Chandigarh, May 16 – Haryana Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister, Sh. Shyam Singh Rana said that under the leadership of Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi and Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, continuous development works are being carried out in the country and the state. He said the benefits of government schemes are directly reaching eligible people. The government is dedicated to public service, nationalism, and the welfare of farmers and all sections of society.

The Agriculture Minister was interacting with media persons during the launch of the Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Prashikshan Maha Abhiyan programme held at Kaithal on Saturday.

The Minister said that the purpose of the training camps being organised across the state is to spread awareness about government schemes among the public through party workers so that eligible people can avail their benefits. He said the camps also aim to strengthen the spirit of nationalism and contribute towards building a stronger nation.

He said the government is implementing various schemes for the welfare and upliftment of poor people, farmers, labourers and all other sections of society. The government is also committed to making women self-reliant and prosperous.

The Agriculture Minister, Sh. Shyam Singh Rana said that a grand programme will be organised at Shahzadpur in Ambala on May 17 to mark Maharana Pratap Jayanti. He appealed to people in large numbers to participate in the event and make the programme a success.

He said Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi has appealed to citizens to reduce the consumption of petrol and diesel so that the impact of global situations and wars can be minimised on the country. He added that Chief Minister, Sh.Nayab Singh Saini is also working in the same direction. He appealed to people to reduce the use of personal vehicles and travel through public transport.

The Minister said that he himself reached the programme in an escort vehicle instead of a private vehicle and the number of vehicles in the convoy was also reduced to save fuel. He also appealed to people attending the Maharana Pratap Jayanti programme to use public transport.

Replying to questions from journalists, the Minister said the government is continuously implementing new schemes to increase farmers’ income. He said Minimum Support Price (MSP) is announced before sowing of crops and payments are directly transferred to farmers’ bank accounts through online mode. He added that the government is ensuring timely facilities so that farmers do not face any inconvenience.

MLA, Sh. Satpal Jamba, Sh. Sushil Rana, Former Minister, Smt. Kamlesh Dhanda, along with other dignitaries, remained present.

Chandigarh, May 16 – Haryana Cooperation Minister, Dr. Arvind Sharma, said that the State Government is fulfilling its responsibility by providing pilgrimage tours to elderly people. He said the Mukhyamantri Teerth Yatra Yojana reflects the government’s respect towards senior citizens. The government is continuously working for public welfare and Antyodaya.

The Cooperation Minister said this while flagging off a special train from Charkhi Dadri railway station for Sri Nanded Sahib. Wishing the devotees, he said that sending the Sri Nanded Sahib pilgrimage train under the Mukhyamantri Teerth Yatra Yojana is not just a government programme, but a celebration of faith, service and respect. Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini flagged off the train carrying devotees for Sri Nanded Sahib from Sirsa.

He expressed his gratitude to the Chief Minister and said that under his leadership, the State Government is continuously working with the spirit of public welfare and Antyodaya.

Under the Mukhyamantri Teerth Yatra Yojana, senior citizens are being given the opportunity to undertake free pilgrimage tours. The government is bearing the full cost of travel, food, accommodation and other arrangements. With the support of IRCTC, special trains have been arranged to take devotees to pilgrimage sites. He said this is not just a facility, but a mark of respect for the elderly.

He said the holy journey beginning today will take devotees to Sri Nanded Sahib, one of the five Takhts of the Sikh community. Therefore, Sri Nanded Sahib is not just a pilgrimage site, but a symbol of faith, courage, sacrifice and spiritual awareness.

He further said that a free pilgrimage tour to Somnath will also be organised soon.

Deputy Commissioner, Dr. Munish Nagpal, Superintendent of Police, Sh. Logesh Kumar P, SDM, Dr. Virender Singh, Vice Chairman Sh. Sandeep Phogat and other dignitaries were also present on the occasion.

Chandigarh, May 16 – The Government of India has started the nationwide Census work in the state from May 1, 2026. During this period, authorised enumerators appointed by the administration are visiting houses to collect general information from citizens. People are requested to cooperate with the census staff and provide accurate and updated information. Citizens should check the identity cards of the enumerators and should not share any bank account-related information.

Sharing information in this regard, an official spokesperson said that the Census is a work of national importance. After the self-enumeration phase, enumerators are now conducting door-to-door surveys, which will continue till May 30. The spokesperson clarified that all information provided by citizens will be kept completely confidential and will not be shared with any person or organisation.

The spokesperson appealed to citizens to cooperate in the Census process and remain alert while sharing information. Officials will not ask for Aadhaar number, PAN number, bank account details or any OTP information. Citizens have also been advised to verify the identity card of the concerned official before sharing any details. The administration expects participation and cooperation from all citizens to ensure the success of the census.

Legal action may be taken in case of non-cooperation

The spokesperson said that the Census is a national responsibility, as development policies and distribution of resources are planned based on Census data. The spokesperson cautioned that refusing to provide information to Census officials or not cooperating with them is a punishable offence under the Census Act.

For any information related to Census 2027, citizens can contact the national toll-free helpline number 1855. Through this helpline, people can get answers in their own language regarding house listing and housing census-related queries.

These 33 questions will be asked during the Census

The spokesperson said that enumerators will ask questions related to building number or census number, house number, material used for the floor, walls and roof of the house,(e.g., cement, granite, or marble) use and condition of the house, family number, number of family members, name and gender of the head of the family, category (General, Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, OBC), ownership status of the house, number of rooms, number of married couples, source and availability of drinking water, source of electricity, availability and type of toilet, drainage system, availability of bathroom, gas connection, main cooking fuel, availability of radio/transistor/TV, internet facility, laptop/computer, telephone/mobile/smartphone, bicycle/scooter/motorcycle, car/jeep/van, main cereal consumed and mobile number.

Chandigarh, May 16 – Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday inaugurated the two-day Prashikshan Maha Abhiyan-2026 in Yamunanagar. Earlier, the Chief Minister offered prayers at Saraswati Udgam Sthal Shri Adi Badri Narayan Temple and prayed for the progress and prosperity of the state. He also inaugurated an exhibition showcasing the development works of Haryana.

The Chief Minister said that the state government has launched the Deendayal Lado Lakshmi Yojana to provide economic and social security to women and girls. Under the scheme, financial assistance of Rs. 2,100 is being provided. So far, Rs. 1,415 crore has been given to around 9.76 lakh women beneficiaries. Poor women are also being provided LPG cylinders at Rs. 500 every month to help manage household expenses. Under this scheme, Rs. 243 crore has been transferred to the bank accounts of around 14.38 lakh eligible women in the state.

He said that farmers’ welfare is at the centre of the government’s policies. All 24 crops are being purchased at the Minimum Support Price (MSP). So far, Rs.1,80,000 crore has been transferred into the accounts of 12 lakh farmers for crop procurement. During the last 11 years, farmers have been given compensation worth Rs. 16,160 crore under compensation schemes and the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana for crop losses.

Under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana, around 20.18 lakh farmers have received Rs. 7,562 crore in 22 instalments directly into their bank accounts. To support stubble management, crop residue management machines are being provided to farmers at 50 percent subsidy. Since 2018-19, around 1,10,767 machines have been distributed on subsidy.

The Chief Minister said that the Bhavantar Bharpai Yojana was introduced to protect farmers from fluctuations in market prices. The government has abolished the Abiana system, ending a practice that had continued since the British era. Paperless registration of land and property has been initiated across the state, making the registry process completely digital, he added.

He said that the creamy layer income limit for Backward Classes has been increased from Rs. 6 lakh to Rs. 8 lakh. Reservation has also been provided to Backward Class-B in Panchayati Raj Institutions and Urban Local Bodies.

The Chief Minister said that people living in houses built on Panchayati land up to 500 square yards in villages have been given ownership rights. Under the Happy Haryana Yojana, around 18.20 lakh Happy Cards have been issued to poor families, allowing them to travel free up to 1,000 kilometres annually in Haryana Roadways buses. He said that no poor person will now be deprived of medical treatment due to lack of money.

He further said that under the Pradhan Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, free solar rooftops have been installed on 54,958 houses. Under the Mhara Gaon-Jagmag Gaon Yojana, 24-hour electricity supply is being provided to 6,019 villages. Line losses in the state have reduced from 30 percent to 9.97 percent. Under the Jal Jeevan Mission, the Har Ghar Nal Se Jal scheme has been provided to 30.41 lakh households.

The Chief Minister said that in the last one year, 36,000 youth have been given government jobs without “parchi-kharchi”. With this, a total of 1.80 lakh jobs have been provided during the last 11 years. Job security has also been ensured for 1.18 lakh youth appointed through the Haryana Kaushal Rozgar Nigam. To assist youth seeking jobs abroad, the Haryana Overseas Employment Cell has been established, which is benefiting many people.

BJP Kurukshetra District President, Sh. Tejinder Singh Goldy, BJP District President, Sh.Rajesh Sapra, former Cabinet Minister, Sh. Subhash Sudha, former Cabinet Minister, Sh. Kanwar Pal, BJP State Vice President, Smt. Banto Kataria, Mayor, Smt. Suman Bahmani, Sarasvati Heritage Board, Vice Chairman, Sh. Dhuman Singh Kirmich, Zila Parishad Chairman, Sh. Ramesh Thaska and several other dignitaries were present.

Chandigarh, May 16 – Following the call given by Prime Minister, Sh.Narendra Modi regarding fuel conservation and environmental protection, Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini had directed departments to take appropriate steps for limited use of government vehicles and fuel saving. In line with these directions, Haryana Public Health Engineering and Public Works (Buildings and Roads) Minister, Sh. Ranbir Gangwa has taken a major step by initiating effective action regarding the use of government vehicles in both departments.

On the directions of Sh. Ranbir Gangwa, a review of government vehicles being used in the departments was conducted. During the review, orders were issued by the Minister’s office to immediately withdraw nine vehicles from the Public Health Engineering (PHE) Department and eight vehicles from the Public Works Department (PWD B&R). These vehicles were being used at the department headquarters and related offices. The Minister has also removed the pilot vehicle from his own convoy.

Sh. Ranbir Gangwa said that in line with the vision of Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi and Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, the Haryana Government is working towards fuel conservation, environmental protection and responsible use of government resources.

He said that government vehicles should be used only for essential official and public welfare work.

He directed officerls to promote virtual meetings wherever possible, avoid unnecessary travel and adopt vehicle pooling to ensure fuel saving. He also directed all departmental officers to regularly monitor vehicle log books and fuel expenses.

He said that ensuring transparent and accountable use of public resources is the government’s priority. He made it clear that misuse of government resources will not be tolerated at any level.

As per the government orders, the process to withdraw 9 vehicles from the Public Health Department and 8 vehicles from the PWD Department has started with immediate effect.

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The Department of Translational & Regenerative Medicine, under the headship of Prof. Reena Das, organized a one day seminar cum workshop (14.05.26) in collaboration with MTPL on the characterization of extracellular vesicles (EVs) from biological fluids and stem cell secretome. The event was aimed to introduce faculty and students to the growing importance of EVs in modern biomedical research. The programme began with expert talks by Dr. Aruna Rakha from the Department of Translational & Regenerative Medicine and Dr. Priyanka Srivastava from the Advanced Paediatric Centre, who explained the biological role of EVs and their emerging clinical relevance in a manner accessible to researchers, clinicians and students.

Extracellular vesicles are tiny particles released by cells that carry important biological information, such as proteins and genetic material. Since EVs can be found in easily accessible body fluids such as blood, urine and other biological samples, their study may help in developing less invasive methods for disease detection and monitoring. In the future, EV-based tests may support early diagnosis, help doctors understand disease progression and allow better tracking of treatment response without the need for repeated invasive procedures. EVs are being explored as biomarkers in several metabolic, neuronal, cardiac and immune-mediated diseases, and have also entered  as therapeutic intervention  in clinical trials for conditions such as acute respiratory distress syndrome, dry eye disease and wound healing.

A key highlight of the workshop was the hands-on training session on Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis (NTA) using the ZetaView TWIN platform. Mr. Chaitanya from MTPL explained the working principles and applications of NTA, demonstrating how this powerful technique can measure and characterize EVs based on their size, concentration and fluorescence tagged identifying antibodies. The practical session provided faculty and students valuable exposure to advanced technology used in EV research and helped bridge the gap between laboratory-based discoveries and their possible clinical applications for patient benefit.