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INDUSTRY SHOULD IMPLEMENT ENERGY EFFICIENCY MEASURES TO SAVE ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT: SUMEET JARANGAL

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IEP Chandigarh, November 17

Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA) on Thursday organized a one-day workshop in association with Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), Ministry of Power GoI on Signing of MoUs with 14 identified Industries and a technical session on “Adoption of ISO 50001:2018 Standards” at PEDA Auditorium here.Welcoming all the participants, Chief Executive PEDA Dr. Sumeet K. Jarangal encouraged industries to implement energy efficiency measures to achieve the global mission for saving energy, environment, and climate. There were a total 40 Designated Consumers (DCs) notified by the Ministry of Power under PAT Scheme in the State of Punjab and out of 40 DCs, two industries namely NFL Bathinda and Ropar from the fertilizer sector have signed MoU with BEE for implementation of ISO 50001:2018 standards, he added.Meanwhile, Chairman PEDA Mr. H.S. Hanspal, the Chief Guest of the Workshop, deliberated upon the importance and involvement of industries & MSMEs for implementation of energy efficiency projects in the State which would further boost the economy. He suggested that financial institutions shall provide required support for implementation of such projects in the State.Director BEE Mr. S.K. Khandare has emphasized upon the importance of energy efficiency & implementation of new and innovative energy efficient technologies in Industries & MSME at the Central & State level. He also stressed on the importance of investment potential in Industries & MSMEs which could enhance the infrastructure at the state level.The dynamics of industry, transport, buildings and agriculture sectors were bringing new opportunities, said he, while mentioning that energy was slowly transitioning to be demand driven rather than supply driven. He further deliberated upon the importance of bridging the communication and knowledge gap between project implementers and funding agencies for the implementation of energy efficient activities in Industries & MSMEs.Director PEDA Mr. M.P. Singh said that PEDA has been making concerted efforts to translate energy sector strategies into actionable low-carbon solutions to increase the utilization of clean and green energy. He said that PEDA has been planning to assess potential of latest technologies such as electric vehicles (EV) and utilization of hydrogen that could invariably impact the energy demand in the transport and industry sectors, which would contribute significantly in reducing the GreenHouse Gases emission. He thanked all the participants for attending the event.Additional Director PEDA Mr. Jaspal Singh, Project Engineer BEE Mr. Ravinder Yadav and representatives of various industries and MSMEs across India also attended the workshop.

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Mann government releases grant worth crores for state of the art infra in govt. schools

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IEP Chandigarh, November 17

Taking another step in the direction of establishing a better structure in the government schools of the state, the Punjab government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has released Rs 45.66 crore for the purchase of new goods in place of damaged or dilapidated conditions goods in government schools.

Disclosing this information, the Punjab State School Education Minister. Given by S. Harjot Singh Bains said that this amount has been released to government elementary (primary and middle) and high and senior secondary schools of the state. He said that with these funds new infrastructure to be purchased in place of damaged equipments in schools.

He said that apart from this, sports equipment, laboratory equipment and necessary teaching aids will be purchased. Also, this amount is used for maintaining the infrastructure including classrooms, libraries, labs, toilets and others.

S. Bains said that it has also been made compulsory for each school that 10 percent of the amount received under this scheme shall be spent on the activities carried out under the Sanitation Action Plan.

The Education Minister said that the Punjab government is committed to transform the government schools into centers of education in the true sense.

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Union Minister Narendra Singh Tomar inaugurates 30 integrated pack houses across the state from Aterna village of Sonipat

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IEP Chandigarh, November 17

Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister, Sh. Narendra Singh Tomar said that Haryana is leading in crop production and horticulture, the more we praise, the less it is. Today it is essential for farmers to cultivate new crops and use advance technology to produce better quality.  It is a matter of immense pleasure that Haryana Farmers and the state government is adopting such advance methods of agriculture, he added. Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister, Sh. Narendra Singh Tomar was speaking at the inauguration of 30 integrated pack houses across the state at Aterna village in Sonipat. On this occasion, Haryana Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister, Sh. J.P  Dalal was also present.While attending the programme, Sh. Narendra Singh Tomar first inaugurated 30 integrated pack houses established across the state and lauded the schemes being launched by the Haryana Government for the welfare of farmers.  He said that 30 pack houses are being set up across the state through FPOs in Haryana.  The Haryana Government has been making concrete efforts to set up 500 pack houses instead of 100 pack houses in the state. This initiative will change the image of Haryana in the field of Horticulture.Sh. Tomar said that the Government of India led by the Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi has been working in the interest of farmers. For the welfare of the farmers, the central government has deposited Rs. 2.17 lakh crore in their accounts under the Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana.  The Minimum Support Price was fixed twice for Rabi and Kharif crops and farmers are getting huge benefit from this initiative of the government.  Sh. Narendra Singh Tomar further said that the Haryana Government has adopted and implemented schemes on the tune of schemes launched by Central Government. He also praised the Haryana government for starting an insurance scheme for fruits and vegetables.Haryana, a leading state in farming- TomarSh. Narendra Singh Tomar said that Haryana is the leading state in agriculture.  The farmers of Haryana have taken innovative measures in the last 7 to 8 years.  The Haryana Government has also helped the farmers to purchase other cereal grains.  He said that growth in agriculture is the results of the new schemes of the Central Government.  He also appreciated the constructive steps being taken by Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal and Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Sh.. J. P Dalal in the agriculture sector.The Central and Haryana Government know the importance and priority of agricultureSh. Narendra Tomar said that India is an agricultural country.  The importance of agriculture has been taken on priority basis by the Central and Haryana Government. Long ago, knowing the problem of the farmers, the central government purchased the crop by setting up more purchase centres. During that period, the sowing of crop was more than the previous years and the export of agricultural products was worth of Rs. 3.45 lakh crore.Haryana Government has number of schemes of the welfare of farmers– JP DalalHaryana Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister, Sh. J. P Dalal welcomed the Union Agriculture Minister, Sh. Narendra Singh Tomar on his arrival in Haryana.  He said that Haryana is a state of farmers and has number of farmers’ welafre schemes including Crop Insurance Scheme, Bhavantar Bharpayee Yojana, purchase of crops on MSP, proper arrangement of mandis etc.  He said that under the guidance and vision of Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Sh. Manohar Lal, pack houses have been set up in the state through FPOs.  This step will benefit the farmers in the coming days.Sh. J. P Dalal said that today there are 11 excellence centers in the state, through which maximum plants are being prepared and distributed to the farmers.  Farmers of Haryana are availing the benefit of crop insurance scheme. The Haryana government has formed a Pond and Wastewater Management Authority for the renovation of ponds.Sh. J. P Dalal said that cold stores, pack houses are being set up in the state.  The world’s largest vegetable market is being set up in Gannaur, which will be spread over 550 acres with the expenditure of Rs 10,000 crore. This will provide employment opportunities to thousands of people.100 Pack Houses will be set up in Haryana this year- Sumita MisraAdditional Chief Secretary, Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Department, Smt. Sumita Misra informed that so far 33 pack houses have been set up in Haryana while work is under process to set up 35 more pack houses.  A target has been taken to set up 100 pack houses by this year. She said that the vision of Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi is being implemented at the grass root level under the guidance of Chief Minister Sh. Manohar Lal.On this occasion MP, Sonipat, Sh. Ramesh Chander Kaushik also welcomed and congratulated Union Minister, Sh. Narendra Singh Tomar on his arrival in Sonipat.  MLA, Sh. Mohan Lal Badoli, Director General of Agriculture Department, Sh. Hardeep Singh, Director General of Horticulture Department, Sh. Arjun Singh Saini and other senior officers were present on the occasion.

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ALL POSSIBLE EFFORTS WILL BE MADE FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN AND WOMEN: DR.BALJIT KAUR

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IEP Chandigarh / Hoshiarpur, November 17        

  Social Security and Women and Child Development Minister Punjab Dr.  Baljit Kaur said that the department has worked very seriously for the all-round development of children and women .  She said that while the department is working with determination for the complete development of children through Anganwadi centers, women are also being empowered through one stop centers.  She was addressing various programs during his visit to Hoshiarpur today.  Meanwhile, she was also given a guard of honor by the district administration in the rest house of the Public Works Department.  On this occasion, Director Social Security, Women and Child Development Mrs. Madhvi Kataria, Deputy Commissioner Mr. Sandeep Hans, S.P.  (Headquarters) Mrs. Manjit Kaur, District President of Aam Aadmi Party Mrs. Karamjit Kaur, Mrs. Vibha Sharma wife of Cabinet Minister Mr. Bram Shankar Gimpa, Mayor Surinder Kumar, Senior Deputy Mayor Mrs. Praveen Saini were also present. During the visit to Hoshiarpur, the Cabinet Minister participated as the chief guest by inaugurating the ‘Udaarian Child Development Fair’ at the Anganwadi Center of village Dholanwal, while also inaugurating the newly constructed building of the Sakhi One Stop Center inside the Civil Hospital Hoshiarpur.  After this, she also visited the old age home, children’s home, special home at Ram Colony camp and met the elderly and children there and assured to fulfill their needs on priority basis. Speaking during the ‘Udaarien Bal Vikas Mela’ fair, she asked the common people to take advantage of the schemes being run by the departments through Anganwadi centers.  She asked women to come forward to contribute to this campaign.  She said that the purpose of the fairs is to bring forward the children of Anganwadi centers on every front and develop them all round.  She also saw the exhibition of nutritious food for children and stalls set up by self-help groups.  Meanwhile, children from Anganwadi Centers also showcased their talent. Cabinet Minister Dr.  Baljit Kaur, while inaugurating the Sakhi One Stop Center built at a cost of Rs 48.43 lakh in Civil Hospital Hoshiarpur, said that the department is committed to prevent physical and mental violence against women and through the Sakhi One Stop Center, women who suffer from any kind of physical  or suffering from mental violence, they can come here and get free legal services, police assistance, housing assistance and health assistance.  She said that till now 670 cases have been settled by Sakhi One Stop Center in Hoshiarpur, out of which 342 are related to domestic violence.  Apart from this, free medical services have been provided in about 280 cases and free legal services in 71 cases.  She directed the employees of the One Stop Center to work with maximum effort and encouraged the women to take advantage of this center. Ms. Madhvi Kataria, Director of Social Security and Women and Child Development, while giving information about the ‘Udaarian Child Development Fair’, said that these fairs are being organized in the entire state till November 20.  Under this programme, awareness seminars on a new topic are being conducted at the village level in different Anganwadi centers every day.  On this occasion, she also sought suggestions from the beneficiaries and the parents of the children to implement the schemes being run by the department at the ground level.  During the inauguration of the Sakhi One Stop Center, she emphasized to make the center accessible to common women, so that less educated women can benefit from this center and the access of these centers is not limite.

Chandigarh, Punjab

WITH PROMISE TO MEET AGAIN CURTAIN FALLS FOR KHEDAN WATAN PUNJAB DIAN AS CM VOWS TO RESTORE PRISTINE GLORY OF STATE IN SPORTS

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IEP Ludhiana, November 17

With the promise to meet again next year, the around three months long sporting extravaganza ‘Khedan Watan Punjab Dian’ culminated here on Thursday at the local Guru Nanak Stadium as the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann vowed to restore the pristine glory of the state.Addressing the gathering after digitally transferring cash amount worth Rs 6.85 crore in the bank accounts of 9961 players who had bagged Gold, Silver and Bronze medal at the state level during games, the Chief Minister congratulated all the players for their stupendous success. He said that Rs 10,000 cash award has been transferred in account of winner of Gold medal, Rs 7000 in account of silver medal winner and Rs 5000 has been transferred in account of bronze medal winner. Bhagwant Mann said that these games will be held every year to promote sporting activity in every nook and corner of state.The Chief Minister also felicitated the teams of Patiala, Ludhiana and SAS Nagar for bagging first, second and third position in the state level games with 202, 133 and 123 gold medals respectively. He also honoured nine districts including Amritsar, Barnala, Faridkot, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Patiala, Roopnagar, SAS Nagar and Sangrur for successfully organising state level games well in their districts. Bhagwant Mann also congratulated the Sports Minister Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer for successful completion of these games.Announcing the culmination of this around three months long gala sporting event, the Chief Minister said that it is a matter of great pride and satisfaction that in this mega event more than three lakh players have participated in different six age groups. He said that these players have participated in various competitions from block to the state level in 28 sports categories. Bhagwant Mann also announced that the state government will give top priority to recruit the outstanding players in various government departments.Congratulating the players who had won medals in the games, the Chief Minister urged them not to feel proud of their victory but to stay humble and work hard for more success. He said that the games have got overwhelming response across the state and youth have participated in them with huge enthusiasm. Bhagwant Mann said that he is elated to share that even in some events three generations of families have participated in these games.The Chief Minister said that he is an avid sports lover due to which he is making strenuous efforts for promotion of sports. He said that his government had felicitated the commonwealth contingent as soon as they had returned from the games. Bhagwant Mann envisioned that the day is not far when all the first three slots in every game will be bagged by Punjabis both at national and international level.The Chief Minister said that in a path breaking initiative his government has resumed Shaheed Bhagat Singh youth award, which will be bestowed to 46 youth every year for their outstanding contribution in several fields. He said that the award winners will get cash money worth Rs 51,000 along with appreciation certificate. Bhagwant Mann bemoaned that this award was stopped around seven years back but will be resumed now.The Chief Minister also vowed to make Punjab as the front runner state in the country. He said that his government is already making all out efforts for this noble cause. Bhagwant Mann envisioned that the concerted efforts will give desired results and an era of unprecedented progress and prosperity will be ushered in state.The Chief Minister further said that the prestigious G-20 summit, scheduled to be held in the holy city of Amritsar in March-2023, will promote Punjab as a preferred destination for business on the international level. He said that the summit will also provide a stage to the government to showcase its achievements and facilities for setting up new businesses. Bhagwant Mann said that this is a golden opportunity when Punjab can be highlighted as a land of best opportunities adding that the state is fortunate to have got this opportunity to host this event, in which leading countries from around the world will discuss education and labour and other crucial issues.The Chief Minister said that the state government has been making all out efforts for promoting sports across the state to channelize the unbounded energy of youth in a positive manner.  He said that these games were a right step towards this direction as it has provided platform to the players for showcasing their latent. Bhagwant Mann asserted that these games will also help the state government to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the players which will be beneficial for grooming them for the national and international events in future.The Chief Minister further said that the state government is leaving no stone unturned to popularize sports in the state as it can be play a key role in progress of the state and prosperity of its people. He asserted that it is the need of hour to encourage more budding players to excel in field of sports. Bhagwant Mann said that Aam Aadmi government is working on an aggressive campaign to produce maximum number of trained sportspersons so that Punjab can contribute more players in the Indian contingent for international events.The Chief Minister said that Punjab has abundant sports talent and Punjab government will leave no stone unturned to tap their potential and enable them to participate and excel in international events. Bhagwant Mann said that Punjab and sports have a strong and inseparable bond adding that the youth of the state have an inherited talent but the successive governments have failed to provide requisite infrastructure to them. He asserted that now the players will be provided the state of art infrastructure and world class facilities.Earlier, Sports Minister Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer welcomed the Chief Minister and other dignitaries on the occasion. He also lauded the role played by the entire government machinery to make this sporting event a huge success. Meet Hayer said that these games have scripted a new success story in history of the state.Meanwhile, Commonwealth silver medalist weightlifter Vikas Thakur handed over the games flag to Chief Minister.  Bhagwant Mann gave the flag to Sports department for organising the games annually.During the closing ceremony, cultural performances by artist troupes mesmerised the audience with their dazzling performances. Leading Punjabi singers Kulwinder Billa, Pari Pandher and Armaan Dhillon entertained the audience with their songs.On the occasion an impressive video about the sporting extravaganza accompanied by magnificent traditional dance ‘Giddha’ and ‘Bhangra’ enthralled the audience and forced them to tap their feet. The gathering also gave standing ovation to the dazzling firework show on the occasion.

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Vigilance arrests Police officials, a private person for taking bribe Rs 10,000

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IEP Chandigarh October 17

Aiming to eradicate corruption in the state on the directive issued by Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann, the Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) during its ongoing campaign on Monday arrested a senior police constable and a private person for taking a bribe of Rs 10,000.

Disclosing this here today a spokesperson of the VB said the above mentioned accused constable Gurdeep Singh (No 1665/Amritsar), posted as Naib Reader in the office of ACP East Amritsar and private person Mayur, resident of Karimpura, Amritsar have been arrested on the complaint of Sucha Singh, resident of Partap Nagar, Amritsar. He further informed that the complainant has approached the VB and alleged that the local police had registered a case against his son and the above mentioned police official and private person were demanding Rs 15,000 for facilitating a compromise in this regard with the complainant in police case but deal was struck at Rs 10,000.

After verification of the facts in the complaint and the material evidence, a VB team have arrested the above mentioned police officials and private person for accepting a bribe of Rs 10,000 from the complainant in the presence of two official witnesses.

The spokesperson informed that in this regard a case under Prevention of Corruption Act has been registered against both the accused at VB police station, Amritsar and further investigation was under progress.

Chandigarh, Punjab

Punjab Chief Secretary reviews various projects for institutionalization of data and evidence-based approach to policies

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IEP Chandigarh, November 17

Punjab Chief Secretary Sh. V.K. Janjua reviewed the various projects underway by the J-PAL South Asia Partnership for institutionalization of data and evidence-based approach to policies during a high-level meeting here today.

J-PAL South Asia Partnership is running projects on prevention of opioid use in Punjab, Pani Bachao Paisa Kamao Scheme, Using machine learning tool to detect bogus firms in GST ecosystem for improving tax collection, Punjab market based system for environmental regulations (emissions trading scheme), while improving job matching for youth in Punjab is in pipeline. Apart from this, there is a proposal for Gender Sensitive Police Scoping Study project.

Chief Secretary gave the consent for new Gender Sensitive Policing Scoping Study project. Gender Sensitive Policing Scoping Study is related to community outreach and engagement for gender – responsive policing besides enhancing the gender sensitivity and responsiveness of female officers. Role of the counseling and impact on women’s security and relationship between counseling and legal case will also be studied. The objective is to study the functioning and gender responsiveness of counseling.

Mr. Janjua expressed his satisfaction on  the ongoing projects of  prevention of opioid use in Punjab, Pani Bachao Paisa Kamao Scheme, Using machine learning tool to detect bogus firms in GST ecosystem for improving tax collection, and Punjab market based system for environmental regulations (emissions trading scheme).

In the meeting Additional Chief Secretary to Chief Minister; A. Venu Prasad, Principal Secretary Planning ;Vikas Pratap, Principal Secretary; Tejveer Singh, Principal Secretary; Dilip Kumar, Secretary; Kamal Kishore Yadav, Secretary Rahul Tiwari, Secretary; Gurpreet Kaur Sapra were present.

Chandigarh, Punjab

PUNJAB POLICE ARREST TWO MAIN SHOOTERS, FACILITATOR IN TARGETED KILLING OF PARDEEP SINGH

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IEP CHANDIGARH, November 17

          As part of the ongoing drive to make Punjab a crime-free state launched on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Punjab Police on Thursday arrested three persons, including two main shooters, involved in the targeted killing of Pardeep Singh, who was killed by six-shooters outside his shop in Kotkapura on November 10, 2022.

          Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav identified the two arrested shooters as Manpreet Singh alias Mani (26) and Bhupinder Singh alias Goldy (22), both resident of Faridkot, while, the third arrested accused has been identified as Baljit Singh alias Manna, a resident of Sri Muktsar Sahib. 

          The DGP said that the Punjab Police had established the identity of two of the main shooters— Manpreet Mani and Bhupinder Goldy— on the very first day and an extensive manhunt was launched by the Police in this regard. “In an intelligence-led joint operation, Counter Intelligence Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur Police and Faridkot Police nabbed both the shooters from the outskirts of the Hoshiarpur district, when they were waiting to catch a bus to flee to Himachal Pradesh,” he said.

          He said that both the arrested shooters have criminal cases, pertaining to extortion and other crimes, pending against them and their interrogation is expected to unravel the entire conspiracy hatched by the Canada-based terrorist Goldy Brar and his network of associates, who have acted as facilitators in this crime.

          In another success, DGP Gaurav Yadav said that Faridkot Police, in a simultaneous operation, has also arrested Baljit Manna from the Jaito area in Faridkot for providing logistic support to the three Haryana-based shooters including two minors and one identified as Jatinder Jeetu. The trio Haryana-based shooters were arrested by the Delhi Special Cell a few days back.

          SSP Faridkot Rajpal Singh said that after the Court of Judicial Magistrate 1st Class (JMIC) granted police custody of children in conflict with law (CCL) for five days, the Police have brought both the minor accused for questioning and further investigations are on.

An FIR No 228 dated 10.11.2022 had been registered under sections 302, 307, 148, 149 and 120-B of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and 25/54/59 of the Arms Act at Police Station City Kotkapura.

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NHRC notice to Pb Govt over reported lack of proper access to education facilities for children in Sutlej surrounded border areas of Ferozpur

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IEP New Delhi 17

The National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, India has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report about the plight of students, in Kaluwara village of Punjab, especially the girls, who have to first walk on foot in slushy banks of the river Sutlej then board a Berhi (a wooden boat) and cross the river to walk for another 4 kms along the border with Pakistan before finally reaching to the Government Senior Secondary School in Gatti Rajoke area of the district Ferozpur of the State.The news report further reveals that Kaluwara is surrounded on three sides by river water and by the border fence on the fourth. It is also stated that during the heavy rain, the river floods fields and homes, forcing the residents to spend days together on their roof tops. The village houses 50 families and has only one primary school. Most of the girls studying in the primary school, drop out after Class-V due to the extreme difficulties in getting to the schools for higher education.The Commission has observed that the contents of the news report, if true, raise issues pertaining to the apathy of the state authorities towards the Right to Education of the students as well as the Right to Life and Dignity of the people residing in the area. The State has a responsibility to ensure their safety and to safeguard their human rights by providing them an environment to live with dignity.Accordingly, it has issued a notice to the Government of Punjab, through its Chief Secretary calling for a report along with the action taken report about the steps being taken or proposed to be taken to provide for better and hassle-free access to the students to the school in the area, either by creation of a new school at a nearby place or by providing better access, avoiding the river Satluj/Berhi, while reaching to the school. Issuing the notice, the Commission has observed that it becomes imperative that the State Government makes it possible for every child to get an access to the education system, without much hindrance or difficulty so that the fundamental significance of the life of an individual can be achieved. In this context, it also noted the Supreme Court order in Avinash Mehrotra v. UoI, (2009) 6 SCC 398, as well as the introduction of Article 21-A in the Constitution, which makes the State liable to provide free and compulsory education to all the children of the age of six to fourteen years.The Commission has further noted that the Government of India has been emphasizing upon education to the girls. It has announced and implemented many schemes to provide benefits to the girl children across the country but such news reports indicate that there are many grey still areas, where a lot of work is yet to be done. The poor citizens cannot be left on their fate and to use a Berhi to cross a river daily to reach the school, market or their place of work.  According to the media report, carried on 16th November, 2022, the two girls, who have been attending high school amidst odds, say that sometimes they are the only ones on the Berhi without any boat man, which is maneuvered using an over head cable that is tethered to poles on either ends of the river bank. The girls have to tug at the over head rope with all their might, haul themselves onto the boat and wait for it to steady itself before rowing to the other side. It is also mentioned that sometimes the students have to wait for the Berhi for more than two hours as they have to wait for someone from the other side to row the Berhi towards them. The Berhi is reportedly a common form of water transport in the area, used to ferry, besides people, cattle and vehicles such as bicycle and motor bike even tractors as there is no road to reach the area called Gatti Rajoke.

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November 22, 25 will be observed as Public holidays in Faridabad, Fatehabad, Hisar and Palwal to enable employees of aforesaid institutions and offices etc. to cast their votes

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IEP Chandigarh, November 17

Haryana Government has notified that November 22 (Tuesday) and 25 (Friday) will be observed as Public holidays in all offices, Educational and other institutes of the State Government, Board and Corporations situated in the jurisdiction of the areas namely Faridabad, Fatehabad, Hisar and Palwal to enable employees of aforesaid institutions and offices etc. to cast their votes for Members of Zila Parishads and Panchayat Samitis and also for those employees located or working beyond the jurisdiction of said Zila Parishads and Panchayat Samitis but are registered voters of said areas.Sharing more details in this regard, an official spokesperson said that it has also been notified that November 22 (Tuesday) and 25 (Friday) will also be observed as paid holidays under section 135B of the Representation of People Act, 1951 applicable under Section 173A of the Haryana Panchayati Raj Act, 1994 and under section 25 of Negotiable Instrument Act, 1881 for all the factories, commercial, establishments, industrial undertakings, trade, shops, Banks etc., falling within the jurisdiction, where the poll will be held on November 22 (Tuesday) and 25 (Friday) to enable workers of these factories, commercial establishments, industrial undertakings, trade shops, Banks etc. located in the areas of the aforesaid Panchayati Raj Institutions to cast their votes.