IEP Chandigarh, July 29

 The Haryana Government has implemented Haryana Pran Vayu Devta Pension Scheme, under which pension of Rs. 2500 per year is given on the upkeep and maintenance of trees that are aged 75 years and above.While giving this information, an official spokesman said that  this pension amount will increase proportionally every year, on the lines of old-age pension. Haryana is the first state in the country to implement such a scheme, aimed at conserving and protecting aging trees.He said that if someone has a tree aged 75 years or older at the courtyard of his house , he can apply for the pension by visiting the office of Forest Department  in their concerned district. The application would  be evaluated by a committee, and upon verification of all conditions, the beneficiary will be given  pension.He said that the State Government has been proactive in implementing environment-friendly initiatives, recognizing that trees play a  pivotal  role in providing us oxygen . Most importantly, the  trees aged 75 years or older release large amount of oxygen. He urged the people of the State to actively participate in tree plantation drives and become partners in environmental conservation.    

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Haryana Home and Health Minister Sh. Anil Vij has announced to give Home Minister Excellent Investigation Medal to SHO Inspector Naresh Kumar of Ambala Cantt Police Station. This announcement was made today by the Home Minister Sh. Anil Vij and he also patted the police staff for their excellent work on the occasion.  It is noteworthy that Inspector Naresh Kumar had succeeded in arresting a drug smuggler along with one kilogram of heroin in Ambala Cantonment recently. The price of the seized heroin is five crores in the international market. Sh. Vij said that along with the Home Minister’s Medal, Inspector Naresh Kumar will also be given a reward of one lakh rupees and extension in service for six months.  Home Minister Anil Vij said that strict action is being taken against drug peddlers in the entire state and the smuggling racket is being busted. Along with this, bulldozers are also being run on the property made from illegal earnings. It is worth mentioning that Inspector Naresh Kumar had received secret information about drug smuggling in the past, on the basis of which he formed a team late at night, after which the suspected vehicle was stopped and searched. During the search, one kg of heroin was recovered from the vehicle. The smuggler has been identified as Dishant Kumar alias DK, who has been produced in the court and taken on remand. During the investigation has revealed that this heroin was brought from NCR. Home Minister Anil Vij said that 30 awards were announced to honor the excellent work of police personnel. Out of which 10 awards are to be given by the Chief Minister, 10 by the Home Minister and 10 by the Director General of Police.  The winners of Chief Minister’s Gallantry Medal and Home Minister’s Excellent Investigation Medal will receive cash prizes of Rs 2 lakh and Rs 1 lakh respectively, certificates and scrolls signed by the Chief Minister and the Home Minister were also given. Medal winning police personnel will get six months extension in service, he added. Apart from this, the personnel awarded with the Director General of Police Uttam Seva Medal will get a certificate and scroll along with a signed certificate of the DGP and Rs 50,000. Various provisions have been made in the SOP including eligibility criteria, selection committee, time limit, withdrawal of medal, details of medal etc.  

IEP Chandigarh, July 28

Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal said that in the last 9 years, both the Centre and the State Government not only have brought radical governance reforms to make the lives of the common man easier but have also doubled the speed of development.“Because of these radical changes today people are availing the benefits of government schemes without running from pillar to post,” said Sh. Manohar Lal while addressing the Jan Samvad organized at village Khandora of Bawal assembly constituency in Rewari district on Friday evening.On reaching Khandora village, the Chief Minister received a warm welcome from the villagers as they presented him with a traditional turban and with a bouquet. Sh. Manohar Lal also visited the exhibition organized by self-help groups at the venue.Sh. Manohar Lal said that the state government has started a transparent digital system for every work. Referring to the Parivar Pehchan Patra, he said under this ambitious scheme the benefits of all the government welfare schemes and services are being given to the citizens seamlessly.The Chief Minister said that 50 percent of the target being set under the Mukhyamantri Antyodaya Parivar Utthan Yojana to provide self-employment opportunities to the youth in the state has also been achieved. During the Samvad programme, the Chief Minister also took feedback about the policies of the government. He shared that during the tenure of the present government, 67 youths have got jobs in Khandora village.A Sarpanch of village Rajgarh raised the issue of filling the ponds made for animals in the village with canal water. Taking cognizance of this, Sh. Manohar Lal immediately directed the officers of the Irrigation and Water Resources Department to prepare a project to provide water through canals to all the villages situated on the border of the state.Referring to the development works in Khandora village, the Chief Minister said that the construction of a Jal Ghar, the pipeline for drainage of dirty water, construction of toilets in the school, the line to connect the canal drain to Johar, construction of bus queue shelter in the village; community hall etc will soon be constructed.Responding to the problem of cracks that have occurred in the houses due to rains in the past days, the Chief Minister said that those villagers who have such problems in their houses should register their objections on the Kshatipoorti portal, and appropriate compensation will be provided by the government.Earlier speaking on this occasion, Cooperation and Public Health Engineering Minister, Dr. Banwari Lal apprised the Chief Minister about the development works done in the area.  He said that the people here are getting the benefits of every necessary facility.  The development projects are being given a concrete shape in the village with public participation, he said.OSD to Chief Minister, Sh. Jawahar Yadav, ADGP CID, Sh. Alok Mittal, Deputy Commissioner, Mohammad Imran Raza and other dignitaries also remained present on this occasion. 

IEP Chandigarh, July 26

Haryana Home and Health Minister, Sh. Anil Vij is working tirelessly to handle the situation arising due to floods in Ambala and providing all support and cooperation to those affected by the floods.Sh. Anil Vij today interacted with the industrialists of Ambala Cantonment Industrial Area and assured them that he stood shoulder to shoulder with them in this challenging time.In response to the industrialists’ demand for additional time in filing the GST return, he assured that the matter would be resolved soon.Earlier, the industrialists informed the Home Minister Sh. Anil Vij that the entire industry area has been affected due to the floods and their documents and other records have been destroyed. They are trying to bring the industry back on track after the water receded. The industrialists apprised the Minister that they are concerned about meeting the deadline for submitting their GST returns as delay in submitting the return could result in penalties. Considering this situation, they should be granted additional time for filing their GST return.During the interaction with the industrialists, Sh Anil Vij directed the officials of the Public Health Engineer Department to carry out work for cleaning the sewerage in the Industrial Area at Ambala Cantonment.  He also directed the Municipal Council to launch a cleanliness drive in the industrial area.He said that in order to resolve the problem of water logging in areas adjacent to river Tangri, the depth of the river bed would be further increased. It may be recalled that Sh Vij has already written a letter to the Chief Minister, urging the construction of a concrete embankment on the other side of the Tangri river.On this occasion, SDM Ambala Cantonment and Administrator Municipal Council Satendra Siwach, DSP Cantt Ashish Chowdhary, President, Industrial Area Ambala Cantonment Dayalchand Gupta and various industrialists were also present. 

IEP Chandigarh, July 26

Haryana Chief Secretary, Mr. Sanjeev Kaushal has taken a significant stride towards resolving environmental concerns by emphasizing the need for prompt identification of suitable land site for disposal of garbage of Panchkula and Kalka. He directed the officer Municipal Corporation, Panchkula and Municipal Council, Kalka to submit the report within 15 days in this regard.Presiding over a meeting with officers of Environment and Urban Local Bodies departments, the Chief Secretary conducted a comprehensive review of the present waste disposal status in the region. In the meeting, he further directed the officers to actively explore alternative locations for the establishment of a modern waste processing plant, fostering efficient and sustainable waste management.The Chief Secretary directed the officers to set a timeline for the processing of legacy waste and appoint an Executive Engineer on a permanent basis by the Municipal Corporation, Panchkula. He set a timeline of 3 to 4 months for the Executive Engineer to achieve significant progress in waste management.In the meeting, it was apprised that two machines are currently being installed to biologically treat the legacy waste in Sector 23, Panchkula, with the project set to be completed by March 2024. The initiative aims to dispose of 3 lakh MT of waste, with approximately 60 thousand MT treated biologically each month.Regarding the Jhuriwala site, it was disclosed that one machine has already been installed for the biological treatment of waste, which is expected to conclude by December 2023. The site will manage the disposal of approximately 90,000 MT of waste.Mr. Kaushal urged the officers to expedite the selection of an appropriate site for waste dumping and processing.The Chief Secretary reiterated the government’s unwavering commitment to fostering a cleaner and greener environment for the citizens of Haryana. He highlighted the significance of responsible waste management and its positive impact on public health and the ecosystem.Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) Environment, Mr. Vineet Garg, Commissioner and Secretary, Urban Local Bodies, Vikas Gupta, Municipal Commissioner, Panchkula, Mr. Sachin Gupta, and other senior officers were also present during the meeting. 

IEP Chandigarh, July 26

 The Haryana Government has notified the Haryana State Creche Policy-2022.The Minister of State for Women and Child Development, Smt. Kamlesh Dhanda said that this policy has been prepared for the convenience of the working women. A child from 6 months to 6 years will be admitted to the crèche. The crèches will be set up to accommodate the child for 8 to 10 hours. Skilled and trained staff through Haryana Kaushal Rojgar Nigam limited (HKRNL) will be deployed in the crèche. While Rs 15000 will be given to the crèche worker, helper will get Rs 7500.Additional Chief Secretary, Women and Child Development Department, Smt. Sumita Misra said that it will be mandatory for all institutions with strength of more than 50 employees to open crèches. The crèche will have provisions for children’s play materials and toys, nutritious food, regular health check-up and vaccination, sleeping arrangements, education and physical and social-emotional development.Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal, has already issued directions to open 500 crèches in the State. So far, 165 crèches have been started in 16 districts of the state. They will be upgraded under the new policy. The Women and Child Development Department has signed an MoU with the Mobile Creche Organisation to set up creches equipped with good quality and modern facilities.The crèche will be open 26 days a month. ID cards of parents and staff will also be made for the safety of children. No child will be left alone in the crèche. Breakfast, lunch and evening snacks will be provided to the children in the crèche, all expenses of which will be borne by the government. One thousand rupees will be spent every month for cleanliness and sanitation. The crèche will also have a sleeping and feeding room for children.The maximum distance from the office to crèche for working women has been fixed at 500 metres. For families with an annual income below one lakh rupees, a charge of Rs. 50 per child will be applicable. For income between one lakh and 1.80 lakh, the charge is Rs. 100, between 1.80 lakh and three lakh, Rs. 250, between three lakh and five lakh, Rs. 350, and for income exceeding five lakh, the charge is Rs. 500 per month. 

IEP Chandigarh, July 26

The Haryana Chief Electoral Officer, Mr. Anurag Agarwal has announced a revision programme for the voter lists of all 90 assembly constituencies in the state. The revision will be based on the qualifying date of January 1, 2024.Divulging into details of the programme, Mr. Agarwal said that the Booth Level Officers (BLOs) in their respective polling areas will start door-to-door verification from July 21 to August 21, 2023.  The consolidated draft voter lists will be published on October 17, 2023.During the period from October 17, 2023, to November 30, 2023, individuals can file claims and objections regarding the voter lists. To facilitate this, special campaigns will run on October 21, 22, November 4, and 5, 2023 (Saturdays and Sundays).He also shared information about the various forms for the revision process. For registration, individuals can use Form 6, while Form 6-A is designated for the registration of names of Non-Resident Indians (NRIs). To remove a name from the voter list, Form 7 should be used, and for any rectifications, Form 8 is required. These forms are accessible on the department’s website www.ceoharyana.nic.in and can be downloaded for application. Alternatively, applicants have the option to submit their forms online through the same website.The final publication of the updated voter lists is scheduled for January 5, 2024. 

IEP Chandigarh, July 26

 Haryana Deputy Chief Minister, Sh. Dushyant Chautala has directed the officers to further strengthen the river banks and repair damaged roads at the earliest.The Deputy Chief Minister who was presiding over the meeting of officers of Public Works Department here today also issued directions for further strengthening of both the banks of Ghaggar river going from Ottu village to Jiwan Nagar-Rania road in Sirsa district. He further directed to construct a road by increasing the thickness of these banks.In the meeting, Sh. Dushyant Chautala sought a detailed report from the officers about the damages caused to villages, farms, rivers, roads and government rest houses etc. due to floods recently.He said that due to floods in 12 districts of the State and heavy rains in parts of some other districts, several roads including the highways have been damaged due to high flow of water.Instructing to repair these roads at the earliest, he said that it is our priority to ensure smooth and unhindered movement of the people of the state. He said that there is no dearth of funds with the State Government.While reviewing the condition of various rainwater drains in the state, he directed to carry out cleaning work of all the drains on regular basis. He said that appropriate steps should be taken to resolve the problem of water logging in rural areas and fields immediately by removing the blockages. Protecting the rural population from flood water is our top priority, he added.The Deputy Chief Minister also reviewed the progress of various rest houses of the Public Works Department which are under construction. Sh. Dushyant Chautala also directed that banks of rivers and canals should be further strengthened, wherever required.The Deputy Chief Minister said that the banks of the Ghaggar river, which runs from village Ottu in Sirsa district towards Jiwan Nagar-Ranian road (the road leading to the Rajasthan border), should be widened and strengthened. A road should also be made on these broad sides. With this on one hand, about two dozen villages of the area will be free from the fear of flood, on the other hand the constructed road can also be used for traffic.On this occasion, Additional Chief Secretary of the Public Works Department, Sh. Anurag Rastogi besides other senior officers of the Public Works Department were present. 

IEP Chandigarh, July 26

Haryana Deputy Chief Minister, Sh. Dushyant Chautala said  that the state government will soon provide 5-G “POS devices” to all the depot-holders in the state so as to ensure smooth and easy distribution of ration to the poor. With the help of this device, people will be able to deposit and withdraw money from the bank account of the depot holder just like a micro-ATM.Sh. Dushyant Chautala gave this information after presiding over the meeting of senior officers of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department here today.In the meeting, the Deputy Chief Minister took detailed information from the officers regarding the beneficiaries who have so far taken the benefit of ration being given to the poor. He further directed the officers to ensure that superior quality of mustard oil and ration are provided to them. For this, random samples should be checked and tested. Sh. Chautala also directed the officers to explore the possibilities of making Harhit Store and Ration Depot a joint model. With this, the depot holder could keep other items like tea packets, salt, etc. also which would help in enhancing his income, he added.The Deputy Chief Minister said that keeping in view the rapid change in technology, all depot holders will be given 5-G “POS devices” with super-fast speed so that they can do their work quickly. He also informed that as this device will be given in the form of micro-ATM, people will be able to deposit their money in their own bank account with biometric and can also withdraw cash, if required. This will directly benefit those villages which do not have bank or ATM facilities.On this occasion, Commissioner and Secretary Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department, Sh. Pankaj Agarwal, Director, Sh. Mukul Kumar and other senior officers were also present.

IEP Chandigarh, July 25

Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal in the last eight and a half years, has set many examples of bringing uniformity and harmony in the society, which have not only been acknowledged at the central level but are also being emulated by other states. The Chief Minister has shown that politics can become a medium of public service by implementing the announcements on the ground within just 24 hours.During a programme held during COVID-19 pandemic, some children, who were destitute, homeless, surrendered or abandoned by their parents, expressed their desire of further studies in front of the chief minister. He immediately asked officers to formulate a new scheme for the upbringing, free education, and employment of such children. Haryana Government started the Harihar Yojana for the welfare of such children, under which such children will be provided educational, financial, and compassionate employment benefits who have completed 18 years of age from the child care institutions of the state. The Chief Minister brought smiles to the faces of 12 such children on June 22, 2023, by handing over appointment letters for jobs in government departments.Recently, the Chief Minister has set an example before the country by providing monthly financial assistance of about Rs. 2750 to widower and unmarried men and women. An unmarried person, male as well as female, whose family income is less than Rs. 1.80 lakh per annum and are between the age of 45-60 years will be provided a pension of Rs. 2750 per month. Apart from this, those widower who have attained the age of 40 years and their family annual income is less than Rs. 3 lakhs will also be eligible for financial assistance of Rs. 2750 per month. The scheme will come into effect from July 1, 2023.The Chief Minister has set a record by getting the Cabinet approval within just 24 hours of his announcement. Earlier, the Chief Minister had set an example by fulfilling the demand raised by the people during the Jan Samvad programmes in Bhiwani, Palwal, Kurukshetra, Sirsa, and Mahendragarh districts within 24 hours. Seeing the speedy fulfillment of the demands put forth by the people during these Jan Samvad programmes, the people’s faith in the working style of the Chief Minister seems to be increasing.