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UNDER LEADERSHIP OF CM CABINET ACCORDS GIVES NOD TO PUNJAB ELECTRIC VEHICLE POLICY

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IEP Chandigarh, February 3

Under the leadership of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, the Cabinet on Friday accorded approval to Electric Vehicle Policy (PEVP)- 2022 with a move to check the environmental pollution in the state due to omission from vehicles.

A decision to this effect was taken by the Council of Ministers in a meeting chaired by the Chief Minister here at his office in the Punjab Civil Secretariat- I.

Disclosing this here today a spokesperson of the Chief Minister’s Office said that to create public awareness about environment protection, the Punjab Cabinet also gave nod to Electric Vehicle Policy (PEVP)-2022. The policy desires to reduce vehicular emission, create infrastructure, Manufacturing, Research and Development, Job creation, ensuring sustainability besides to establish Punjab as a favored destination for manufacturing of electric vehicles, components and batteries.

APPROVAL TO SEND 66 PRINCIPALS TO SINGAPORE FOR TRAINING

The Cabinet also gave consent for implementation of the State scheme for teachers’ foreign training. The Department of School Education will send a batch of 36 Principals to Principals Academy, Singapore and 30 Principals to National Institute of Education (NIE) which is an autonomous institute of the Nanyang Technological University, Singapore in FY 2022-23. These trainings will expose them to state-of-the-art teaching practices, leadership skills, creation of teaching-learning materials and audio-visual technology adding that it will be helpful to obtain objectives of: Education in the post-Pandemic world, Essentials of Strategic Management, Shaping School Culture, Building Teachers’ Professional Capital, Curriculum Leadership, Mentoring, and Lesson Observation Skills, Innovation in Teaching and Learning and Effective Communication.

GREEN SIGNAL TO UPGRADE 117 GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS AS SCHOOLS OF EMINENCE

The Cabinet also gave its green signal for the implementation of a State scheme for upgrading Government schools into Schools of Eminence (SoE). These Schools of Eminence will serve as centers of excellence, equipped with state-of-the-art facilities. SoEs will enable peer learning across institutions, and enhance learning experiences of children through contemporary schooling practices in the world of school education and in the initial phase 117 Schools will be upgraded into Schools of Eminence.

ENDORSES PROPOSAL TO PAY RS. 74.75 CR. CRORE FOR EARLY COMPLETION OF SHAHPUR KANDI DAM PROJECT

To expedite the remaining construction work of Shahpur Kandi Dam Project, the Punjab Cabinet has endorsed the proposal to pay a total Rs. 74.75 Crore to the concerned executing agency. As per this decision a payment of Rs. 74.75 Cr. will be paid to the agency and the agency will withdraw all three cases filed in Hon’ble Punjab and Haryana High Court. By implementing the above decision, the work of Shahpur Kandi Dam will be expedited and direct financial benefits of Rs. 58 Crore per annum shall be accrued and the water going waste to Pakistan shall be utilized within India especially in Punjab State. Once the Shahpur Kandi Dam Project is completed, an irrigation potential of 5000 hectare in Punjab and 32173 hectare shall be created and 1042 MU of hydro power shall be generated per annum with two power houses of 206 MW installed capacity.

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POWER MINISTER HARBHAJAN SINGH ETO CALLS ON BUILDERS OF SAS NAGAR

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IEP Chandigarh, February 2

“Decision regarding the permission of electricity connections in unauthorised Colonies of Punjab will be taken soon.”

Giving this assurance, Punjab Power and Public Works Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO on Thursday called on builders of SAS Nagar in which they demanded the permission of electricity connection in unauthorised colonies.

          He said that there is no policy yet of PSPCL to permit electricity connections in unauthorised colonies. He assured the Divine World Homes Welfare Society and other Builders that the matter to be taken at the earliest and amicable solution to be given.

Chief Engineer of PSPCL, Superintending Engineer Division Mohali, Kharar, Senior Executive Engineer of Zirakpur Mandal and various builders from Zirakpur, Kharar and Banur were present during the meeting.

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IN A FIRST, MANN GOVERNMENT TO PROVIDE UNIFORMS TO NURSERY STUDENTS OF GOVERNMENT SCHOOL: HARJOT SINGH BAINS

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IEP Chandigarh, February 2

Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann led government will provide uniforms to tiny-tots studying in LKG and UKG classes of the government primary schools in the state.          Divulging further, School Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains informed, uniforms will be given to 3,51,724 toddlers studying in pre-primary classes, which are operational since 2017, in government schools of the state and Rs.21.10 crore has been released by the Education Department for this purpose. “Earlier, the school uniforms were not provided to these students, but after the matter came into my notice, the officials of the education department were directed to take immediate action in this regard”, he added.          The Cabinet Minister said, special classrooms equipped with full of thing of toddlers interest have also been constructed for the pre-primary classes, adding that with the aim of overall development of the education sector in the state, the Mann government is making all possible efforts for the better future of lakhs of students studying in government schools.

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Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker invites MLAs for discussions on Punjabi language on February 7

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IEP Chandigarh, February 2

Kultar Singh Sandhawan has decided to sensitize MLAs about mother tongue. Under the campaign launched by the Vidhan Sabha Speaker to sensitize the MLAs on various issues of public importance, S. Sandhwan is organizing a discussion on Punjabi language/ mother tongue on February 7, 2023 at the Vidhan Sabha Secretariat in which MLAs and officials are invited to participate.

According to a spokesperson of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha, S. Sandhwan is organizing this discussion in view of the International Mother Language Day being celebrated on February 21 to promote the mother tongue. Along with this, MLAs will also be sensitized regarding the implementation of Punjabi language in the courts of the state.

It is to be noted that the Punjab government has also started a campaign to educate the people about the importance of mother tongue and to implement Punjabi. Under this, the month of November was celebrated as ‘Punjabi month’. During this month, a state-level function was held at Amritsar, in which chief minister Bhagwant Mann directed to put on all boards in Punjabi language across the state till February 21,  2023. Penalties will be imposed for non-compliance with these orders after the International Mother Language Day on February 21. Vidhan Sabha Speaker is mobilizing about the importance of implementing Punjabi language in the courts as well. 

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CM FULFILS ANOTHER GUARANTEE PROMISED TO THE PEOPLE

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IEP CHANDIGARH, FEBRUARY 2

 Fulfilling another guarantee promised to people of state, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday announced that first batch of 36 Principals will visit Singapore for further sharpening of their professional skills.

The Chief Minister, during an online interaction with the people,  said that during the run up of the assembly polls they had given guarantee to people that education system will be completely transformed in the state. He said that since teachers are the nation builders who can uplift the level of education, so it was guaranteed that their teaching skills will be upgraded by ensuring quality training to them. Bhagwant Mann said that as a part of this guarantee first batch of 36 Government School Principals will be going to Singapore on February 4 for professional training.

The Chief Minister said that these Principals will be participating in a Professional Teacher Training seminar from February 6-10. He said that this first batch will return back on February 11 after the completion of seminar. Bhagwant Mann envisioned that lakhs of students from across the state will be benefitted from this revolutionary step as with additional expertise from Singapore these Principals will upgrade level of education being imparted in the state.

The Chief Minister said that after returning back from Singapore these Principals will share their experience with their colleagues and students. He said that it will help in further upscaling the expertise and professional ability of the teachers to impart quality education to students. Bhagwant Mann envisioned that this will prove to be a milestone for reforming education system in the state adding that with these efforts Punjab will soon become a front runner state in the field of education.

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National Critical Care Nursing Conference’-2023 (NCNCON-2023) concluded successfully at PGIMER, Chandigarh

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IEP Chandigarh

The mega national healthcare conclave, ‘National Critical Care Nursing Conference’-2023 (NCNCON-2023) that witnessed the participation of over 1000 participants & more than 100 faculty members from different institutes like AIIMS, Arming institute and nursing institutes, concluded successfully at PGIMER, Chandigarh. Organized by the Society for Critical care nursing and the Society for Emergency, Trauma, and Disaster, PGIMER with the academic Partnership of NIDM, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, this conference was inaugurated by Prof. Vivek Lal, worthy Director PGIMER Chandigarh. While congratulating the participants across the nation, the Director PGIMER highlighted that nurses are the backbone of any successful institute and always play a vital participation in patient care and health promotion. On the first day, hands-on training on ‘Adult Critical Care Nursing’ and ‘Pediatric Critical Care Nursing’ was imparted to the participants headed by Prof. Nidhi panda, Department of Anaesthesia, and Prof. Jayashree, Department of Pediatric Medicine respectively. The workshop was inaugurated by Prof. Ashok Kumar, Additional Medical Superintendent and he laid emphasis on continuing the training of nurses with newer technology and medical equipment. The conference had parallel sessions on varying aspects of critical nursing viz. nursing practices, neuro nursing, Trauma management, disaster management, and so on, and, lectures and discussions on these topics were taken by renowned speakers from different national-level healthcare institutes. The organizing Chairperson Dr. Raman Sharma deliberated on the importance of critical care updates in Nursing and mass casualty management whereas the organizing secretary Mr. Mahendra Kumar discussed the importance of higher education in the Nursing profession. The conference also had a panel discussion on ‘Violence on Health Care in the workplace wherein panellists ADGP Punjab Sh. Praveen Kumar Sinha and Sh. Adhitaj Singh AAG Punjab from Punjab and Haryana High court, Prof. Rajesh Chhabra, Department of Neurosurgery, PGIMER, Col Kironjot, Indian army, Dr. Raman Sharma, Associate Professor, Department of Hospital Administration, PGIMER deliberated on causes as well as the importance of much needed preventive measures as well as provisions in the law to prevent such rising incidents in the workplace areas, especially in healthcare settings.

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Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker invites MLAs for discussions on Punjabi language on February 7

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IEP Chandigarh, February 2

Kultar Singh Sandhawan has decided to sensitize MLAs about mother tongue. Under the campaign launched by the Vidhan Sabha Speaker to sensitize the MLAs on various issues of public importance, S. Sandhwan is organizing a discussion on Punjabi language/ mother tongue on February 7, 2023 at the Vidhan Sabha Secretariat in which MLAs and officials are invited to participate.

According to a spokesperson of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha, S. Sandhwan is organizing this discussion in view of the International Mother Language Day being celebrated on February 21 to promote the mother tongue. Along with this, MLAs will also be sensitized regarding the implementation of Punjabi language in the courts of the state.

It is to be noted that the Punjab government has also started a campaign to educate the people about the importance of mother tongue and to implement Punjabi. Under this, the month of November was celebrated as ‘Punjabi month’. During this month, a state-level function was held at Amritsar, in which chief minister Bhagwant Mann directed to put on all boards in Punjabi language across the state till February 21,  2023. Penalties will be imposed for non-compliance with these orders after the International Mother Language Day on February 21. Vidhan Sabha Speaker is mobilizing about the importance of implementing Punjabi language in the courts as well. 

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Noble act of Body donation at PGIMER

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IEP Chandigarh

The Department of Anatomy, PGIMER, Chandigarh has received the body of Mr Tarlochan Singh S/o Mr Jawahar Singh, aged 91 years, male, R/o S.A.S. Nagar (Mohali), who expired on 30.01.2023. The body was gracefully donated by his wife Mrs Manjit Kaur, son Mr Navtej Singh Bains, daughter in law Mrs Baldeep Kaur Bains, daughter Mrs Navkiran Gill, Mrs Navdeep Jawanda, son in law Mr Kulvir Gill, Bhag Jawanda, grandson daughter Mr Cimir Bains, Mr Hemant Gill, Ms Jessica Jawanda and granddaughter in law Mrs Ravina Grewal on 01.02.2023. The Department is grateful to the family members for their noble gesture.

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CM PLEDGES TO WORK TIRELESSLY FOR AMELIORATING THE WOES OF WEAKER AND UNDERPRIVILEGED SECTIONS OF SOCIETY IN CONSONANCE WITH TEACHINGS OF SRI GURU RAVIDASS JI

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IEP Jalandhar, February 2

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday vowed to work tirelessly for ameliorating the woes of weaker and underprivileged sections of society in consonance with teachings of Sri Guru Ravidass ji.          Addressing the gathering before flagging off a train of pilgrims from the city Railway station to Benaras for celebrating upcoming parkash purab of Sri Guru Ravidass ji, the Chief Minister, after taking blessings from head of Dera Ballan Sant Baba Niranjan Dass ji, said that the state government is duty bound to ensure the well being of the poorest of poor. Bhagwant Mann said that with the blessings of Sri Guru Ravidass ji his government has been voted to power with a thumping majority. He said that no stone will be left unturned for ensuring the well being of the poorest of poor strata of society.          The Chief Minister said that Sri Guru Ravidass Ji gave the message of welfare of the entire humanity, equality of all the sections of the society thus creating a society based on egalitarian values. He said that Sri Guru Ravidass Ji laid out the concept of such an ideal society where nobody undergoes suffering of any kind. Bhagwant Mann said that his government is committed to carve out a society based on the teachings and philosophy of Sri Guru Ravidass ji.          The Chief Minister said that the life and teachings of Sri Guru Ravidass ji continue to guide humanity towards carving an egalitarian society. He said that Sri Guru Ravidass ji was a great spiritual ambassador and messiah of the poor and unprivileged sections of the society taught us to lead a virtuous and noble life. Bhagwant Mann said that this ‘Parkash Utsav’ is an occasion to rededicate ourselves to the task of creating a society where every human being leads a life with self respect and dignity regardless of any discrimination.          The Chief Minister also lauded the role being played by Dera Ballan in the social and economic well being of the masses. He said apart from connecting the people with teachings and philosophy of Sri Guru Ravidass Maharaj ji, the Dera has always remained instrumental in imparting quality education and health services to the needy and underprivileged sections of society. Bhagwant Mann also lauded the philanthropic services rendered by the Dera for the well being of the people.          The Chief Minister said that after assuming the charge of his office, he had issued instructions that only the pictures of Shaheed Bhagat Singh and Baba Sahib Dr. BR Ambedkar must be installed in all the government offices. He said that this step was as a mark of respect to Shaheed Bhagat Singh- the legendary freedom fighter who freed the country from foreign rule and Baba Sahib Ambedkar- who framed the constitution to secure equal rights for all. Bhagwant Mann said that his government is committed to realize the dreams of both these great national leaders.          The Chief Minister said that as per the ideology of Baba Sahib Ambedkar the state government is empowering the weaker sections of society by imparting quality education to them. He said that ‘Schools of Eminence’ will realize the dreams of Baba Sahib by grooming the poor but bright students for a prosperous future. Bhagwant Mann also urged the pilgrims to pray for the peace, progress and prosperity of the state and the holy city of Benaras adding that with the blessings of Sri Guru Ravidass ji a new, vibrant and progressive Punjab will soon be carved out by the state government.          On the occasion, MLAs Balkar Singh, Raman Arora, Shital Angural and Inderjit Kaur Mann, Deputy Commissioner Jaspreet Singh, Commissioner of Police Kuldeep Chahal, Additional Principal Secretary to CM Himanshu Jain and others were also present

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AMAN ARORA GIVES AWAY STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION AWARDS TO GOVT & PRIVATE ENTITIES

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IEP Chandigarh, February 2

In a bid to ensure clean & green environment to the people by promoting energy conservation in the state, Punjab New and Renewable Energy Sources Minister Mr Aman Arora on Thursday felicitated government and private sector entities with State Energy Conservation Awards at Confederation of Indian Industrialists (CII) Northern Region Headquarters here.

          Addressing the State Level Energy Conservation Day and Award function organised by Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA), Mr. Aman Arora said that Chief Minister S Bhagwant Mann led Punjab Government is making concerted efforts to make Punjab Carbon Neutral state and energy conservation is the focus area to abate greenhouse gas emission to save environment.

          Dependency on fossil fuels for power generation is high, which lead to pollution and environment hazards, said the cabinet minister while emphasizing that with the expansion of the industry and need of more infrastructure, the demand of power is increasing day by day so shifting from conventional power generation to renewable energy sources such as Solar, Hydel, Biomass is the need of the hour.

In the state of Punjab, he said, around 2150 MW capacity renewable energy projects have been installed which is about 16% of the total installed capacity. Out of which, 1200 MW capacity of Solar plants installed in the state.

Apart from this, Punjab has taken the lead to develop and notify Punjab Energy Conservation Building Code by amending National Energy Conservation Building Code for the composite climate zone applicable in the state. The implementation has started by incorporating in the building bye-laws. Considering 8% growth in up-coming new commercial buildings, 18 Million Units of electricity consumption will be reduced by using Punjab ECBC leads to 15 thousand ton carbon dioxide emission abatements which is equivalent to planting 6 lacs trees per annum, he added.

          Urging the people to use the energy judiciously, Mr Aman Arora stated that energy efficiency in the buildings is one of the key areas to save energy in commercial sector by adopting energy efficient design, building material and using Energy Conservation Building Code. He also appreciated the efforts of PEDA for taking initiatives in the field of Energy Conservation & Energy Efficiency.

          Chairman PEDA Sh. H.S. Hanspal, emphasized upon the need of energy conservation and energy efficiency in the state to meet the gap between the demand and supply of power. He stressed to adopt renewable energy sources and use power judiciously adopting energy conservation & energy efficiency measures.

Chief Executive Officer PEDA Dr. Sumeet K. Jarangal highlighted the initiatives taken under energy conservation programs in the State. The awareness of energy conservation is being created through workshops / seminars, implementation of Energy Conservation Policies in Transport, Buildings, Industries sectors in consultation with various stakeholder departments, he added.

Earlier, PEDA has also signed MoU with 13 reputed Engineering Institutes / Universities for promoting innovative projects through Research & Development on Energy Conservation & Energy Efficiency. PEDA is also giving “State Recognition” to facilities/units who have taken extra efforts for Efficient Utilization, Management and Conservation of Energy during 2020-21 & 2021-22 in Punjab, said Dr. Jarangal.

On this occasion, the cabinet minister also inaugurated an exhibition organised for the visitors from various stakeholder departments / organisations regarding the use of Energy Efficient Materials in Buildings & Industries.

Director PEDA Mr. M.P. Singh thanked all the participants and urged to adopt energy conservation measures at their works and residences. Chief Architect Punjab Ms. Sapna & more than 200 participants attended this function.

Details of Energy conservation awards winners

Energy Intensive Industries (Designated Consumer) category (Textile)

1st Prize: M/s Vardhman Yarns and Threads Limited, Hoshiarpur

2nd Prize: M/s. Arihant Spinning Mills,Sangrur

Energy Intensive Industries (Designated Consumer) category (Pulp & Paper)

1st Prize: M/s. Khanna Paper Mills Limited, Amritsar

2nd Prize: M/s. Kuantum Papers Limited, VPO Saila Khurd, Tehsil Garhshankar (Hoshiarpur)

Manufacturing Enterprises category (Medium Scale)

1st Prize: M/s. Eastman Cast & Forge Limited,Ludhiana

2nd Prize: M/s. Auto International Ludhiana

Manufacturing Enterprises category (Large Scale)

1st Prize: M/s. Madhav Group, Patiala

2nd Prize: M/s. Hero Steels Limited, Ludhiana

Commercial (Government & Private) Buildings category (Offices)

1st Prize: M/s. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited, Jalandhar

2nd Prize: M/s. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited Hoshiarpur

Educational Institutions (Government & Private) building category

1st Prize: M/s. Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana

2nd Prize: M/s. Chitkara University, Rajpura Punjab

Hospital Building Category

1st Prize: M/s. Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Sangrur

2nd Prize: M/s. Max Super Speciality Hospital (A unit of Hometrail Buildtech Pvt. Ltd) Mohali

Energy Auditing Agency Category (BEE Certified Energy Auditors)

1st Prize: M/s. PGS Energy Services Pvt. Ltd, Chandigarh

2nd Prize: M/s. Namdhari Eco Energies Pvt. Ltd,Sirsa, Haryana