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Chief Minister Manohar Lal meets Prime Minister Narendra Modi

IEP Chandigarh, December 24

Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal paid a courtesy visit to Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi in New Delhi today. During this, the Chief Minister informed the Prime Minister about the welfare schemes being run by the state government.

Addressing the mediapersons after the meeting, Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal said that the Prime Minister inquired in detail about the schemes being run by the Haryana government and also appreciated them. Among them, mainly the Parivar Pehchan Patra, through which today every citizen is getting the benefits of all the schemes sitting at home without any hassle, was appreciated. Officials of other states including Jammu & Kashmir and Maharashtra are taking information about the Parivar Pehchan Patra scheme. Similarly, the Prime Minister was informed about the plan to make automatic BPL ration cards from January 1, 2023, through PPP; which he appreciated.

The Chief Minister informed that the Haryana government has increased the BPL income limit to Rs 1.80 lakh. Apart from this, disccusion was also held regarding the implementation of Swamitva Yojana in urban areas along with rural areas.

Sh. Manohar Lal said that a detailed discussion was also held regarding the Jungle Safari being made in Haryana with the Prime Minister. Along with this, the Prime Minister has also been invited to lay the foundation stone of the Jungle Safari. He informed that the Prime Minister has also been invited to attend the inauguration of the Surajkund mela. Not only this, G-20 members will also be invited to the Surajkund mela, he added.

The Chief Minister further informed about the exports which have been doubled in the last three years. There was an export of Rs 1.15 lakh crore in the year 2019-20, which has reached Rs 2 lakh crore in the year 2021-22. The GST collection of the state is also increasing continuously. Although Haryana’s population is 2 percent, but Haryana’s share in the country’s GST collection is 6 percent.

Responding to a question regarding cabinet expansion, the Chief Minister said that the departments have been merged to make government functioning more convenient. It has nothing to do with cabinet expansion in any way, he added.

Responding to a question regarding MBBS bond policy, Sh. Manohar Lal said that it is a matter of satisfaction that the MBBS students has accepted the proposal put before them by the government. There are some other demands of the students as well and it will also be considered sympathetically, he added.

Responding to a question on the Bharat Jodo Yatra of the Congress, the Chief Minister said that this yatra has no effect in Haryana. These types of yatras keep happening in view of election programmes, but what matters is whom the public accepts. There is no enthusiasm among the public regarding this yatra. Congress’s own house is broken, they are taking out Bharat Jodo Yatra with regard to that broken house, he said.

Sh. Manohar Lal said that the matter of following the Covid-19 rules in the Congress’s Bharat Jodo Yatra is absolutely correct. A letter has been written to them to be alert in regard with the Covid-19 pandemic. Their journey has not been stopped. It is the job of the governments to follow any health related alert, he added.

Power complaints to be heard on Dec 27 in Panchkula

IEP Chandigarh, December 24

Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam is committed to providing uninterrupted power supply to the consumers. Several ambitious programmes are being run by the Nigam for quick resolution of the problems of the consumers. The Chairman Consumer Grievances Redressal Forum (Circle Forum), Panchkula of Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam along with the members of the Forum would take the proceedings of the forum in the office of SE/OP Circle, UHBVN, Panchkula, SCO-96, 1st Floor, Sector-5, Panchkula to redress the grievances / to hear the complaint of the consumers (belonging to Panchkula District only) and to entertain new complaints from 11:30 AM on dated December 27, 2022 (Tuesday).                 

The CGRF shall take all grievances/complaints of consumers like billing problem, voltage complaints, problems in metering, disconnection and reconnection of power supply, interruptions, failure of power supply, efficiency, safety, reliability, noncompliance of Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission orders etc. However, the cases of theft and unauthorized use of electricity, offences and penalties as specified under section 126 and section 135 to 139 of Electricity Act, accidents and inquiries as under section 161 of the Act would not be considered by the Forum. 

Haryana invites applications for women awards

IEP Chandigarh, December 24

The Women and Child Development Department has invited applications for Haryana State Level Awards for Women who have made commendable achievements in various fields till December 31, 2022. Detailed information is available on the department website www.wcdhry.gov.in.

A spokesperson of the department said that the women who have done exemplary work in various fields will be honoured by the state government. These awards are given every year on International Women’s Day, March 8.

These state level awards include Sushma Swaraj Award, Indira Gandhi Mahila Shakti Award, Kalpana Chawla Shaurya Award, Behan Shano Devi Panchayati Raj Award, Life Time Achievement Award and Women Outstanding Achievers Award (Social Worker Award).

These awards include cash award of Rs. 1.50 lakh and a citation under Sushma Swaraj Award, Rs. 1.50 lakh and a citation under Indira Gandhi Mahila Shakti Award, Rs. 1 lakh and a citation under Kalpana Chawla Shaurya Award, Rs. 1 lakh and a citation under Behan Shano Devi Panchayati Raj Award.

          The spokesperson said  that Rs. 51,000 and a citation under LifeTime Achievers Award, Rs. 21,000 and a citation under ANM, Women APHW (two awards), Rs. 21,000 and a citation under Mahila Khiladi Puraskar Award, Rs. 21,000 and a citation under (two awards) for Literate Women Group member, Rs. 21,000 and a citation under government employee segment (two awards), Rs. 21,000 and a citation for social worker (two awards) and Rs. 21,000 and a citation for women entrepreneur (two awards) will be given.

Registration of non-transport vehicle through dealer

IEP Chandigarh, December 24

The Haryana Government has notified the prescribed time limits for 37 services to be provided to the citizens by the Transport Department under the Right to Services Act, 2014.

 Learner Driving License (Non-Transport Vehicles)

Sharing information in this regard, Haryana Chief Secretary, Sh. Sanjeev Kaushal said that Learner Driving License (Non Transport Vehicles) will have to be made within a fixed time limit of 7 days and Permanent Driving License, Duplicate Driving License, Renewal of Driving License, to add a new category in the driving license will have to be made within a fixed time limit of 10 days by Sub-Divisional Officer (Civil) cum Registering cum Licensing Authority.

Registration of non-transport vehicle through dealer

He informed that registration of non-transport vehicle through dealer a timeline has been fixed for 10 days, duplicate vehicle registration certificate 7 days, registration of non-transport vehicle purchased from outside the state (NOC)  15 days, Transfer of ownership of old vehicles purchased within the State 7 days, Addition/Continuance/Cancellation of Hypothecation 7 days, Change of Address (DL) 10 days, Change of Address RC 7 days, Conversion of vehicle (Transport to Non Transport) 10 Days, Transfer of ownership of non-transport vehicle purchased from outside the State 7 days.

*Driving License (Transport Vehicles)*

Learning driving license (transport vehicles) 7 days and permanent driving license 10 days, duplicate driving license 10 days, renewal of driving license 10 days, addition of new class to driving license to be made within the time limit of 10 days by District Transport Officer cum Registration and Licensing Authority.

          Transport vehicles purchased from outside the state 15 days, transfer of ownership of old vehicles purchased within the state 7 days, addition / continuation / termination of hypothecation 7 days, change of address 10 days, change of address registration certificate 7 days, transfer of ownership of transport vehicles purchased from outside the state 7 days, Fitness Certificate 7 days, Permit (Haryana) and Permit (National) a timeline has been fixed for 5 days for issuance.

State-level function on ‘Good Governance Day’ in Panchkula today

IEP Chandigarh, December 24

The Haryana government will organise a state-level function in Panchkula on the occasion of ‘Good Governance Day’ on Sunday, December 25, 2022; in which Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal will be the chief guest. The Chief Minister will felicitate 118 officers and employees for simplifying work through digital medium during government service in various departments. These include ‘State Level Awards’ and ‘State Flagship Scheme Awards’ for Good Governance. Giving information about this, an official spokesman said that a total of five employees, including Dr Virendra Kumar Bansal, Director General, National Health Mission Department, will be felicitated with the State Level Awards.

Similarly, a total of 14 employees including inspector Rajeev in Police Department, five employees including Additional Director (administration) in School Education Department, Vivek Kalia, seven employees including Chief Controller of Finance, Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran, B.B Gupta, four employees including Technical Director, Revenue Department, Gurpreet Singh, seven employees including Joint Director, Horticulture Department, Ranbir Singh, Deputy Director, Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department, Aditya Pratap Dabas, seven employees including Executive Engineer, Development and Panchayat Department, Navdeep Anand, six employees including Chief Engineer, Public Health Department, Devendra Dahiya and seven employees including Vice Chancellor, Sri Vishwakarma Skill University, Raj Nehru, will be felicitated with State Level Awards.

He further informed that three employees including Information Public Relations Officer, Aditya Chaudhary in Information, Public Relations and Languages Department, six employees including State Immunization Officer, Health Department, Dr Virender Singh Ahlawat, five employees including Cooperative Department Managing Director, Harco Bank, Rahul Uppal and three employees including CGM of Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority, MR Sharma will be given the State Level Awards.

The spokesperson further said that several departments would also be given the ‘State Flagship Scheme Awards’ for making the flagship schemes of the government digitally simple. These include seven employees including Deputy Director (IT), Crid Department, Ashish, Senior Project Officer, Revenue Department, Ritesh, six employees including General Manager, Skill Development and Industrial Training Department, Rajesh Garg, four employees including Joint Director, Haryana Right to Service Commission, Meenakshi Raj, six employees including Deputy Director, School Education Department, Surendra Bangar, seven employees including Additional Mission Director, Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Ruchi Singh Bedi and Executive Officer (Administration), Ayushman Bharat Haryana, Dr Sushil Kumar Mahi, will be felicitate with the State Flagship Scheme Awards by the Chief Minister.

CABINET SUB-COMMITTEE BRAINSTORMS TO RESOLVE LEGITIMATE ISSUES OF LANDLESS LABOURERS & CONTRACTUAL EMPLOYEES

IEP Chandigarh, December 21

The Cabinet Sub-Committee comprising Finance & Planning Minister Adv. Harpal Singh Cheema, Housing and Urban Development Minister Mr. Aman Arora and Rural Development & Panchayats Minister Mr. Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal on Wednesday held a meeting to listen and resolve all the legitimate issues of various Unions and Associations regarding landless labourers and employees hired through contractors and reservation for Schedule Tribes (ST).It was the maiden meeting of the Cabinet Sub-Committee constituted on the directions of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Mann to find the best possible resolution of the demands of Theka Mulazim Sangharsh Morcha, Zameen Prapati Sangharsh Committee and Gazetted & Non-Gazetted SC BC Employees Welfare Federation Punjab.The Sub-Committee gave a patient hearing to the issues raised by the representatives of various unions and associations during a series of meetings that lasted for more than three hours at Punjab Bhawan here.Heading in the direction of resolving the majority of the issues positively, the Sub-Committee directed the officials of the concerned departments to hold meetings with the representatives of the respective unions and associations to come up with an early resolution to their issues.The Sub-Committee also assured the unions that Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has directed them to find the acceptable solutions in the interests of concerned sections of the society. The meetings were attended by senior officials of the concerned departments and LR branch to ensure that all the legal barriers in resolution of the issues may be tackled accordingly.The Sub-Committee decided to convene the next meeting with these unions in the month of January next year. These meetings were held up in a congenial atmosphere and ended on a positive note.Social Justice, Empowerment and Minorities Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur and MLA Kulwant Singh Bazigar were also present in one of the meetings.

State government setting up centre of excellence to double income of farmers

IEP Chandigarh, December 21

The Haryana government along with the central government is working in the direction to fulfill the objective of Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi to double the income of the farmers. Under this, the Haryana government is opening centres of excellence to increase the income of the farmers of the state. If the farmers adopt new techniques of horticulture; their income will also increase.

Centres of excellence to promote modern technology in horticulture

Haryana is at the forefront of setting up centres of excellence in the country for increasing the quality and production in the horticulture sector. For this, 11 centres of excellence have been established. Many farmers have been associated to these centres of excellence and villages which have registered notable achievements in better agriculture, horticulture and animal husbandry are being identified through ‘Village of Excellence’.

Several new programs to encourage diversification in horticulture

To motivate diversification in horticulture and increase the income of the farmers, the state government has initiated several new programs like ‘Mera Pani-Meri Virasat’, ‘Bhavantar Bharpai Yojana’, ‘Mukhyamantri Bagwani Bima Yojana’. Besides, crop residue management, ‘Har Khet-Swasth Khet’ and several other programs are also being run.

Farmers tendency increased towards horticulture

The area under horticulture in the state has increased than before and the farmers are inclining towards horticulture; instead of traditional farming. With the setting up of Maharana Pratap Horticulture University in Karnal, the farmers are directly getting the benefit of the new research being done and the techniques being developed by the university.

Subsidies to farmers for setting up packhouses

Besides increasing the income of the farmers, the government is also providing subsidies to them for setting up pack houses to facilitate the washing, grading and packaging of agricultural products. The state government has set a target to establish 100 pack houses by the end of the current financial year to give more boost to the cultivation of horticulture crops and increase the income.

Haryana bagged best state award

Haryana has also been awarded the ‘Best State Agribusiness Award-2022’ by the Indian Chamber of Food and Agriculture for outstanding contribution in the areas of policies, programmes, production, inputs, technologies, marketing, value addition, infrastructure and exports in the agriculture sector.

Over 700 Farmer Producer Organisations formed

Haryana is the leading state in the formation of the Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) in the country and so far, more than 700 FPOs have been formed and the target of formation of 1,000 FPOs will be achieved soon.

Asia’s biggest horticulture market to come up in Ganaur

Asia’s biggest horticulture market is going to be set up at Sonipat’s Ganaur. With its formation, the farmers will be able to earn more profit by selling their produce at one place. The farmers of the state are promoting the country’s economy by cultivating grains as well as fruits, vegetables and flowers.

Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal has brought many new schemes and has taken decisions in the interest of the farmers. Concrete steps have been taken to make the farmers financially prosperous and jubilant. Under this, the benefits of the government schemes are being given directly to the farmers through digital medium. Today, the farmers of the state are earning more profit at less cost by using new technologies.

OPS EAGLE A GREAT SUCCESS: PUNJAB POLICE REGISTER 22 FIRs AFTER RECOVERING ₹6 LAKH CASH, ONE WEAPON, 277.45 GRAM HEROIN, 2.75KG OPIUM, 77.50-KG POPPY HUSK

IEP Chandigarh, December 24

The special operation “OPS Eagle” conducted by the Punjab Police for searching and rounding-up of suspicious persons for their verification, at vulnerable places including Railway Stations and Bus Stands etc in the state on Friday, has led to the arrest of at least 20 persons and one proclaimed offender. The operation was conducted on the directions of Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav.          The operation against anti-social elements was conducted in all 28 Police districts of the state making Punjab a crime-free state as per the vision of Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Bhagwant Mann.          Divulging details, Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Law and Order Arpit Shukla said during the operation, Police teams have registered 22 First Information Reports (FIR) against anti-social elements.          He said that they have also recovered ₹6 lakh cash, one Weapon, 277.45 gram Heroin, 4880 intoxicants Tablets, 41 bottle liquors, 2.75kg opium and 77.50kg poppy husk during this special statewide drive conducted under operation “OPS Eagle”.          He said said that different police teams under the supervision of SP rank officer conducted checking at 110 railways stations, 153 bus stands, besides, over 500 well-coordinated Strong Nakas involving over 5000 Police Personnel, were also set-up under the supervision of Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs) in the state for a thorough search of suspected vehicles/persons, while ensuring minimum inconvenience to the general public.          During the operation, as many as 14,366 suspects were examined. Similarly, Police personnel had inspected 13021 two-wheelers and 8929 four-wheelers at ‘nakas’ and 1671 challans were issued to violators, while, 181 vehicles were impounded.          The operation was conducted in a synchronised manner from 11am to 4pm across the state and ADGP/IGP/DIG rank officers from Punjab Police Headquarters were deputed in each Police district to personally supervise the operation. All the CPs/SSPs were asked to mobilise a maximum number of officers and manpower for this operation to lay strong ‘nakas’ at district/city sealing points under the supervision of Gazetted officers.          ADGP Arpit Shukla reiterated that such operations would continue till the menace of drugs and Gangsters wiped out from the state.

OPS EAGLE A GREAT SUCCESS: PUNJAB POLICE REGISTER 22 FIRs AFTER RECOVERING ₹6 LAKH CASH, ONE WEAPON, 277.45 GRAM HEROIN, 2.75KG OPIUM, 77.50-KG POPPY HUSK

IEP Chandigarh, December 24

The special operation “OPS Eagle” conducted by the Punjab Police for searching and rounding-up of suspicious persons for their verification, at vulnerable places including Railway Stations and Bus Stands etc in the state on Friday, has led to the arrest of at least 20 persons and one proclaimed offender. The operation was conducted on the directions of Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav.          The operation against anti-social elements was conducted in all 28 Police districts of the state making Punjab a crime-free state as per the vision of Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Bhagwant Mann.          Divulging details, Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Law and Order Arpit Shukla said during the operation, Police teams have registered 22 First Information Reports (FIR) against anti-social elements.          He said that they have also recovered ₹6 lakh cash, one Weapon, 277.45 gram Heroin, 4880 intoxicants Tablets, 41 bottle liquors, 2.75kg opium and 77.50kg poppy husk during this special statewide drive conducted under operation “OPS Eagle”.          He said said that different police teams under the supervision of SP rank officer conducted checking at 110 railways stations, 153 bus stands, besides, over 500 well-coordinated Strong Nakas involving over 5000 Police Personnel, were also set-up under the supervision of Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs) in the state for a thorough search of suspected vehicles/persons, while ensuring minimum inconvenience to the general public.          During the operation, as many as 14,366 suspects were examined. Similarly, Police personnel had inspected 13021 two-wheelers and 8929 four-wheelers at ‘nakas’ and 1671 challans were issued to violators, while, 181 vehicles were impounded.          The operation was conducted in a synchronised manner from 11am to 4pm across the state and ADGP/IGP/DIG rank officers from Punjab Police Headquarters were deputed in each Police district to personally supervise the operation. All the CPs/SSPs were asked to mobilise a maximum number of officers and manpower for this operation to lay strong ‘nakas’ at district/city sealing points under the supervision of Gazetted officers.          ADGP Arpit Shukla reiterated that such operations would continue till the menace of drugs and Gangsters wiped out from the state. 

DGP GAURAV YADAV REVIEWS SECURITY ARRANGEMENTS IN FATEHGARH SAHIB AHEAD OF SHAHEEDI JOR MELA

IEP Chandigarh/Fatehgarh Sahib, December 24

Ahead of Shaheedi Jor Mela, Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav paid obeisance at Gurdwara Fatehgarh Sahib and reviewed security arrangements at the spot to ensure that the function would be conducted in a smooth and secure manner in the district.          The three-day annual Shaheedi Jor Mela to pay homage to the martyrdom of Chotey Sahibzade— Baba Zorawar Singh and Baba Fateh Singh, the youngest sons of the 10th Sikh Guru, Shri Guru Gobind Singh, will be held at Fatehgarh Sahib from December 26 to December 28, 2022.          Addressing over 3000 police personnel being deployed for security arrangements at Fatehgarh Sahib for the Shaheedi Jor Mela, the DGP said that for the first time, drones would be used for surveillance and special teams have been positioned to respond to contingencies.          Reviewing all the security arrangements with DIG Rupnagar Range Gurpreet Singh Bhullar and Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Fatehgarh Sahib Ravjot Kaur Grewal, DGP Gaurav Yadav informed that as many as five Samadhan Centres have also been set up to assist devotees coming from all over India, besides establishing a modern Command Centre.          While paying obeisance at the Gurdwara Sahib, DGP Gaurav Yadav prayed for the peace and harmony of the state.          Meanwhile, the Punjab Police is committed to keep Punjab safe and secure as per the vision of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.