IEP Sri Anandpur Sahib, November 8 On sacred occasion of Parkash purb of Sri Guru Nanak Dev ji, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday paid obeisance at Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib and announced that Anand Marriage Act will be implemented in true letter and spirit. The Chief Minister said that the act was notified in 2016 but had been hanging in fire since then. He said that though several other states have already implemented this act but Punjab had lagged behind. Bhagwant Mann said that this act will be now implemented in right earnest. The Chief Minister paid obeisance at Takht Sahib and prayed to almighty for the peace, progress and prosperity in the state. He also prayed that the ethos of communal harmony, peace and brotherhood are strengthened in the state with every passing day and Punjab leads the country in every sphere. Extending his heartiest greetings to the people on the auspicious occasion of Prakash Purb, Bhagwant Mann said that Sri Guru Nanak Dev ji was a great spiritual ambassador who guided the humanity to attain salvation by spreading the cult of devotion to God. He said that Guru Ji’s eternal teachings of ‘Kirat Karo, Naam Japo and Vand Chako’ are still relevant in the present materialistic society. The Chief Minister said that Sri Guru Nanak Dev ji envisioned a casteless society free from rituals, thereby redeeming the suffering humanity from the pangs of agony. He said that Sri Guru Nanak Dev ji motivated mankind with new ideas, aims, and aspirations and called upon it to dispense with the maladies of hypocrisy, falsehood, pretensions and caste-prejudices. Bhagwant Mann appealed the people to imbibe the spirit of service and humility as preached by the Great Guru and strive hard for carving out a peaceful, prosperous and healthy society by following the precious legacy of Guru Nanak Dev ji . The Chief Minister exhorted people to celebrate this sacred occasion with utmost devotion and dedication rising above the parochial considerations of caste, colour, creed and religion. He said that through his udaasis Guru Nanak Dev ji, who is revered across the globe as Jagat Guru, preached communal harmony and brotherhood. Likewise, Bhagwant Mann said that Guru Nanak Dev ji through his teachings opposed tyranny, injustice and oppression during the invasion of Mughal emperor Babar. Quoting verse ‘Pawan Guru, Paani Pitaah, Mata Dharat Mahat’ from Gurbani, the Chief Minister said that Guru ji have equated air (pawan) with teacher, water (paani) with father and land (dharat) with mother. Bhagwant Mann said that Guru ji had at that time taught the people to preserve environment when its pollution no where in scene. He said that Sri Guru Nanak Dev ji was also a firm advocate of women empowerment and equal status for females in the society.
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4,000 legislators to take part in National Legislators’ Conf next year
IEP Chandigarh, November 8
National Legislators’ Conference (NLC) is being jointly organised by the legislative bodies, non-governmental institutions and civil society with active support of the MIT School of Government, Pune in Mumbai from June 16 to 18 next year. Around 4,000 legislators representing various political parties from across the country are expected to attend it.
NIC is also seeking support from the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA), the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and UNESCO. NLC is a democracy carnival aimed at propagating the ethos of India’s democracy in the world through leadership transformation, good governance and peace-building.
It aims at creation of a cohesive ecosystem among leaders of all ideologies for the common cause of development, instilling the spirit of nationhood, encouraging clean leadership for enhancing good governance, and creating a model to be reckoned with globally.
Meanwhile addressing a round table discussion to lay the framework for NLC on Tuesday, former Lok Sabha Speaker Shivraj Patil said that the aim of the NLC is to train the elected representatives and make them aware their duties and responsibilities. It is a unique and first-of-its kind initiative to develop a multi-partisan forum which will go a long way to make our Democracy more vibrant, stronger and healthie, he informed.
Former Lok Sabha Speakers Sumitra Mahajan and Meira Kumar also addressed the round table which was also attended by assembly speakers of over a dozen states , former Secretary Generals of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha and several senior bureaucrats who shared their expertise towards nation-building and good governance.
Meira Kumar said,” Indian system of parliamentary democracy is revered and honoured across the world. It is an outcome of our long struggle for Independence. People elect their MPs and MLAs and that is why the importance of our Parliament and State Assemblies is supreme. We all need to ensure that the rights and privileges that our constitution has given to our people are being safeguarded; it is our duty as elected representatives. Keeping these aspects in mind, the upcoming NLC holds a great significance as will lay the path for development and strengthening of our democratic values.”
Purohit launches Vision document Future Ready Chandigarh 2030 & beyond.
IEP Chandigarh
Governor of Punjab-cum-Administrator of UT Chandigarh, Sh. Banwarilal Purohit, today launched the Vision document Future Ready Chandigarh 2030 & beyond. The document drafted and finalised in consultation with United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) reflects the Chandigarh Administration’s commitment to be the country’s most sustainable city by 2030, promoting solutions that work for the people and the planet.
The vision document was released in the presence of Mr. Dharam Pal, IAS, Adviser to the Administrator, Mr. J. M. Balamurugan, IAS, Principal Secretary to Hon’ble Governor of Punjab, Mr. Praveer Ranjan, IPS, Director General of Police, Mr. Nitin Kumar Yadav, IAS, Home Secretary, Dr. Vijay Namdeorao Zade, IAS, Finance Secretary, Mr. Debendra Dalai, IFS, Chief Conservator of Forests, Mr. Yashpal Garg, IAS, Secretary Health, Ms. Hargunjit Kaur, IAS, Special Secretary Finance and other officers of Chandigarh Administration, and Mr. Vikas Verma, Regional Head-North Region, UNDP India, at Punjab Raj Bhavan, Chandigarh.
Speaking at the event, Sh. Banwarilal Purohit thanked UNDP for its collaboration with Chandigarh Administration in preparing this vision document. He asked the Administration to plan all future interventions based on the Vision document.
On this occasion, Ms. Shoko Noda, Resident Representative, UNDP India, shared a message congratulating Chandigarh Administration and praising the leadership of Honourable Governor. Responding to the message, Sh. Banwarilal Purohit said, “We hope to have your continued association during the implementation of the vision document also. I appreciate your commitment and support.”
In line with future needs, the Vision document articulates that Chandigarh will be a ‘City forever Beautiful’ because it is a ‘City that Cares’ in every facet of urban living. While proposing the solutions, the document also considers the fast-changing threats the world is facing, including pandemics, climate change, environmental disasters, and its potential impact on the city’s development.
The document covers Vision statements and short & long-term action points under five thematic areas:
• Urban infrastructure & Planning; Transport & Mobility
• Environment, Climate Action & Eco Tourism
• Education, Skill Development (including Sports), Employment, Economic Ability
• Health, Nutrition & Well Being
• Social Protection & Safety
Transport department blacklisted 5706 BS-IV vehicles registered fraudulently after April 1, 2020: Laljit Singh Bhullar
IEP Chandigarh, November 7
Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann led Punjab government has blacklisted 5706 BS-IV vehicles registered fraudulently for violating the guidelines of the Supreme Court of India. The state government has also taken action against those vehicles, whose taxes were due and documents were incomplete and all services related to these vehicles have been blocked.
Divulging further, Punjab Transport Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar informed that as per the guidelines of the Supreme Court of India, a complete ban was imposed on the registration of high-polluting BS-IV vehicles after March 31, 2020, but this type of vehicles had been registered fraudulently, of which the transport department has identified 5706 vehicles so far.
The Cabinet Minister said, the investigation revealed that the vehicle owners, company dealers and clerks, assistants, accountants of RTA/SDM Offices and some senior officials manipulated with engine and chassis number and vehicle manufacturing details and registration of these vehicles was done besides evading taxes.
The Cabinet Minister informed that besides this, many vehicle dealers continued their dealerships without getting themselves registered in the office of the State Transport Commissioner (STC) at that time and they have been found to be involved in fraud with the government by registering such vehicles on a large scale in their own names. Even many such dealers have got themselves registered fraudulently on the portal NIC (National Informatics Center). He said that the registration documents of many vehicles were found to be incomplete during investigation.
“The department has uploaded the list of fraudulently registered BS-IV and other vehicles on the website of the department, informed Transport Minister, adding that so far 5706 vehicles have been identified and investigation is on for identification of other vehicles. He said that the erring employees and persons involved will not be spared at any cost. He directed the Secretary Transport and State Transport Commissioner to initiate the process of collecting due taxes from the accused and take legal action against them under Indian Penal Code and other relevant rules.
APPROXIMATELY RS. 100 CRORES WILL BE SPENT ON DEVELOPMENT WORKS FOR THE BEAUTIFICATION OF THE CITY OF AMRITSAR IN CONNECTION WITH THE G-20 SUMMIT
IEP Chandigarh, November 7
To review the preparations being made for the G-20 Summit, a meeting of the Sub-Cabinet Committee under the Chairmanship of Local Government was held today on Monday at the Municipal Bhawan, Chandigarh. The members of Cabinet sub committee Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal, Harjot Singh Bains and Harbhajan Singh were also present in the meeting.Giving information in this regard, Local Government Minister, Dr. Inderbir Singh Nijjar said that the G-20 summit is going to be held in the holy city of Amritsar in March 2023 possibly on 15 to 17 March 2023. The Presidents and Prime Ministers of G-20 countries and other international delegates will participate in this summit. He said that it is a matter of great pride that this international level event is going to be held in the state of Punjab.Cabinet Minister Dr.Nijjar further informed that approximately Rs. 100 crores will be spent on development works for the beautification of the city of Amritsar for the G-20 summit. The extensive arrangements will be made for the success of this global event. The local government minister disclosed that with this international event, the state will emerge on the global tourism map, it would also give boost to the investment in the state.On this occasion, he gave the details of the works to be done to strengthen the beauty and basic infrastructure of the city and said that whatever work will be done will be not only for the program, but will be strong and sustainable works according to the needs of the city residents. He said that the works to be done include repairing roads, street lights, making green belts, painting the Golden Gate, improving solid waste management, signage boards, and electricity. Includes traffic light works.The Cabinet Sub committee has directed the concerned officers present in the meeting to ensure that every development work to be done at Amritsar is completed within the stipulated time.
RESIDENTIAL & INDUSTRIAL URBAN ESTATES TO BE DEVELOPED IN PATIALA AND SANGRUR: AMAN ARORA
IEP Chandigarh, November 7
Reaffirming the commitment to ensure planned development in the urban areas of the state, new Urban Estates meant both for residential and industrial purpose would be developed by the Patiala Development Authority (PDA) in near future in different cities falling under its jurisdiction, revealed Mr. Aman Arora, Minister for Housing and Urban Development (H&UD).Chairing a meeting to review the ongoing and upcoming projects and functioning of PDA at PUDA Bhawan, SAS Nagar (Mohali), Mr. Aman Arora stated that residential and industrial urban estates in Patiala, Sangrur and Samana are proposed to be developed. He asked the officials concerned to get scrutinize the applications from the Screening Committee regarding land acquisition/land pooling in the next 15 days.The Cabinet Minister Mr. Aman Arora and Principal Secretary Housing & Urban Development Mr. Ajoy Kumar Sinha also reviewed the Rejuvenation of Badi Nadi and Chotti Nadi project, construction of STPs & ETP and laying of sewer network at Patiala. The H&UD Minister was apprised that PDA proposes to provide 24×7 canal based water supply to Urban Estate 1, 2, 3, 4 and PDA Omaxe City.Apart from this, future projects to be undertaken by PDA were also discussed along with regulatory activities being executed. Mr. Aman Arora also directed the Chief Administrator PDA Mr. Gautam Jain to expedite the process for clearing pendency of cases of different nature as well as work for providing basic amenities in authorized projects.
PUNJAB GOVERNMENT SEEKS APPLICATIONS FROM NGOS REGARDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: DR. BALJIT KAUR
IEP Chandigarh, November 7
Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann led Punjab Government is making continuous efforts for welfare of children, women, disabled and elderly people. As a part of these efforts, Punjab Government has seeked applications from NGOs to give financial assistance under “Plan Scheme PM-6 Assistance to NGOs”.Last date for filling applications is November 21 for financial year 2022-23.
Divulging the details in this regard, the Minister for Social Security, Women and Child Development Dr. Baljit Kaur said that the Punjab government has made plan to take cooperation of NGOs for proper implementation of welfare schemes of the children, women, disabled, elderly in lieu of which government will provide them funds.
She said that the Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) who are willing to get assistance under the scheme, can apply through scheme link of planning department https://tinyurl.com/493n4kvs and departmental website https://sswcd.punjab.gov.in
Applications for the current financial year 2022-23 should be completed and can be sent to the office of the Director, Social Security, Women and Child Development Department, Punjab SCO. 102-103, Sector 34A, Chandigarh by November 21, 2022.
Deputy Speaker writes a Letter to Punjab Govt. to declare ‘Chhinjh Chharahan Di’ as a heritage fair.
IEP Chandigarh, November 7
Punjab Vidhan Sabha Deputy Speaker Jai krishan Singh Rauri has written a letter to Punjab Government to declare ‘Chhinjh Chharahan Di’ as a heritage fair.
In this letter, S. Rauri said that from the first Sunday of the month of Maghara every year, this Chhinjh fair is held for four consecutive days at the village of Achalpur Majari, a semi-mountainous area under Garshankar of Hoshiarpur district. He said that this historic fair needs to be preserved as a sign of heritage.
S. Rauri further wrote that the Punjab government is constantly striving hard for preserving the rich heritage of Punjab for the next generation. The people of the this region have been demanding to declare the historical fair ‘Chhinjh Chharahan Di’ as a heritage fair for a long time. In the book of eighth class, published by the Punjab School Education Board, the article ‘Chhinjh Chharahan Di’ written by the renowned writer Amrik Singh Dayal is being taught in schools from the last ten years.
He said that since the region was backward and hilly, this fair could not be promoted and neither the previous governments paid any attention to this.
Govt School Students can send designs for logo of School of Eminence: Harjot Singh Bains
IEP Chandigarh, November 7
Students of government schools can send their designs till November 10, 2022 for the logo of ‘School of Eminence’ being established under the first phase by the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann-led government. It was disclosed by Punjab School Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains.
The Cabinet Minister said that all the school heads have been instructed through a letter. He said that the children studying fine arts, drawing and painting in class 11 and 12 should prepare an effective and meaningful logo and send it to the head office by November 10 through concerned district offices. For this five key guiding points have also been issued for depicting good infrastructure facilities in schools, use of multimedia and other e-resources for digital education, well-equipped libraries and laboratories, sports facilities and facilities for co-academic activities.
Mr. Bains said that the first three designs will be chosen at state level and the designers would be awarded with cash rewards. He added that the first prize is Rs 5100, the second prize is Rs 3100, while the third prize is Rs. 2100. However, the state level jury will have all the rights to take the final decision in this regard.
Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker greets people on the Prakash Purb of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji
IEP Chandigarh, November 7
Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Mr. Kultar Singh Sandhwan has extended greetings to the people on the auspicious occasion of 553rd Prakash Purb of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji.
Mr. Sandhwan said that Sri Guru Nanak Dev ji gave the message of ‘Kirat Karo, Naam Japo and Vand Chhako’ through his philosophy. He guided the humanity to attain salvation by spreading the cult of devotional love, affection and living with mutual brotherhood.
Mr. Sandhwan appealed the people to imbibe the spirit of service and humility as preached by the Great Guru and strive hard for carving out a peaceful, prosperous and healthy society by following the precious legacy of Guru Nanak Dev ji. He appealed to the people to celebrate Guru Purb with utmost devotion by rising above the caste, colour, creed and religion.