IEP Chandigarh June 22

 The Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (HSIIDC) has taken a momentous stride towards digital transformation with the introduction of various online services.        In the 377th Board of Directors (BOD) meeting held today, Mr. V. Umashankar, PSCM, who is also the Chairman of HSIIDC, unveiled the “Haryana Udyog Mitra” mobile application. This intuitive app allows allottees to seamlessly conduct their day-to-day business transactions with HSIIDC from the convenience of their homes. As a key component of the digital transformation journey, the app consolidates all traditional offline services into a unified platform, accessible 24/7. It is available for both Android and iOS platforms, catering to a wide range of users.        Mr. Anand Mohan Sharan, Additional Chief Secretary, Industries and Commerce unveiled two additional digital initiatives – the Chatbot and WhatsApp Messaging services. With these innovative services, allottees can receive digitally signed approvals; make payments, track services, access water bills, RLAs, and more in real time through WhatsApp Messaging. The Chatbot feature facilitates instant interaction with the corporation, providing services such as application status tracking, outstanding dues, plot status, frequently asked questions (FAQs), and more.        The introduction of these digital services signifies HSIIDC’s commitment to leveraging technology for the benefit of its stakeholders and ushering in a new era of convenience and accessibility in business transactions. The corporation remains dedicated to embracing digital transformation to enhance its services and ensure a seamless experience for its allottees.

IEP Chandigarh, June 22

 The “HARIHAR” scheme implemented by the State Government for providing educational, financial and employment benefits to the abandoned and surrendered children brought cheer to several faces as Chief Minister, Sh Manohar Lal today handed over appointment letters for jobs in government departments to 11 children.           Sh Manohar Lal handed over appointment letters at a programme organized at Chief Minister’s residence Sant Kabir Kutir here today. The Minister of State for Women and Child Development Smt. Kamlesh Dhada was also present on this occasion.These children have been appointed to Group-C and Group-D posts in Departments of School Education, Health, Urban Local Bodies, Health, Women and Child Development and Office of Deputy Commissioner, Kaithal.Additional Chief Secretary, Women and Child Development, Dr. Sumita Misra apprised the Chief Minister that Haryana is the first state in the country where such a unique scheme “HARIHAR” (Homeless, Abandoned and Surrendered Children Rehabilitation initiative Haryana) has been started for the upliftment of destitute children. She said that 11 children including nine girls and two boys have been given appointment letters today.        The eligible beneficiaries who have been selected for Haryana Government Group C and D jobs under the policy included Aditi, Prarthana, Madhavi, Madhulika, Neelima, Anadi, Sudha, Sarita, Divya, Kanhiya and Himanshu.The State Government has notified the “HARIHAR” policy for providing educational, financial and employment benefits to the abandoned and surrendered children who have completed 18 years of age from child care institutions of the state and were abandoned before the age of 5 years or surrendered before the age of 1 year. Under this scheme, free school and higher education including technical education, skill development and industrial training and after care stay, rehabilitation and financial assistance at the rate of Rs 2500 per month upto the age of 25 years of marriage whichever is earlier are provided. Apart from this one-time interest free loan for purchase of a house in Haryana State at the time of marriage of beneficiaries is also given. Similarly, jobs on compassionate ground are provided to abandoned and surrendered children, who were admitted to child care institutions before the age of five years (as Abandoned) and before the age of one year (as Surrendered) and who have completed the age of 18 years in Child Care Institutions, upto the age of 25 years, and who possess the required qualification.        On this occasion, Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Sh V. Umashankar, Deputy Principal Secretary Sh K.M Pandurang and other officers of Women and Child Development Department were also present. 

IEP Chandigarh, June 21

Haryana Deputy Chief Minister, Sh. Dushyant Chautala called upon the citizens to embrace yoga to keep body and mind healthy. Let us all take a pledge to take yoga forward by adopting it for the improvement of lifestyle and mindfulness, he added.Deputy CM was addressing yoga practitioners as Chief Guest in the programme organized in Panchkula on the occasion of International Yoga Day today. Minister of State for Printing and Stationery Sardar Sandeep Singh was also present.While congratulating the people of Panchkula on International Yoga Day, Sh. Dushyant Chautala said that it is a matter of pride for all of us that since 2015, continuous programmes are being organized to mark International Yoga Day. Referring to today’s live telecast message of Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi, said that at present work is being done to promote yoga even in remote areas.Describing yoga as extremely beneficial for mental balance, he said that today Yoga Day programs are being organized in about 177 countries around the world. The Indian yoga system has been adopted around the world. Presently, it is advised all around the world that situations of extreme stress may be prevented by incorporating yoga into daily life.Earlier, the Deputy Chief Minister also practiced yoga asanas along with thousands of people present in the programme.Minister of State for Printing and Stationery Sardar Sandeep Singh also highlighted the importance of Yoga in his address and congratulated the organizers for organizing such a grand event to mark International Yoga Day.Additional Deputy Commissioner, Smt. Varsha Khangwal, on behalf of the district administration, welcomed the Chief Guest and all other guests.

IEP Chandigarh, June 21

While describing Yoga as a medium to make life stress-free, Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal said that Yoga has been included in the school curriculum in the State so as make Yoga a part of the lifestyle right from the beginning. He said that this way, we can realize Swami Dayanand Saraswati’s message given in Satyarth Prakash’s ‘Healthy mind lives in a healthy body’ in a real manner.The Chief Minister was addressing yoga practitioners and students at the State Level Yoga Day programme organized at Shivaji Stadium in Panipat on the occasion of International Yoga Day today.The Chief Minister started his address with Yoga: Karmasu Kaushalam. He said that yoga works as a medicine for many diseases; therefore we should do yoga regularly.He said that Prime Minister, Sh Narendra Modi got recognition to Yoga at the international level by getting a resolution passed in the United Nations General Assembly in the year 2015.  This year by giving the theme “Yoga for Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, he has also given a message to the G-20 group of countries about the significance of Yoga in human life.        The Chief Minister called upon the people to make collective efforts to promote yoga. He said that it is also the responsibility of yoga practitioners to take yoga to every person and inspire them to adopt yoga in their life so that the dream of “Har Aangan Yoga” becomes a reality and the people of our state and country remain healthy.The Chief Minister said he has made Yoga, a part of his life and he practices Yoga for about 45 minutes daily. Doing Yoga not only increases one’s ability to work but also helps in making life stress-free and joyful.  Thus, everyone should adopt the routine of doing Yoga daily in their life so as to stay healthy and fit.  He said that Yoga also prepares our body to deliver better results. During his address, the Chief Minister also highlighted the significance of different types of yoga asanas.Chairman, of Haryana Yoga Ayog, Dr. Jaideep Arya got practiced yoga protocol and also explained the benefits of different types of yoga asanas. On this occasion, Director General AYUSH and Divisional Commissioner, Dr. Saket Kumar honoured the Chief Minister by presenting him Shrimad Bhagavad Gita and a sapling of Tulsi.MLA Sh. Mahipal Dhanda, Sh Pramod Vij, Mayor Smt Avneet Kaur, Deputy Commissioner Sh Virendra Kumar Dahiya, Superintendent of Police Sh Ajit Shekhawat, Heads of all departments and a large number of yoga practitioners were also present on this occasion.

IEP Panchkula/Chandigarh, June 21

 To celebrate the 9th International Day of Yoga, Haryana Police organized the State level Yoga event at the Police Officers Institute in Panchkula. The event witnessed the participation of the Director General of Police (DGP) Haryana, Sh. P.K. Agrawal, along with other senior police officers and personnel. Under the guidance of instructors, they actively practiced various yoga asanas during the event.During the event, messages from Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi and Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Manohar Lal was broadcast live.Addressing the gathering, the DGP congratulated everyone and highlighted that the International Day of Yoga has been celebrated globally for the past nine years. He emphasized the importance of incorporating yoga into our daily routines to maintain a healthy body.The yoga and pranayama camp lasted for approximately one and a half hours. DGP Haryana Sh. P.K. Agrawal, ADGP Law and Order Haryana, Smt. Mamta Singh, IGP Modernization Sh. Amitabh Singh Dhillon, AIG Provisioning Sh. Kamaldeep Goyal, DCP Law and Order Panchkula Smt. Nikita Khattar, ACP Crime Panchkula Sh. Arvind Kamboj, ACP Headquarter Panchkula Sh. Surender Singh, along with a large number of other officers and employees, actively participated in the event.The officers performed various yoga activities, including Surya Namaskar, Kapalbhati, Anulom Vilom, and other yoga asanas, under the expert guidance of the instructors.

IEP Chandigarh, June 21

Haryana Home, Health and AYUSH Minister Sh. Anil Vij said that Yoga is indeed an ancient practice that originated in India and has been an integral part of Indian culture for thousands of years. It encompasses physical, mental, and spiritual disciplines aimed at achieving harmony and balance in one’s life. Many sages and saints in India have practiced and promoting Yoga as a means to attain self-realization and inner peace.Sh. Anil Vij acknowledges the efforts of Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi in promoting Yoga on a global scale. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, the United Nations declared June 21st as International Day of Yoga in 2014. Since then, Yoga has gained popularity worldwide, and numerous countries have embraced and celebrated this ancient practice. It is our good fortune that on the occasion of 9th International Day of Yoga, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will perform yoga with the American people from the center of UNO this evening, which is a matter of great pride for us.The AYUSH Minister was addressing thousands of yoga participants as the chief guest at the function organized on International Yoga Day at Ambala Cantonment. AYUSH Minister Anil Vij said that this year’s theme is “Yoga for Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” which means the whole world is our family. Bringing yoga to every home through Tagline “Har Ghar Aagan Yog” has to be connected. He said that we can succeed to bring the world on one mind through yoga.AYUSH Minister Anil Vij said that it has been decided to open yoga schools in 6500 villages of the state, 1000 yoga schools have been completed and about one thousand yoga teachers have also been recruited. In order to promote Ayurveda and Yoga, work is being done to establish Ayush University on 100 acres of land in Kurukshetra, in which students will study about the five disciplines related to Ayurveda, Yoga, Siddha, Unani, Homeopathy and to take information about it and Ayush University is the world’s first university in Haryana. Today employment opportunities are becoming available through yoga.He said that work is also being carried out to promote yoga in Haryana, Chief Minister Sh. Manohar Lal has asked to make yoga compulsory in the curriculum and has called upon private schools to do the same.On this occasion, the AYUSH Minister also said that Yog Manas app has also been launched. It can be downloaded from Google Play Store. All complete information can be seen on the dashboard of this app.On this occasion, Deputy Commissioner Dr. Shaleen felicitated Home and Health Minister Anil Vij by presenting him a shawl and a memento.  

IEP Chandigarh, June 21 

International Yoga Day was celebrated in a grand manner in Gurugram district today under the theme ‘Har Ghar, Aangan Yoga’. Rajya Sabha MP and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President, Sh. JP Nadda on Wednesday participated in the International Yoga Day programme at Tau Devi Lal Stadium at Sector-38, Gurugram.He inaugurated the programme by lighting the lamp. On this occasion, Bhiwani-Mahendragarh MP, Sh. Dharmbir Singh and BJP State President, Sh. Om Prakash Dhankhar were also present as a special guest.Sh. Nadda said every year International Yoga Day is celebrated on June 21 worldwide. It serves as a platform to raise awareness about the numerous benefits of yoga and promote its holistic approach to physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.  He urges everyone to incorporate yoga in their daily routine.Interacting with the media persons, Sh. JP Nadda said that in 2014, Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi had proposed Yoga Day in the United Nations General Assembly, which was supported by all the countries with a record margin and since then International Yoga Day is being celebrated across the globe.He further stated that it is a matter of great pride for the country that today 192 countries of the world are organising yoga programmes, and the world is adopting the tradition of our country. He said that Yoga is deeply associated with our culture which connects our mind, soul, intellect and body. Yoga teaches the world the art of living peacefully and how to live a happy and balanced life. Yoga keeps the mind calm and the body healthy, he added.Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi on Wednesday morning wished the countrymen on the occasion of the 9th International Yoga Day, and said that the coming together of more than 180 countries on India’s call is ‘historic’. Arrangements have also been made in different parts of the country to celebrate the occasion and spread awareness of the benefits of ancient Indian practice.The Yoga Day message given by Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi in New York and the message of Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal from the state level function organized in Panipat were also shown live in the programme.Deputy Commissioner, Sh. Nishant Kumar Yadav honoured the guests who reached the programme by presenting mementos. In the programme, the children of the sports nursery also demonstrated various yoga activities. 

IEP Chandigarh, June 21

The Haryana Government will allocate an additional 3 acres of land to the National Institute of Design (NID), Umri, Kurukshetra, Haryana. After this addition, the NID will have the campus area of 23 acres and will be providing state of the art facilities for the faculty and students for their development.This decision was taken during a meeting chaired by the Chief Secretary, Mr. Sanjeev Kaushal, held today.This land will be utilized for the construction of a hostel and other building blocks to facilitate the expansion of the institute.The Chief Secretary informed that out of the 3 acres of land, 2 acres will be provided by the Development and Panchayats Department, while the remaining 1 acre will be contributed by the Government Polytechnic, Umri, Kurukshetra.The Chief Secretary emphasized the importance of providing necessary resources and facilities to educational institutions like NID. This step will contribute to creating an environment conducive to innovation and creativity, enabling students to excel in the field of design.In addition, the Chief Secretary instructed the Deputy Commissioner of Kurukshetra to ensure proper waste disposal by the contractor under the state government’s cluster scheme for waste management at NID. Sh. Kaushal further directed the deputy commissioner to take necessary action for the installation of streetlights along the road adjacent to the institute.He also emphasized exploring the feasibility of constructing an underpass for the convenient movement of students to and from the institute gate. The Chief Secretary directed the concerned officials to visit the institute, hold a meeting with the director of NID, and address any prevailing issues promptly.The Chief Secretary of Haryana highlighted the importance of the National Institute of Design (NID) as a prestigious institution for the state. He emphasized the commitment of the Haryana government to provide all the necessary facilities to support the institute’s growth and development.Recognizing the significance of NID in shaping the design landscape of Haryana, the Chief Secretary urged the concerned officers to closely coordinate with the director of NID. He emphasized the need for prompt resolution of any challenges or issues faced by the institute.The National Institute of Design aims to lead the way in innovative design approaches across industries, commerce, and development sectors.The multi-disciplinary environment of NID Haryana fosters diverse design domains, contributing to an innovative and holistic ecosystem for design education and delivering solutions that align with the evolving needs of people, incorporating digital and cutting-edge technologies.The meeting was attended by Additional Chief Secretary of the Higher Education Department, Sh. Anand Mohan Sharan, Additional Chief Secretary of the Development and Panchayats Department, Sh. Anil Malik, Director of Higher Education, and Special Secretary of the Higher Education Department, Sh. Rajiv Rattan, as well as the Deputy Commissioner of Kurukshetra, Sh. Shantanu Sharma. 

IEP Chandigarh, June 19

While taking a significant step towards providing better irrigation facilities to the farmers of the Morni area of district Panchkula situated on the Shivalik mountain ranges, the Haryana Government has decided to set up a major micro-irrigation project in Morni. The project, which would come up at a cost of Rs 20 crore is expected to cover approximately 1280 acres of land.A decision to this effect was taken in the High Powered Purchase Committee (HPPC) meeting held here today under the Chairmanship of Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal. Apart from this, purchases and contracts worth more than Rs 87 crore were also approved in the meeting.A total of 4 agendas of Irrigation, Public Health Engineering Department and MICADA were taken up in the meeting and were approved. An amount of Rs. 1.41 crore has been saved after negotiations with various companies.The Chief Minister said that the implementation of the Solar Powered Integrated Micro Irrigation Project for villages Tapariya, Kandaiwala, Kaimbwala, Kherwali Parwala and Lashkariwala in the Morni area will not only provide irrigation facilities but also help in increasing agriculture produce in the area. After the success of this pilot project, such projects will be set up at other places in the state, said Sh. Manohar Lal.Indori River will be revived at a cost of Rs 20.80 croreIn the meeting, the project for the revival of the Indori River from the village of Bass Padamka to Siwari in the Gurugram district was also approved. The project will cost about Rs. 20.80 crore. Besides approval was also accorded to a project of the Irrigation Department worth more than Rs. 10 crore. Under this, V.R. bridges on the Lakhan Majra link drain will be reconstructed.In the meeting, along with the construction of two intermediate pumping stations in Adampur, the project for setting up a sewerage network system was also approved. The project will cost about Rs 34.5 crore.Additional Chief Secretary, Finance Department, Sh. Anurag Rastogi, Additional Chief Secretary, Public Health Engineering Department, Sh. A.K Singh, Advisor (Irrigation) to Chief Minister, Sh. Devender Singh, Commissioner and Secretary, Irrigation and Water Resources Department, Sh. Pankaj Agarwal and Director General Supply and Disposal Department Mohammed Shayin and other officers also remained present on this occasion.

IEP Chandigarh, June 19 

The Standing Committee, headed by the Chief Secretary Mr. Sanjeev Kaushal, which monitors the monthly progress of infrastructure projects worth over Rs. 100 crore, has ensured the timely completion of 13 projects costing Rs. 2,099.86 Crores across eight departments, namely PWD B&R, Public Health Engineering, Irrigation and Water Resources, Technical Education, Urban Local Bodies, Transport, Energy, and Home Departments so far.To ensure the quality and efficiency of project reviews, regular capacity-building sessions were conducted for departments, accompanied by the appointment of Department Nodal Officers. “In line with our commitment to enhance monitoring mechanisms, we are now embarking on the implementation of a dedicated Haryana Project Monitoring System (HPMS) portal.  This portal aims to strengthen the monitoring process by providing interactive dashboards and facilitating seamless coordination,” said the Chief Secretary during the meeting.In the meeting, discussions revolved around the HPMS portal, abringing together Additional Chief Secretaries and Nodal Officers responsible for monitoring the operational review of state infrastructure projects. The Chief Secretary Mr. Kaushal, presiding over the meeting, emphasized the importance of timely updates. Officers will be required to upload project progress within the first week of every month. Currently, the standing committee is overseeing the progress of over 90 projects across 14 departments, with a total cost exceeding Rs. 57,798.84 Crores was revealed in the meeting.Mr. Kaushal said that we remain committed to deliver quality infrastructure projects and will continue to leverage technology to enhance our monitoring and evaluation processes. The HPMS portal represents a significant step forward in our efforts to promote accountability and timely completion of projects, ultimately benefiting the people of Haryana.Additional Chief Secretary, Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Mr. Sudhir Rajpal, Additional Chief Secretary, Industries and Commerce, Mr. Anand Mohan Sharan, Additional Chief Secretary, Health and Family Welfare Department, Dr. G. Anupama, Additional Chief Secretary, Town and Country Planning, Mr. Arun Kumar Gupta, Commissioner and Secretary to Government, Haryana, Urban Local Bodies, Mr. Vikas Gupta and other senior officers were present in the meeting.