IEP Chandigarh, May 4

Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal said that in the last eight-and-a-half-years, keeping in mind the interests of every section of the state, the state government has launched several developmental projects and public welfare schemes, benefits of which are directly being availed by the people. Also, the Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP) has proved to be an important document in catching irregularities and some foreign countries including five-six states of the country have also shown interest in studying it, he said.The Chief Minister was addressing the people at the inauguration of BJP’s newly constructed office ‘Karna Kamal’ in Karnal’s Sector 9 on Thursday. He said that on the basis of a survey done through Parivar Pehchan Patra, 12.50 lakh new BPL ration cards have been made in the state. Similarly, as a result of increasing the annual income limit of Rs 1.20 lakh to Rs 1.80 lakh by the central government, 7 lakh people have got their treatment done free of cost under Ayushman card and CHIRAYU Haryana Yojana; on which an amount of Rs 950 crore has been spent by the government.He said that today the BJP has become the largest democratic party in the world whose number of active members is more than the total population of many countries. “That’s why the party workers should take the policies and schemes of the government to the masses so that the people can get the benefits of these schemes,” he added.The Chief Minister said that the workers are very important for the smooth running and strengthening of the party. He said that to take feedback of development works and government schemes from the people, Jan Samvad programmes have been started across the state and so far, the programmes have been organized in Bhiwani, Palwal and Kurukshetra districts.He said that implementation of the e-tendering system in Panchayati Raj institutions will give long-term benefits with transparency in works and it has also garnered appreciation from the public. On the occasion, former minister and BJP state president, Sh. OP Dhankhar, Gharaunda MLA, Sh. Harvinder Kalyan and district president, Sh. Yogender Rana were also present.

IEP Chandigarh, May 3

Haryana Home Minister Sh. Anil Vij said that “Operation Smile” was conducted by the Haryana Police from April 1 to April 30, 2023, under which 722 child labourers and 405 beggars were rescued. In addition, 880 missing children and 819 missing adults were traced and visited 489 shelters and children’s homes during this period.Divulging more details in this regard, Home Minister Sh. Anil Vij said that 178 missing children and 63 adults were traced in Gurgaon by District Police and Anti Human Trafficking Unit, while 11 beggars and 71 child labourers were rescued after visiting 19 shelters and children’s homes. He informed that 153 missing children and 83 adults were traced in Faridabad, while 87 shelters and children’s homes were visited and 80 beggars and 63 child labourers were rescued.He said that 71 missing children and 16 adults were traced in Kurukshetra, while 39 beggars and 57 child labourers were rescued after visiting 21 shelters and children’s homes. He said that the GRP traced 53 missing children while 1 beggar was rescued after visiting 17 shelters and children’s homes. Similarly, 50 missing children and 51 adults were traced in Bhiwani while 10 shelters and children’s homes were visited and 32 beggars and 7 child labourers were rescued. Similarly, 44 missing children and 81 adults were traced in Panipat while 11 shelters and children’s homes were visited and 7 beggars and 56 child labourers were rescued.Sh. Vij said that 39 missing children and 38 adults were traced in Rewari, while 19 shelters and children’s homes were visited and 6 beggars and 25 child labourers were rescued. He said that 26 missing children and 27 adults were traced in Jhajjar, while 17 shelters and children’s homes were visited and 6 beggars and 8 child labourers were rescued. In Mahendergarh, 21 missing children and 28 adults were traced, while 3 beggars and 13 child labourers were rescued after visiting 6 shelters and child homes. In Karnal, 23 missing children and 70 adults were traced, while 7 shelters and children’s homes were visited and 8 beggars and 30 child labourers were rescued.The Home Minister said that 21 missing children and 23 adults were traced in Ambala, while 65 shelters and children’s homes were visited and 23 beggars and 34 child labourers were rescued. In Fatehabad, 25 missing children and 18 adults were traced while 37 shelters and child homes were visited and 24 child labourers were rescued. Similarly, 28 missing children and 42 adults were traced in Yamuna Nagar, while 29 beggars and 28 child labourers were rescued after visiting 10 shelters and children’s homes. In Hisar, 21 missing children and 28 adults were traced, while 15 beggars and 18 child labourers were rescued after visiting 26 shelters and children’s homes. In Hansi, 15 missing children and 14 adults were traced, while 5 beggars and 8 child labourers were rescued after visiting 6 shelters and children’s homes.He informed that 24 missing children and 32 adults were traced in Panchkula while 25 beggars and 23 child labourers were rescued after visiting 30 shelters and children homes. He said that 14 missing children and 59 adults were traced in Rohtak, while 13 shelters and children’s homes were visited and 11 beggars and 15 child labourers were rescued. He said that 15 missing children and 25 adults were traced in Sonipat, while 7 shelters and children’s homes were visited and 7 beggars and 14 child labourers were rescued. Similarly, traced 9 missing children and 19 adults in Charkhi-Dadri, while 30 beggars and 12 child labourers were rescued after visiting 29 shelters and child homes.Sh. Vij said that 10 missing children and 36 adults were traced in Sirsa, while 23 beggars and 23 child labourers were rescued after visiting 11 shelters and children’s homes. In Mewat, 9 missing children and 7 adults were traced, while 13 shelters and children’s homes were visited and 4 beggars and 33 child labourers were rescued. Traced 10 missing children and 22 adults in Jind while 24 beggars and 18 child labourers were rescued after visiting 6 shelters and children’s homes. In Palwal, 14 missing children and 19 adults were traced, while 14 shelters and children’s homes were visited and 4 beggars and 92 child labourers were rescued. Similarly, 7 missing children and 18 adults were traced in Kaithal while 12 beggars and 50 child labourers were rescued after visiting 8 shelters and child homes.He said that under “Operation Smile” work is being carried out to reunite the separated with their loved ones. Apart from this, he appealed to the people of the state that they should not take labour work from child labourers and inform the police about such child labourers and beggars in the development of the country and the state so that they can be given shelter in shelter homes and integrated with the main stream of the society.

IEP Chandigarh, May 3

Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal, made a major announcement during the Jan Samvad programme at Kurukshetra’s Thana village, on the complaint of an elderly woman about non-stopping of buses in the village. He said that at least 8 buses of Pehowa and Kurukshetra depot would have a stop in the village and for the convenience of the citizens, the timings of the buses will be pasted at the bus stops.The Chief Minister directed the Roadways General Manager, Kurukshetra to prepare a 12-hour route chart for the buses of Kaithal and Pehowa depots and instruct the drivers and conductors to stop the buses on the fixed routes of Thana village.During the Jan Samvad programme, Karambir, a resident of Thana village, apprised the Chief Minister that he had got treatment done under the Ayushman Yojana in a private hospital in Pehowa; but the hospital charged Rs 20,000 for the treatment.Similarly, a girl from the village also complained to the Chief Minister about the same private hospital, stating that her mother had undergone treatment from the hospital and despite being a beneficiary of the Ayushman Yojana, an amount of Rs 25,000 was charged from them. On this, the Chief Minister ordered the Civil Surgeon, Kurukshetra to investigate the entire matter and take appropriate action.Development works worth Rs 4 crore being done in Thana villageSh. Manohar Lal said that development works are being done in Thana village under different schemes with an amount of Rs 4 crore. He said that Ayushman cards have been made for 2,849 beneficiaries under the Ayushman Bharat Yojana in the village. Out of these, 577 beneficiaries have availed the benefits by getting treatment worth Rs 66.44 lakh.“The state government has kept a budget of Rs 1.83 lakh crore for the development of the state this year. With the spirit of ‘Haryana Ek-Haryanvi Ek’, the government is ensuring uniform development in every assembly constituency without any discrimination,” he added.Meanwhile, 15 sarpanches of nearby villages placed the problems of their respective gram panchayats during the programme. The Chief Minister assured to resolve these problems. On the occasion, Minister of State for Printing and Stationery, S. Sandeep Singh and other dignitaries were present.

IEP Chandigarh, May 3

Haryana Home and Health Minister Sh. Anil Vij said that entrepreneurs from Australia have offered to open sports university in the state under mutual cooperation with Haryana. Besides this, another entrepreneur from Australia also offered to open a 1500 bedded hospital in the state during the Australia tour of the Home Minister. Sh. Vij gave this information here today while interacting with media persons after returning from Australia. He said that directions have been given to the concerned officers to send letters on behalf of the state government to open a sports university and a 1500 bedded hospital so that both these projects can be completed at the earliest. He said that he also met Mr. Christopher James Steel, Minister of Transport and City Services of Australia. In this meeting, mutual cooperation between Haryana and Australia in various fields was discussed. He has also invited the Transport Minister of Australia to visit Haryana. On this, the Australian minister has accepted the invitation to visit Haryana. He informed that further action is being taken to work with the Government of Australia in various areas. Solution to every difficulty of man in the teachings of Bhagavad Gita – Vij In response to a question regarding the International Gita Mahotsav organized in Australia, he said that the divine teachings of Bhagavad Gita were given on the land of Kurukshetra in Haryana. In these, the solution to every difficulty of man has been explained. Along with this, it has been told to prove the world. He said that these teachings are not for the residents of Haryana, residents of Kurukshetra, any region, any caste, any religion, but this is for the entire humanity. Learning from this can lead to a successful life. He said that there is an answer to every question in the Bhagavad Gita. Haryana government is trying to spread the teachings of Bhagavad Gita – Vij He said that the Haryana government is making efforts to spread the teachings of Bhagavad Gita. Earlier Gita Mahotsavs have been organized in Canada, UK and Mauritius. Now the Kurukshetra Development Board has organized Gita Mahotsav in Australia. Sh. Vij said that there was full cooperation of the people for organizing this Mahotsav and the hall where this Mahotsav was organized was completely packed. Gita Manishi Swami Gyananand Ji Maharaj and other saints and scholars were present in this program. Everyone in Australia warmly welcomed and received lots of affection – Vij Sh. Vij said that the people and crew members of the flight by which he was going for the Australia tour warmly welcomed him and clicked photographs with him. He said that everyone in Australia welcomed him wholeheartedly and he got a lot of affection from the people.  

IEP Chandigarh, May 3

Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal said that public welfare policies will be framed on the basis of suggestions  received during Jan-Samvad programmes. The new policies will be according with the hopes and aspirations of the people. People are showing keen interest towards Jan-Samvad programmes being organized in the state. The Chief Minister was interacting with the media persons after a Jan-Samvad programme organized at village Karah Sahib in Pehowa today.The Chief Minister informed that during last three days in Kurukshetra, public grievances were redressed during Jan-Samvad programmes held in villages Jhansa, Nalvi, Kharindwa, Dhurala, Jyotisar, Abhimanyupur, Barna, Thana and Karah Sahib. He said that maximum public is getting benefits of all schemes run by the Central and State Government. The e-tendering system has curbed corruption. Through the process of e-tendering, the contractors are ready to work even at 30 percent less than all the estimates, this will save the money of Panchayats which can be further spent on the development of the Gram Panchayat.Sh. Manohar Lal said that whether it is the ruling party or the opposition, the parties must communicate with the public. By holding such Jan-Samvad programmes, new policies emerge from this brainstorming exercise. With such initiative, feedback of schemes can also received and the opinion of the general public towards the government can also be sought.During this programme, the common people have got the opportunity to openly put up their views regarding their grievances. All types of problems and suggestions received during this programme will be considered and all possible demands will be met at the earliest.The Chief Minister said that Karah Sahib village is located at the end of the border of Kurukshetra, the matter of eviction of houses of about 200 families of this village was in the court. The work of resettling these families on Panchayati land has been done by the state government.The Chief Minister further said that liquor contracts are to be allotted in the coming month under the excise policy. Under the excise policy, whichever panchayat passes a resolution not to open liquor vend in the village, than it will not be opened in that village and if there is a demand to open liquor vend outside the village, it will also be fulfilled.Minister of State, Sardar Sandeep Singh and OSD to Chief Minister, Sh. Jawahar Yadav and other dignitaries were present on the occasion.

IEP Chandigarh, May 2

 Asserting that the state government has made the youth an equal partner in socio-economic growth of the state by giving them employment, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday said that the state government has so far given government jobs to more than 29,000 eligible youth. Addressing the gathering during a function to hand over job letters to 200 youth in departments of Health and Family Welfare, Medical Education and Cooperation, the Chief Minister said that they had given the guarantee of jobs to the youth which is being fulfilled now in right earnest. He said that it is a matter of great pride and satisfaction that so far more than 29,000 jobs have been given to the youth. Bhagwant Mann said that the jobs have been given completely on the basis of merit adding that during the tenure of earlier governments the youth had to yearn long for such jobs.    The Chief Minister said that the state government is accomplishing the gigantic task of giving the jobs to youth in a phased manner. He said that transparency and merit are the two key pillars of this entire recruitment drive. Bhagwant Mann said that a foolproof mechanism has been adopted for the entire recruitment process due to which not even a single appointment out of more than 29000 has been challenged so far in the court. The Chief Minister said that the youth has given affirmative responsibility to the entire process of recruitment. Citing an example, he said that a youth was recruited as clerk in the beginning after which he got elevated to Assistant Lineman with his hard work and later as Sub Divisional Officer (SDO). Bhagwant Mann hoped that this momentum will continue in the coming days too for the welfare of the youth and holistic development of the state. The Chief Minister reiterated that this venue has witnessed a number of such events in which youth have got jobs in various government departments. He said that this reflects the commitment of the state government to ensure the well being of youth by opening new vistas of employment for them. Bhagwant Mann said that it is a matter of immense pride and satisfaction for him that all the jobs have been given completely on the basis of merit. Congratulating the newly recruited employees of the state government for getting the job, the Chief Minister said that it is a momentous occasion for them as they have become an integral part of the state government family. He exhorted the youth to discharge their duty with utmost dedication, hard work and commitment thereby contributing immensely in the progress of the state and prosperity of its people. Bhagwant Mann said that these government officers must play a proactive role in mitigating the woes of the general public. Talking about the ‘Sarkar Tuhaade Dwaar’ scheme, the Chief Minister said that it is aimed at ensuring that the officers especially the Deputy Commissioners and Additional Deputy Commissioners maximize their field visits, especially in villages, and interact with the people by going to villages. He said that it is the need of the hour to facilitate the people in getting their day-to-day works done easily besides ensuring good governance to them. Bhagwant Mann said that this will help in better functioning of the offices along with better acquaintance with the ground realities. The Chief Minister said that in another path breaking initiative aimed at bridging the gap between common man and government, the state government has decided to ensure live streaming of sessions in Punjab assembly. He said that this path breaking is aimed at providing direct access to people for evaluating the performance of every political party in the august house. Bhagwant Mann said that more such initiatives will be taken to empower the common man and make them partners in development of the state. The Chief Minister also reiterated the commitment of the state government for up-scaling the infrastructure in government hospitals. He said that the state government is according top priority to this noble cause for the well being of the common man. Bhagwant Mann said that it is the need of the hour as the state government already has very capable staff but they are not able to impart quality health services due to lack of resources.   Earlier, Cabinet Minister Dr. Balbir Singh welcomed the dignitaries on the occasion

IEP Chandigarh, May 1

Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal said that during the tenure of last eight and a half years, the present state government has implemented public welfare schemes to serve maximum people of the state. These initiatives have provided direct benefits to the public besides curbing corruption across the state. The vision of the state government is to make every family prosperous and raise the living standard of economically weaker section of the society with the spirit of Antyodaya.The Chief Minister was addressing the villagers during the Jan Samwad programme organised at village Kharindwa in Kurukshetra district today.The Chief Minister said that the development works done by the present state government during the last eight and a half years are overshadowing the work done by the previous government for 10 years during their tenure. The state government has made outstanding efforts in implementing and providing good governance to the people by completing the incomplete development works and making comprehensive reforms in the system. Other development projects including new highways and small roads are being continuously promoted in the state. He said that the first duty of the state government is to serve the needy people. Today there is no such village in the country and the state, where there is no linking network of roads, electricity and other basic facilities. This has only been possibe under the leadership of Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi, he added.The Chief Minister said that an amount of Rs. 74 lakh has been spent on street drains and an amount of Rs. 48 has been spent on chaupals in Kharindwa village. There is no shortage of funds for development works. He urged the villages to send the demands regarding development works through Gramin Gram Darshan Portal.The Chief Minister said that the state government has been putting concrete efforts to increase the income of every household. He claimed that 651 farmers of the village are getting income support of Rs. 6,000 per year in three equal installments of Rs. 2,000 each under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi. Responding to the demand for the construction of a cow shed in village Kharindwa, he said that the residents of the village should form a society and construct a cow shed through the Gauseva Aayog. A grant amount will be provided as per the rules.2,685 families in Kurukshetra district gets benefit from Mukhya Mantri Antyodaya Parivar Utthan YojanaThe Chief Minister said that there are seven lakh families in the state, whose annual income is less than Rs. 1 lakh, such families have been benefited by giving loans under the Mukhyamantri Antyodaya Parivar Utthan Yojana. In Kurukshetra district, 2,685 people have got the benefit under this scheme. He further said that Haryana Pond Authority has been formed to improve the condition of ponds in villages. The Chief Minister urged the Gram Panchayat to drain out the polluted water from the pond so that clean water will be filled soon.Talking to the villagers, the Chief Minister said that the state government has made Parivar Pehchan Patra to provide benefits of public welfare schemes to poor and needy people. Data of every family is available with the government, through which special plans are being made to provide quality education, health services, security and employment opportunities to the members of every family across the state.Ensuring the health care of every citizen, every needy family has been provided free health treatment facility up to Rs.5 lakh under the Ayushman Yojana, . In village Kharindwa, 687 eligible beneficiaries have availed benefits of the Ayushman Yojana. This initiative has saved about Rs. 78.68 lakh of the villagers.He said that on merit basis about 51 youths have got jobs in village Kharindwa. He redressed most of the grievances of the villagers and gave instructions to the concerned officials to redress the pending grievances at the earliest.MLA and Chairman Sugarfed, Sh. Ramkaran Kala, Political Secretary to Chief Minister, Sh. Krishan Bedi, OSD to Chief Minister, Sh. Jawahar Yadav, Political Advisor, Sh. Bharat Bhushan Bharti and other dignitaries were present on the occasion.

IEP Chandigarh, May 1

Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal while interacting with the villagers during the Jan Samvad programme organized today in village Jhansa, Kurukshetra district said that for the past eight and half years the present state government while following the motto of Haryana Ek-Haryanvi Ek and upholding the spirit of Antyodaya has not only launched several public welfare schemes but has also ensured its meticulous implementation at the grassroot levels. Minister of State for Printing and Stationary, S. Sandeep Singh welcomed the Chief Minister.

“Haryana Ek-Haryanvi Ek is not just a slogan for me, it is my resolution. Also, compared to the previous government, our government’s tenure will always have an upper hand in terms of both development works and providing state-of-the-art health facilities to the citizens,” said Sh. Manohar Lal.

He said that with the opening of medical colleges in every district, the present health system has been further strengthened.

“Our government has ensured direct benefits to the actual beneficiaries, apart from ensuring infrastructural development and reach of public welfare schemes to the beneficiaries at their doorsteps,” said the Chief Minister.

He said that development works worth Rs. 1 core has been done in Jhansa village recently. He directed the officers concerned to appoint a radiographer along with ensuring the availability of health equipment in the village Primary Health Centre to be procured at an amount of Rs 8 lakh.

From 750 MBBS seats now the number has increased to 1850 today

Sh. Manohar Lal said that in the year 2014, there were only 750 MBBS seats in Haryana, which has increased to 1850 today. He said that the members of the previous governments always make bogus claims in front of the public regarding development works done by them, while the reality is that till the year 2014, there were only 750 MBBS seats in the state, however during the present government’s tenure, this number has increased to 1850. Also, with the opening of new medical colleges in all the districts, about 3000 MBBS seats will be available for health services across the state, informed Sh. Manohar Lal.

The Chief Minister said that the government is focusing on rural development and development works are being done in a transparent manner through e-tendering. He said that work has been done to complete the development works that have been left by previous governments.

The Chief Minister informed that in Jhansa village with a population of about 1840 families, so far Ayushman cards have been made for 3452 people and till date 411 people have availed free treatment facilities worth Rs 71 lakh under the CHIRAYU Yojana.

        He further informed that under the Parivar Pehchan Patra, new ration cards are automatically being made for those having an annual income of less than Rs 1.80 lakh.

“Jobs are being provided on a merit basis and so far 62 youths have got government jobs in Jhansa in a transparent manner without paying a single penny to anyone. Pension is being made automatically. Under the Mukhyamantri Antyodaya Parivar Utthan Yojana, 2685 people in village Jhansa have been provided self-employment,” said Sh. Manohar Lal.

Minister of State for Printing and Stationary, S. Sandeep Singh, MLA, Sh. Ram Karan Kala, OSD to Chief Minister, Sh. Jawahar Yadav, Political Advisor to Chief Minister, Sh. Bharat Bhushan Bharti and other dignitaries also remained present on this occasion.

IEP Chandigarh, May 1

Haryana Chief Secretary, Mr. Sanjeev Kaushal has prepared a State Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan 2021-2030 for biodiversity conservation and management, which aims to balance the conservation of biodiversity with sustainable development and the well-being of local communities.         While presiding over the first meeting of the Haryana State Biodiversity Board, the Chief Secretary, Mr. Sanjeev Kaushal said that under this action plan prepared by the Wildlife Institute of India, it has been proposed to set up a Haryana Bio-diversity Knowledge Centre which will serve as a think tank and innovation of technologies.The Chief Secretary said that before implementing this action plan, a sub-committee would be constituted to monitor, precisely study and collect the data on biodiversity.  The Committee will include experts in this field besides members from the finance department.Mr. Kaushal said that a Tiger was spotted recently in the Kalesar National Park. Therefore, the officials should explore the possibility of establishing a tiger park.  He further asked the Forests and Wildlife officials to collect information on the areas of the state where the population of Nilgai and other wild animals has increased. A committee will prepare its report and submit it within a month. The next meeting of the board will be held in June.According to the action plan, work will be done by various departments to save species like cow, buffalo, monkey, nilgai and other wildlife etc. Apart from this, work will also be carried out for the management of cultivable land, underground water, supply of clean drinking water etc. in sufficient quantity to the population living in high rising buildings.Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Mr. Sudhir Rajpal, ACS, Environment, Forest and Wildlife, Mr. Vineet Garg, ACS, Development and Panchayats, Mr. Anil Malik, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Haryana Forest Corporation, Mr. Vivek Saxena and other senior officers were present in the meeting.

IEP Chandigarh April 28

The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) during its anti-corruption campaign, has arrested Forest Guard, Amarjit Kaur, posted at Wadhaghar forest beet, Moga district and resident of Bagha Purana, for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 10,000.Disclosing this here today, a spokesperson of the VB said this case has been registered against the above said woman employee on a complaint lodged by Gurmit Singh of village Mangewala, Moga district.Giving details he added that the complainant had alleged that the above said Forest official had demanded a bribe of Rs 15,000 each as a bribe for not to impose heavy fines in lieu of laying water pipes in the forest land against him and his neighbour. The complainant further alleged that the deal has been struck at Rs 10,000 each. He further added that the complainant has recorded the entire conversation on his mobile in this regard.The spokesperson further added that the VB unit of Ferozepur range has investigated the allegations levelled in the complaint and laid a trap in which the accused Forest lady has been arrested while she was taking a bribe of Rs 10,000 from the complainant in the presence of two official witnesses. In this regard a corruption case at VB police station Ferozepur against the above mentioned employee has been registered. The accused lady would be produced in the competent court tomorrow at Ferozepur. Further investigation in this case was under progress, he informed.