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Hisar woman accused DSP of sexual harassment, Home Minister Anil Vij directed to transfer DSP to another district

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Haryana Home and Health Minister, Sh. Anil Vij took a stringent action on Tuesday after a woman from Hisar accused DSP Hisar of sexual harassment. Sh. Vij directed the immediate transfer of the officer to another district and directed IG, Hisar to form a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the allegations and to submit its report within 10 days.

Sh. Vij was listening to the public grievances visiting him at his residence in Ambala from various districts today.

The woman from Hisar had alleged that she had filed a complaint of sexual harassment against the DSP, but due to the lax approach of the Hisar Police and not presenting the facts accurately, the accused got bail from the High Court, to which the Home Minister gave directions to transfer the DSP to another district. He further asked to form an SIT in the matter for investigation.

Sh. Vij also directed SP Ambala to take stringent action in the case of the murder of a BJP booth president in Ambala Cantonment. The murder took place on Monday night in Boh village after a dispute erupted between the victim and others involved.

The Home Minister gave directions to concerned officers to take action on various public grievances.

Haryana Valmiki Mahapanchayat expressed gratitude to the Government for naming Ayodhya Airport after Maharshi Valmiki as Shree Maharshi Valmiki  International Airport.

A delegation of the panchayat, led by its chairman Sh. Hari Kishan Tank, met Sh. Vij and expressed their gratitude. They said that the decision to name the airport after Maharshi Valmiki has brought joy and excitement to the entire Valmiki community.

Sh. Vij said that the BJP government is committed to the welfare of all sections of society. He said that the decision to name the airport after Maharshi Valmiki is a historic one.

Haryana to start direct bus service to Ayodhya from Faridabad, Gurugram, and Sonipat: Mool Chand Sharma

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Haryana Transport Minister Sh. Mool Chand Sharma announced that the state government will start direct bus service to Ayodhya from Faridabad, Gurugram, and Sonipat after the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya on 22 January 2024.

He also mentioned that in future if there is demand from other districts, direct bus service will start to Ayodhya from there as well.

Sh. Sharma made the announcement while addressing a gathering in Ballabgarh, Faridabad, after laying the foundation stone for 32 Streets at a cost of Rs. 1 crore.

“After the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony, numerous people from Haryana will visit Ayodhya to pay their respects. This new bus service will provide them with a convenient and affordable way to travel.”said the transport Minister.

Sh. Sharma also stated that the state government is working on providing better infrastructure in Ballabgarh, including roads and lanes. He said that 50 streetlights will be installed in City Park and 15 streetlights will be installed in Raja Nahar Singh Park at a cost of Rs. 15 lakh.

We have to make collective efforts to make India a developed Nation says Haryana Minister

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Haryana Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, Om Prakash Yadav participated as the chief guest at the Viksit Bharat-Jan Samvad Sankalp Yatra in the villages of Bhushan Khurd and Sobhapur in Narnaul.

The Viksit Bharat-Jan Samvad Sankalp Yatra, a campaign to reach the various welfare schemes of the central and state governments to the last person and to create a resolution for a developed India, reached the villages of Duloth Ahir and Nimbi in Mahendragarh block, RataKhurd and Rata Kalan in Ateli block, Bhushan Khurd and Sobhapur in Narnaul block, and Amarpura and Budhwal in Nangal Chaudhary block on Tuesday. The villagers welcomed the yatra with great enthusiasm.

While addressing the gathering, Sh. Yadav said that it is the collective responsibility of all of us to make India a developed nation in the next 25 years. He said that the government is reaching out to every village and every person to connect them with the government’s welfare schemes.

Sh. Yadav stated that the central and state governments have taken concrete steps to provide government services to the last person in society in the last 9 and a half years and these steps have helped to connect the last person with the mainstream of society.

Sh. Yadav praised the central and state governments for implementing schemes with the spirit of Antyodaya. He also encouraged the people to avail of the benefits of government schemes.

On this occasion, the citizens were also administered the pledge of developed India.

Gram Darshan Portal: A Transparent and Accountable Initiative by the Government

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Residents of rural areas of Haryana now have a direct online platform to voice their demands, complaints, and suggestions related to developmental works. The Haryana Government has introduced https://gramdarshan.haryana.gov.in/ portal for this.

A government spokesperson highlighted that the Gram Darshan Portal stands as a comprehensive, participatory, transparent, and accountable initiative. Its primary goal is to foster a closer relationship between elected representatives, government officials, and rural inhabitants. This user-friendly portal offers villagers a straightforward means to communicate their demands, grievances, and suggestions.

The spokesperson added that future development plans will be prepared based on the feedback received through this portal. Officials across departments have been directed to prioritize tasks pertaining to their respective domains, emphasizing the government’s commitment to address the public grievances.

Residents can file complaints on the Gram Darshan portal concerning their permanent residence village, as documented in their Parivar Pehchan Patra. The suggestions and demands submitted by villagers will be accessible to Sarpanches, Panchayat Committee members, Zilla Parishad members, as well as MLAs and MPs. Each public representative will view suggestions specific to their jurisdiction on a dedicated dashboard, enabling them to take actionable steps.

Upon submitting a suggestion or complaint on the portal, users will receive a unique ID via SMS. They will also be kept informed about any developments or actions taken regarding their submission through subsequent SMS updates.

Haryana Government’s New Year Gift: Cashless Health Facility for Government Employees and Dependents

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 On the occasion of New Year 2024, the Haryana Government has bestowed a significant gift of a cashless health facility upon government employees and their dependents. Governor Sh Bandaru Dattatreya in the presence of Chief Minister Sh Manohar Lal inaugurated the cashless health facility under Ayushman Yojana today.

The state government initiated the scheme on a pilot basis, initially covering employees from the Fisheries and Horticulture departments, offering cashless healthcare facilities starting November 1, 2023. Today, the coverage has been expanded to include all regular government employees. Furthermore, the scheme is being extended on a pilot basis to encompass employees of the Department of Horticulture and Fisheries, as well as IAS, IPS, and IFoS, along with their dependents. Implementation of this scheme is carried out through the Ayushman Bharat Haryana Health Protection Authority (State Health Authority).

Governor Shri Bandaru Dattatreya and Chief Minister Shri Manohar Lal also symbolically distributed Ayushman cards to the beneficiaries during the cashless health facility inauguration program organized here today.

All beneficiaries will greatly benefit from this cashless scheme as the procedures listed under it will be completely cashless and the hospitals will get their claims approved from a single platform within a specified time frame. The scheme will provide more efficient, seamless, hassle free and time bound services to the beneficiaries and other stakeholders.

The scheme not only covers six life-threatening emergencies i.e. cardiac emergency, cerebral hemorrhage, coma, electric shock, third and fourth stage cancer patients, and any kind of accidents as per the existing provisions, but it also covers all types of indoor treatments/day care procedures, catering to the health care needs. These services will be available to the beneficiaries in all the hospitals empaneled with DGHS under this scheme.

E-card/CCHF card will be issued to all the beneficiaries to avail benefits under the scheme in the empaneled hospitals. Beneficiaries can avail benefits using payee code, Aadhaar number or PPP number. The entire expenditure under the scheme will be borne by the state government.

On this occasion, Chief Secretary Mr. Sanjeev Kaushal, Chief Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Mr. Rajesh Khullar, Additional Chief Secretary of Health and Family Welfare Department Mrs. G. Anupama, Director General of Police Mr. Shatrujit Kapoor, Chairperson of Haryana Water Resources Authority Mrs. Keshni Anand Arora, State Election Commissioner Mr Dhanpat Singh and CEO of Ayushman Bharat Rajnarayan Kaushik and other officers were also present.

Immediate resolution of people’s issues in Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, 3.24 lakh individuals undergo health checkups

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In pursuit of Prime Minister Sh Narendra Modi’s vision for a developed India, underprivileged individuals are receiving special benefits through the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra. The villagers, who faced challenges in accessing city offices for their tasks, now find convenience as the Yatra facilitates the completion of their work within the village and its vicinity.

Haryana is witnessing tremendous enthusiasm among its people regarding the yatra. With each passing day, the trust of the people in the government is increasing, leading to a growing participation of citizens in this yatra.

A government spokesperson revealed that the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra has so far reached 3,911 gram panchayats/wards in the state. Under the Nirogi Haryana scheme, health check-ups have been conducted for over 3.24 lakh individuals. Additionally, 94000 applications have been received under the Ayushman Chirayu Yojana. Counselling has been provided to over 1 lakh individuals at Sewa Camps during the yatra, and 1.30 lakh applications have been submitted for Praivar Pehchan Patra. Furthermore, more than 37000 applications have been received under the Meri Fasal-Mera Byora Yojana.

In the course of the yatra, over 25000 Svamitva Cards have been distributed, and over 12000 registrations have been issued. Loans and advances have been distributed to more than 12000 individuals, and Sainik and Ardh Sainik Welfare Department provided information to 7,256 individuals as per their inquiries.

The spokesperson stated that more than 23000 other complaints have been received during the yatra, and prompt solutions will be provided by the respective departments.

This initiative not only showcased the achievements of the government’s schemes but also recognized and appreciated the beneficiaries, allowing them to share their stories and experiences. Information about these schemes is disseminated through LED vans, and stalls are set up to create awareness and ensure that citizens avail themselves of the benefits provided by the government.

Haryana Government Issues transfer and posting orders for 18 IAS officers

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Haryana Government has issued transfer and posting orders of 18 IAS officers with immediate effect. D Suresh has been posted as Principal Secretary, Human Resource Department against a newly created post.

Vijay Singh Dahiya, awaiting orders of posting becomes Commissioner, Karnal Division, Karnal relieving Saket Kumar of the said charge.

Amit Kumar Agrawal, Additional Principal Secretary to Chief Minister,  Director General, Information, Public Relations, Languages and Culture and Secretary, Information, Public Relations, Languages and Culture Department, Project Director, Chief Minister’s Good Governance Associates Programme, Secretary, Grievances Department and Director General, Art & Cultural Affairs, Haryana has been posted as  Additional Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Project Director, Chief Minister’s Good Governance, Associates Programme, Managing Director, Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Ltd. relieving Mohammed Shayin IAS (HY 2002) of the said charge.

Ashima Brar, Director General, Secondary Education and Secretary, School Education Department, State Project Director, Haryana School Shiksha Pariyojna Parishad and Director General, Medical Education & Research, and Secretary, Medical Education & Research Department will be new Additional Principal Secretary to Chief Minister relieving Khetmalis Makarand Pandurang. She will also be Director General, Social Justice, Empowerment, Welfare of Scheduled Castes Backward Classes & and Antyodaya (SEWA). and Secretary, Social Justice Empowerment, Welfare of Scheduled Castes & Backward Classes and Antyodaya (SEWA) Department.

C G Rajini Kaanthan, awaiting orders of posting has been posted as Director General, Industries & Commerce, and Secretary, Industries and Commerce Department, Director General, Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Advisor, Civil Aviation and Secretary, Haryana Civil Aviation Department Vice Shekhar Vidyarthi who goes as  Director General, Archives, and Secretary, Archives Department, Director General, State Transport, and Secretary, Transport Department.

Phool Chand Meena, District Municipal Commissioner, Gurugram, Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Gurugram and Chief Executive Officer, Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority, Gurugram has been posed as Managing Director, Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Ltd in place of Amit Khatri who has been posted as Director, Town & Country Planning, and Special Secretary, Town & Country Planning Department, Director, Urban Estates, Director, Archaeology & Museums Haryana and Special Secretary, Archaeology & Museums Department, Chief Executive Officer, Haryana Kaushal Rozgar Nigam Ltd. Panchkula.

A.Sreenivas, Chief Executive Officer, Faridabad Metropolitan Development Authority, Faridabad and Managing Director, HARCO Bank has been given additional charge of Chief Executive Officer, Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority, Gurugram.

Mandip Singh Brar, Director General, Mines & Geology, Haryana and Secretary to Government, Haryana, Mines & Geology Department, Mission Director, Mukhya Mantri Antyodaya Parivaar Utthaan Yojna and Managing Director, Haryana State Warehousing Corporation Ltd. has been posted as Director General, lnformation, Public Relations, Languages & Culture, Haryana and Secretary, lnformation, Public Relations, Languages and Culture Department, Director General, Mines & Geology and Secretary, Mines & Geology Department, Mission Director, Mukhya Mantri Antyodaya Parivaar Utthaan Yojna.

Saket Kumar, IAS (HY:2005), Managing Director, Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitaran Nigam Ltd has been given the additional charge of Director General, Medical Education & Research and Secretary, Medical Education & Research Department.

Khetmalis Makarand Pandurang, Deputy Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Haryana, Chief Executive Officer, Haryana Kaushal Rozgar Nigam Ltd. Panchkula and Director General, Social Justice, Empowerment, Welfare of Scheduled Castes & Backward Classes and Antyodaya (SEWA) and Secretary, Social Justice, Empowerment, Welfare of Scheduled Castes & Backward Classes and Antyodaya (SEWA) Department has been posted as Managing Director, Haryana State Warehousing Corporation Ltd, CEO, Panchkula Metropolitan Development Authority, Panchkula, CEO, Sonipat Metropolitan Development Authority, Sonipat.

Jaibir Singh Arya, awaiting orders posting becomes Special Secretary, Finance Department against a vacant post.

Rajnarayan Kaushik, Special Secretary, Health Department and Mission Director, National Health Mission, Haryana and Chief Executive Officer, Ayushman Bharat Haryana Health Protection Authority has been posted as Director, Agriculture in place of Narhari Singh Banger who becomes District Municipal Commissioner, Gurugram, Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Gurugram.

Jitender Kumar-I, District Municipal Commissioner, Rohtak and Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Rohtak has been posted as Director, Secondary Education, Haryana and Special Secretary, School Education Department, State Project Director, Haryana School Shiksha Pariyojna Parishad.

Aditya Dahiya, Special Secretary, Human Resources Department, Special Secretary, General Administration Department and Secretary, Central Committee of Examinations has been  posted as Special Secretary, Health Department and Mission Director, National Health Mission, Haryana, Chief Executive Officer, Ayushman Bharat Haryana Health Protection Authority.

Sachin Gupta, District Municipal Commissioner, Panchkula and Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Panchkula has been given the additional charge of Administrator (HO), HSVP, Panchkula against a vacant post.

Senior IAS officer Vijoy Kumar Singh assumes charge of special chief secretary to CM

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Senior IAS officer Mr Vijoy Kumar Singh on Monday assumed the charge of Special Chief Secretary to Chief Minister in the presence of senior officers of the state government.

Chairing a meeting after taking the charge of office, the Special Chief Secretary to Chief Minister said that percolation of pro-people and development oriented policies of the state government led by the Chief Minister Mr Bhagwant Singh Mann will be his top priority. He said that along with it major thrust will be laid on providing clean, efficient, effective, responsive and transparent administration to the people. Mr Vijoy Kumar Singh said that no stone will be left unturned for this noble cause adding he asked the officers to make sure that the people are benefitted by the schemes of the state government.

The Special Chief Secretary also said that as per the commitment of the state government thrust will also be laid on key sectors like education, health, employment, industrial development and others. He also underlined the need for ensuring that people get the benefits of the citizen centric services in a stipulated and time bound manner. Mr Vijoy Kumar Singh further said that a perfect coordination between civil, police and other departments will be ensured so that fillip can be given to the border state.

The Special Chief Secretary to CM urged the officers who came to greet him to discharge their duty diligently and meticulously to ensure that people are benefitted from it.

Notably, the Special Chief Secretary, a senior officer of the Indian Administrative service, had served the state and Union government in various capacities. A 1990 batch IAS officer has worked as Joint Secretary in Department of Personnel and Training, Special Secretary in Ministry of Textiles and Secretary in Department of Ex Servicemen Welfare in Ministry of Defence in Government of India. He is known for his proactive and responsive approach towards public service.

Punjab becomes first state to map all accident-prone sites on navigation platform, says DGP

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In yet another initiative aimed at road safety ahead of the launch of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann’s flagship project ‘Sadak Surakhia Force’, Punjab Police, in a groundbreaking collaboration with MapMyIndia, has meticulously mapped all 784 accident black spots across the state on their navigation system Mappls App, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Monday.

          “Citizens navigating using Mappls App will now receive voice alerts in Punjabi alerting the commuters about the black spot ahead, making Punjab the first state to Map accident-prone sites as part of the Road Safety,” he said.

          MapmyIndia’s Mappls app— a 100% swadeshi app developed especially for India, will alert the commuters by giving a voice message “Blackspot 100 meter di doori te hai (Black Spot is 100 meters ahead)”, making Punjab the sole state to map accident-prone locations comprehensively. Accident black spot is a place where road traffic accidents have historically been concentrated.

          Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Traffic Amardeep Singh Rai, while sharing his insights, emphasised that this driving aid is designed to elevate the overall safe driving experience on Punjab’s roads. He expressed confidence that the proactive implementation of voice alerts in Punjabi is a crucial step towards creating a more informed and vigilant driving community.

          “Punjab takes pride in being the first state in the country to implement such a comprehensive mapping of accident black spots”, he said, while adding that furthermore, this innovative safety feature has been tailored to user preferences, offering voice alerts in regional languages based on individual choices.

          Traffic Advisor Punjab Dr Navdeep Asija said that the collaboration with MapmyIndia represents a significant step forward in our efforts not only to streamline the traffic management across Punjab but also to prioritise the safety of citizens, commuters, and the general public, all without any associated costs.

CM Mann releases diary and calendar of the Punjab government for the year 2024

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Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday released the diary and calendar of the Punjab Government for the year 2024 at his residence this morning.

Disclosing this here today a spokesman of the Chief Minister’s Office said that the layout design of the calendar and diary had been conceptualized and prepared by the Information & Public Relations Department and printed by the Controller Printing & Stationery Punjab. 

 Meanwhile, Information and Public Relations Minister Chetan Singh Jouremajra said that after many years the diary and calendar have been released on first day of the year.

 Prominent amongst others present on the occasion included Chief Secretary Anurag Verma, Special Chief Secretary to CM Vijoy Kumar Singh, Secretary Information and Public Relations Malwinder Singh Jaggi, Director Information and Public Relations Bhupinder Singh and others.