IEP Chandigarh, June 12 

Haryana Chief Secretary, Sh. Sanjeev Kaushal said that the state government is working with the spirit of Antyodaya.He said that the Government is strenuously working hard to connect the deprived with mainstream. Various policies like self-help groups and entrepreneurship schemes are implemented in order to make them self-reliant, he added.The government has implemented many welfare schemes for the upliftment of scheduled castes. Apart from this, data is being collected from HRMS for reservation in promotion for SC employees.Scheduled Castes Commission’s Vice-Chairman, Virendra Badgujar, Members, Meena Narwal and Ravi Taranwali met Chief Secretary, Sh. Sanjeev Kaushal here today.The Chief Secretary said that the Scheduled Castes Commission has been constituted in Haryana to safeguard and strengthen the rights of the Scheduled Castes. In this, efforts have been made to make members from all SC caste sections of Haryana. He said that the main objective of the commission is to create better coordination between the government and the public. In the meeting, the Chief Secretary was apprised that the commission has so far visited 10 districts including Sirsa, Fatehabad, Hisar, Panchkula, Kurukshetra, Yamunanagar, Panipat, Sonipat, Jind, Gurugram also reviewed the Ambedkar Housing Renovation Scheme, along with reviewing the seminar and debates programmes related to untouchability.

IEP Panchkula 

The Governor of Punjab Banwari Lal Purohit on Sunday inaugurated the Yonex-Sunrise 2nd Ashwani Gupta Memorial All India Sub Junior (U-15, U-17) Ranking Badminton Tournament at Tau Devi Lal Sports Complex in Panchkula. In his address, Governor emphasized the importance of sports in shaping the future of youth and commended the organizers for hosting the championship. The Governor also highlighted the historical significance of sports in India, dating back to the Vedic era, and mentioned that the country has been at the forefront of promoting sports.  He praised the country’s progress in promoting sports, crediting the leadership of Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi for prioritizing the development of sports infrastructure across the nation.   He also commended Sh. Gian Chand Gupta, Speaker of the Haryana Vidhan Sabha and Chairman of the Sports Promotion Society Panchkula, for his guidance in making this national-level sports event possible.Expressing concern over the increasing drug usage among the youth, the Governor also emphasized the importance of redirecting their focus toward sports and added that by promotion of sports, we can keep youth away from drugs.  He said that sports not only contribute to the physical well-being of individuals but also foster discipline and character-building among the youth. He also encouraged the players to continue their dedication to sports.  Speaker, Haryana Vidhan Sabha Sh. Gian Chand Gupta, while welcoming Governor, expressed his appreciation for his support in encouraging the players. He explained that the tournament is organized in memory of Ashwini Gupta, a state-level badminton player who lost his life in a road accident 16 years ago. The Sports Promotion Society Panchkula was established in his memory, with the aim of organizing various sports events in Panchkula and keeping the youth away from drug addiction. Speaker Gupta stated that society continuously strives to attract and motivate youth to participate in sports.  He said that approximately 2800 players across the country are participating in this tournament. This is the first time that such a huge participation of players witnessed. He assured that every effort will be made to ensure the convenience of the players throughout the competition.  During the event, Governor also honored promising badminton players, including Anupama Upadhaya, Unnati Hooda, Devika Sihag, Anmol Kharab, Manraaj Singh, and Mayank Rana.   The Prominent present at the event included Mayor Panchkula Sh. Kulbhushan Goyal, Deputy Commissioner Dr. Priyanka Soni, former MLA Smt. Latika Sharma, General Secretary of Haryana Badminton Association Sh. Ajay Kumar Singhania, President of Sports Promotion Society Panchkula Sh. DP Soni, and other office bearers from badminton associations.  The 2nd Ashwani Gupta Memorial All India Sub Junior Badminton Tournament is being organized from June 11 to 18 by the Haryana Badminton Association in collaboration with the district Badminton Association Panchkula, under the aegis of the Badminton Association of India.  

IEP Chandigarh, June 11

As soon as the Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal, announced relief to the sunflower farmers by giving interim procurement price by Rs. 1000 per quintal under Bhavantar Bharpayee Yojana, a sudden influx of sunflower crop in large quantities was witnessed at the Shahbad grain market of Kurukshetra District, Haryana.

While this announcement has given great relief to the farmers by bridging the gap of minimum support price (MSP) on one hand, on the other hand it has also exposed the tall claims of the Punjab government being farmer friendly.

It is worth mentioning that Kurukshetra district of Haryana has the highest production of sunflower and its main procurement centre is Shahbad Mandi. Apart from this, sunflower purchase centres have also been set up in eight mandis of Ambala, Yamunanagar, Karnal and Panchkula districts.

With the efforts of the Chief Minister, Hafed has started procurement of sunflower crops for the first time and has announced to remain till the procurement process is completed in the mandis.

The Haryana government has decided to ensure procurement through Hafed, so that the farmers can get a fair price for their crop.

Due to strenuous efforts of the Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal, government procurement of sunflower has been made successful over the past five years. When sunflower arrived in mandis in 2017, the chief minister said that the government would purchase 20% of the overall crop. By the next year, that percentage had climbed to 50%, and by the following year, it had reached 100%.

        Hafed has procured Sunflower at the rate of Rs. 4,850 per quintal in Shahbad Anaj Mandi yesterday and with the Chief Minister’s giving interim relief of Rs. 1000 per quintal under the Bhavantar Bharpayee Yojana, now the purchase of sunflower in Haryana has raised to Rs. 5,800 per quintal. In this series, the CM disbursed 29.13 crores in the accounts of sunflower farmers yesterday.

        While the market price is much less than this, at present sunflower is being purchased in the mandis of Punjab between Rs. 3,800 and Rs. 4,200.

However, due to the announcement of relief of Rs. 1000 per quintal transfer rate compensation on the purchase of sunflower, the Chief Minister had expressed apprehension that farmers of other states may also turn to Haryana to sell their crops.

The Chief Minister profoundly understands the challenges of the farmers and correspondingly takes decisions that are in their best interests. The Central Government led by Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi has also implemented a system to declare the Minimum Support Price of crops even before the start of the sowing season. Due to this, the farmer has the option of sowing which crop will give him more profit. Recently, the Central Government has announced the Minimum Support Price (MSP) of 17 crops for the year 2023-24.

IEP Chandigarh, June 11

Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal while inaugurating the construction of works worth Rs. 2,600 crores at the India International Horticulture Market said that this is not just a building, but a vision, which will double the income of the farmers. He added that along with the farmers, it will prove to be very beneficial for fruit and vegetable producers, common public and traders.        Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal was addressing the gathering as the chief guest at the foundation stone laying ceremony of the second phase of works at India International Horticulture Market, Ganaur on National Highway No.-44 on Sunday. On this occasion, he also laid the foundation stone of various development projects worth about Rs. 55 crores. Among these, a vegetable market to be built in Bhiwani at a cost of Rs. 495 lakhs, construction of a new grain market at Siwani in Bhiwani at a cost of Rs. 1,204.03 lakhs, development of Munak purchase centre in sub-yard at Assandh in Karnal at a cost of Rs. 894.94 lakhs.        Construction and additional market for the development of vegetable market, grain market and wooden market at a cost of Rs. 2,481.38 lakhs in Sirsa and purchase centre in Kanwarpura village at a cost of Rs. 192.56 lakhs in Sirsa and Laid the foundation stone of the construction work procurement centre at village Sherpura, Sirsa at a cost of Rs. 224.47 lakhs.        During this, Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal informed about the expansion of Horticulture Market and said that it will become the biggest market not only in India but also in Asia.        This will give special benefits to the buyers and sellers of the states of North India. This market will be prepared as the best alternative to Azadpur, in which all kinds of facilities will be provided. He said that this initiative will directly strengthen the economic condition of Haryana. Mandi will play a special role in fulfilling the target set by Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi to double the income of farmers. Along with this, he said that the works will be expanded at a cost of Rs. 3,000 crores. The tender works worth Rs. 2,600 crores will be completed within two years. Along with Haryana, farmers and traders from the states of Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir and Uttarakhand will be able to take advantage of the market. The Chief Minister announced that the farmers producing vegetables would be given subsidies at the rate of Rs. 5,000 per acre for three years. Its area and time period can also be increased as per the requirement. He said that at present vegetable production is being done on three thousand acres in Ganaur block, which should be further increased. He said that in the nine years under the leadership of the Prime Minister, unprecedented decisions have been taken in the interests of farmers.        Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal also made important announcements for sunflower producing farmers. He said that in view of recent challenges faced by the sunflower farmers, it has been decided that an oil factory will be set up on four acres of land in Kurukshetra, which will have a capacity of 20,000 metric tonnes. He said that Maharana Pratap Horticulture University in Karnal will start next year, which will give special benefits to the farmers. Along with this, he informed that Ganaur railway station is just one kilometer away from Horticulture Market, from where there will be a facility to transport fruits and vegetables etc. products. If required, a separate station will also be made for Mandi.        During this, Haryana’s Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister, Sh. JP Dalal expressed gratitude to Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal while congratulating the farmers for the launch of the second phase of Horticulture Market. He said that this mandi will bring a big change in the lives of the farmers in terms of economic conditions.