended the occasion.

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Mansa bags first spot in ensuring grand success to Kharif marketing season 2023-24

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IEP Chandigarh, January 9

Commending the entire department for braving numerous challenges and ensuring a successful Kharif Marketing Season (KMS) 2023-24, the Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak said that this is the result of the Department staff working hard day and night and he expressed confidence that this positive trend would continue in KMS 2024-25 also. 

Presiding over a high level meeting of the department to review the Kharif Marketing Season 2023-24, the Minister the department is closely connected with the farming sector which is the backbone of the agrarian economy of Punjab. “The farmers just want two things, timely lifting of their crops and prompt payments,” said the Minister adding that it is a matter of pride that the department has fulfilled the expectations of the farmers in this respect. 

On the occasion, the Minister awarded the three Districts for showing exemplary performance in ensuring a successful Kharif Procurement Season 2023-24. The District Food Supply Controller (DFSC) Pathankot Gurinder Singh bagged the 3rd prize. The DFSC Fazilka, Himanshu got the 2nd prize while the DFSC Mansa, Mandeep Singh won the top honour.

The entire department celebrated Lohri on the occasion by dancing to the beats of Dhol.

Among others present on the occasion included the Secretary, Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department Gurkirat Kirpal Singh, Director Puneet Goyal, MD PUNSUP Sonali Giri, MD Punjab State Warehousing Corporation Kanwalpreet Kaur Brar and other senior officers of the department.

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Swift action being taken to fill backlog post of divyang persons: Dr Baljit Kaur

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IEP Chandigarh, January 9

Swift action is being taken to complete the backlog of divyang persons. This was expressed by Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister, Dr. Baljit Kaur, during a meeting with representatives of the Divyang persons today.

The Cabinet Minister stated that the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, is committed to capacitate Divyang persons in the state. Today under the same initiative, Minister Discussions took place with to complete the backlog of divyang persons vacancies Special Chief Secretary of Social Security, Women and Child Development Mrs. Raji P. Srivastava and Deputy Director Amarjit Singh Bhullar.

Representatives of divyang persons raised demands about filling backlog posts, increasing travel allowance, providing free education facilities, hostel accommodations for college-going girls in Jamalpur, arranging free writer, increasing pensions, divyang sportspersons and reserve seats in government buses.

Dr. Baljit Kaur assured the representatives that their legitimate demands would be addressed soon. She mentioned that the Punjab government is diligently working to fill the backlog of posts reserved for the Divyang persons in various departments. The Minister instructed officials of Social Security, Women and Child Development Department to coordinate with the Department of Employment Generation and Training to organize a special job fair, so that expediting the process related to the backlog of divyang posts.

She directed officials to conduct regular meetings with all departments and take actions regarding the backlog.

Punjab

Government will convey their concerns regarding ‘hit & run’ law to center; Cabinet sub-committee assures transporters

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IEP Chandigarh, January 9

The cabinet sub-committee comprising Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema and NRI Affairs Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal on Tuesday assured the transporters of the state that the State Government would share their concerns regarding provision contained in the Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS) prescribing punishment for causing death in a hit and run cases with the Union Government.

During a meeting with the representatives of truck and taxi unions of the state here at Punjab Bhavan, the Cabinet Sub-Committee discussed in detail the provision of punishment under Section 106 (2) of BNS for causing death due to rash and negligent driving, and escaping without reporting it to a police officer or a Magistrate soon after the incident. The main concern of the representatives of the transport unions was the manhandling of the driver of the commercial vehicle and damaging the vehicle by the mob after the accident.

The Cabinet Sub-Committee assured the unions that while sharing their concerns with the Union Government regarding this law, the Punjab government would pressurize to make necessary arrangements to ensure the safety of the driver in such cases. He also directed the state police department to ensure that action should taken against the culprits in the cases of beating up a driver by the mob after the accidents.

Regarding the demand made by the Union to take strict action against the commercial use of illegal vehicles involved in commercial activities, the Cabinet Sub-Committee directed the transport and the police department to take strict action against such vehicles immediately. Apart from this, the cabinet sub-committee also asked the transport department to give its suggestions after studying the demand of the representatives of the taxi unions regarding bringing change in the tax system according to the sitting capacity of the vehicle.

Secretary (Transport) Dilraj Singh, State Transport Commissioner Monish Kumar, ADGP (Intelligence) Jaskaran Singh, other senior officials of Transport and Police Department, and representatives of various transport and taxi unions of the state were present in the meeting.

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Jauramajra warns of stern action against officials involved in illegal mining, not collecting royalties

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IEP Chandigarh/Amritsar, January 9

Stating that illegal mining will not be tolerated under any circumstances, Punjab Water Resources, Mining & Geology and Soil and Water Conservation Minister S. Chetan Singh Jauramajra on Tuesday categorically said that stern action will be initiated against the officials involved in illegal mining and those are not collecting royalties.

During a marathon meeting with MLAs from Majha and officials from the water resources, mining & geology and soil & water conservation departments in Amritsar, the Cabinet Minister said that royalties of soil being used for major projects should be ensured to be deposited in the government treasury. He highlighted that despite the construction of hundreds of kilometers of national highways in the state; their actual royalties have not been collected and asked officials for vigilance and proper attention to these projects. In a firm tone, he warned of departmental action against any officer showing negligence in addressing issues related to illegal mining and royalty.

While reviewing the supply of canal water to fields during the last Kharif season, S. Chetan Singh Jauramajra said that Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann led government is dedicatedly working towards preserving groundwater for future generations. He emphasized that utilizing canal water is crucial for this endeavour and insisted that no laxity will be tolerated in addressing this issue.

S. Jauramajra pointed out that previous government had consistently overlooked this critical issue, resulting in near destruction of the entire canal water infrastructure. Assuring corrective measures, he announced that the upcoming Kharif season would witness the restoration of the canal water system, ensuring its availability to tale end and every field.

The Cabinet Minister also instructed that during the off-season when water flows into the canals, caution must be exercised as excess water can be detrimental to crops. He asserted that impeccable plans should be devised to utilize the water for recharging groundwater. He ordered that department officers should promptly address pending tasks and, for those beyond their jurisdiction, maintain consistent communication with higher officials to ensure timely canal water distribution to every field.

Regarding canal and drain cleaning, the Cabinet Minister said that the government has acquired ten large machines for the task. He said that if the need arises, additional machinery will be purchased to complete the work. He said that earlier the governments used to get this work done by outsourcing but now by purchasing the machines, 60 percent of the cost has been saved while amplifying the efficiency of the work.

On this occasion, MLA Mr. Sherry Kalsi, MLA S. Jasbir Singh Sandhu, Chairman Mr. Raman Bahl, Mr. Jagrup Singh Sekhwan, Mr. Sukhjinderraj Singh Lali Majithia, Chairman Mr. Baldev Singh, Chairman Ranjit Singh Cheema, Chairman S. Balbir Singh Pannu, Mr. Samsher Singh Dinanagar, Mr. Gurdeep Singh Randhawa and other senior leaders participated in the meeting and shared the issues of their respective areas with the Cabinet Minister.

Meanwhile, all the MLAs and leaders commend the proactive initiative taken by the Cabinet Minister in addressing crucial departments, marking a significant milestone after a long time. They expressed their wholehearted support.

Haryana

Punjab Power minister directs PSPCL to make advance arrangements to meet summer challenges

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IEP Chandigarh, January 9

  Punjab Power Minister Mr. Harbhajan Singh ETO on Tuesday directed the Punjab State Power Corporation (PSPCL) to make advance arrangements to meet summer challenges so that should not face any difficulty in ensuring uninterrupted power supply to the people of the state.

          During a three-hour long meeting with the PSPCL officials here, the Power Minister asked the management to complete the tender process for the procurement of the required infrastructure and equipments as soon as possible to meet the possible increase in demand for electricity during upcoming summers. He said that all the formalities in this regard should be completed on time so that PSPCL does not have to face any kind of problem in meeting the peak demand of power during summers.

          Meanwhile, while reviewing various parameters related to the performance of PSPCL, Cabinet Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO directed the concerned officials to speed up the delivery of services to the people besides making special efforts to reduce the losses. He said that the settlement of average bill cases related to faulty meters should be ensured within one month.

          The Power Minister also directed the Chief Engineers of the Department to hold monthly review meetings with the concerned Divisional Officers so that further improvements could be encouraged in their performance. He also said the in future Chief Engineers would conduct cross visits to review the performance of divisions falling under each other.

          During the meeting, Power Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO congratulated the officials on the New Year expressing satisfaction that department set new records by facing many challenges during the year 2023, and expressed hope that the department will play an important role in lighting the state’s paths of progress.

          Additional Chief Secretary (Power) Mr. Tejveer Singh, CMD PSPCL Mr. Baldev Singh Sran, Director Distribution Mr. DPS Grewal, Director Generation Mr. Paramjeet Singh, and Chief Engineers were present in the meeting.

Haryana

Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra Resonates with Haryana Villages, Streamlining Grievance Redressal and Health Initiatives

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IEP Chandigarh, January 9

The Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra is making significant strides across diverse villages and cities in Haryana. As communities extend a warm welcome to the Yatra, individuals are actively communicating their concerns to MPs, MLAs, and officials, resulting in prompt resolutions. This streamlined process has instilled satisfaction among the populace, eliminating the necessity to visit district headquarters, thereby saving valuable time and resources. Furthermore, participants are capitalizing on health checkups conducted during the yatra, where health camps are conveniently set up at their doorsteps. To date, 7,23,456 individuals have undergone health checkups at various locations, and 4,98,023 people have been tested for TB, receiving free medications. The yatra has witnessed enthusiastic participation, with 40,16,294 attendees, including 23,19,454 men and 16,89,935 women registering their presence. It’s worth noting that Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi aims to position India as a global developed nation by 2047, and the ‘Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra’ supports this vision, commencing on November 16, 2023.

Chief Minister Monitors Grievances Directly

The Chief Minister Sh. Manohar Lal personally oversees the grievances received during the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra. He engages with the public, conducts meetings, and directs officials to promptly address people’s concerns. This hands-on approach has earned the Chief Minister praise, eliminating the need for intermediaries in conveying messages to him.

Recognition for Players, Women, and Students

The Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra acknowledges village-based medal-winning athletes, women excelling in diverse fields, and outstanding students. A total of 25,509 women, 43,270 students, and 6,295 athletes have been honored, along with 5,932 artists receiving awards.

Information and Benefits of Public Welfare Schemes

The Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra not only informs attendees about both Central and State public welfare schemes but also facilitates immediate benefits. For instance, 1,20,411 Ayushman Bharat cards were instantly issued during yatra programs, and discrepancies in family identity cards for 1,62,239 individuals were rectified.

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Dr. Banwari Lal Emphasizes Vision for a Self-Reliant and Developed India by 2047 Amidst Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra

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IEP Chandigarh, January 9

Haryana Cooperation and Public Health Engineering Minister, Dr. Banwari Lal, said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi at the Center and Chief Minister Sh. Manohar Lal in the state, the government is prioritizing the future of the poor, farmers, women, and youth. He emphasized that if these segments of society achieve prosperity, happiness, self-reliance, and development, the vision of a self-reliant and developed India will naturally materialize. Dr. Banwari Lal interacted directly with attendees after warmly welcoming them to the ‘Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra-Jan Samvad’ in Chimnawas village of the Bawal Assembly. He said that the ‘Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra’ symbolizes not only the government’s journey but also that of the entire nation and state, representing dreams, resolutions, and trust.

The government is actively reaching out to every individual in society

Discussing the widespread enthusiasm for the ‘Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra’ across villages and cities, the Cooperation Minister remarked that Prime Minister’s initiatives are reaching every corner of the country. The government is actively engaging with individuals at the grassroots level, connecting them with beneficial schemes. Through the ‘Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra-JanSamvad’, farmers receive drone training, enabling them to engage in high-tech farming practices. The government is committed to ensuring the well-being of food providers and has allocated funds in the budget to modernize the agricultural sector, aiming to uplift and enrich the lives of farmers.

During his visit, Dr. Banwari Lal encouraged citizens to visit the stalls set up by various departments to learn about government schemes and avail the associated benefits. Informational brochures, calendars, and other promotional materials highlighting the government’s welfare policies were distributed to attendees.

Dr. Banwari Lal, alongside local residents, expressed a collective resolve to transform India into a self-reliant and developed nation by 2047.

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Home Minister listens to the grievances of the public at his residence in Ambala

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IEP Chandigarh, January 09

Haryana Home and Health Minister, Sh. Anil Vij held a Janta Darbar at his residence in Ambala on Tuesday. During this, he gave a patient hearing to the grievances of the people who had come from various districts of the state.

         Taking strict cognizance of a complaint raised by a woman, a resident of Panipat alleging domestic violence by her husband, the Home Minister directed the Superintendent of Police, Panipat to take immediate action against the husband.

The complainant shared that her husband is physically assaulting her and her son. She is being forced to leave her home. The woman showed a video of the husband assaulting her to the Minister. Taking serious note of the said complaint, Sh. Anil Vij directed the Panipat Superintendent of Police (SP) to take strict action against the husband.

In another complaint, a complainant from Karnal shared that no action has been taken yet in the assault case where her brother lost his life. She shared that though the police had initially registered a case of murder, but till now the culprits had not been apprehended. Responding to this, the Home Minister directed the SP Karnal to provide a status report and also directed to arrest the accused.

Similarly, a complainant from Jind informed the Minister that her brother was murdered a few months ago. Some suspects have been arrested in this case, but the main accused has not been apprehended yet. She accused the police of negligence. The Home Minister directed the SP Jind to take action in these cases and arrest the remaining accused.

During the public hearing, the Minister also issued directives for action in other cases. A complainant from Sonipat told the Minister that he had purchased a truck in his friend’s name, but now the friend is neither returning the truck nor the money.  Sh.  Anil Vij directed the Sonipat Police Commissioner to conduct a thorough investigation.

A young woman from Hisar reported that she was duped of Rs. 9.50 lakh by an agent who promised to send her to Canada on a study visa. Fake documents were created in her name. When she demanded her money back, she neither received the money nor was sent abroad. The Home Minister ordered the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate the case.

Similarly, a family from Rohtak expressed dissatisfaction over no arrests in an assault case.  Giving a patient hearing to all these complaints, the Home Minister directed the officers concerned to take necessary action in these cases.

IG, Ambala Range, Sh. Sibash Kabiraj, DSP, Sh. Ashish Chaudhary and other senior officials of Ambala Range were present on this occasion.

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Haryana Minister Kanwar Pal administered the oath of ‘Hamara Sankalp-Viksit Bharat’ to the citizens during the programme

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IEP Chandigarh, January 9

Haryana School Education, Forest and Environment Minister Sh. Kanwar Pal inaugurated the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra Jansamvad programme organised in Pratap Nagar and Chhachhrauli of YamunaNagar district on Tuesday. 

As the chief guest of the programme, the School Education Minister urged the villagers to avail the benefits of the government’s welfare schemes. He also redressed the grievances of the villagers and directed concerned officers for their immediate solution. He said that Viksit Bharat will only be built when our youth get the education that enables them to be employable.

He said that Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi has set a target of making India a developed nation in the next 25 years. The government working is diligently to curate this vision into reality. 

“Through the Haryana Kaushal Rozgar Nigam, priority has been given to candidates from BPL families with an annual income of less than Rs 1.8 lakh in jobs. Five additional marks are given to the candidate of that ‘Antyodaya’ family in the recruitment of government jobs, whose no member is in government service” said the Haryana School Education minister.

He stated that the goal of this Yatra is to ensure that all eligible individuals benefit from the welfare schemes of the Central and State Governments. This Yatra aims to uplift the poorest and the last person in line and connect them to mainstream development. The minister said that there are many schemes like Ayushman Bharat, Chirayu Card, Jan-Dhan Account, Har Ghar Nal Se Jal, Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi, Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, Swachh Bharat are being presented to the public through this Yatra.

In the Viksit Bharat Jansamvad Sankalp Yatra programme, the government’s various schemes were shown in LED vans and also various departments related to Antyodaya were set up to create awareness among the general public and benefit them.

Stalls were also set up at the venue of the programme, including a bank stall, health checkup camp, help desk, AYUSH camp, yoga practice, education department, PM Ujjwala Yojana etc. Sh. Kanwar Pal along with the officers and villagers inspected the stalls.

School Education Minister Kanwar Pal administered an oath to the people, reaffirming their commitment to making India a developed nation and achieving self-reliance by 2047.

In the Viksit Bharat Jansamvad Sankalp Yatra programme the publicity staff of the District Information and Public Relations Department gave information about the schemes through development songs. During this,  beneficiaries shared their experiences related to government schemes through ‘Meri Kahani – Meri Zubani’ during the programme.