IEP Chandigarh, September 13

Highlighting the salient features of Punjab’s industrial friendly policies, Punjab Investment Promotions Minister Anmol Gagan Mann today sought a special industrial package for Punjab.

          Addressing the Board of Trade meeting held in New Delhi under the Chairmanship of Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, Ms. Mann said that being a border state, Punjab is facing hardships which will be mitigated by opening old land trade routes with Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran and Iraq. She asserted that it is the need of the hour to open new and old trade routes to further bolster the country’s economy as this is convenient and affordable for all traders of the region. Besides, this will also provide much needed marketing opportunities swiftly for perishable goods. She apprised that Punjab is predominantly an agrarian economy with a large number of its populace dependent on agriculture and opening the land trade routes with neighbouring countries will immensely benefitted for our trade communities as well as farmers.

          The Cabinet Minister also laid thrust on the need for solutions to remove pesticides residues in crops so that our crop of Basmati will dominate again in Europian and other markets. She also addressed various pertinent topics for Punjab like immediate approvals for the various proposals from Government of India. While extending red carpet welcome towards industrial honchos, Ms. Mann said that Punjab’s connectivity in terms of road, railways and airways, friendly labour relations with no domicile restrictions and uninterrupted power supply are conducive for entrepreneurs to set up their operations in Punjab. She said that the simplified single window systems of Punjab Bureau of Investment Promotion and time-bound incentives have enabled the Punjab Government in creating a liberal and industry-friendly environment in the State. She said that due to strenuous efforts of the state government Punjab has today emerged as the most preferred destination for investment in the country.

          Punjab Investment Promotion Minister emphasised on logistics support from Railways for Kinnow Growers if Fazilka. She demanded special train to transport these types of perishable goods. She exhorted to import special wax to preserve fruits and vegetables for long period.

          Notably, this meeting was aimed to discuss ways to boost the country’s exports. The Board is an advisory body on the foreign trade policy.

IEP Chandigarh, September 13

Highlighting the salient features of Punjab’s industrial friendly policies, Punjab Investment Promotions Minister Anmol Gagan Mann today sought a special industrial package for Punjab.

          Addressing the Board of Trade meeting held in New Delhi under the Chairmanship of Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, Ms. Mann said that being a border state, Punjab is facing hardships which will be mitigated by opening old land trade routes with Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran and Iraq. She asserted that it is the need of the hour to open new and old trade routes to further bolster the country’s economy as this is convenient and affordable for all traders of the region. Besides, this will also provide much needed marketing opportunities swiftly for perishable goods. She apprised that Punjab is predominantly an agrarian economy with a large number of its populace dependent on agriculture and opening the land trade routes with neighbouring countries will immensely benefitted for our trade communities as well as farmers.

          The Cabinet Minister also laid thrust on the need for solutions to remove pesticides residues in crops so that our crop of Basmati will dominate again in Europian and other markets. She also addressed various pertinent topics for Punjab like immediate approvals for the various proposals from Government of India. While extending red carpet welcome towards industrial honchos, Ms. Mann said that Punjab’s connectivity in terms of road, railways and airways, friendly labour relations with no domicile restrictions and uninterrupted power supply are conducive for entrepreneurs to set up their operations in Punjab. She said that the simplified single window systems of Punjab Bureau of Investment Promotion and time-bound incentives have enabled the Punjab Government in creating a liberal and industry-friendly environment in the State. She said that due to strenuous efforts of the state government Punjab has today emerged as the most preferred destination for investment in the country.

          Punjab Investment Promotion Minister emphasised on logistics support from Railways for Kinnow Growers if Fazilka. She demanded special train to transport these types of perishable goods. She exhorted to import special wax to preserve fruits and vegetables for long period.

          Notably, this meeting was aimed to discuss ways to boost the country’s exports. The Board is an advisory body on the foreign trade policy.

IEP Chandigarh, September 12, 2022

Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema on Monday issued directions to compile data about the total number of outsourced employees and their contractors/outsourcing agencies hired by all the departments of the Punjab government.`        During a meeting held in a pleasant atmosphere with the ‘Theka Mulazam Sangharsh Morcha’ at his office here, the Finance Minister discussed their issues and demands with the concerned officials on the spot so that appropriate solutions could be worked out at the earliest.          Hearing the grievances of the outsourced employees, Cheema issued directions to compile a complete data base of the employees outsourced by all government departments and corporations, societies and committees etc. He said that the qualification and experience of these employees shall also be included in the data. The Finance Minister also asked to provide complete information regarding total financial expenses incurred on hiring these employees through outsourcing including the commission of the concerned outsourcing companies or agencies.          During the department wise discussion with the representatives of Morcha, the finance minister assured them that all their legitimate issues will be resolved soon. He said that he will discuss their issues with the Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann after receiving compiled information from all the departments.          Rajat Agarwal, Secretary Personnel, Mohit Tewari, Special Secretary Finance, Vipul Ujwal, HoD, Water Supply and Sanitation were also present in the meeting.

IEP SAS Nagar/ Chandigarh September 12, 2022

Aman can achieve a big goal with his perseverance and hard work.  You are all natives of Punjab, and the Punabis are known for their hard work who have marked their identity in every field at the national and international level.  I have full hope that in the next few years the players of Punjab will raise the name of their state and country in the whole world by winning medals at the national and international level.  This is the first time that this large-scale sports tournament is being organized by the Aam Aadmi Party government in the state.  This statement was made by Madam Anmol Gagan Mann, Minister of Tourism and Culture Affairs, Investment Promotion, Labour and Grievance Redressal today at Multi Purpose Sports Stadium Sector 78 of SAS Nagar   while inaugurating the district level tournaments under ‘Khedan Watan Punjab Deyan 2022’ being organized by the Punjab Government.Mr. Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer Sports Minister also participated in this event.  He encouraged the children and said that such an environment for sports had never been created in Punjab before.  He said that the success of these games can be estimated from the fact that in the block where there were not more than 200 players, now about 3500 players have been registered in these games at the block level, while in Derabasi block alone 4200 players have registered themselves for particiapting in the games.  He congratulated the district administration, coaches, teachers and district sports department for successfully organizing these games.  He said that seeing the enthusiasm of the players, we hope that in the next 5-7 years, big players of international level will emerge from Punjab.  He said that the Aam Aadmi Party government is trying day and night to revive the spirit of sports in Punjab and we hope that Punjab will soon become the number one state in the field of sports in India.On this occasion, MLA Derabassi Mr. Kuljit Singh Randhawa also addressed and congratulated the participating players, coaches and their teachers.  Deputy Commissioner Mr. Amit Talwar welcomed the chief guest and special guests who arrived at the function on this occasion. An oath was also taken by the players for the purpose of playing games with sportsmanship.  During the program, a cultural program was also presented by Jugni Culture and Welfare Club, under which Punjab’s martial art Gatke performance and Bhangra, Giddha were also presented.           On this occasion Additional Deputy Commissioner Mrs. Amaninder Kaur Brar, Additional Deputy Commissioner ( Urban Development) Ms. Pooja S Grewal, Additional Deputy Commissioner (Rural Development) Mrs. Avneet Kaur, SDM Mohali Mrs. Sarabjit Kaur, District Sports Officer Mrs. Gurdeep Kaur, Chairman of Youth Development and Sports Board Parminder Singh Goldi,  Aam Aadmi Party district in-charge Madam Prabhjot Kaur, school students, coaches, teachers and city residents were present in large numbers.

IEP Chandigarh Munich (Germany), September 12, 2022 

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday embarked on a series of engagements in Germany to promote Punjab as a preferred investment destination and woo global investments into the State, during the first day of his tour in the country.

The Chief Minister was invited by CEO Messe Munchen GmBH Dr. Reinhard Pfeiffer, to attend DRINKTEC 2022, the world’s leading trade fair for the food industry. During his one-on-one interactions with industry at the event, he extended a warm welcome to the global industrialists to attend the Progressive Punjab Investors’ Summit scheduled for February 23-24, 2023. During the event, Bhagwant Mann held deliberations with the key companies like Zepplin, Buehler, Pro Minent, Donaldson, Igus, Cipriani Harrison Valves, Pentair and others about various technology solutions pertinent for Punjab’s industry like oil seed processing machinery, industrial air filtration systems, purification technology, measurement of chemicals in water, tossing equipment for chemicals, conversion of biomass to energy, industrial water treatment and others.

 During the parleys, the Chief Minister showcased Punjab as a land of opportunities and asked the companies to invest in the state. He said that Punjab has long been known as the Food Bowl of India and the Food Processing sector has significantly contributed to the progress of the state. Bhagwant Mann said that the State Government stands ready to fully support global industry in setting up their operations in Punjab.

 Describing Punjab as the most preferred destination for doing business, the Chief Minister said that companies will be immensely benefitted by investing in the state. He said that the complete communal harmony, peace and amity were mainly responsible for overall development and prosperity in the state. Bhagwant Mann urged the industrialists to make optimum use of this congenial atmosphere backed by excellent infrastructure, power, skilled human resources and best industrial and work culture to spread their business.

 The Chief Minister said that the pragmatic policies of the state government coupled with industrial peace and state of the art infrastructure provides a conducive atmosphere for the industrial development in the state. He pointed out that earlier single window service was merely a sham devoid of any meaningful purpose, which not only demoralized the potential investors but also hampered the industrial development of the state. However, Bhagwant Mann said that his government has ensured that the single window system works as a real facilitator to the entrepreneurs interested in investing in the state.

 Extending a red carpet welcome to the industrialists, the Chief Minister said that the state government was always open for new ideas and innovations to boost up the industrial growth in Punjab. He envisioned that this visit will give a major boost to the process of industrialization in the state. Bhagwant Mann said that the day is not far away when Punjab will emerge as the industrial hub of the country.

 Meanwhile, giving an affirmative response to the Chief Minister, the leading companies assured him massive investments in the state.

IEP Chandigarh, September 12, 2022

Punjab Finance, Planning, Excise and Taxation Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema on Monday said that the Enforcement Wing (State GST) of the Taxation Department has registered an increase of 63.7 percent with the recovery of Rs 101.38 Crore in the first five months of the current financial year against Rs 61.92 Crore recovered during the same period last year.

          Revealing this, the Excise and Taxation Minister said that the Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann led Punjab Government has adopted a supportive approach towards honest taxpayers and efforts are being made to resolve their grievances at the earliest. On the other hand, strict measures are being taken against tax evaders.

          Disclosing more details about the key reforms introduced in this fiscal, Advocate Cheema said that the Taxation department has been undertaking various activities to make people aware about timely payment of GST. “The enforcement wing has so far recovered Rs 11 Cr in inspections alone with the help of field recce and data mining. During the same period in last year, department could recover Rs 4.67 lacs only”, he added.

          The minister further mentioned that significant progress has also been achieved in goods in transit cases as the Enforcement Wing has remained more vigilant towards unscrupulous tax evaders. He informed that the Enforcement Wing has so far penalised 3191 cases of goods in transit resulting into revenue generation of Rs 90.40 Crore in this fiscal as compared to 2235 cases involving revenue of Rs 61.80 Crore during the same period in last fiscal.

          Meanwhile, Kamal Kishor Yadav, Taxation Commissioner, informed that the better coordination between State and Central GST Authorities have resulted in swift investigation of Enforcement cases. He said that the Department was earlier short of vehicles but now, the Government has sanctioned more vehicles for Enforcement Wings for better outreach to curb tax evasion in every nook and corner of the state.

          “The Department is planning to institute a Tax Intelligence Unit at Head Office, Patiala to curb the big evaders besides planning to buy more advanced technical and analytical tools for identification of bogus taxpayers at the very beginning to secure the revenue of the State”, Yadav informed.

IEP Chandigarh, September 12, 2022

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar held a meeting with a delegation of Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh, Haryana on Monday. During the meeting, the Chief Minister had an extensive discussion with the labour union on the 27 demands put forth by them. The Chief Minister gave necessary guidelines to fulfill them department wise. During this, the Chief Minister said that the State Government is continuously working for the welfare of the labourer and the working class. From time to time, decisions are being taken in the interest of the state after considering the demands raised by the working and labour class. The Chief Minister also announced to organize a grand event on the occasion of Vishwakarma Jayanti observed on September 17.

        During the meeting, considering the demands of the trade union, Chief Minister said that unless a permanent appointment is made on any post, the contractual employee working on that post will not be removed. He said that the first responsibility of the government is to provide the best service to the people. For this the government is making continuous efforts. The Chief Minister said that there is a need to amend the PACS rule for promotion of PACS staff; in this regard he gave necessary directions to the department. He said that apart from this, any employee associated with PACS who wants to come in banking operation, they will have to clear the test. There will be no limit for giving this test, the employee can work in a backing operation till then he clears the test. On the demand of the sugar mill employees, the Chief Minister directed the Additional Chief Secretary of the Cooperation Department to hold a meeting with the trade union.

Safety equipment should also be provided to the contractual employees working in the Power department

        Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal has directed all the four power corporations to provide safety equipment to the contractual employees as well. He directed to complete it within the stipulated time. He said that first of all, it is the responsibility of that contractor to provide safety equipment to all the contractual employees, if the contractor is not providing safety equipment to any employee, then the corporation should provide them with necessary equipment immediately. On the demand for setting up of AIDS Control Society bye-laws, the Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal said that this society comes under the Central Government. The salary of the staff working in this is also given by the central government. In such a situation, the Haryana government cannot make their bye-laws. The Chief Minister also directed the department to study the NHM’s demand of pay discrepancy thoroughly.

Simplified registration and renewal of construction workers

        Chief Minister said that registration and renewal of building construction workers have been simplified. This entire process has now been made online. Helpdesk has been set up for this, even an illiterate person can easily get it filled. Its verification has also been done online.

IEP Chandigarh, September 12, 2022

The Super-100 programme started with the vision of the Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal is not only helping the meritorious students to achieve their dreams but have also given the deserving students a hope that they may follow their aspirations. 41 students of government schools under the ‘Super 100 programme’ of the Haryana government have achieved success in the JEE Advanced 2022 results released on Sunday. These students will now build their future in prestigious institutes like IITs. The Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal extended best wishes to all these students for their bright future. The Chief Minister said that the ‘Super 100 programme’ has proved that if the bright students studying in government schools are given the right guidance, they can achieve great heights.

A total of 101 students who took coaching under Super-100 programme has appeared for JEE Advanced, 2022 exam out of which Abhishek, Muskan, Nikhil Sharma, Kunal, Nakul, Tushar, Keshav, Payal, Vikas Jha, Ankit, Akshay, Parvez Alam, Ankit Kalia, Hemant Kumar, Vandana, Ankit, Satish Kumar Rai, Gaurav Kumar, Naveen, Gaurav Saini, Surbhi Saini, Dipanshu, Amit, Karan Pal, Badal Mandal, Rohan Gotwal, Vipin Kumar, Kamal Kumari, Rohit, Yashwinder, Vishal, Dishant Kumar, Vipin Kumar, Muskan, Prichand, Priya, Rajneesh, Mohit, Sahil, Rajneesh and Neer Kumar have made their mark by securing high rank in the examination.

It is noteworthy that the Super-100 programme is being run by the Haryana government for the bright students studying in government schools. The Super-100 programme of the Education Department is a unique effort to make the careers of meritorious students. Under this, coaching for IIT and NEET is given under this programme.

IEP Chandigarh, September 12, 2022

Haryana Power Minister Ranjit Singh said that on the occasion of ‘Haryana Day’  some more villages will be included in the Mhara Gaon – Jagmag Gaon Yojana.

        The Power Minister said this while interacting with the people during his visit to Banchari and Andhop village in Hodal Assembly Constituency of Palwal district. 

        He announced that the 24-hour power supply being provided under the Mhara Gaon-Jagmag Gaon yojana will also be ensured in Banchari village from November 1,  2022, on the occasion of Haryana Day. 

        The Minister hear the demands of the villagers and directed the officers and employees to settle those demands on the spot. 

        The Power Minister said that under the Mhara Gaon-Jagmag Gaon yojana, the line loss will have to be reduced to get 24 hours of electricity, for this cooperation of everyone is needed, as only then the government will be able to provide 24 hours of electricity to all under this scheme.

        If the line loss in any village is less than 20 per cent, then 24 hours of electricity will be provided in that village under the Mhara Gaon-Jagmag Gaon yojana. He called upon the people to clear their electricity bills.

        He said that the government has waived off the surcharge of all those consumers who had got electricity bills of more than Rs.5000 during COVID-19. This scheme will run for the next three months. He said that if any consumer clears his old electricity bill in one time, then he will also be given a discount of up to 5 per cent, informed the Power Minister. 

        The Minister informed that under the Mhara Gaon- Jagmag Gaon Yojana, 49 more villages were included on the occasion of Independence Day, thereby increasing the number of villages getting round-the-clock power supply from 5628 to 5677. 

        Chairman, Haryana Land Reforms and Development Corporation and Hodal MLA, Jagdish Nayar, MLA Hathin, Praveen Dagar and other officials remained present.