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Hry CM honours, gives cash rewards to 500 women for their exemplary work in various fields

IEP Chandigarh, March 10

Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal while addressing the gathering during a state level function organized on the occasion of International Women’s Day held today in Karnal said that everyone should take a resolution to prevent violence against women and ensure giving them a safe and secure atmosphere.

“In Indian tradition women hold high esteem and it is believed that Gods reside in places where a woman is worshiped therefore it becomes our utmost responsibility to ensure the safety and security of women,” said Sh. Manohar Lal.

While highlighting the role of women in everyone’s life, the Chief Minister said that they say that “Behind every successful man there is a woman” and my mother has been a large part of the success and the position where I have been able to reach today.

Sharing his personal experience, Sh. Manohar Lal said that when he had passed the 10th standard and desired to pursue further education, his father had denied him the same, it was his mother who gave him Rs. 300 to get admission in college.

“I dedicate my success to my mother, if she would have not given me money to pursue my higher education then I might have not reached this position,” said Sh. Manohar Lal.

The Chief Minister said that instead of celebrating International Women’s Day, this day should be celebrated as ‘Mahila Samman Diwas’.

State Government has tied up with Flipkart, so as to ensure that the products of SHGs can be sold digitally across the country and the globe

The Chief Minister said that today there are 56,434 Self-Help Groups (SGHs) in Haryana and financial assistance of Rs 796 crore has been given to them. The State Government has tied up with Flipkart, so as to ensure that the products produced by SGHs can be sold digitally across the country and the globe.

“This step would certainly increase their income, while their products will also get international recognition. For imparting training to Self-Help Groups, a training centre has been opened at Gharaunda at a cost of Rs. 3.5 crore. More such centres will also be opened in other parts of the state,” said Sh. Manohar Lal.

The Chief Minister urged the members of the SHGs to link all such women who have a family income of less than Rs.1 lakh with their groups so that the economic condition of these women can be improved.

We are relentlessly working towards women empowerment

The Chief Minister said that today women are shining bright in every field, be it education, sports, social service, politics or science, and women are bringing laurels. Women also have played an instrumental role in the development of Haryana, added Sh. Manohar Lal.

“In a bid to empower women, we have ensured 50 percent representation of women in Panchayats and Civic Bodies. Haryana is the first one to introduce such a system. We are also taking numerous steps towards women empowerment along with ensuring education, safety, and self-respect for every daughter of Haryana,” said Sh. Manohar Lal.

The Chief Minister further informed that the representation of daughters in the police, which was 6 percent in 2014, has increased to 10 percent today and a target has been set to increase this to 15 percent in the coming years.

Not only this, 33 percent reservation has been given to women in allotment of ration depots. Durga Shakti App, Durga Shakti Vahini and Durga Shakti Rapid Action Force are some of the key steps taken by the State Government for the prevention of crimes against women. Apart from this, 29 women police stations have been established in Haryana, shared Sh. Manohar Lal.

Haryana once known for female feticide is now celebrating the birth of every girl Child, Manohar Lal

The Chief Minister said that Haryana which was once known for female feticide is now celebrating the birth of every girl child. All this has become possible because of the  Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi’s unique Beti Bachao-Beti Padhao campaign which was started on January 22, 2015, from Panipat.

“The State government, social organizations, Khap Panchayats, NGOs, Education, Women and Child Development and Health Departments have made tireless efforts to improve the gender ratio in Haryana. Besides this, the Police also ensured strict action against those involved in female feticide. It is only because of these dedicated efforts that today in Haryana there are 923 girls for every 1000 boys. While in the year 2014, the number was 871 girls for every 1000 boys,” said Sh. Manohar Lal.

Special emphasis is given to educating every daughter

The Chief Minister said that the state government had paid special attention to women’s education. In the last 8 years, a college has been constructed every 20 km, so that girls do not have to travel long distances for their studies. We have established 72 colleges, out of which 31 colleges are exclusively for women, shared Sh. Manohar Lal.

He said that the state government has started the Harihar Yojana for the rehabilitation of orphan children. Under this scheme, till now, 2 boys have been given jobs.

Daughters of Haryana are shining bright on the world map, Devender Singh Babli

Development and Panchayat Minister, Sh. Devender Singh Babli said that under the dynamic leadership of Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal the daughters of Haryana are shining bright on the world map. Today, the women of the state, especially those living in the villages are also equally empowered in every field, he said.

Sh. Devender Singh Babli said that since the year 2023-24 has been declared as the International Year of Millets. Millet cultivation and its value added products are being promoted by Self-Help Groups of the State. A total of Rs 5.78 crore has been given as a grant amount to the Self-Help Groups, which will lead to the development and upliftment of the women of the state.

He further said that the Haryana State Rural Livelihood Mission is leaving no stone unturned to provide assistance to the Antyodaya families identified under Mukhyamantri Antyodaya Parivar Utthan Yojana. Besides this, other departments are also working together for the betterment of the rural people, especially women.

Sh. Devender Singh Babli further informed that so far 5,79,958 families have been linked to 56,434 groups in all the districts of the state under the Haryana State Rural Livelihood Mission. 

I feel extremely proud to be a part of a government that is relentlessly working towards women empowerment, Kamlesh Dhanda

Speaking on the occasion, Minister of State for Women and Child Development, Smt. Kamlesh Dhanda said that on the occasion of International Women’s Day, she feels extremely proud to be a part of a government that has been continuously taking several steps towards women empowerment along with ensuring education, safety, self-respect and good health to every daughter of Haryana.

“Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi in the country and Chief Minister Sh. Manohar Lal in the state are relentlessly working towards women empowerment. The Beti Bachao Beti Padhao campaign launched by the Prime Minister has played a pivotal role in improving the sex ratio in Haryana.

She further informed that as many as 72 new colleges were opened in the last 8 years under the leadership of the Chief Minister, out of which 31 colleges are for girls.

MP, Sh. Sanjay Bhatia, MLA, Sh. Harvinder Kalyan, Ram Kumar Kashyap, Mahipal Dhanda, Dharam Pal Gonder, Nirmal Chaudhary, Additional Chief Secretary, Development and Panchayats Department, Sh. Anil Malik, Commissioner and Secretary, Women and Child Development Department, Smt. Amneet P Kumar, Deputy Commissioner, Karnal, Sh. Anish Yadav and other officers also remained present on this occasion.

Online colloquium On “Prison Reform”

IEP Chandigarh

The Institute of Correctional Administration,Chandigarh in partnership withIndian Police Foundation (IPF) organized an online colloquium On “Prison Reform” on 10th March 2023. Around 100 serving and retired police and prison officers of all ranks, academicians, researchers, lawyers and judicial officersfrom all over the country participated in this colloquium.Dr.K.P. Singh IPS (Retd.), Director, IPF Centre for Prison Reform was the moderator in the colloquium. The aim of this colloquium was to discuss “Issues related to Prison Reforms” with various stakeholders.

 Experts like Shri. N.Ramachandran IPS (Retd)President, Indian Police Foundation; Dr.M.R.Ahmed (Retd)Director APCA, Vellor; Sh. Somesh Goyal IPS (Retd)Director General of Police & Prison,Himachal Pradesh; Prof. Vijay RaghavanCentre for Criminology and Justice (CCJ), School of Social Work, Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) Mumbai;Dr. K.P. Singh IPS (Retd) Director, IPF Centre for Prison Reforms (Former Director General of Police & Prisons, Haryana); Dr.Ish Kumar IPS (Retd) Director, IPF Centre for Internal Police Reforms (Former Director NCRB) and Dr.Upneet Lalli Head Coordinator (Training & Research)Institute of Correctional Administration,Chandigarhspoke on various aspects of Prison Reforms like Alternatives to Imprisonment, Prisoner’s Reintegration through Livelihood Opportunities, Mental Health Issues inPrisons, Role of NGOs in PrisonAdministration, Premature Release ofPrisoners: Law, Policyand Practice, Policy Issues Affectingthe Performance ofPrison Staff IncludingReforms”. The colloquium provided a meaningful exchange of ideas for taking forward prison reform issues.

Three officials including two engineers arrested red handed taking bribe worth Rs 1.28 lakh

IEP Chandigarh, March 10

Anti Corruption Bureau, Haryana has caught three officials including two engineers and a police officer from district Panipat and Gurugram red-handed while accepting illegal gratification of Rs 1.28 lakh. These officers, who were caught taking money, include Sub Divisional Engineer and Junior Engineer of Public Health Engineering Department and an ASI of Haryana Police.While giving this information here today, a spokesperson of the Anti Corruption Bureau said that in the first case, the Bureau has arrested Sub Divisional Engineer Sube Singh and Junior Engineer Shyamlal, posted in the Public Health Engineering Department, Samalkha, red-handed while accepting illegal gratification of Rs 1.20 lakh. Both the above engineers had demanded bribes in lieu of passing the pending bills of a contractor.While complaining to the bureau, the complainant contractor informed that the SDE and JE are demanding money in lieu of releasing the pending bills of tender works of village Behrampur, Pasina Khurd, Shimla Gujran, Matroli and Haldana of Panipat. Acting on the complaint, the bureau team nabbed both the accused taking Rs 1,20,000.In another case, after receiving a complaint against an Assistant Sub-Inspector of Haryana Police demanding illegal gratification of Rs 8,000 in lieu of non-registration of a case FIR against the complainant, the Anti Corruption Bureau team arrested the accused, police officer Tikam Kumar posted at Sector-9 Police Station, Gurugram red-handed accepting bribe.A case has been registered against the three accused under the Prevention of Corruption Act and further investigation is underway.  

Union Cabinet Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change Bhupender Yadav to inaugurate the Sports Meet

IEP Chandigarh, March 10

The 26th All India Forest Sports Meet commenced today at Tau Devi Lal Stadium, Panchkula.  Union Cabinet Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Sh. Bhupender Yadav will formally inaugurate these games on March 11.Chief Executive Officer (CAMPA), Sh. Vivek Saxena was addressing a press conference today at Tau Devi Lal Stadium, Sector-3, Panchkula. He informed that 2,458 participants will compete in 285 matches in 34 different sports during this competition, which will take place from March 10 to 14.He added that there are about 500 women participants in the sports meet. He stated that, with 202 competitors, Karnataka has the maximum participation in the tournament. He said that most of the matches will be held at Tau Devi Lal Stadium, Sector-3 Panchkula while some matches will be played at Chandigarh and Ambala.He further stated that the All India Forest Sports Meet Competition was first started in 1993 from Hyderabad. It is a matter of pride that the 26th Annual Forest Sports Competition is being hosted by the Haryana state. Even before this, these competitions had been successfully organized twice in the year 2002 in Faridabad and in the year 2013 in Panchkula respectively.He informed that international level facilities are available at Tau Devi Lal Stadium, Panchkula. Participants are also commending the arrangements and facilities provided to the Haryana athletes by the state government, he added.He said that Haryana has emerged as a sports powerhouse under the leadership of Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal. Be it the Olympics, the Asian Games or the Commonwealth Games, maximum medals are bagged by the players of Haryana. The CM named the mascot of the sports meet as Krish. Apart from this, he also unveiled the logo of the competition.Member Secretary, Haryana State Biodiversity Board, Sh. Ghanshyam Shukla said that through this competition, not only the spirit of sports will be encouraged, but officers and employees from different states will be able to meet each other and share their ideas regarding forest conservation in their respective states. The meet is being organized irrespective of the post and age limit. From junior staff to senior officers of the Forest Department are participating in it.CCF, Admn, Sh. Anant Prakash Pandey said that all the results and detailed information of this competition will be available on the website www.aifsm.nic.in. He further said that through sports we learn the discipline of life and overall personality of an individual is developed.

AAP govt stands exposed with its own budgetary revelations: Warring

IEP CHANDIGARH, March 10

Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring today said that the Aam Aadmi Party government was today completely exposed by its own admission and revelations made in the budget that was presented today in the Punjab legislative assembly.

“This budget has proved to be the harsh reality check for the government in which it has miserably failed”, Warring said while remarking, “the budget 2023-24 is an admission of failures and frustrations of the AAP government”. 

“This is not what we are saying, it is the government which is admitting that Punjab is on the brink of bankruptcy and the state government has no vision to save it”, he said, while adding, had it any plan or programme it would have been revealed in today’s budget only.

Taking a dig at the AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal’s claims that he would generate Rs 20,000 crores from sand mining, Warring pointed out, the budgetary figures showed that the state earned just Rs 153 crores from sand mining last year. 

“Either you have pocketed the balance amount or you must apologise to the people of Punjab that you lied about income from sand mining”, the PCC president told the government. “And what about Rs 34,000 crores which Kejriwal promised to save from corruption?” he asked.

Warring reminded the government that it had promised to pay Rs 1000 every month to every woman in the state. “You are already there for a year and you seem to have completely forgotten that promise”, he told the government,

Similarly, the PCC president added, in 2022-23 budget the AAP promised to shortlist 100 existing schools and upgrade them to the institutes of eminence. Rs. 200 crores were allocated for the same. The same promise has been repeated this year as well, without any mention of having done anything so far.

He pointed out, theBudget 2022-23 promised to establish 16 new medical colleges over a period of 5 years, but this year it has proposed budget allocation for only 2 new medical colleges which means at this rate they would not even be able to start 5 colleges in 5 years.

Referring to the debt situation, Warring pointed out, the AAP government took Rs 31000 cr worth of loans in 1 year while on an average the Congress government took Rs 15000 per year and Rs 73000 cr in 5 years. At this pace, the AAP will indebt the state further by over Rs1.5 lakh crores, he said, adding, today’s budget has proved the popular fears right that this government is completely incompetent and inefficient not only in terms of governance, but also a failure in terms of financial management.

Fraudsters cheat people via WhatsApp link arrested

IEP Chandigarh, March 10

Haryana Police have arrested two Rajasthan-based persons for allegedly duping a Sonipat resident for Rs 11.40 lakh by sending a fake WhatsApp link on the mobile phone.

                    Police has also recovered three laptops, 25 mobile phones, 46 mobile SIM, 16 cheque books, 21 ATM cards, 49 loose cheques of different bank accounts, 12 mobile chargers and other documents from their possession.

                    Sharing the information here today, a Haryana Police spokesperson informed that the arrest was made by a police team of Sonipat after a complaint was lodged in October 2022 by the Sonipat resident, who was allegedly duped of Rs 11.40 lakh.

                    As per the complaint, unknown persons sent a link on complainant’s WhatsApp in the name of Foreign Exchange Trading. Later it was asked to open an account in the name of Online Trading. During this, the accused fraudulently withdrew Rs 11.40 lakh from the victim’s account. A case was registered in Cyber police station, Sonipat.

                    Acting on the complaint, a police team nabbed the accused identified as Aadesh and Ankit, both residents of Rajasthan. Two accused Dharambir and Pukhraj involved in the fraud had already been arrested.

                    Arrested accused Aadesh has been produced in the court and sent to judicial custody as per the orders of the court. Another accused Ankit has been taken on police remand for 10 days as per the court orders. Further investigation of the case is underway.

BY CORRECTING PENSION IRREGULARITIES, BENEFITS WILL BE GIVEN TO REAL BENEFICIARIES: DR.  BALJIT KAUR

IEP Chandigarh, March 9       

    Minister of Social Security, Women and Child Development Dr. Baljit Kaur said that increase in pension for senior citizens, widows and destitute women, dependent children and disabled persons will be done soon in future.  She said this in response to a question raised by Shiromani Akali Dal MLA Ganieve Kaur Majithia.          Dr.  Baljit Kaur said that first the Government is streamlining it by removing the previous irregularities.          Dr.  Baljit Kaur further said that the state Government led by Bhagwant Mann found out the real beneficiaries and found that 90248 deceased were getting benefits.  Of which 95 percent i.e. 23.94 crore rupees has been recovered.  She said that the previous Government had also conducted a survey and 70137 were found to be ineligible, for which a recovery of Rs 162.35 crore was made.  But only one crore rupees was recovered.          Cabinet Minister said that the Government will benefit the real beneficiaries by correcting the irregularities.  Our Government is committed to fulfilling every guarantee.

PUNJAB GOVERNMENT UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF CHIEF MINISTER BHAGWANT MANN IS CONTINUOUSLY STRIVING TO PROVIDE A CLEAN ENVIRONMENT TO THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE: DR INDERBIR SINGH NIJJAR

IEP Chandigarh, March 9       

   Local Government Minister Dr.Inderbir Singh Nijjar said that the Punjab government has decided to spend approximately Rs 1.21 crore for bio-remediation of legacy waste at Batala.          Cabinet Minister Dr. Nijjar said that the Punjab government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is continuously striving to provide basic facilities, clean and pollution free environment to the people of the state.  Working in this direction, the Punjab government is carrying out works across the state.          Minister said that bio-remediation of legacy waste will help in making the state garbage free. Apart from this, people of the State will also get relief from serious diseases spread by garbage.          Cabinet Minister said that the office process for this works has already been started by the Local Government Department.  He said that the Department of Local Government has been uploaded tender on Punjab Government website   www. eproc.punjab.gov.in If any kind of amendment is required in these tenders, then all its information will be made available on the same website.          Minister has directed the officials to ensure transparency and quality in the work of the department. 

President Droupadi Murmu pays obeisance at Golden Temple

IEP Amritsar/Chandigarh, March 9

President Droupadi Murmu, during her day-long visit to the holy city of Amritsar on Thursday, paid obeisance at the Golden Temple, Durgiana Temple and Bhagwan Valmiki Ram Tirath Sthal, besides paying tributes to the martyrs at Jallianwala Bagh memorial.

Tight security arrangements were made in the city for the President’s day-long visit, while Amritsar was also declared a no-fly zone for over four hours.

On reaching Amritsar’s Sri Guru Ramdass ji International Airport in the afternoon, President Murmu received a warm welcome from the Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Union Minister Som Prakash, Congress MP from Amritsar Gurjeet Singh Aujla, among other dignitaries.

Welcoming the President during her visit to Punjab, Chief Minister Mann apprised her that this is the land of great Gurus, saints, seers and prophets; and “Punjab is the cradle of civilization and inherits a rich culture which can be observed only by visiting this pious land”.

The Chief Minister expressed hope that during her visit, the President will have a feel of the state’s glorious cultural heritage besides enjoying the warm hospitality of the Punjabis. “It is a momentous occasion for all of us and entire Punjab is giving a red carpet welcome to the country’s President during her visit to the state. The State Government is honored to welcome the country’s President on this blessed land,” he said.

The Chief Minister accompanied the President to pay obeisance at Sri Harmandir Sahib, Jallianwala Bagh, Durgiana Mandir, and Bhagwan Valmiki Tirath.

On her first visit to the city after becoming the President, Murmu was accompanied by Chief Minister Mann and Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) president Harjinder Singh Dhami at the Golden Temple — taking rounds of the ‘parikrama’ under the tight security cover before offering prayers at the sanctum sanctorum. She also offered ‘karah parshad’ and sat for a few minutes for the gurbani-kirtan.

After paying obeisance, she went to the “langar hall” (community kitchen), and partook langar while sitting on the floor. She also visited the area where utensils are washed.

Afterward, she went to the Information Centre of the Golden Temple where she was presented a robe of honour, a set of Sikh religious books, a replica of the Golden Temple, and a set of woolen shawls.

In the visitor’s book at the Golden Temple, the President wrote, “I am happy to visit Sri Harmandar Sahib and pay obeisance at the holy temple. This holy place with beautiful architecture and divine serenity around it evokes feelings of calmness and harmony. I prayed for peace, progress and prosperity of the country. It was great to see the volunteers working tirelessly in the spirit of service and devotion specially during Langar. May the teachings of Sikh Gurus continue to inspire us to practice brotherhood and unity”.

BHAGWANT MANN WELCOMES PRESIDENT OF INDIA DURING HER VISIT TO AMRITSAR

IEP Amritsar, March 9

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday extended a heartiest welcome to the President of India Mrs Draupadi Murmu during her visit to the holy city.

The Chief Minister received the President here at Sri Guru Ramdass ji International Airport during her one day visit to the city and offered her a bouquet of flowers. Welcoming the President during her visit to Punjab, Bhagwant Mann apprised her that this is the land of great Gurus, saints, seers and prophets. He informed Mrs Murmu that Punjab is the cradle of civilization and inherits a rich culture which can be observed only by visiting this pious land.

 The Chief Minister expressed hope that during her visit, the President of India will have a feel of the glorious cultural heritage of the state besides enjoying the warm hospitality of the Punjabis. Bhagwant Mann said that it is a momentous occasion for all of us and the entire Punjab is giving a red carpet welcome to the country’s President during her visit to the state. He said that the state government is honored to welcome the country’s President on this blessed land.

Meanwhile, the Chief Minister accompanied the President to pay obeisance at Sri Harmandir Sahib, Jallianwala Bagh, Durgiana Mandir and Bhagwan Valmiki Tirath.