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Chandigarh

AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS’ WELFARE MINISTER KULDEEP SINGH DHALIWAL INSPECTS CROP DAMAGE IN GHANOUR AND RAJPURA CONSTITUENCY

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IEP Chandigarh, March 27

          In consonance with guidelines of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal visited various villages of Rajpura and Ghanour constituencies in Patiala district today to inspect the crops damaged due to heavy rain and storm.

          During his visit to Mirjapur, Bhappal, Khedi Gandyan, Dhredi Jattan, Nandgarh, Basmaa and Khedi villages, Dhaliwal issued order to the officials to ascertain the losses suffered by farmers by conducting special Girdawari soon so that the compensation amount can be released on time.

          He said that the Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has already announced that the Punjab government stands fully with the farmers and the farmers will be compensated for the loss due to unseasonal rain very soon.

          On this occasion, Rajpura MLA Neena Mittal and officials of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department were present.

Chandigarh

KULDEEP SINGH DHALIWAL HANDS OVER APPOINTMENT LETTERS TO THREE CLERKS

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IEP Chandigarh, March 27        

           Punjab Cabinet Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal today handed over appointment letters to three candidates in technical wing of Rural development and Panchayat department. He said that under the dynamic leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, persistent efforts are being made to fulfill all the promises and guarantees that the Punjab government has made to the people of Punjab.The three candidates who were given appointment letters are Ashu Rani, Seema Rani and Harvinder Singh. These candidates have been given the Clerk job in Group C and selected by SS board Punjab on regular basis. 

Chandigarh

CM gives gift of development projects worth around Rs 100 crore to Jalandhar residents

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IEP Chandigarh, March 27        

           In a major gift to residents of Jalandhar, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday dedicated and kicked off development projects worth around Rs 100 crore to give facelift to the city.           The Chief Minister dedicated newly constructed automatic fermented milk product plant of Verka at a cost of Rs 84 crore to the city residents. Likewise, he also virtually inaugurated the Smart school at Basti Danishmanda at a cost of Rs 4.83 crore. Bhagwant Mann also laid foundation stone of roads and street lights to be installed at Leather complex in the city.           Meanwhile addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister said that Jalandhar will be developed as a model city in the coming days. He said that no stone will be left unturned for this noble cause. Bhagwant Mann also announced to give impetus to the sports industry in the city.           The Chief Minister said that in a major relief to the farmers of the state the state government has announced 25% upward revision in the compensation for the crop loss to the farmers. He said that in case the loss is more than 75% then the state government will compensate the farmers with Rs 15,000 per acre. Bhagwant Mann said that the motive is to ensure the well being of the farmers at all costs.           The Chief Minister said that the compensation was earlier only 12,000 but his government has decided to enhance it. He said that earlier the entire process was a sham as the government used to give meagre compensation to farmers. Bhagwant Mann said that instead of giving relief to farmers the previous governments used to rub salt into wounds of food growers.           The Chief Minster said that fully Automated Fermented Milk Product Plant with capacity of 1.25 lakh litre per day milk has been constructed  at a cost of Rs.84 Crore. He said that it has fully automated Dahi Plant of 50 MT/ Day and Lassi processing and packaging infrastructure of 1.5 Lakh Litre/Day.           Bhagwant Mann envisioned that this step will go a long way in ensuring remunerative rate of milk to milk producers of Jalandhar, Kapurthala &SBS Nagar Districts besides providing direct or indirect employment opportunities to the youth and entrepreneurs of adjoining areas.           The Chief Minister said that a year ago the people of state had voted  them to power by pressing a button on the EVM. Bhagwant Mann said that today within a year he is pressing four-five buttons daily for dedicating new projects to the people of the state. He said that the day is not far when due to strenuous efforts of state government, Punjab will emerge as frontrunner state in country.           The Chief Minister said that his government is making concerted efforts to eliminate the gap between rich & poor to create an egalitarian society. Bhagwant Mann said that the state government has taken path breaking initiatives in this regard. He said that focus is being laid on strengthening health and education sector along with providing jobs to the youth.           The Chief Minister said that Punjab Government has so far given 26797 jobs to youth across the state adding that the sole criteria for selection in this entire recruitment process is merit and the entire procedure is being followed in a transparent manner. He said that now these youth have become integral part of the socio-economic growth of state. Bhagwant Mann said that such a whopping number of jobs in merely one year reflect the commitment of the state government to ensure the well being of youth and opening new avenues of employment for them. 

Chandigarh, Punjab

CM FREEZES REPAYMENT OF LOANS TAKEN BY FARMERS FROM PRIMARY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETIES

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IEP Chandigarh, March 27    

       In a major pro-farmer initiative, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday announced to freeze repayment of loan taken by the farmers from Primary Agricultural cooperative Societies.           The Chief Minister has taken the decision in wake of the losses suffered by the farmers due to recent rain and hailstorm. He expressed hope that this will give much needed relief to the farmers in this hour of crisis. Bhagwant Mann said that the farmers can pay back this amount later after they recover from the losses.           The Chief Minister envisioned that this will prove boon to the farmers of state by giving them more time to repay their loans and avoid imposition of penal interest, which will have been levied on farmers who did not repay the loan. He said that the state cooperatives lends crores of rupees per crop to the farmers of Punjab as short term crop loan through the Primary Agricultural Cooperative Societies. Bhagwant Mann said that this step by the State Government is an important concession to the farmers.  He said that as a result of this extension in time, a large number of farmers will be saved from becoming defaulters and will remain eligible to get loan for the next crop. 

Chandigarh, Punjab

BHAGWANT MANN GOVERNMENT’S BIG BONANZA TO EX-SERVICEMEN: WILL BE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR GROUP A AND B JOBS

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IEP Chandigarh: March 27

The Bhagwant Mann government accords highest priority to the ex-servicemen who have spent years in service of the nation and are an asset. With a view to provide a respectable job prospect to them Directorate of Defence Service Welfare Punjab and Punjabi UniversityPatiala signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 27 March 2023, to give Graduation degree to Ex-servicemen. A formal ceremony was held at Punjab Bhawan in which Chetan Singh Jaudamajra, Cabinet Minister Defence Services Welfare Department attended as the chief guest. Vice Chancellor of Punjabi University Patiala Dr. Arvind, J.M. Balamurgan, IAS, Principal Secretary, Government of Punjab, Defence Services Welfare Department, Brig Bhupinder Singh Dhillon (Retd), Director Defence Services Welfare Punjab and other officials were also present on the occasion.            In this regard, Chetan Singh Jaudamajra, Cabinet Minister, DefenceServices Welfare Department, informed that due to the consistent efforts of the Bhagwant Mann led government, with this MoU, the eligible Ex-servicemen of Punjab will be awarded Degree of Graduation Certificate in Bachelor of Arts (Defence and Strategic Studies) from Punjabi University Patiala and will be eligible to apply for Group A and B posts of the Government. Earlier with the Special Education Certificate awarded by the Army, Navy and Air Force at the time of retirement, they were only eligible to apply for Group C and D posts.            After this Chetan Singh Jaudamajra, Cabinet Minister Defence Services Welfare Department distributed financial assistance cheques to disabled Ex-servicemen and their dependents during a brief program held at District Defence Services Welfare Office, SAS Nagar. He said that the ex-gratia amount given to the families of the martyrs has been increased to Rs. 1.00 crore and recently the process of providing employment to 12 families of the martyrs has also been completed and appointment letters will be issued to them soon. 

Chandigarh, Punjab

PUNJAB GOVERNMENT LED BY CHIEF MINISTER BHAGWANT MANN IS COMMITTED TO WELFARE OF POOR

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IEP Chandigarh, March 27      

    Under the Asirwad Scheme, the Punjab Government has released an amount of Rs 68.38 crore to provide financial assistance to 9804 beneficiaries of Scheduled Castes, 3605 beneficiaries of Backward Classes Economically Weaker Sections, total 13409 beneficiaries in the state.          Social Justice, Empowerment and Minorities Minister Dr.  Baljit Kaur said that under the Asirwad scheme in the state,  An amount of Rs.50.00 crore has been released during the current financial year 2022-23 for financial assistance of  scheduled castes 5127 remaining beneficiaries in March 2022, 3927 beneficiaries in April 2022 and 750 beneficiaries in May 2022.  an amount of Rs.18.38 crore has been released during the current financial year 2022-23 for financial assistance for backward classes and economically weaker sections for 06 beneficiaries of November 2021, 2192 remaining beneficiaries of March 2022 and 1407 beneficiaries of April 2022.          Cabinet Minister added that under the Ashirwad scheme, girls from Scheduled Castes/Christian communities, girls from widows of any caste, girls from backward classes and economically backward families at the time of marriage and widows/divorced women of Scheduled Castes at the time of their remarriage    Financial assistance of Rs.51,000 is given as an omen.          The Cabinet Minister instructed all Social Justice, Empowerment Officers of the State to transfer the amount of Ashirwad Scheme Rs.51,000 per beneficiary to be done before March 31, 2023 through mode DBT in the Bank Accounts of the beneficiaries through Treasury Offices. 

Chandigarh, Punjab

VIGILANCE BUREAU ARRESTS PATWARI FOR TAKING BRIBE RS 24,000

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IEP Chandigarh March 27    

      The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) during its anti-corruption campaign has arrested revenue Patwari Prem Kumar, posted at revenue halqua, Nawanshahar, SBS district for demanding a bribe of Rs 24,000.          Disclosing this here today, a spokesperson of the VB said this case has been registered against the above said revenue official after investigation of an online complaint lodged at the Chief Minister’s anti-corruption action line.          Giving details he added that the complainant Amarjit Singh, resident of Karnana, tehsil Banga, has alleged that the above said Patwari has taken Rs 24,000 as a bribe in instalments in lieu of mutation of land belonging to his father and his uncle.          He further added that the complainant has recorded the conversation on his mobile while the accused Patwari was demanding this bribe.          The spokesperson added that the VB unit of Jalandhar range has investigated the allegations levelled in the complaint and registered a corruption case at VB police station Jalandhar against the above mentioned revenue official after finding him guilty for demanding and accepting a bribe money.  Further investigation in this case was under progress, he informed.

Chandigarh, Haryana

Sports foster a sense of competitiveness and discipline: Devender Singh Babli

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IEP Chandigarh, March 27

Haryana Development and Panchayats Minister, Sh. Devender Singh Babli said that the players of Haryana have brought laurels to the state by leaving their indelible mark at National and International level competition. The state government is also announcing several schemes to promote sports which are directly motivating players across the state. The Development and Panchayats Minister, Sh. Devender Singh Babli arrived in Ratta khera village of Fatehabad as Chief Guest to motivate the players. Sh.  Babli said that sports competitions like kabaddi should be organized from time to time in order to identify the new talent which can be further nurtured through right guidance . He said that Sports foster a sense of competitiveness and discipline. The sportspersons of the state are continuously bringing laurels to India by winning medals in Olympics and other international sports competitions. Haryana Development and Panchayats Minister, Devender Singh Babli awarded Rs. 11,000 to the team bagging first place in the competition and Rs. 7,100 to the second-placed team. 

Chandigarh, Haryana

All Civil aviation projects should be completed at the earliest – Dushyant Chautala

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IEP Chandigarh, March 27

 Haryana Deputy Chief Minister, Sh. Dushyant Chautala directed the officers to complete all civil aviation projects at the earliest so that the state would stand out on the global aviation arena. He further stated that a lax attitude towards this work will not be accepted.The Deputy CM held a meeting with officers and reviewed various ongoing projects across the state related to Civil Aviation.Sh. Dushyant Chautala discussed in detail about acquisition of land and development of Bhiwani, Narnaul, Karnal, Gurugram etc. airstrips and heliports. He also took detailed feedback from the officers about Hisar airport and gave directions to expedite the work.      The Deputy Chief Minister was informed in the meeting that the report of suitability of 270 acres of land for developing Bhiwani airstrip has been received from the Deputy Commissioner of Bhiwani and soon the process of acquiring the said land will be completed. Similarly, feedback was also taken regarding the expansion of the airstrips of Narnaul and Karnal.On the question of heliport to be made in Gurugram, it was apprised that Pawan Hans Limited Company has completed the feasibility study and they will submit the cost estimate by March 31, 2023.The Deputy CM directed to complete the boundary wall of the Hisar Airport by May 31, 2023. He directed the officers of the Public Health Engineering Department to complete the work of supply of drinking water and drainage of rain water in the airport by April 15, 2023.He further directed to issue the tender for the security watch-tower in the month of April and instructed to begin the work.He asked the officers to vacate the Police Welfare Centre inside the airport and shall be taken over by the Aviation Department so that this building could be used for setting up aviation equipment.Sh. Dushyant Chautala asked to make preparations while directing to ensure the deployment of security personnel before air services connecting other states proposed from Hisar airport in August. He directed the concerned officer to coordinate with the district administration to get the high-tension wires removed from the airport area at the earliest so that planes do not face any issue while takeoff and landing. Apart from these, he also reviewed other works of the department.On this occasion, Additional Chief Secretary, Haryana Civil Aviation Department, Sh. Ankur Gupta, Managing Director, HSIIDC, Sh. Vikas Gupta, Advisor, Civil Aviation, Dr. Shaleen, OSD to Deputy Chief Minister, Sh. Kamlesh Bhadoo, besides other senior officers of Civil Aviation and Public Works Department were present.

Chandigarh, Haryana

Venture capital fund to be set up in ‘Padma’: Dushyant Chautala

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IEP Chandigarh, March 27

 Haryana Government will set up a Venture Capital Fund in ‘Padma’ programme to accelerate development for MSME Advancement which will promote young entrepreneurs and provide boost to startups.This information was given by the Deputy Chief Minister of Haryana, Sh. Dushyant Chautala after presiding over the review meeting of ‘Padma’ here today.The Deputy CM, who also holds the portfolio of Industries and Commerce Department, took information through a presentation about the strategy prepared by the department to implement ‘Padma’ and gave several constructive feedbacks for further improvements. He said that the state government has budgeted for a venture capital fund of Rs 200 crores to Rs 5 crores to support young people starting businesses, similarly to encourage ‘Padma’ Venture capital fund will be created.Sh. Dushyant Chautala said that the state government has started the ‘One Block-One Product’ initiative under the ‘Padma’ scheme of the central government. The objective of this initiative is to promote micro and small enterprises at the block level by taking advantage of the cluster approach and promote balanced regional development. He said that in the recently presented budget also Rs 1,000 crore has been proposed for ‘Padma’ in the next 5 years, through which new innovative incentives like designing, branding, marketing and export promotion scheme will be introduced.The Deputy CM said that incubation centres will be set up to encourage youth to set up startups and promote entrepreneurship among youth with requisite skills and assistance will be provided for loans from banks, financial institutions and venture capital funds.The Deputy Chief Minister was apprised that about 12 places have been identified for setting up industries under ‘Padma’, soon the places in the remaining blocks will be finalized and people will be encouraged to set up industries. He informed that a plan has been prepared by the state government to make 6 schemes for ‘Padma’ in which provision will be made to give various incentives etc.On this occasion, Additional Chief Secretary, Industries and Commerce Department, Sh. Anand Mohan Sharan, MD, HSIIDC, Sh. Vikas Gupta, Director, Industries and Commerce, Sh. Shekhar Vidyarthi, OSD to Deputy Chief Minister, Sh. Kamlesh Bhadoo and other senior officers were also present.