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An investment of around Rs 1,500 crore is being made for increasing the capacity of entire WJC System and after implementation of this project, State will get additional 4,000 cusec water during the monsoon period. Besides this my Government has invested more than Rs 2,500 crore to strengthen canal network by rehabilitating/renovating around 500 channels throughout the State and this process will continue in coming fiscal year also.This was stated by Haryana Governor while delivering his address on the first day of Budget Session of the 14th Haryana Vidhan Sabha which commenced here today.He informed that to improve the irrigation efficiency, damaged watercourses having age more than 20 years are being rehabilitated on priority and the length of these water courses is also being increased. Further, utilization of treated waste water of various STPs through micro irrigation has been taken on priority by my Government, said Sh. Bandaru Dattatraya.The Governor informed that as many as 22 works costing about Rs 500 crore are in progress. Subsidy of around Rs 450 crore will be provided in 2022-23 for installing micro-irrigation on 1 lakh acre command area.State Government is committed to construct the SYL CanalThe Governor said that the State Government is committed to construct the SYL Canal in order to get the State’s share of waters in Ravi-Beas Rivers.“My Government is also committed to the construction of up-stream storage dams namely Renuka, Kishau and Lakhwar Vyasi on river Yamuna. After investment clearance of Renuka Ji dam by Ministry of Finance, Government of India, State Government has also deposited Rs 63.57 crore as seed money with Upper Yamuna River Board (UYRB),” informed Sh. Bandaru Dattatraya.He said that under the Rejuvenation of Sarasvati river project, preliminary clearances and design for the construction of Adi Badri dam are in progress. The work is likely to start before October, 2023.During the current FY, 14 canal based water-works, 261 tubewells and 96 Boosting Stations have been commissionedThe Governor said that drinking water supply has been provided in all 7,288 habitations and 85 towns by PHED in the State. During the current financial year, 14 canal based water-works, 261 tubewells and 96 Boosting Stations have been commissioned.“With the objective of Har Ghar Jal, State of Haryana is amongst the front runners in providing Functional Household Tap Connections to all the rural households under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM). The State is now engaged in the task of ensuring functionality of water taps, providing a regular supply of at least 55 Litres per Capita per Day (LPCD) drinking water,” shared Sh. Bandaru Dattatraya.Under ‘Mahagram Yojna’, out of 132 selected villagesThe Governor said that under ‘Mahagram Yojna’, out of 132 selected villages, work is currently in progress in 35 villages and work in 3 villages, namely Sotai (District Faridabad), Naharpur Kasan (District Gurugram) and Keorak (District Kaithal) has already been completed.Haryana Government has notified the policy on re-use of Treated Waste Water in 2019. This assumes great relevance at this juncture, when the ground water is highly stressed. It is part of the vision of ‘Circular Economy’ of water as envisioned by Prime Minister. The bulk-consumers, including Power Plants, Municipal Corporations, Industries and Irrigation have been tapped for non-potable applications, informed Sh. Bandaru Dattatraya.  

IEP Chandigarh, February 20

Haryana Governor, Sh. Bandaru Dattatraya while delivering his address on the first day of Budget Session of the 14th Haryana Vidhan Sabha which commenced here today said that after taking a giant leap forward by holding elections of educated citizens as Panchayati Raj Institution (PRI) representatives, the State is swiftly moving towards promotion of self sufficiency of all the PRIs.

“My Government is actively working towards their empowerment by building their capacities and by devolving functions and funds to them. Greater roles and responsibilities are now being given to all the three levels of PRIs. My Government is also planning to enhance own resources and revenue of PRIs by giving them various powers of taxation such as Panchayat Tax on electricity consumption and surcharge on stamp duty. We have also given them full financial autonomy with respect to their own funds, said Sh. Bandaru Dattatraya.

He said that present State Government has taken a significant step towards gender empowerment by ensuring participation of women at all levels of Panchayati Raj Institutions.

“In the general elections held for all the PRIs, half of the elected representatives are women. Similarly, adequate representation has also been given to the persons belonging to Backward Classes (A) in the Panchayati Raj Institutions,” he added.

15,553 demands received on the Gram Darshan portal

The Governor Further informed that to establish connection between rural inhabitants and Government, a unique initiative of Gram Darshan Portal has been started by my Government. So far 15,553 demands have been received on the portal out of which 7,693 demands have been recommended by the public representatives to the various departments for necessary action, he shared.

Utmost emphasis has been laid on up-gradation of Urban Infrastructure

The Governor informed that his government has given high priority and emphasis on creation and up-gradation of Urban Infrastructure.

“My Government has taken appropriate steps for de-centralization of powers and accordingly administrative and financial powers of all Urban Local Bodies have been enhanced for timely execution of development works,” said Sh. Bandaru Dattatraya.

The Governor further asserted that the Urban Local Bodies Department has brought out a Policy for sale of municipal shops/houses which have been on lease/rent for 20 years. Till date 9,766 applications have been submitted on this portal, out of which 2,126 applications have been approved and 5,724 applications are under process, he added.

 ‘Nagar Darshan”’ Portal has been launched by the Government and integrated with the Haryana Engineering Works Portal (HEWP) where in Citizens/public representatives can raise their demands/suggestions/ complaints pertaining to development works and schemes of all departments of the State Government, shared Sh. Bandaru Dattatraya.

Under AMRUT 1.0, 1.7 lakh water connections and 1.7 lakh sewer connections provided

The Governor said that the Urban Local Bodies Department is committed to provide water supply, sewerage, drainage and develop parks & green spaces under Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT 1.0).

“Under this scheme, 1.7 lakh water connections and 1.7 lakh sewer connections have been provided. Further, 1,755 km of water pipeline, 1,623 km of sewerage line and 158 km of rain water drainage have been laid and 20 sewerage treatment plants have been established,” shared Sh. Bandaru Dattatraya.

Projects worth Rs 238 crore have been allotted for Bio-remediation of legacy waste

 The Governor further informed that dedicated steps have also been taken to reclaim the valuable land occupied on account of dumping of municipal waste over several years at 42 locations and the projects worth Rs 238 crore have been allotted for Bio-remediation of legacy waste. Resultantly, 105 acre land has been reclaimed so far.

HSVP has made a running profit of more than Rs 2,000 crore

Sh. Bandaru Dattatraya informed that previous trend of continued loss making in Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP) has been reversed this year by making a running profit of more than Rs 2,000 crore. HSVP has attained this feat by infusing efficiency, effective management and unlocking the assets, he informed.

IEP Chandigarh, February 20

Haryana Governor while delivering his address on the first day of Budget Session of the 14th Haryana Vidhan Sabha which commenced here today said that the State is striving for the socio-economic and educational upliftment of the SC and BC ClassesSh. Bandaru Dattatraya informed that till end of December 2022, an amount of Rs 116 crore has been released for marriage assistance to Widow/Divorced/Destitute/Orphan and destitute children living below poverty line.An amount of Rs 23.88 crore has been spent on scholarships to 27,270 students. An amount of Rs 71.59 crore has been provided to 8,838 house repair beneficiaries, further informed the Governor.He shared that the issuance of Scheduled Caste (SC) certificates in a pro-active manner commenced in April 2022 followed by issuance of Backward Class and Income Certificates in August 2022.“Till January 2023, 3.63 lakh SC certificates, 1.86 lakh BC certificates and 2.34 lakh income certificates have been issued pro-actively without the applicant having to visit any government office,” he shared.He said that the vulnerable sections of the society viz. senior citizens, widows and destitute women, persons with disabilities, eunuchs, destitute children, parents with only girl child, non-school going Divyang children and Kashmiri migrants are assisted with pensions and financial assistance.In addition to this, Grant-in-Aid is also being provided by State and Central Government to Voluntary Organizations working in the field of Disability Welfare, Senior Citizens Welfare and drug de-addiction, shared Sh. Bandaru Dattatraya.Reservation in promotions for SC employeesThe Governor further informed that the Government has recently announced providing reservation in promotion to employees belonging to Scheduled Castes in a fixed and time bound manner.To implement this decision in consonance with the Apex Court judgements, and to assess the cadre-wise deficiency of SC employees in different departments, the Rationalization Commission is being entrusted with the task. SEWA (Social Justice, Empowerment, Welfare of SC/BC and Antyodaya) Department will be providing all assistance to the Commission, and the assessment of deficiency will pave the way for reservation in promotion in Group A, B, C and D posts, shared Sh. Bandaru Dattatraya.Financial assistance of Rs 482 crore disbursed for construction housesThe Governor said that under Beneficiary-Led-Construction (BLC) vertical of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U), 28,572 Economically Weaker Section (EWS) beneficiaries have been provided financial assistance of Rs 482 crore for construction of their houses.Under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G), against the total target of 29,711 houses,  28,837 houses have been sanctioned out of which,  21,932 houses have been completed, informed Sh. Bandaru Dattatraya.State Government is running numerous welfare schemes for Defense PersonnelThe Governor said that the State Government is committed to the welfare of the Defence Personnel, ex-Defence Personnel, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) as well as their families.“In recognition of their service to the nation and the supreme sacrifices made by them, State Government is running numerous schemes like grant of financial assistance to Ex- Servicemen (ESM), war widows and widows; grant of government jobs and ex-gratia amount of Rs 50 lakh to the Next of Kin of Battle Casualties; grant of cash awards to Gallantry and Distinguished Award Winners; marriage grants for daughters; grant of cash awards to the newly commissioned officers from Haryana, and timely redressal of grievances,” added Sh. Bandaru Dattatraya.He shared that the department concerned will shall initiate construction of Integrated Sainik Sadans in 7 districts. 1,821 Agniveers have been recruited from Haryana       The Governor further informed that during Agniveer recruitment rallies at Hisar, Ambala, Charkhi Dadri and Rohtak, 1,821 Agniveers have been recruited from Haryana.With a view to contributing more officers and men to the armed forces, the Government will set up two Armed Forces Preparatory Institutes at a cost of Rs 20 crore each, shared the Governor. 

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Haryana Chief Secretary, Sh. Sanjeev Kaushal directed the officers to send the action taken report for G-20 Summit to the Chief Secretary’s office within three days.While reviewing the preparations for organizing the G-20 Summit in Gurugram, the Chief Secretary informed that morning hours of G-20 Summit will begin with yoga sessions. For this, efficient Yoga Instructors have been engaged for yoga sessions.It was apprised in the meeting that AYUSH Department has made all arrangements like yoga mats and other required items in yoga sessions. The Chief Secretary directed the officers to get the benefits of yoga asanas displayed during the sessions. Besides this, the Yoga Instructor will also communicate the benefits of Yoga to members of G-20 Summit, he added.It was apprised in the meeting that Haryana Village Seen performance will welcome the delegates on their arrival to IGI Airport, New Delhi. The delegates would further enjoy the live performance of Haryanvi folk dance and culture on their way to Haryana.The Chief Secretary informed that special mementos depicting Haryanvi heritage will also be presented to the member delegation. Aadhaar Card stalls will also be set up in the Summit. He informed that along with the preparations for the grand welcome of the participating delegates of the summit, signages, welcome gates and hoardings are also being displayed to inform the general public about the importance of this Summit.In the meeting, Additional Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Dr Amit Agrawal, who is also the Director General of Information, Public Relations, Culture and Languages Department, Haryana informed that 400 auto rickshaws and as many taxi cabs in Gurugram and Faridabad are used to publicize the event. In addition, 100 bus queue shelters in the national capital Delhi and 200 bus queue shelters in Gurugram, 300 buses of Haryana State Transport, 200 departmental hoardings have been put up with publicity material related to the summit. Not only this, the G-20 logo is being broadcast on the screens in all the common service centers across the state. Publicity material related to the conference is being broadcast on 100 digital screens installed at railway stations of 6 districts including Gurugram. Not only this, eight inter-state Volvo buses plying from Gurugram have been completely wrapped (covered) with paraphernalia related to the summit.        It was also informed that the delegates of the Summit will be given options for evening visit to Camera Museum, Transport Museum, Biodiversity Park and Cyber Hub located in Gurugram city. They can go to any of these places as per their wish. They will be briefed about these places through brochures and digital mode. The participants of the summit will also visit Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary. The delegates will also be invited to plant saplings at the Sanctuary, so that the memory of the Summit remains in the future.Principal Secretary, Information, Public Relations and Languages Department, Sh. Anurag Agarwal, Chief Executive Officer, Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority, Gurugram, Sh. Sudhir Rajpal, Director, Tourism, Sh. Pankaj, Director General, Foreign Cooperation, Sh. Ashok Kumar Meena, Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Gurugram, Sh. P C Meena, Deputy Commissioner Nishant Kumar Yadav and other senior officers also attended the meeting. 

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School Education and Parliamentary Affairs Minister, Sh. Kanwar Pal said that the address given by Governor, Sh. Bandaru Dattatraya in the budget session of the Haryana Vidhan Sabha today reflects the vision of Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi for a developed India by 2047. He said that in the Union Budget, the central government has set a target of making the country’s economy a $5 trillion economy; which will lead India to the category of developed countries from a developing country.

Sh. Kanwar Pal was addressing the mediapersons after the conclusion of the proceedings of the first day of the budget session of the Vidhan Sabha.

Responding to a question, he said that the sale and use of at least 30 percent electric vehicles by the year 2030 has been highlighted in the address. Similarly, it has been said to work with the spirit of Antyodaya. “The work is being done to increase the income of families whose income is less than Rs 1 lakh to Rs 1.80 lakh annually. Loans have been made available to such families from banks for self-employment like animal husbandry, shop or other business,” he added.

Sh. Kanwar Pal said that many schemes are being run for the welfare of scheduled castes and backward classes. He said that an amount of Rs 116 crore has been released for marriage assistance to destitute children, widows, divorcees and orphans living below the poverty line. In addition, more than 30 lakh samples were taken for soil testing for the farmers. The address also mentioned the promotion of millet as well.

Responding to a question regarding the statement of the Leader of Opposition, Sh. Bhupinder Singh Hooda of restoring the old pension to the employees immediately after the formation of the Congress government, Sh. Kanwar Pal said that the old pension was stopped during the Congress regime itself. “Even the renowned economist, former Prime Minister, Sh. Manmohan Singh had asked to stop it. Now Montek Singh Ahluwalia is also saying the same,” he said.

Taking a dig, Sh. Kanwar Pal said that the proceedings of the Assembly were being unnecessarily obstructed by the opposition. “When the outline of proceedings was decided in the meeting of the Business Advisory Committee, the Leader of the Opposition was also a part of this meeting. The opposition wanted to be named, but the Vidhan Sabha Speaker took a wise decision and completed the proceedings in a good manner,” he said, adding that accusing someone does not make them guilty and a special investigation team of the Chandigarh Police is probing the case of the Minister of State.

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Haryana Governor, Bandaru Dattatreya while terming the State as progressive and resourceful said that it is poised to play a key role in the national endeavour to make India a Five Trillion dollar Economy. “I am proud to say that

my Government has ensured good governance by evolving customised policies for all sectors.  It has also ensured welfare of each Haryanvi and will always be dedicated to enhance the socio-economic welfare of its people by making the State as a hub for industries, education, sports, health, skill development and tourism,” said Bandaru Dattatreya, while delivering his address on the first day of Budget Session of the 14th Haryana Vidhan Sabha which commenced here today.

He said that this session assumes greater significance and demands greater level of commitment as in the 75th year of Independence this is the first session to be held in ‘Amrit Kaal’ of our great nation.

Listing the accomplishments of the state government, the Governor said Haryana has sixth highest GST collection in the country. Per Capita tax collection is a true indicator of tax collection efficiency and effort of any State.

“Haryana with only about 2 per cent share of the country’s total population contributes approximately 6 per cent to the total GST collections of the country. The per capita GST collection for the State is Rs 26,879 per annum, which is the highest among the top collecting states of the country,” informed Bandaru Dattatraya.

He further shared that the net SGST collections during the first ten months of the current fiscal year are 26.53 per cent higher than corresponding period of last fiscal year. Further, Excise collections during the first ten months of the current fiscal year are 22.47 percent higher than corresponding period of last fiscal year.

The Governor said that the State secured ‘Top Achiever’ status in the Business Reform Action Plan 2020 assessment among 37 participating States/UTs in the Ease of Doing Business Rankings released in 2022. Haryana was also accorded “Achiever” status in the Logistics Ease Across Different States (LEADS) ranking released by Government of India.

He shared that the single roof clearance system supported by interactive portal is offering enterprise related clearances/services online. So far, it has processed more than 4 lakh service requests related to industrial approvals. In FY 2022-23, average clearance time has come down from 22 days to 12 days. More than 99 percent of the tickets are cleared on time.

“My Government is working on the development of state of the art Industrial and Commercial Township over an area of nearly 3,300 acres of land near Kharkhoda (Sonipat) and Industrial Model Township (IMT) at Sohna over an area of nearly 1,400 acre. Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. is establishing a project with an investment of Rs 18,000 crore and Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. is establishing a project with an investment of Rs 1,466 crore at IMT Kharkhoda,” said Bandaru Dattatreya.

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Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal informed that ESI Health Care, Haryana is providing comprehensive medical services to 25 lakh insured persons working in organized sectors and their family members through 7 ESI Hospitals (4 ESIS and 3 ESIC), 3 Ayurvedic units, 1 Mobile and 85 Dispensaries across the state.        While apprising about the ESI Health Care facilities to Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Changes and Labour and Employment, Sh. Bhupender Yadav during a meeting of ESI Health Care Haryana here today, Sh. Manohar Lal informed that new dispensaries have been functional at Kurukshetra and Taraori. The dispensary opened at Jhadli will also be functional soon. The Chief Minister expressed gratitude to Sh. Bhupender Yadav and said that the Government has given Administrative Approval for construction of six new 100 bedded ESI Hospitals at Hisar, Rohtak , Sonipat Ambala , Karnal and Panchkula.        Union Minister, Sh. Bhupender Yadav and chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal directed the officers to identify the suitable location and land for setting up ESI hospitals in a time bound manner so as to expedite the construction plan of proposed ESI hospitals in the state.        The Chief Minister further said that Haryana is ahead of all other states which has been possible by strengthening the medical care facilities for the public in the state. He also expressed gratitude on the administrative approval for opening of 14 new ESI dispensaries at Karnal , Rohtak , Jhadli , Ganaur , Mullana , Gharaunda , Farukhnagar , Kosli , Saha , Chhachhrauli , Pataudi , Bhuna , Charkhi Dadri & Uklana Mandi.        It was apprised in the meeting that in-principal approval from ESI Corporation, New Delhi has been received only for ESI dispensaries Rohtak, Pataudi and Jhadli (out of 14). Possession of the Buildings for the ESI Dispensaries Charkhi Dadri , Rohtak and Jhadli has been taken and Dispensaries will be functional soon.        The Chief Minister apprised that Employee State Insurance (ESI), Haryana is a contributory social security scheme for the organized sector covering the units having 10 or more employees drawing pay up to Rs. 21000 -per month. He said that 109 private hospitals have been empanelled for providing medical facilities secondary care services on cashless basis for ESI beneficiaries in the state.        It was apprised in the meeting that land measuring 8.70 acre has been procured by ESIC for new 500 beds ESI Hospital at Manesar and land measuring 18793.27 sq meter (4.64 acre) has been identified and allotment letter has been issued by Haryana Shahari Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP) for expansion of 163 beds to 500 beds ESIC hospital at Gurugram.        The Chief Minister apprised the Union Minister that ESI Dispensary Rai is presently running in the Health department building. The ESI dispensary at Rai to be constructed at Sector 38, Phase II, Industrial Estate, Rai, Sonipat would cater to an IP population of 28010 within its catchment areas of Rai Industrial area, Nathupur, Bazidpur Saboli and parts of Bahalgarh Industrial area.        It was also apprised in the meeting that the concept plan of setting up ESI Dispensary at Barhi, Ganaur Block in Sonipat approved by ESI Corporation would cater to an IP population of 8347 within its catchment areas of Barhi Industrial area, Ganaur and full stretch of NH44 upto Samalakha . If the family members are included, then a total number of 31,720 beneficiaries would benefit from this dispensary.        It was also apprised that Haryana is soon comping up with a world’s largest Aravali Safari Park to be developed at 10,000 acres of land in the state where visitors can enjoy activities such as Safari rides, entertainment zones, eco villages, nature walks, dining and leisure. This park would be completed in comping five years and the work would be done in a phased manner.        Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Sh. V. Umashankar, Additional Chief Secretary, Labour Department, Sh. Raja Sekhar Vundru, Additional Chief Secretary, Forests and Wildlife, Sh. Vineet Garg, Deputy Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Sh. K. Makarand Pandurang and other senior officers were present in the meeting.

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On the first day of the Budget session of Haryana Vidhan Sabha which commenced here today, obituary resolutions were passed to pay rich tributes to those prominent personalities who have expired between the period from the end of the previous session and the beginning of the current session.

Leader of the House and Chief Minister, Manohar Lal paid tributes and read out the obituary resolutions. These include Jagdish Nehra, former Minister of Haryana, Ved Pal, former Deputy Speaker of Haryana Legislative Assembly, Dharambir Gaba, former Minister of State, Sh. Bhagwan Sahai Rawat and Chaudhary Balbir Singh Grewal, former Members of Haryana Legislative Assembly.

Haryana Vidhan Sabha Speaker, Gian Chand Gupta also read out the obituary resolutions and paid tributes to the departed souls. The House conveyed its heartfelt condolences to the members of the bereaved families.

Leader of the Opposition, Bhupinder Singh Hooda also read out the obituary resolutions on behalf of his party.

The House also placed on record its deep sense of sorrow on the sad demise of freedom fighter Jagram of village Machhgar, District Faridabad on January 24, 2023. The House bid tearful farewell to 12 brave Martyrs of Haryana who showed indomitable courage and made the supreme sacrifice while safeguarding the unity and integrity of the motherland. 

IEP Chandigarh, February 20

Suresh, Mayor, Maddur Town Municipal Council, from Karnataka alongwith delegation of 28 councillors & 2 officers visited the city beautiful, Chandigarh today.

The delegation was on its study tour regarding Best Practices done by Municipal Corporation Chandigarh.

Today morning their day long sight visit schedule was started with the presentation on the best practices of Municipal Corporation at MCC office premises, Sector 17, Chandigarh. Sh. Gurinder Singh Sodhi and Mrs. Isha Kamboj, Joint Commissioners, welcomed the delegation followed by brief introduction of the projects and best practices and functions of the MCC.

They gave a brief presentation on Solid Waste Management system, Segregation Waste System, Roads, Water Supply, Garden and Green belts, Street Lights, Tertiary Treated Water Supply, processing of C&D Waste, Property Tax, management of Gaushalas, Vendor rehabilitation system and other projects of MCC.

After the presentation meeting, the delegation visited various best projects of MCC including Water Works Sector 39, MRF Station, Solid Waste Management, Legacy Waste Plant and Community Centre, Chandigarh.

During their sight visits, different teams headed by nodal officers of MCC briefed about the projects at their respective sites.

The delegation of Maddur Town Municipal Council praised the beauty of Chandigarh including best roads in the city, neat and clean parks, planned markets and no encroachments in the road sides. They appreciated the horticulture wing especially for maintaining more than 1800 neighborhood parks in the city. They also appreciated the cleanliness of the city and solid waste management system including management of STPs and running of MRF stations in city.