IEP Chandigarh, July 25

Haryana Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Animal Husbandry Minister, Sh. J. P Dalal with a delegation met Deputy Governor of Kochi Prefectural Government of Japan Mr. Inoue Hiroyuki today and took information about advanced agricultural technologies. The delegation also visited the market in Kochi and held a meeting with the officers in charge so that the farmers of Haryana could get the benefit of new technologies in the field of horticulture, vegetable production and agriculture.The Agriculture Minister said that Haryana will use new advanced technologies under Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) project for transfer of technologies. Briefing about the visit to Japan, Sh. J.P Dalal informed that Kochi has very advanced agricultural technologies and uses Internet of Plants for environment controlled technologies using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT). This technology puts the main focus on the entire value chain in Japan with high-value crops, Japanese ginger and processing. To understand the modern infrastructure system, operational modalities and support mechanism, Additional Chief Secretary Sh. Sudhir Rajpal, Deputy Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Sh. K. M Pandurang, Director General of Horticulture Dr. Arjun Singh Saini and Other officials of the delegation took detailed information about the crops and technologies of Japan.Sh. J.P Dalal stated that Kochi possesses agro technology with high-value crops, Japanese ginger, and processing, with an emphasis on the full value chain. Haryana will adopt new advanced technologies under the JICA programme for technology transfer, and the Kochi Prefectural Government provides assistance to farmers.It is noteworthy that a delegation including the Agriculture Minister has gone to Japan to get the latest technical information in the agriculture and horticulture sector to increase the income and employment of farmers. The Agriculture Minister took in-depth information on many issues of the agriculture and horticulture sector and also invited traders and managers to visit Haryana. The delegation includes Joint Director, Horticulture Dr. Joginder Singh, Padma Shri awardee Sh. Kanwal Singh, progressive farmer Sh. Amit Kumar of Loharu.

IEP Chandigarh, July 25

Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal today announced that the farmers who have suffered a total crop loss will get compensation of Rs. 15,000 per acre. He said that registration of completely damaged crops is being done in the areas affected by floods in the state. Besides this, the loss of the farmers whose fields have receded is being assessed.Along with this, the survey and verification work of those farmers who have resown paddy will be started with immediate effect by the officers and its report of the same will be prepared around July 31.  The compensation would also be given to the farmers who resown paddy as per the said report. As per information, crop damage in Kurukshetra has been reported on about 15,000 acres , said  Sh. Manohar Lal while chairing a meeting of officers of Agriculture Department at Sector-7 in Kurukshetra district. Earlier, the Chief Minister also took stock of the flood-affected areas in village Bhiwani Khera late evening on Tuesday.He said that the construction work of VLD College will be started soon on 10 acres of land in Bhiwani Khera village of Kurukshetra district.  For this project, the Gram Panchayat has already given 10 acres of land in the name of Lala Lajpat Rai Veterinary University, Hisar.The Chief Minister said that 12 districts have been affected by the flood.  Of these, 6 districts are adjacent to the Yamuna and 6 districts are adjacent to the Ghaggar.  Continuous reports are being taken from all these districts.  There is still a possibility of rain till August 15, but this time it is likely to have less impact. The people of the state should not worry as the state government is working on a war footing level to provide every possible help to those stuck in the flood affected areas, said Sh. Manohar Lal.He further said that in these 12 districts, the government and the administration have worked to provide all possible relief to the people.  Social workers and religious organizations have also cooperated a lot in this relief work.The Chief Minister said that after taking stock of Bhiwani Khera village in Kurukshetra, this issue of resowing of paddy also was raised before him. Therefore to address the same immediate directions have been issued to the officers concerned to conduct surveys along with the verification of the farmers who have resown paddy, said the Sh. Manohar Lal.A provision will be made on the Meri Fasal-Mera Byora portal. Those farmers who are resowing their crop will also be able to register themselves on this portal.  After this, once the correct figures are obtained, the complete data of loss of crops will be revealed, because the farmer who has resown paddy must have incurred the expenditure on seeds, fertilizers etc. Therefore, some amount will definitely be given to these farmers as compensation.  This work will be completed around July 31, said the Chief Minister.

IEP Chandigarh

The Indian Air Force has invited online applications from the eligible youth (unmarried male and female) of Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Union Territory of Chandigarh, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh for selection test for AGNIVEERVAYU intake under the Central Government’s Agnipath scheme.In a letter addressed to Chief Secretary, Haryana, Wing Commander SVG Reddy, Commanding Officer, Air Force Recruitment Selection Centre-1, Ambala Cantonment informed that the online registration for Agniveervayu intake 01/2024 would be done from July 27, 2023 to August 17, 2023 and online examinations would commence from October 13, 2023 onwards. The date of birth of the candidate should be between June 27, 2003 and December 27, 2006 (both dates inclusive). The candidates are required to deposit Rs 250 as registration and examination fee. Registration could also be done on the web portal https://agnipathvayu.cdac.in.Giving details  about the educational qualification, he said that for science subjects, the  candidate should have passed Intermediate/10+2/equivalent examination with Mathematics, Physics and English from Education Boards recognised by Central Government, State Government and UT  with at least  50 per cent marks in aggregate and 50 per cent  marks in English or passed three years diploma course in engineering from recognized Polytechnic Institute with 50 percent  marks in aggregate and 50 per cent marks  in English in diploma course (or in intermediate/matriculation, if English is not a subject in Diploma Course) or passed two years vocational course with non-vocational subject (Physics and Mathematics) from recognized Education Boards with 50 per cent marks in aggregate and 50 per cent marks in English in the vocational course, (or in intermediate/matriculation, if English is not a subject in vocational Course).He further said that for other than science subjects, the candidate should have passed Intermediate/10+2/equivalent examination in any stream/subjects from recognized education Boards with minimum 50 per cent marks in aggregate and 50 per cent in English or passed two years vocational course from recognized education  Boards with minimum 50 per cent marks in aggregate and 50 per cent marks in English in vocational course (or in intermediate/matriculation, if English is not a subject in vocational Course). 

IEP Chandigarh July 22

Haryana has witnessed an overwhelming and enthusiastic response from its people as they actively participated in the 75,000 functions organized across the entire region for the celebration of Amrit Ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM). Among these functions, 29913 events have received the coveted approval from the committee constituted by the Union Government, exemplifying the state government’s dedicated efforts towards the cause of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, 75 years post-independence.The Chief Secretary, Mr. Sanjeev Kauhsal stated this after attending the video conference chaired by Cabinet Secretary, Mr. Rajiv Gauba regarding the closing ceremony of AKAM which has been scheduled in the month of August.During the Video Conference, Mr. Kaushal expressed his wholehearted support for the idea of expanding the celebrations and programmes of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM) to the Urban Local Bodies level. Additionally, Mr. Kaushal emphasized the importance of conducting Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) activities throughout the state to raise awareness about AKAM among a wider audience.The Chief Secretary further said that Haryana’s proactive involvement and unwavering commitment to the Amrit Mahotsav are evident in the impressive upload of 29,013 events  of AKAM, securing the prestigious third position among all states. The Amrit Mahotsav celebrations have been a testament to the spirit of unity and reverence as the nation pays tribute to its rich history of independence. Haryana’s wholehearted participation and contributions have added a new dimension to this grand celebrationA remarkable contribution to the Amrit Mahotsav celebrations from Haryana is the ongoing construction of a grand and majestic War Memorial, spread over 22 acres of land, with an estimated cost of approximately 300 crore rupees. This Memorial holds a special significance as it commemorates the first step towards independence. Currently, 90% of the construction has been completed, and the inauguration is likely to take place in December. Apart from this, a martyr’s memorial is being constructed on 42 acres of land in Naseebpur village of Narnaul and a library is being constructed near Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Park in Narnaul.Further adding to the grandeur of the celebrations, a theatrical play titled ‘Dastaan Eronaat,’ based on the theme of independence, enthralled the audience in Rohna village on March 28, 2022, with the honorable Chief Minister gracing the event as the chief guest.In a beautiful tribute to the essence of independence, 75 locations across all districts were marked, symbolizing the historical significance of the freedom struggle and the valor of our freedom fighters and martyrs. These marked locations served as the backdrop for various significant events organized as part of the Amrit Mahotsav celebrations, connecting the present generation with our glorious past

IEP Chandigarh, July 22

Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal today conducted an aerial survey to assess the flood situation in Sirsa and Fatehabad districts and also held a meeting with the officers of both districts at the Air Force Station in Sirsa and directed them to continue the relief and rescue work and take prompt action.The Chief Minister said that the Haryana government is working hard to rescue those who have been adversely affected by the flood and provide all possible timely support to them. “I am personally monitoring every situation in both the Sirsa and Fatehabad districts. In this hour of need, we are standing with our people. Whatever loss has been caused to the people as a result of this flood will be compensated once the evaluation is completed. Farmers can register the details of crop damage on the e- fasal Kshatipoorti portal. The portal will remain open for one month,” said Sh. Manohar Lal. The Chief Minister directed the officers of the District Administration, Health Department and the Animal Husbandry Department to act promptly to help those who are struck in the flood-hit areas of their respective regions.He also sought information from the Deputy Commissioners of both districts regarding the waterlogging status in flood-affected areas, villages, and Dhani, and directed that the funds given by the government should be disbursed to the Panchayats as well.The Chief Minister inquired about the requirement of the NDRF team and any other kind of help from both districts. Deputy Commissioner Sirsa and Deputy Commissioner Fatehabad gave detailed information about flood rescue operations.  The Deputy Commissioners of both the districts informed that two teams of NDRF are engaged in relief and rescue operations in the districts, besides, volunteers and social organizations at the local level are helping the people in every possible way.MP, Smt. Sunita Duggal, former Political Advisor to Chief Minister, Sh. Jagdish Chopra, Deputy Commissioner, Sirsa, Sh. Parth Gupta, Deputy Commissioner, Fatehabad, Ms. Mandeep Kaur, and other administrative officers were present on this occasion.

IEP Chandigarh, July 22

Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal said that in the last eight and a half years, the state government has worked for the welfare of all sections, including the poor, farmers, labourers, and traders. By launching new initiatives, every segment of society has benefited and their lives have been made happy and prosperous“The state government has strived to swiftly take Haryana in all the sectors by adopting a ‘Six S strategy’ that is Shiksha, Swabhiman, Swasthya, Suraksha, Swavlambhan and Sushasan. People are satisfied and happy with the work done by the state government for public service as they know that the present state government cares for the poor and unprivileged,” said Sh. Manohar Lal while speaking at a programme organized at Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology in Hisar today.The Chief Minister said several educational reforms have been introduced. A goal has been set to adopt the New Education Policy by 2025, in order to arouse the sense of nationalism in youngsters while simultaneously educating them. Aside from that, model Sanskriti schools have been established in the state to improve education. 4000 play-way schools will be built, ensuring that children’s foundations are strong since childhood, said Sh. Manohar Lal.He stated that with the objective of providing health facilities to the needy, the State Government has started a new scheme named Chirayu Haryana by expanding the scope of Ayushman Bharat Yojana so that more and more people of the state can get the benefit of insurance coverage of Rs. 5 lakhs under this scheme.“Earlier 15 lakh families of the state were being covered under the Ayushman Bharat scheme, but after the Chirayu Haryana scheme, this number has increased to 30 lakh in the state. Apart from this, taking another new initiative, the state government has launched Nirogi Haryana Yojana, under which health checkups for the citizens are being organized. In the first phase, families having an annual income of Rs. 1.80 lakh are being done and the health checkups of 1.21 crore members will be done later on. Under this scheme, 25 types of tests are covered,” informed Sh. Manohar Lal.The Chief Minister said that the law and order situation in the state is intact. In view of women’s safety, the state government has set up separate police stations for women. In the year 2014, there was only one women police station but now the number has risen to 29. Not only that but special cyber police stations have been established to combat the escalating cybercrime, said Sh. Manohar Lal.“The Mukhyamantri Antyodaya Parivar Utthan Yojana was implemented to increase the income of the poorest of the poor families and to bring them into the mainstream. The sole objective of this scheme is to raise the income of such state households whose yearly income is less than Rs 1 lakh. Antyodaya Melas were held around the state to facilitate the members of such families with various employment opportunities including offering easy loans for self-employment,” said Sh. Manohar Lal.The Chief Minister asked the workers present in the programme to disseminate information about the Central and State Government’s public welfare schemes to the general public so that they can get the maximum benefits of these schemes and services.“A worker should think in terms of one nation, one people, and that only then would we be able to emotionally connect the people with the nation. We cannot strengthen the country if we divide it into castes and classes. Only small-minded people talk about ‘this is yours, this is mine’. A giving person believes that the entire world is his or her family. As a result, all activity done by the central and state governments in the interests of the country and society should be publicized to the masses,” said Sh. Manohar Lal.  

IEP Chandigarh, July 22

Haryana Agriculture and Farmers and Animal Husbandry Minister, Sh. JP Dalal left for a seven-day Japan tour on Saturday with a delegation of department officers to study new techniques in horticulture, vegetable production and agriculture.Agriculture Minister along with Additional Chief Secretary, Sh. Sudhir Rajpal, Deputy Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Sh. K.M Pandurang, Director General Horticulture, Dr. Arjun Singh Saini, Joint Director,  Dr. Jogendra Singh and Padma Shri awardee farmer, Sh.  Kamal Singh Chauhan, a progressive farmer from Loharu assembly constituency, Sh. Amit Kumar are included in the delegation.The Agriculture Minister said that this visit to Japan will prove to be a milestone in the field of research and development for new technical information in the horticulture and agriculture sector to increase the income and employment of farmers. As a result, there will be a huge increase in crop diversification towards horticulture in the state. 

IEP Chandigarh, July 22 

Haryana Home and Health Minister, Sh. Anil Vij was seen in action mode against the police department in Janta Darbar today. On the complaint of retired Subedar Major, he directed to suspend Manoj Kumar, DSP, Gharaunda, while a police constable of Panipat was also suspended. He said that “if he finds police involvement in any case, strict action will be taken against the errant police personnel”. He said that the job of the police is to maintain law and order.Despite the rain in Ambala today, thousands of complainants reached the Janata Darbar of Home Minister Anil Vij with their complaints and Home Minister redressed the grievances of the people. It is worth mentioning that retired Subedar Major, who came from Karnal in the Janata Darbar, alleged that fake assault and other cases were registered against him by the Gharaunda police. He had complained about this to Home Minister Anil Vij in the past as well, after which an ASI and constable of Gharaunda police station were suspended, but no action was taken against the main accused. Home Minister Anil Vij instructed to suspend Gharaunda DSP Manoj Kumar in this matter.Similarly, in another case, a lady constable from Panipat alleged that her husband had leaved her and was not being kept by her in-laws. She told that her husband is a constable in the police department and he did not even go on duty for the last one year. Sh.Vij sought information regarding constable in this case and   found that he is absconding since one year. The Home Minister instructed to suspend the constable with immediate effect.While intereacting with the media persons, Sh. Vij said that on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month, he redressed the grievances of the people in the Janata Darbar, today despite the rain, a large number of people from every cornor of the state reached here. He said that the flood that occurred this time is a big disaster, the administration is making further arrangements and Ambala district has been declared as a flood affected district. Compensation will be given to the affected person for the loss. The people can give applications of their loss in the Municipal council and tehsil. He said that the teams are continuously spraying the medicine to prevent diseases.Home Minister Anil Vij instructed the Karnal police to improve their functioning. He said that the people should be properly heard by the police so that cases do not reach him. At the same time, a person from Bhiwani in the darbar complained about his daughter being kidnapped by a gang, on which Minister called the Bhiwani SP and instructed to take immediate action in the matter. Similarly, the complainant from Karnal leveled allegations of assault on him by the other party in the police post itself, on which Minister called the SP Karnal and instructed him to take action against the outpost in-charge.Giving a complaint against the police, the lawyers from the Rewari Bar Association told Minister that the police did not take action in the case of assault on the lawyer, rather the police staff assaulted and abused the lawyer. On this, the Home Minister called to SP, Rewari and instructed to take strict action.On the other hand, a woman resident of Panchkula complained about her son being stuck in Malaysia jail. The woman said that she had sent her son to Malaysia through an agent and an amount of Rs 3 lakh was given for it. But his son was caught by the Malaysian police and put in jail and now the agent is demanding Rs 2 lakh more to get his son released. The Home Minister handed over the investigation of the matter to the SIT constituted for immigration cases.In the Janta Darbar, a man from Shahabad in Kurukshetra made allegations of raping his wife. It was alleged that the police was not taking action and the investigating officer also took Rs 20,000 from him for taking action. Home Minister Anil Vij instructed Kurukshetra SP to investigate the matter and take action.  Apart from this, Sh. Vij directed to the concerned departmental officers to take necessary action and formed the SIT for redressing the grievances of the people like murder case, land mafia case etc. During the Janata Darbar, langar was also distributed to the complainants on behalf of the Police Roti Bank. The langar was started by BJP leader and social worker Kapil Vij. Sanjeev Walia, SDM Ambala Cantonment Satendra Siwach, DSPs from all police ranges, BJP leaders Surendra Tiwari, Sanjeev Soni, Anil Kaushal, Deepak Bhasin, Ravi Sehgal, Iqbal Dhanda were present on the occasion. 

IEP Chandigarh, July 22

Haryana State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities, Sh. Raj kumar Makkar while speaking during public meeting and Awareness Camp organised at Palwal on Saturday to redress the problems of Divyangjans of the district, said that it is very important for all the Divyangjan to link their Unique Disability Identity Card (UDID) with Family ID to avail the benefits of Central and State Government schemes, otherwise the Divyangjan.The State Commissioner listened to the grievances of the Divyang and assured to redress them. He stated that they should be conscious and endeavour to make others aware. He directed Deputy Civil Surgeon Dr. Suresh to provide UDID cards to all Divyangjans in the district as soon as possible so that they could get benefit.He said that on the basis of the appointment letter issued by Haryana Kaushal Rojgar Nigam, (HKRNL), PWDs join the job. After this the Divyangs will be shifted to their own district. The Haryana Government is committed to serving Divyangjans and is providing employment opportunities in the government and private sector as well. The government has also mandated that every petrol pump in the state at least hire two Divyangjans, work is being done to secure the rights of Divyangjans and provide them with all government rights under the leadership of Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal.He stated that the Central Government, collaborating with the Haryana Government, is organising camps in each district to offer artificial limbs and assistive devices to Divyangjan.Aside from that, Rs 50 lakh is granted to disabled athletes who exclusively compete in international sports, and Rs 5 lakh is given for sports preparation. Disabled athletes are also given government jobs within a year.

IEP Chandigarh, July 20

Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal while expressing grief over the death of four members of a family after consuming vermicelli in Ranika village of Nuh district announced a financial assistance of Rs. 8 lakh for the family.        The government is standing with the family in this hour of grief. Other members of this family are currently undergoing treatment in the hospital, said Sh. Manohar Lal while addressing the gathering at state level inauguration and foundation stone laying programme held at Ferozepur Jhirka in Nuh district today.     

   The Chief Minister said that the previous governments used to limit the development up to their respective districts only, while after Bharatiya Janata Party’s government was formed, any developmental projects starts from the Mewat region.        He said that the present state has reduced the distance of Chandigarh for this area with the resolve of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vishwas. A network of roads is being laid in the entire state. The picture of this area is changing after the construction of the Delhi-Mumbai Highway. In the coming time, this area will become a new centre of investment. The country is scaling new heights of development under the leadership of Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi asserted Sh. Manohar Lal.The Chief Minister said that the previous governments continued to do politics considering Nuh district as a vote bank. These people are so hungry for power that by telling lies to the common man, they tried to create a gap between the government and the public.        He said that education and health are the basic requirements for any society to move forward and a lot of work has been done in both these areas for Mewat. He said that it is the endeavour of the government that children studying in madrassas should also get mainstream education.      

  The Chief Minister said that the government has made life easier for the people by taking numerous IT initiatives. He said that today Haryana has made a lot of progress in the field of energy. 24-hour electricity is being provided in 5600 villages of Haryana. By the end of this year, there is a target of providing 24-hour electricity to all 6200 villages. He said that the government has worked for every section without any discrimination.        Har Ghar Nal se Jal Abhiyan has been successfully completed under the leadership of the Chief Minister, Dr. Banwari Lal        On this occasion, Public Health and Engineering Minister, Dr. Banwari Lal said that Haryana, under the leadership of the Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal was the first to complete Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi’s Har Ghar Nal Se Jal Abhiyan.        He said that the Chief Minister has also given approval to increase the drinking water supply for Ferozepur Jhirka from 55 LPCD to 70 LPCD. Haryana government is working with the spirit of Antyodaya; no discrimination is being done with anyone, he added