IEP Chandigarh, January 28

The Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal, during his Sonipat visit on Saturday evening, halted at Bal Gram Rai to meet the children. The children were ecstatic to see the Chief Minister in their midst. Bal Gram Rai is both your and my home, hence I have come to see the children of my family, the Chief Minister said this to the children.

The Chief Minister also distributed sweets to the children in Bal Gram. The Chief Minister also inquired about the several amenities offered to the children in Bal Gram Rai. He said that children should get a family-like atmosphere here. He said that whatever demand the children of Bal Gram have will be fulfilled immediately. On this occasion, while talking to the house mother, he learned about all the facilities being made available to the children.

The Chief Minister said that the state government has started the Harihar Yojana for raising orphan children, under which the state government will bear the expenses of the upkeep and education of all such children coming to the Bal Gram and after completing 18 years of age, thereafter, the government will directly cover such youths in ex gratia policy and they will be given Group-C and Group-D jobs. For this, they will not have to appear for any kind of exam.

The Chief Minister said that if such youths do graduation and post-graduation, they will be entitled to Class-I and Class-II jobs as well, but for this they will have to pass a written test. The government will keep all such youths in the category of economically backward classes and will also provide 10 percent reservation in jobs. After the job, their salary will be deposited in the bank account till the marriage of the concerned beneficiary. If he has to continue his further studies or take any other training/coaching, then he will be able to withdraw only up to 20 percent of the money from the account. The beneficiary will get the rest of the money on the occasion of their marriage. After visiting Bal Gram Rai, the Chief Minister met Virendra in village Badkhalsa and Padma Shri awardee Kanwal Singh Chauhan in village Aterna and inquired about their well-being.

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A seven Day/Night NSS Special Camp under the theme ‘Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and Fit India Campaign’ began at Mehr Chand Mahajan DAV College for Women, Chandigarh. The Chief Guest for the camp’s inaugural was Dr Nisha Bhargava, Principal of the college. The inaugural began on an auspicious note with a lamp-lighting ceremony, along with the recitation of the Gayatri mantra. In her motivational address, Dr. Nisha Bhargava apprised the volunteers of the importance of social service in one’s life and substantiated it with the example of her work towards service of humanity. She praised the volunteers for their
enthusiastic participation and lauded their efforts and services rendered during the year. Enlightening the volunteers about the concept of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, Dr. Bhargava apprised them about the college’s swachhta and sustainability oriented efforts and the awards bagged by the college for its dedicated work in this direction. A patriotic dance performance aroused feelings of nationalism in the volunteers. This was followed by a pledge ceremony wherein the staff and volunteers were administered Swachhta Pledge and Fit India Pledge wherein they resolved to devote time to voluntary work for cleanliness, and to keep their body, mind and soul healthy. Books and stationery items for an upcoming donation drive were also collected on this occasion. The inaugural session of the camp was followed by celebration of National Girl Child Day by visiting the adopted village Badheri where an awareness programme was organised on the theme ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ in the premises of Government Model High School, Sector 41-D, Chandigarh. The event was graced by the presence of Mrs Sanjogita, Headmistress of the school. The NSS Programme Officers Dr. Pallvi and Dr. Purnima Bhandari educated the school girls about the significance of Girl Child Day, girl’s rights and how girl education can bring substantial change in the society. The NSS volunteers also donated stationery kits to the school girls.Thereafter, the NSS units also organised an awareness rally at Badheri wherein the volunteers raised slogans like ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’, ‘Beti Hai Kudrat Ka Uphar, Jeene Ka Do Usko Adhikar’, that were aimed to sensitise the village residents regarding the rights of girls. In the evening session of day 1 of the camp, an orientation cum ice-breaking session was organised. During the session, NSS Programme Officers discussed the opportunities offered in NSS that not only help the students in serving the society but also promote their holistic development. 

IEP Chandigarh, January 28

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar while paying rich tributes to Sangeet Martand Pandit Jasraj ji on his 93rd Birth Anniversary announced to give Rs. 21 lakh from his discretionary fund for the Pandit Jasraj Cultural Foundation.

While, speaking as the Chief Guest during at the press meet organized to celebrate the 93rd Birth Anniversary of Pandit Jasraj ji, Sh. Manohar Lal made several important announcements for the native village of Pandit Jasraj.  These include construction of Pandit Jasraj welcome gates at both the entrances of his native village Pilli Mandori, district Fatehabad, establishing two volleyball nurseries for boys and girls, developing park and Vayayamshalas, developing dirty water ponds of the village as model ponds by the Haryana Pond and Wastewater Management Authority, construction of a new library building and renaming the Oxyvan established in Panchkula after Pandit Jasraj.

Addressing the gathering as the Chief Guest, Sh. Manohar Lal said that Haryana’s world-famous Son, Pandit Jasraj ji has brought great pride to the State and in order to continue with his legacy, a framework for the development of Pandit Jasraj’s village Pilli Mandori has been made by the State Government. 

Sharing his views on how our rich culture and music play a critical role in overall development and growth of the next generation, the Sh. Manohar Lal said, “It is a matter of pride that Pandit Jasraj Ji was born in Haryana. He is considered one of the greatest Indian Classical Vocalists. His contribution is a treasure of the musical world. I assure to extend all possible cooperation to the Foundation for carrying forward the legacy of Pandit Jasraj ji.”

The Chief Minister said that art and culture is an integral part of Haryana’s soil. While carrying forward our rich traditions and culture we have been organizing International Gita Mahotsav to take immortal message taught by Lord Shri Krishna across the globe, he said.

“The work of any government is not limited to infrastructural development only but working for the welfare of the society while instilling a social responsibility is also one of the utmost duties of any government.  Beti Bacho Beti Padhao call given by Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi is one of the best examples of this social responsibility presented by Haryana,” said Sh. Manohar Lal.

Wife of Pandit Jasraj ji, Smt. Madhura Pandit Jasraj ji expressed gratitude towards Sh. Manohar Lal for paying rich tributes to Pandit Jasraj Ji by making several important announcements for his village.

Echoing the same, Durga Jasraj (Founder of Pandit Jasraj Cultural Foundation and daughter of Pandit Jasraj ji) said that Haryana’s world-famous Son, Pandit Jasraj ji has brought great pride to the State and in order to continue with his legacy, the Foundation shall undertake various activities year-round to develop and sustain Cultural awareness amongst the people of the State.

Apart from soft initiatives, Durga Jasraj also spoke about the development of Pili Mandori village, the birthplace of Pandit Jasraj ji to upgrade educational facilities, Sports facilities, the existing Pandit Motiram Pustkalay and other works contributing to responsible Biodiversity in the area.

Padma Shri Sonu Nigam expressed his joy at being a part of the occasion and said that he is proud that his roots belong to Haryana. He said that besides sports and agriculture, Haryana has shined bright even in the field of music.

“There is a great need to work more to promote music and for this whenever Haryana will need my contribution, I will come happily,” said Sh. Sonu Nigam.

MP, Kartikeya Sharma, Additional Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Dr. Amit Agrawal, ADGP, Sh. Shrikant Jadhav, Publicity Advisor, Sh. Tarun Bhandari and other eminent dignatries remained present.

IEP Chandigarh, January 28

Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam is committed to provide uninterrupted power supply to the consumers. Several ambitious programs are being run by the Nigam for quick resolution of the problems of the consumers.

The Chairman Consumer Grievances Redressal Forum, Kurukshetra of Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam along with the members of the Forum would take the proceedings of the forum in the office of SE/OP Circle, UHBVN, Panchkula, SCO-96, 1st Floor, Sector-5, Panchkula to redress the grievances / to hear the complaint of the consumers (belonging to Panchkula District only) and to entertain new complaints from 11:00 AM to 04:00 PM on dated 30.01.2023 (Monday).

The CGRF shall take all grievances/complaints of consumers like billing problems, voltage complaints, problems in metering, disconnection and reconnection of power supply, interruptions, failure of power supply, efficiency, safety, reliability, noncompliance of Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission orders etc. However, the cases of theft and unauthorized use of electricity, offences and penalties as specified under section 126 and section 135 to 139 of Electricity Act, accidents and inquiries as under section 161 of the Act would not be considered by the Forum.

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Haryana Government has invited applications to keep the folk artist units and artists in the state on empanelment basis for three years. For this, interested artists or units can submit the application by February 9, 2023, by filling the prescribed proforma.

Giving more information in this regard, an official spokesperson of the Information, Public Relations, Languages and Culture Department said that folk artist units and artists are enlisted by the department, if the artist or group is proficient in their work, they can apply before the last date. The unit/group can also be sent outside the state and district for publicity on behalf of the government. The empanelled artists have to ensure mass publicity of public welfare schemes and programmes among the masses.

A unit group will receive about 20 campaign programmes every month, he stated. However, a single performer may receive more performances than this. Unit artists will not be entitled to remuneration merely by enlistment but will be paid in lieu of work. Parties hired on contract will have to give a program of at least two and a half hours. Three programs may also be given in a day during a special publicity campaign.

The spokesperson said that at the time of application, the applicant must give an attested copy of his residence certificate and his passport size photograph. Ration card, driving license, certificate issued by sarpanch, municipality or government officer will also be valid for residential certificate. For more information in this regard, one can visit the department’s website https://prharyana.gov.in and also contact the concerned District Information, Public Relations Officer.