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Chandigarh, Punjab

CABINET SUB-COMMITTEE ASSURES CONTRACTUAL EMPLOYEES OF TRANSPORT DEPARTMENT THAT DRAFT POLICY ON REGULARISATION OF EMPLOYEES IS BEING UPDATED

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IEP CHANDIGARH AUGUST 18, 2022

The cabinet sub-committee formed for regularisation of contractual employees today assured employees of the transport department that the Punjab government is regularly working to update the draft policy so as to ensure that it should benefit them all.

Holding a meeting with the representatives of contractual employee unions and officials of transport department in the presence of a team of legal experts, the cabinet subcommittee discussed various aspects related to the regularization of services in the Transport department.

          Addressing the meeting, Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema and School Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains welcomed the suggestions given by the employee unions. Cheema said that as per the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, the sub-committee has been analysing the rules related to the appointment of employees in the concerned departments so that the services of the contractual employees can be regularised without any legal hindrance. He further said that sub-committee has been continuously briefing the Chief Minister about the outcomes of all these meetings.

He said that the actions of the previous governments were only  political tactics, and  the contractual employees were facing this situation just because of the vague decisions made by previous governments in the last year of tenure. He said that the Mann government has been working on mission mode to secure the future of these employees. He said that the sub-committee has been formed to consider all the legal hurdles, so that they could be provided relief without it being challenged in the courts.

Earlier, the representatives of various unions of contractual employees of transport department including that of PUNBUS and PRTC presented their cases besides suggesting solutions for the same. Finance Minister asked the officials of PUNBUS and PRTC to submit the documents related to the suggestion given by the unions to subcommittee.

Prominent Amongst others, Secretary Transport Vikas Garg, Secretary personnel Rajat Agarwal, MD PRTC Poonamdeep Kaur Dhillon and Director Transport Amandeep Kaur were also present in the meeting.

Chandigarh, Punjab

Vigilance arrests Kanugo taking bribe Rs 3,000 for issuing NOC

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IEP CHANDIGARH AUGUST 17, 2022

The Punjab Vigilance Bureau on Wednesday nabbed Amrik Singh posted as Kanugo in the office of Director Abadkari (Resettlement) at Punjab Mandi Board complex Mohali red handed while accepting bribe of Rs 3,000.

Disclosing this here today a spokesperson of the State Vigilance Bureau (VB) said the accused Kanugo has been arrested on the complaint of Kuldeep Singh of village Bhukhri Kalan, Ludhiana district.

He informed that the complainant has informed the VB that he had applied NOC for selling his booth at New Grain Market Ludhiana but the above mentioned Kanugo was demanding bribe of Rs 8,000 from him. The complainant added that the accused Amrik Singh has already taken Rs 5000 from him and demanding Rs 3,000 as second instalment to issue NOC to him.

The spokesperson further informed that after verification of the facts in the complaint and the material evidence, a VB team laid a trap and the accused was arrested while accepting bribe Rs 3,000 from the complainant in the presence of two official witnesses.

In this regard a case under FIR No.13 dtd 17.08.2022 u/s 7 of Prevention of Corruption Act has been registered at P.S VB F.S-1, SAS Nagar. Further investigation in this case is under progress.

Chandigarh, Punjab

IRRIGATION FACILITIES IN AROUND 72,000 ACRES OF 9 DISTRICTS INCLUDING SIX OF SUB-MOUNTAINOUS AREA WILL BE STRENGTHEN: DR. NIJJAR

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IEP CHANDIGARH AUGUST 17, 2022

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann’s government has started projects worth around Rs.90 crore for strengthening and improving irrigation facilities in the state using natural resources, which will provide irrigation facilities in 9 districts of the state. Similarly, a new project with a cost of Rs.100 crore has also been proposed for assistance of underground pipeline projects.

            Describing this here, Punjab Soil & Water Conservation Minister Dr. Inderbir Singh Nijjar said that for integrated development of kandi area, a new watershed development programme has been started at a cost of Rs.80-CR with a target to benefit 70,000 acres of sub-mountainous area in Hoshiarpur, Pathankot, Gurdaspur, SBS Nagar, Rupnagar and SAS Nagar districts.

            “The Main focus of the scheme shall be on Natural Resource Management through rainwater harvesting, Farm Production, livelihood support and community development activities”, said Dr. Nijjar, adding that efforts have also been made for using treated water of four Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) for irrigation purposes.

            He informed that Rs7.71 Cr. has been allotted for laying infrastructure for productive utilization of treated waste water of 4 STPs for irrigation, which will provide irrigation facilities up to 2,000 acres of agricultural land in districts Hoshiarpur, Barnala, Fatehgarh Sahib and Ludhiana.

            Dr. Nijjar said that apart from this, a new project for assistance on community & individual projects of underground pipeline for judicious use of available irrigation water has also been proposed with an outlay of Rs.100-CR.

            Besides this, Rs.11-CR has been approved for taking up new schemes for construction of Water harvesting-cum natural recharging Structures/ check dams in sub-mountainous kandi area, Irrigation Infrastructure for productive use of water stored in Village Ponds and construction of projects for Roof-top Rainwater Harvesting and Artificial Recharging in Govt./Institutional Buildings, he added.

Chandigarh, Haryana

76th Independence Day of India’s independence celebrated with zeal and gaiety across Haryana

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IEP CHANDIGARH AUGUST 16, 2022

The 76th Independence Day of India’s independence was celebrated with zeal and gaiety across Haryana today. Haryana Governor, Sh. Bandaru Dattatraya hoisted the tricolour at Ambala and the Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal hoisted the tricolour at Samalkha. Apart from this, as a chief guest, various ministers including State Ministers, Members of Parliament and Members of Legislative Assembly also graced the occasion of Independence Day organized in different parts of the state and remembered the martyrs by hoisting the national flag.

After hoisting the flag on the 76th Independence Day in Bahadurgarh today, Deputy Chief Minister, Sh. Dushyant Chautala said that India is proving its mettle all across the world in the field of digitalisation, technology and infrastructure.  The world’s super powers also respects Indian army.  India has its worldwide identity in the field of manufacturing of cars, service, production, IT etc.  It is a matter of pride for all of us that Haryana has worked to strengthen the country in all the said areas.  When 100 years of the country’s independence will be completed, our the country will appear as a super power of the world.  Describing Haryana as the land of heroes, he said that our freedom fighters suffered many hardships but did not bow down before the British rule. Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, Rajguru, Chandrashekhar Azad, Udham Singh laid down their lives for the freedom of the country. 

While addressing after hoisting the flag on the 76th Independence Day in Assandh today, Vidhan Sabha Speaker, Sh. Gian Chand Gupta said that Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi began ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign to hoist tricolour in every household across the country from 13 to 15 August. The tricolour waving on the top of every house reminds supreme sacrifices of our martyrs and freedom fighters to every citizen of our country. We are proud that the brave sons of Haryana have been playing an important role to protect the borders of the country even after Independence. He said that the slogan of Jai Jawan-Jai Kisan perfectly suits the soil of Haryana.

After hoisting the flag at Radaur today, Home and Health Minister, Sh. Anil Vij said that it is the moment of pride for every Indian. The citizens have been hoisting tricolor in every street, houses, offices, vehicles and in every hand across the country. The entire country is painted in the patriotic colours of the tricolour. Today, we have completed 75 years of India’s Independence. He said that it is a matter of pride that from August 13 to 15, Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi has been running ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign of hoisting tricolour in every house across the country. Following the campaign, the people of Haryana have hoisted the national flag on 60 lakh houses with zeal and enthusiasm. Sh.Vij announced a grant of Rs. 21 lakh from his voluntary fund to the students participating in the cultural programme.

After hoisting the flag at Meham, the Education Minister, Sh. Kanwar Pal congratulated the people of the state and said that the revolution of 1857 was first started from Ambala Cantonment and after this every village of the state became the center of revolution.  Azad Chowk at Meham also witnesses the struggle and sacrifice of the people of Haryana against the oppression of the British rule.  He said that we should always remember our freedom fighters and martyrs.  On the call of Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi, the whole country is celebrating Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav today.  The Prime Minister has began ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign cross the country from 13 to 15 August.

After hoisting the flag at Hodal today,Transport Minister Sh. Mool Chand Sharma said that the tricolor waving at every house is painting the whole country in the color of patriotism. He paid heartfelt tributes to all the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the freedom of the country.  He also paid tribute to the brave soldiers who laid down their lives after independence for the sake of unity and integrity of the country.

After hoisting the tricolour at Pehowa, Power Minister, Shri Ranjit Singh said that tricolour of our national flag inspires us to live and die for the country.  Many patriots sacrificed their lives for the sake of this tricolour.  To protect the dignity and this tricolor, the soldiers are standing on the borders.  The tricolor hoisted at every house in the country reminds unique sacrifices of our martyrs and freedom fighters.

After hoisting the flag at Hansi, Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Sh. J. P Dalal said that the 76th Independence Day being organized in the series of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is being celebrated on a large scale.  The revolutionaries of Hansi and Hisar have contributed significantly in the freedom movements of our country.   The residents of Hisar and Hansi, especially the villagers made an unforgettable contribution to the freedom struggle of our nation.

The Cooperation Minister, Dr. Banwari Lal hoisted the national flag at Firozpur-Jhirka and said that our country has completed 75 years of Independence. India is playing a leading role in every field on the global stage. Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi has implemented many welfare schemes at the national level for the welfare of the poor and destitute people of the country. The benefits of these welfare schemes are being extended to the needy and last person.

After hoisting flag at Loharu,   Development and Panchayats Minister, Sh. Devender Singh Babli said that today we have completed 75 years of India’s Independence.  In order to see this day, countless sons of Haryana have sacrificed their lives. Because of their sacrifices, today we are enjoying this freedom. He said that the communities which do not remember their fighters, their martyrs, their existence disappears with time.  In such a situation, it is our moral duty to remember our immortal martyrs and great freedom fighters to strengthen our nation.

After hoisting the flag today, Urban Local Minister, Dr. Kamal Gupta said that we got this freedom because of immortal sacrifices and this year we are celebrating Independence Day as other festivals. He said that the Central and State Government is working to expand the honour of our soldiers.

Minister of State for Social, Justice and Empowerment, Sh. Om Prakash Yadav hoisted the flag on 76th Independence Day in Tohana. He said that we are enjoying freedom due to the sacrifice of immortal martyrs and great freedom fighters. To see this day, sons of Bharat Mata sacrificed their lives. Many patriots like Shaheed-e-Azam, Sardar Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, Sukhdev and Shaheed Udham Singh, the rebels of British rule in India were hanged for India’s freedom. 

After hoisting the flag at Charkhi Dadri today, Minister of State for Women and Child Development, Smt. Kamlesh Dhanda said that following the principle of Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’, the state government is working for the upliftment of deprived classes of the society . By running the zero tolerance policy against corruption, the government has adopted transparent system of governance. He said that every village of Ambala, Hisar, Hansi, Narnaul, Rohtak, Rewari, Gurgaon, Mewat and Sirsa became the centre of revolution during the revolt of 1857.

Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Sh. Anoop Dhanak hoisted the flag at Narwana today. He said that the people who remembers their ancestors, freedom fighters and martyrs, their existence always remains alive. He said that the present government, which took the responsibility of ensuring public services at ease has followed the vision ‘Sabka Saath-Sabka Vikas’ as envisioned by Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi to uplift every individual of the society.

Minister of State for Sports and Youth Affairs, Sardar Sandeep Singh hoisted the flag in Gohana and said that today we are enjoying freedom due to the sacrifices of our freedom fighters and martyrs. He urged the people of the state to remember our fighters and martyrs. He also paid tribute to brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the unity and integrity of the nation after Independence.

Chandigarh, Haryana

Haryana medal winners returning from Commonwealth Games will be honoured

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IEP CHANDIGARH AUGUST 15, 2022

Haryana Government is taking concrete steps to develop the state as a sports hub under the visionary leadership of Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal. Due to sportsperson friendly policies of Haryana Government, the sportspersons of the state are not only bringing laurels to the state but also to the country, which led them to give outstanding performance in Commonwealth Games. In these sports events, Haryana sports persons have expanded the honour of the tricolor by winning 20 medals including 9 gold for the country. To honour these sportspersons who returned after winning medals in Commonwealth Games, the Haryana government will organize a felicitation ceremony in Gurugram on August 16. The Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal will grace the occasion as the chief guest. Union Minister, Sh. Rao Inderjit Singh and Haryana Minister of State for Sports and Youth Affairs, Sardar Sandeep Singh will also be present on the occasion.

Due to the efforts made by the Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal, today every parent of Haryana is motivating their children to excel in the field of sports. Today, the Daughters of the state are known as medal factories instead of burden. In a statement, the Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal said that the Haryana sports persons have performed well in the Commonwealth Games. Dhadak sportspersons of Haryana have once again proved that the state is producing the most popular wrestlers all across the world. He further said that it is the result of the sports policy of Haryana Government that the sportspersons of Haryana won maximum gold medals in the Commonwealth Games. He said that in Commonwealth Games gold medallists will get Rs.1.50 crore, silver medallists will get Rs.75 lakh, bronze medallists will get Rs.50 lakh and sportsperson securing fourth position will get Rs.15 lakh. Along with this, an amount of Rs 7.50 lakh will be given to all the sports persons participated in Commonwealth games.

Out of the total medals won by the Indian sportspersons in the Commonwealth Games, the Haryana medal winners have contributed about 33 percent. A team of 43 sportspersons from the state have showcased their talent in the Commonwealth Games. Haryana sportspersons have successfully grabbed 20 medals in individual and team events for the country, in which 29 players from the state have contributed. Haryana sportspersons have won 9 Gold, 5 Silver and 6 Bronze medals for the nation. Wrestlers- Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik, Deepak Punia, Vinesh Phogat, Ravi Dahiya and Naveen Kumar, Para Powerlifting Sportsperson-Sudhir, Boxers-Amit Panghal and Neetu Ghanghas won the gold medal. While Anshu Malik performed in wrestling, Sagar Ahlawat performed in boxing, Shefali Verma performed in cricket, Abhishek and Surendra participated in hockey and won silver medals for the country.

Pooja Sihag, Pooja Gehlot, Deepak Nehra and Mohit Grewal performed in wrestling, Jasmine in boxing and Sandeep Poonia in athletics and won the bronze medal for our country. Savita Punia, Jyoti, Monika Malik, Nisha Warsi, Neha Goel, Udita, Navneet, Sharmila and Sonika have won bronze medals in the women’s hockey team.

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Every Haryanvi should vow to accomplish the ‘Panch Pran’ given by Prime Minister, says Khattar

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IEP CHANDIGARH AUGUST 15, 2022

 While wishing the country and the people of the state on the 76th Independence Day, Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal said that today is a proud and happy day for every Indian.

“The tricolour flying high on the top of every house has certainly painted the entire country in the colours of patriotism. The people of Haryana have also raised the pride of ‘Maa Bharti’ by proudly hoisting the Tricolour atop 60 lakh houses,” said Sh. Manohar Lal while addressing the people of the State after hoisting the flag at ‘Virbhoomi Samalkha’ (Panipat) on the occasion of the 76th I-Day celebrations.

“On this national festival, along with celebrating the achievements, the I-Day also calls for doing self-analysis as this day gives us an opportunity to think as to what we have achieved in the last 75 years.  No doubt the Nation has made remarkable progress after independence and today India’s mettle recognized on the global stage,” said Sh. Manohar Lal.

The Chief Minister said that the Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi while addressing the Nation from the ramparts of Red Fort today has given ‘Panch Pran’ including moving forward with bigger resolves of developed India, erase all traces of servitude, take pride in our legacy, the strength of unity and the duties of citizens and from today only, Haryana also pledges to assimilate these ‘Panch Pran’.

Sh. Manohar Lal also called upon Every Haryanvi to take a pledge to accomplish the ‘Panch Pran’ given by Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi and ensure their pivotal contribution towards transforming India into a potential superpower of the world.

While following our great cultural traditions and high moral values, we have to work unitedly to make the country and the state ‘Swachh, Swastha and Khushal’, said the Chief Minister.

Every tenth soldier in the country’s army is from Haryana

“We are proud that on May 10, 1857, the uprising of the country’s first freedom struggle movement is sparked from Ambala. Our brave soldiers have played a significant role in protecting the borders of the country even after independence. Today every tenth soldier in the Indian Army is from Haryana,” said Sh. Manohar Lal, while highlighting the pivotal contributions of the state in the country’s armed forces.

The Chief Minister said that the soldiers of Haryana have set a new example of valour during the foreign invasions of 1962, 1965 and 1971 and during Kargil War.

“A Shaheedi Smarak equipped with modern techniques is being built in Ambala Cantonment to remember the martyrs of India’s first freedom struggle. Besides this, another Shaheed Smarak in the memory of great freedom fighter Rao Tula Ram will soon be constructed in Nasibpur village, district Mahendragarh. Also, the State Government will be constructing one more Shaheed Smarak in Rohnat, a martyr village of district Bhiwani. ‘Rohnat Freedom Trust’ has been established in this village,” shared Sh. Manohar Lal.

Sainik and Ardh Sainik Welfare Department constituted

“We cannot repay the debt of the sacrifices of our martyrs, but we can certainly express our gratitude towards them by taking care of their families and while ensuring the welfare of ex-servicemen and para-military forces, a separate Sainik and Ardh Sainik Welfare Department have been constituted. The ex-gratia amount for the family members of the soldiers of the armed forces and para-military forces who died during the war has been increased to Rs. 50 lakh. Similarly, in the case of the soldiers who have been killed in an IED blast, the ex-gratia amount has also been increased to Rs. 50 lakh.  As many as 347 dependents of martyred armed forced and para-military forces have been given jobs on compassionate grounds,” said the Chief Minister.

Haryana has made a significant contribution to the country’s economy

The Chief Minister said that Haryana came into existence after 19 years of independence. Still, Haryana is one of the leading states in the country. Haryana is not a very big state in terms of area and population, but the State has certainly made a significant contribution to the country’s economy.

“While realizing Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘Sabka Saath-Sabka Vikas-Sabka Vishwas-Sabka Prayas’, we have given the slogan ‘Haryana Ek-Haryanvi Ek’ and with this spirit, we have worked continuously for ensuring equitable development of the state and have also ensured the welfare of every section of the society. We have now focused our campaign to bring in maximum good governance reforms by reaching out to those at the bottom of the pyramid and also ensuring the upliftment of the poorest of the poor”, said Sh. Manohar Lal.

The Chief Minister said that loans and other assistance have been given to about 30,000 families for various employment opportunities under the Mukhyamantri Antyodaya Parivar Utthan Yojana.

“I am happy to share that the State Government’s e-governance campaign of reaching out to those at the bottom of the pyramid to ensure the benefits of government services and schemes are firstly availed by them has now linked with Parivar Pehchan Patra. Under this, ambitious PPP scheme, unique ID cards of all families is being made. With this single document, the benefits of all the schemes and services are now available to the eligible person while sitting at home only,” said the Chief Minister.

State Government’s Good governance resolve has been continuously strengthened

The Chief Minister said that under the ‘Mukhyamantri Parivar Samridhi Yojana’, annual assistance of Rs. 6000 is being given to poor families residing in the State.

“All types of social security pension in the state have been increased to Rs. 2500 per month. Under the ‘Ayushman Bharat Yojana’, 27 lakh poor families have been given the facility to get annual free treatment up to Rs. 5 lakh,” informed the Chief Minister.

He said that exemplary  IT initiatives like  one-time registration and Common Eligibility Test, Haryana Kaushal Rozgar Nigam, 75 percent reservation for employment in the private sector, New Education Policy-2020, ‘ Samarpan and Sanrakshak Yojana’, Vivadon se Samadhan’, Dial-112′ and ‘Auto Appeal Software’ have continuously strengthened the State Government’s Good governance resolve.

While adopting a zero-tolerance policy against corruption, about 87000 jobs were given on a merit basis ending the age-old Parchi Kharchi system. We have linked education from school to university with skilling. An adequate number of schools and a college within a 20 km radius have been opened in all the areas under the cluster approach. Free tablets have been given to 5 lakh government school students studying in classes X and XII for online education, said Sh. Manohar Lal.

The share of Horticulture, Animal Husbandry and Fisheries has increased in the agriculture sector

Sh. Manohar Lal said that Haryana is an agrarian state as it contributes about 15 percent to the ‘Central Pool of Food Grains’. With the promotion of crop diversification in the state, the share of horticulture, animal husbandry and fisheries is increasing in the agriculture sector.

We are taking several initiatives towards ensuring maximum income of the farmers by diversifying as per the demand of the market,” said the Chief Minister.

Continues work done to strengthen the economic stability of every region

The Chief Minister said that state-of-the-art and modern infrastructure facilities have been developed in Haryana. 17 new National Highways have been declared in the state, of which work of seven has been completed. After the completion of all these highways, every district of the state will be connected to the National Highway, he added.

He further informed that work has also started on Haryana Orbital Rail Corridor from Palwal to Sonipat via Sohna-Manesar-Kharkhoda-Kundli to be constructed at a cost of Rs. 6000 crores. Besides this, under the Panchgram vision work is underway to develop 5 new cities along the alignment of the KMP corridor and state-of-the-art industrial and commercial township near Kharkhoda and IMT at Sohna is also being developed, shared Sh. Manohar Lal.

“Ensuring equitable development, the State Government aims to open one medical college in every district, a 200-bed hospital in every district and at least one university. Tertiary Cancer Care Centre has been set up at Civil Hospital, Ambala Cantonment at a cost of Rs. 72 crore,” said Sh. Manohar Lal.

The Chief Minister said that the clusters of small and medium-scale industries are being established at the block level to strengthen the economic stability of every region. In each block, a product will be produced which can be exported. Haryana is also included in the leading states of the country in the Startup India flagship initiative, added Sh. Manohar Lal.

Highest cash prize money for medal-winning players

The Chief Minister said that it gives him immense pleasure every time he highlights the sports achievements of the State as the State players have continuously brought laurels to the country and the state by winning medals in Olympic and other international competitions.

“The players of Haryana have contributed a lot in the country’s total 61 medals tally in the recently concluded Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Earlier in ‘Khelo India Youth Games-2021’ our players won 137 medals and got the first position in the country,” said Sh. Manohar Lal.

He said that Haryana is the first state in the country, which gives maximum cash prize money to medal-winning sportspersons. Commonwealth Games players will also be honoured with cash prizes in a grand felicitation ceremony scheduled to be held on August 16, 2022.

The Chief Minister said that the shortcomings of the stadium where this programme is being organized would be removed so that the players could get superior sports facilities.

Empowering women economically and socially

Sh. Manohar Lal said that along with providing a safe environment for women, the present State Government is committed to financially and socially empowering every daughter of Haryana.

“We have given 50 percent representation to women in Panchayati Raj Institutions. To empower women, more than 51,000 self-help groups have been formed. The functioning of 151 Vita sales centres in the state has been allotted to women. Under the ‘One Block One Canteen’ scheme, 100 canteens are being run by Self Help Groups. After getting computer training, about 2000 women are working as bank facilitators,” informed Sh. Manohar Lal.

In addition, women are running about 892 community service centres. In all the ration depots that will be allotted in the future, 33 percent quota will be given to women. The state’s gender ratio has also improved, said the Chief Minister.

Holistic development of Haryana ensured while rising above casteism, regionalism and nepotism

The Chief Minister said that as the road to development passes through villages and realizing the same ensuring the development of villages is the utmost  priority of the present State Government.

He shared that Haryana is the first major state in the country to provide clean tap water under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) scheme. About 80 percent of villages of the state are being provided 24 hours electricity under Mhara Gaon Jagmag Gaon (MGJG) scheme. Even today new villages have been added to this scheme. Now more than 5600 villages are getting 24 hours electricity.

“After 75 years of independence, for the first time, the villagers have got the ownership rights of their property by making the villages free from Lal Dora. In the last  seven and a half years, the holistic development of Haryana ensured while rising above casteism, regionalism and nepotism,” said Sh. Manohar Lal.

Dehradun

Uttarakhand Guv, CM greets people on Independence Day

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IEP CHANDIGARH AUGUST 15, 2022

The Uttarakhand governor lieutenant general (retd) Gurmit Singh and chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami greeted the citizens on the occasion of Independence Day. In his message on the eve of the occasion, the governor appealed to the people of Uttarakhand to make a resolve to work together for the progress of the State and nation while using innovation and efficiency for better health, education and new opportunities for employment.

Remembering freedom fighters and gallantry award winners, Singh said that those who had made the supreme sacrifice for the freedom and security of the nation will never be forgotten. “On the occasion of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, the enthusiasm among all Indians for nation building, character building and security of the nation is evident across the country which is unique in itself,” he said.

The governor further said that especially during the Covid-19 pandemic the nation had set an example of self-reliant India in front of the global community. He appreciated the progress of Uttarakhand on the developmental path despite the difficult geographical terrain and other challenges.

He also referred to the works being undertaken by the State government for development in various spheres. In his message, chief minister Dhami greeted the citizens on the 75th anniversary of independence. Paying tributes to freedom fighters and martyrs he said that it was due to their sacrifices that the nation is celebrating Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav today. He also paid homage to the martyrs and activists of the Statehood movement. The CM recalled that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has special affection for Uttarakhand. In the past eight years, the Central government has approved various projects worth more than Rs 1.50 lakh crore. He said, “The Kedarnath reconstruction project is the best example of PM Modi’s vision, leadership and resolve. Work is also underway on the Badrinath master plan while work on the Rishikesh-Karnprayag rail project is also progressing at a swift pace.

The Government of India has also granted its approval for survey work for the TanakpurBageshwar rail line and Doiwala to Gangotri-Yamunotri rail line. Considerable work has been done on the Char Dham all weather road project to enhance road connectivity. Construction of the DelhiDehradun elevated road will shorten the travel time between Delhi and Dehradun to two hours.” Dhami further said that the Dehradun airport is being developed to international standards while a greenfield airport is being developed in Udham Singh Nagar. Regarding the Jal Jeevan Mission, he said that more than seven lakh families in rural areas had been provided tap water connections. Further, the Rs 1,600 crore Uttarakhand urban water supply project will facilitate drinking water supply in 38 smaller towns in the State. Dhami also referred to other important infrastructural projects in the State and the benefit these will provide to the people of the State. For implementation of the National Education Policy -2020, Bal Vatikas have been started in 4,457 co-located Anganwadi centres.

To encourage online education, a central studio has been set up in Dehradun while smart classes have been established in 500 schools of 13 districts. “In the past years Uttarakhand has performed well in various spheres. We are among the leading States considering various social-economic indicators. In the sustainable development goals index we have risen from the 10th position in 2018 to fourth position at present,” he said