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CM unveils Punjab Vision Document 2047’

IEP Chandigarh, June 13

 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday unveiled Punjab Vision Document 2047’ and described as a roadmap for a progressive and prosperous state. Releasing the document in a simple but impressive function here at his office, the Chief Minister underlined the urgent need to rejuvenate economy and fiscal health of the state. He said that this document envisages holistic development of the state when India completes 100th year of independence. Bhagwant Mann said that this document consists of nine departmentalized sections and 16 socio-economic indicator-based sub-sections focusing on the current status, major challenges that the State is facing and envisages short-term and long-term strategies to overcome these challenges. The Chief Minister said that as per document a rate of growth of the economy at 7.5 per cent p.a. by 2030 and 10 per cent by 2047 will be achieved. He said that the document also aims at bringing the investment-GSDP ratio to 25 per cent by 2030 and restoring the investment-GSDP ratio of Punjab to 32 per cent by 2047 by improving the investment climate in the State and initiating the economic governance reforms for time-bound and hassle-free clearance of industrial projects. Likewise, Bhagwant Mann said that service sector/ sunrise services like information technology-enabled services (ITES), including BPO, online education, social media and entertainment will be developed and application of digital technologies in the service sector will also be incentivized. The Chief Minister said that generation of decent jobs by boosting investment in all sectors and building a synergy between industry and educational institutions to improve employability and startup ecosystems will also be ensured through this document. He asserted that for improving the fiscal health of the economy, the suitable strategy is prudent fiscal management. Bhagwant Mann said that targets and strategies for different identified sectors have been framed keeping in mind the requirements of the State. The Chief Minister said that the core sectors include economy, finances, industry, employment, agriculture, rural development, sustainable cities and communities, infrastructure, inclusive and equitable education, health infrastructure and provisioning, achieving gender equality, natural resources, affordable and clean energy, climate action and natural resource conservation, technological advancements, governance, safety and security and intelligent traffic management system. He said that the broader aim of this document is to cater to well-being of citizens for a dignified living. Bhagwant Mann asserted that the spirit of this vision is to eradicate poverty and hunger, ensure livelihood and shelter, provision of equitable and quality education and health facilities to all, adequate sanitation network and availability of electricity. The Chief Minister said that these targets will be achieved with the aim to remove geographical and social disparities adding that this vision document aims at converging efforts of different administrative departments and agencies to achieve identified targets. He expressed hope that this document will bring greater synergies of action at every level of governance in larger public interest. Bhagwant Mann said that to achieve the targets highlighted in the document, the state government has already taken some prudent steps at different levels of administration. The Chief Minister said that the state government strives to achieve the targets set in this document by the year 2030 and 2047 respectively. He said that the state Government will put in all possible efforts and resources to achieve the targets proposed in the vision document. Bhagwant Mann envisioned that the document will put the state further on the trajectory of High economic growth thereby giving major fillip to progress of Punjab and prosperity of its people.  

WELFARE OF FOREST WORKERS ALWAYS A PRIORITY WITH PUNJAB GOVERNMENT: LAL CHAND KATARUCHAK

IEP Chandigarh, June 13 

The Forest workers are a very important part of the set up of the department and their welfare is always a priority with the State Government led by the Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. This was stated by the Forest and Wildlife Preservation Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak today at the Forest Complex in Sector 68 while meeting the representatives of the Democratic Janglat Mulazam Union.  The Minister gave a very patient hearing to various demands put forward by the Union such as the updating of seniority lists, giving employment on daily wage basis to the kin of deceased employees, Uniforms for summer and winter seasons, first aid facilities, proper equipment, and salary by the 5th of every month to the adhoc employees and they are being resolved on priority basis. Divulging further, the Minister said that the toilets are coming up in nurseries of the forest Department throughout the State in order to provide basic amenities to the workers employed there especially the women. “The State Government during the past one year has provided 29000 jobs to the youth of the State which is a clear proof of the pro people approach being adopted by it”, added Mr. Kataruchak. Among others present on the occasion included the Financial Commissioner (Forests) Vikas Garg and the PCCF R.K. Mishra. 

Scheduled Caste Commission officers bearers met Hry Chief Secretary, Sanjeev Kaushal*

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.

Haryana Chief Minister announces bonanza for Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan awardees of the State*

IEP Chandigarh, June 12 

While announcing bonanza for Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan awardees of the State , Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal today  announced a monthly pension of Rs. 10,000 for the awardees besides free travel facility in Volvo Buses of the State Government.The Chief Minister made this announcement during his visit to Karnal on Monday.Interacting with the media persons, the Chief Minister said that most of the colonies of Karnal have been developed on Shamlat land adding that  this  problem would be resolved at the earliest. For this, “I will soon convene a meeting of  concerned officers to resolve this problem and give ownership rights to  the residents of Karnal “, he asserted.The Chief Minister  said that during the two-day Jan Samvad Programme in Karnal, people put forth  several issues before him and most of them were resolved on the spot. He informed that the state government had organized two-day camps to resolve complaints related to property ID. During the camp 1,988 complaints were received, out of which 50 per cent complaints have been resolved on the spot. Remaining complaints would be resolved within five days, said the Chief Minister. Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal said that government officers and employees should work with the spirit of public service. He said  that while taking stern action on the complaints of misbehaviour by the  police personnel’s, directions have been given to suspend Manoj, SHO of Karnal Police Station Sadar. Apart from this, Karnal City SHO, Kamaldeep Rana  and ASI Mahavir of Sadar police station has been transferred to Narnaul. In reply  to another query , Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal said that writer Manoj Muntashir and his team had met him and sought some assistance regarding the  film ‘Adipurush’. The film is releasing on June 16, before which a decision will be taken after due  consideration, he added

All the necessary facilities for the industries should be ensured within stipulated time: Dushyant Chautala

IEP Chandigarh, June 12 

Haryana Deputy Chief Minister, Sh. Dushyant Chautala directed the officers that all the necessary facilities for setting up industries in the industrial areas should be completed within the prescribed time limit. He added that strict action will be taken against the officers taking lax officers.The Deputy CM was presiding over a joint meeting of representatives of industrialists’ associations of Hisar and Rohtak and senior officers of the departments of Industries, Power, Environment, Haryana Urban Development Authority etc. at his office here today. Labour Minister, Sh. Anoop Dhanak was also present on the occasion.The Deputy Chief Minister had recently visited Hisar and Rohtak in which the industrialists highlighted several issues and demanded early resolution. Taking immediate cognizance, the Deputy CM called a meeting of the concerned officers as soon as he came to Chandigarh, and also called the industrialists’ associations of both districts. The proposed works, which had been approved and could not be started due to the laziness of the concerned officer. He said that strict departmental action will be taken in case of any delay.Sh. Dushyant Chautala directed to set up a police post and fire station in Sector 27-28 industrial area of Hisar soon. He directed the officers to complete the process of handing over these sectors to the Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (HSIIDC) by the Haryana Urban Development Authority and solve various problems of roads, water supply, sewerage, rain water stagnation etc. there. He also directed to start Quality Marking Centre and Community Centre near these industrial areas.The Deputy Chief Minister resolved the problems put forth by the “IDC Industries Association” of Rohtak, such as removal of the high tension power line from the industrial area and the parameters of the CETP set up by the Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation, etc.On this occasion, he said that he is committed to solving the problems of the state’s citizens on priority. Special care is also being taken for the facilities of the industrialists so that they can work in a conducive environment and the state becomes financially strong.On this occasion, Additional Chief Secretary of the Home Department, Sh. TVSN Prasad, Additional Chief Secretary of Finance and Planning Department, Sh. Anurag Rastogi, Additional Chief Secretary of Industries and Commerce Department, Sh. Anand Mohan Sharan, Managing Director of Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam, Sh. Mohammed Shayin, Haryana Chief Administrator of Urban Development Authority, Sh. Ajit Balaji Joshi, Managing Director of Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam, Sh. Saket Kumar, Director of Consolidation of Haryana Land Holdings and Land Records Department, Smt. Amna Tasneem, OSD to Deputy Chief Minister, Sh. Kamlesh Bhadoo and other senior officers were present.No. IPRDH/2023Navneet Sharma

CM inaugurates 10 faceless services of HSVP

IEP Chandigarh, June 12

Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal while inaugurating 10 faceless services of Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP) said that these services of HSVP are another important step towards digital empowerment.He said that it will prove to be a milestone towards providing accessible and user friendly services to the citizens of Haryana. On this occasion, the Chief Minister also launched a brochure of faceless services. Sh. Manohar Lal said that the objective of HSVP is to provide transparent and citizen centric services through technology and contribute to the overall development and welfare of the State. Allottees can now avail HSVP services from anywhere without any hassle of visiting the Estate Office. The online platform is accessible 24X7, allowing citizens to easily submit their applications and access services at their convenience.The Chief Minister said that the user-friendly interface of the online system ensures a smooth and hassle-free experience to the users, simplifies the application process and enables citizens to navigate easily through the various services provided by the HSVP. He said that faceless service will increase transparency as applicants can track the status of their applications and get updates online. Furthermore, the system’s faceless service promotes fairness in the allocation process.He said that the launch of faceless service will provide many benefits to the citizens of Haryana and allottees can now apply for various services at the ease of home. Such as Transfer Permission Letter, No-Dues Certificate, Non-Encumbrance Certificate, Independent Floor-Transfer Permission Letter, Mortgage Permission Letter, Independent Floor Re-allotment Letter, De-Mortgage Permission Letter, Cancellation of Transfer Permission, Allotment Letter (E-Auction) and the facilities of re-allotment letter will be provided.On this occasion, Sh. Manohar Lal flagged off the van of HSVP. This van will go to every sector of HSVP and make people aware about the schemes being offered by HSVP. The Chief Minister was apprised in the meeting that last year 62,000 people have availed these services through manual means. But now the benefit of all these services will be available through online medium only. User has to login to the allottee corner to avail these services. The users can login through the launch video on the website of HSVP guiding them on how to avail the services.Chief Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Sh. DS Dhesi, Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Sh. V. Umashankar and Chief Administrator, HSVP, Sh. Ajit Balaji Joshi were also present on the occasion.

2 IAS, 7 HCS officers transferred in Hry

IEP Chandigarh, June 12

Haryana Government today issued transfer and posting orders of two IAS and seven HCS officers with immediate effect.Sh. TL Satyaprakash, Director General, Town and Country Planning has been posted as Director General, Information, Public Relations, Languages and Culture, Haryana and Secretary to Government, Haryana, Information, Public Relations, Languages and Culture department, in addition to his present duties; during the leave period of Sh. Amit Kumar Agrawal.Sh. J. Ganesan has been posted as Managing Director, HAFED and Managing Director, HARTRON.Dr. Subhita Dhaka, CEO Zila Parishad, Charkhi Dadri and CEO, DRDA, Charkhi Dadri has been posted as CEO, Zila Parishad, Jhajjar and CEO, DRDA, Jhajjar, vice Sh. Pardeep Kumar-II, who has been posted as CEO Zila Parishad and DRDA, Charkhi Dadri.Sh. Kapil Kumar, Sub Divisional Officer (Civil), Shahbad, has been posted as City Magistrate, Kaithal.Sh. Navdeep Singh, Joint Director (Admn.) Social Justice and Empowerment, has been posted as Joint Director, Welfare of Scheduled Castes & Backward Classes, Haryana, in addition to his present duties.Sh. Rohit Kumar, Sub Divisional Officer (Civil), Uchana Kalan, has been posted as Estate Officer, HSVP, Karnal, vice Sh. Pulkit Malhotra, who has been posted as Sub Divisional Officer (Civil), Shahbad.Sh. Gulzar Malik, Estate Officer, HSVP, Panipat and Land Acquisition Officer, Panipat, has been posted as Sub Divisional Officer (Civil), Uchana Kalan.

New initiatives are being taken to raise the standard of living of the citizens and make them economically empowered in Hry: Khattar

IEP Chandigarh, June 12

 Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal said that Foreign Service Department has been constituted in the state, which is assisting in providing employment opportunities to the youth of the state. Apart from this, new initiatives are being taken to raise the standard of living of the citizens of the state and make them economically empowered. The Chief Minister was meeting Indian Foreign Service officers here today. The Chief Minister said that effective steps are being taken to promote industry, trade and tourism in the state so that maximum employment opportunities can be created for the youth of the state. He said that Haryana started ambitious schemes like Parivar Pehchan Patra, Property ID etc. These schemes are being followed and appreciated in other states as well. Apart from this, the government is making tireless efforts to increase the annual income of such families which are below Rs. 1.80 lakhs. The Chief Minister said that e-tendering process has been started to get development works done in panchayats. Positive results are coming out of this process. This initiative is eliminating corruption and ensuring transparency in rural development. Haryana Pond and Waste Water Management Authority have been constituted to beautify the ponds of the state. Through this, work is being done to rejuvenate all the ponds across the state. The Chief Minister said that Mera Pani-Meri Virasat Yojana has been implemented for water conservation. Farmers are being encouraged to adopt crop diversification and reduce the yield of paddy. Apart from this, special focus is being laid on Aspiration District Mewat so that people can be benefited to the maximum. It is worth mentioning that a team of IFS officers is on a tour of the state for five days to get information about public welfare and developmental schemes of the government. These include Sh. Prem Chand, First Secretary, Embassy of Abu Dhabi, 1995 batch, Sh. Manoj Sharma, First Secretary, Embassy of India, 1995 batch,Shr. Pradeep Kumar, Deputy Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs, 1997 batch. The officers will gather detailed information regarding social and economic development including health, nutrition and financial inclusion. Chief Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Sh. DS Dhesi, Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Sh. V. Umashankar, Special Secretary Parliamentary Affairs, Sh. Prabhjot Singh, Advisor to Foreign Services Department, Sh. Pawan Chaudhary were also present on the occasion.

Pb Guv inaugurates 2nd Ashwani Gupta Memorial All India Sub Junior Badminton Tournament

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.  

In Haryana, mustard is being procured at Rs. 5,800 per quintal, whereas it is ranging between Rs. 3,800-Rs. 4,200 in mandis of Punjab

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.