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.

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.