IEP Chandigarh, March 12

Haryana Chief Minister while attending the 48th annual fair organized by Kashyap Rajput Punjabi Welfare Society and All India Kashyap Rajput Sabha in Devinagar, Ambala City on Saturday said that ensuring the welfare and safeguarding the interest of every section of the society is our utmost priority.

        Speaking as the Chief Guest, Sh. Manohar Lal said that at the time of partition, many people had to leave their houses. At that time they had nothing, no clothes, no food but it is a matter of great pride that despite such hardships, our forefathers never begged in front of anyone with their hard work they earned their livelihood and played an important role in the rehabilitation of India after partition, said Sh. Manohar Lal.

        Calling the people who had come to attend the function as his brothers, and heroes the Chief Minister said that the Kashyap community has always been known for its glorious history since ancient times.

        “For the valour and bravery, today I would like to give a new name to this Kashyap community. Now, this community will be called Purusharthi Samaj as with their hard work the people of this community are shining in every field. Many welfare schemes are being implemented by the State Government for this society,” said Sh. Manohar Lal.

        On this occasion, he also laid the foundation stone of Yatri Niwas in the campus. MP,  Sh. Rattan  Lal Kataria, MLA, Sh. Aseem Goyal, MLA, Indri, Sh.Ram Kumar Kashyap also remained present.

        The Chief Minister said that with the new transparent system started by the State Government, ration cards have been made for those who did not have ration cards. About 12 lakh new ration cards have been made.

Ensuring good health for every needy and poor, Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi launched Ayushman Bharat Scheme. While following his footsteps, Haryana too has successfully generated Ayushman and CHIRAYU cards for 29 lakh beneficiaries under Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Ayushman Bharat Yojana, informed Sh. Manohar Lal.

        He said that constant plans are being made to ensure that the lives of the people remain safe and secure.

        Under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, work has been done to provide houses to the poor who do not have their own houses. Under Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, work has been done to provide gas connections to 9 lakh families in Haryana, informed the Chief Minister.

        He said that lately a state-level function was organized to celebrate Maharishi Kashyap Jayanti. On that occasion, an announcement was made to make Rs 55 lakh available for the construction of Dharamshalas.

        We have also declared the birth anniversary of Maharishi Kashyap as a Restricted holiday. The government is celebrating the birth anniversaries of great men at the state level so that their teachings and the message of communal harmony and brotherhood can be spread among the masses, said Sh. Manohar Lal.

        Meanwhile, the office bearers of the organization also honoured the Chief Minister by presenting mementos.

IEP Chandigarh March 12

Haryana Chief Minister will be the Chief Guest at the closing ceremony of the 39th State Livestock Exhibition, on March 13. The exhibition is presently organized at Charkhi Dadri.

        The Chief Minister will give cash rewards worth lakhs to the livestock owners who will bag top positions in the ongoing exhibition.

        Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Dr. Sanjeev Balyan, Haryana Animal Husbandry and Dairying Minister, Sh. J.P Dalal, Member Parliament, Sh. Dharamveer Singh and several other dignitaries along with top officers of the Animal Husbandry and Dairying Department will also participate in the programme.

        The Chief Minister firmly believes that the progress of animal husbandry plays a pivotal role in ensuring the holistic development of villages. Notably, to give a major boost to the animal husbandry sector in  Haryana, the present government is taking dedicated steps.

        “The State Government is taking all possible steps to increase the income of farmers and livestock owners. Most of the livestock in the state is reared by small and marginal farmers and agricultural labourers. Recognizing this, the present government has not only formulated several husbandry-related schemes but has also ensured its meticulous implementation,” said Sh. Manohar Lal.

        Notably, Haryana is world famous for its Murrah breed of buffalo. A programme is being run by the government for the conservation and development of this breed. Cash incentive of up to Rs 30,000 is being given to the owners of high-quality and high milk-yielding Murrah buffaloes. Along with this, commendable steps are being taken by the government to ensure the safety of cows. For this purpose, Gau Sewa Aayog has been formed.

        With this, the Manohar Lal-led Government is also working constantly for animal health. The establishment of mobile veterinary units in the state is under process and for this, a budget of Rs 11.20 crore has been released by the Government of India for the establishment of 70 mobile veterinary units in the state.

        It is a matter of pride that the state of Haryana is one of the leading states in terms of milk-producing states in India. Today the annual milk production in Haryana is 116.29 lakh tonnes and with per capita milk availability of 1083 grams, Haryana ranks second in the country.

IEP Chandigarh, March 12

Haryana Chief Minister said that the State Government has started the CM window in a bid to ensure that the people of the state do not have to make frequent rounds to Chandigarh to resolve their problems. Under this system, about 10.5 lakh complaints have been redressed so far.

        “Taking a step further towards ensuring timely redressal of every grievance raised by the citizens, the State Government has started another unique initiative ‘Jan Samvad ‘to resolve the grievances of people at their doorstep,” said Sh. Manohar Lal while addressing the gathering at Jan Samvad Programme held in Hisar on Sunday.

        He said that the complaints raised in these Jan Samvad programmes would be uploaded on the Jan Samvad portal at the Chandigarh headquarters and monitoring of all these complaints would be done at the state level.

        “So far, the grievances of the people have been resolved by organizing 4 Jan Samvad Programmes in various districts of Haryana. This is the fifth such programme in Hisar. The State Government is committed to resolving the problems of the common people on a priority basis,” said Sh. Manohar Lal.

        A total of 428 grievances were kept before the Chief Minister, related to Irrigation Department, Development and Panchayat, Police, Health, Urban Local Bodies, Public Health, Electricity Corporation and Parivar Pehchan Patra etc.

        The Chief Minister while giving a patient hearing to the grievances directed the officers concerned to resolve all the grievances in a time-bound manner.

“The government has taken several initiatives to hold direct interaction with the citizens. Jan Samvad programmes are also a part of these initiatives. Ensuring timely delivery of justice to every needy is the utmost priority of the Government,” said Sh. Manohar Lal.

        While listening to a grievance related to the Irrigation Department, Sh. Manohar Lal said that attention should be paid towards water conservation. Micro irrigation method also saves water. People should take advantage of the welfare schemes being run by the government for this Micro Irrigation, said the Chief Minister.

        He directed the officers that eligible people should get the benefits of the schemes in a time-bound manner.

        Urban Local Bodies Minister Dr. Kamal Gupta, Deputy Speaker, Sh. Ranbir Gangwa, MP, Sh. Brijendra Singh, MLA, Sh. Jogi Ram Sihag, MLA, Sh. Vinod Bhyana, Mayor Gautam Sardana, Zilla Parishad Chairman, Sh. Sonu Sihag, Divisional Commissioner, Hisar, Smt. Geeta Bharti and officers of various departments also remained present on this occasion.

        Before reaching the Jan Samvad Programme, the Chief Minister did an aerial survey of Maharaja Agrasen Airport. He also inaugurated Lt. Col. Sunder Singh Marg in the city.

IEP Chandigarh, March 12

Continuing with its crackdown on criminals, Haryana’s Special Task Force (STF), in separate incidents, have arrested two criminals, carrying a collective reward of Rs 65,000 on their arrest. Those arrested include one carrying Rs 40,000 bounty and another with a reward of Rs 25,000.

While stating this here today, Haryana Police spokesperson informed that in a first operation, a team of Special Task Force (STF), Gurugram had arrested Mahesh alias Dholu, a resident of Bandhwari, Gurugram from his native village. More than a dozen heinous criminal cases were registered against him under various sections in Haryana and Uttar Pradesh. UP Police had announced a reward of Rs 40,000 on his arrest. Accused Mahesh alias Dholu will be handed over to Tonika City police station, Noida UP for further action.

In another crackdown, STF team has arrested an absconding criminal from Rohtak district. Police had declared a reward of Rs 25,000 for information leading to his arrest.

The arrested accused has been identified as Mahabir, a resident of village Isharwal in Bhiwani district. A team of STF Gurugram unit has arrested the accused from Kalanaur in Rohtak district.

It was also revealed that five criminal cases were already registered against the accused at different police stations in Bhiwani district. The arrested criminal was absconding for last 22 years and was hiding at different places to avoid arrest. He will be handed over to the Police Station, Tosham, Bhiwani for further action.

IEP Chandigarh, March 12

Haryana Chief Minister while highlighting the need of starting a new agricultural revolution said that the scientists and research institutes of the State’s top Agriculture Universities namely Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University (CCSHAU) and Maharana Pratap Horticultural University should work cordially for conducting the research work and bringing forward new genres.

        “We are ready to give every possible encouragement and support to these Universities so as to ensure that the said research work is smoothly carried out. This desired research work will not only ensure reduction in agricultural cost but will also improve the quality of yield produced, which will further play a pivotal role in increasing the income of the farmers,” said Sh. Manohar Lal while addressing the gathering during Haryana Krishi Vikas Mela at CCSHAU Hisar held today. Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister, Sh. JP Dalal and Urban Local Bodies Minister Dr. Kamal Gupta were also present.

        “In the slogan of Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan, Jai Vigyan, Jai Anusandhan and now Jai Pehlwan has also been added. Haryana is an agrarian state. Despite having only 2 percent of the country’s population, about 10 percent of the State youth proudly represents Haryana in the armed forces,” said Sh. Manohar Lal.

        “New experiments are being done to increase the income of the farmers. The government has also formed the Export Promotion Council. Not only this, the initiative will be taken to start cargo flights from Maharaja Agrasen Airport in the coming time, so that fresh fruits and vegetables grown by the State farmers can be exported to Arab countries,” shared the Chief Minister.

        The Chief Minister urged the scientists working at the Agricultural Universities of the State to conduct research on the subject for adopting the best ways to get a high yield with minimum cost. He said that the focus should be on improving the variety of seeds. Also, the Marketing Board should make proper arrangements for the marketing of food grains, said Sh. Manohar Lal.

Adopting natural farming is the need of the hour, CM

        The Chief Minister said that today the quality of food grains has been badly affected by the excessive use of chemicals, and pesticides. Adopting natural farming is the need of the hour. State Government is giving several types of subsidies to promote natural farming.

        The Chief Minister once again highlighted that because of the constant exploitation of water, the underground water level is going down. Farmers should adopt sowing cash crops including fruits, flowers, vegetables, along with shifting to beekeeping, animal husbandry and fisheries etc.

For borewell installation, farmer has to pay only Rs. 25,000, the rest of the expenses will be borne by the government

        The Chief Minister said that we also have to ensure optimum usage of water, for this micro irrigation has to be adopted. For micro irrigation, a subsidy of up to 85 percent is given to the farmers. Borewells are being installed for groundwater recharging. We have planned to install 1000 recharging borewells in the first phase. For this, the farmer has to pay only Rs. 25,000, the rest of the expenses will be borne by the government,” said Sh. Manohar Lal.

About Rs. 52,000 crores sent directly into the accounts of the farmers

        The Chief Minister said that to eliminate corruption in payment being made to the farmers, subsidies and other types of financial assistance are being sent directly to their accounts through DBT. About Rs. 52,000 crores were sent directly to the farmers’ account and because of this transparent system, the government has been able to save about Rs. 1200 crore,” said Sh. Manohar Lal.

        He said that in Haryana, about 80 lakh acres of land is cultivable and the State Government has the details of every inch of this land. “Every farmer should upload complete details of their crops on the Meri Fasal-Mera Byora portal. FPOs are being formed to increase the income of farmers, said Sh. Manohar Lal.

Arable land is shrinking and the economic burden on the farmer is increasing, CM

        Sh. Manohar Lal said that the arable land is shrinking and the economic burden on the farmer is increasing, in such a situation, along with natural farming, the farmers will have to adopt other sources of livelihood.

        “Haryana is the first state, which buys 11 crops on MSP. Under Bhavantar Bharpayee Yojana, farmers are also being given the difference between MSP and purchase price. Further, under the Mera Pani Meri Virasat scheme, alternative crops have been grown on 1,75,000 acres of paddy area, for which farmers have also been given an incentive of Rs 7,000 per acre. Next year also the target is to further reduce the paddy sowing area by 1 lakh acres,” informed the Chief Minister.

We have ensured water to even those tails of Rajasthan which had waited for the last 25 years to get water, Manohar Lal

The Chief Minister said that for the first time in the state, the present State Government has ensured the supply of water to 300 tails along with those at the Rajasthan border, where water had not reached for the last 25 years.

        The Progressive farmers who will assist other farmers will be rewarded by the government, said Sh. Manohar Lal.

Foreign universities and institutions will also participate in this Mela in future, J P Dalal

Earlier speaking on the occasion, Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister, Sh. J.P Dalal said that every year this three-day Mela is organized by the Agriculture Department and Haryana Agricultural University. In future, along with the Agriculture Department, CII, foreign universities and institutions will also participate in this Mela as the government aims to increase the scope of this Mela, said the Minister.

“I am a farmer myself. Like me, even the Chief Minister also comes from a family of farmers hence if in the country anything is done for the welfare of the farmers, it will be implemented first in Haryana. Unlike previous governments which considered farmers as their vote banks, we consider them as our brothers. It is our government’s endeavour that our farmers should be prosperous, and self-reliant,” said Sh. J.P Dalal.

        He said that under the leadership of Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi, the Government of India has increased the budget for farmers from Rs 20,000 or 25,000 crore in the year 2014 to Rs 1,25,000 crore.

        In Haryana too, the budget for agriculture has been increased six times. In this year’s budget also, the Manohar Lal-led government has increased the budget for Gaushalas from Rs 40 crore to Rs 400 crore. Markets are being strengthened in the state and an international market is being set up in Ganaur. Money is being sent directly to the accounts of the farmers, said the Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister.

IEP Chandigarh, March 10

Haryana Health and Family Welfare Minister, Sh. Anil Vij said that the health department is completely prepared to deal with H3N2 influenza virus. There is no need for people to panic, added the Health Minister.

Sh. Vij was responding to a question asked by a media person regarding the death of a person in Jind due to H3N2 influenza virus, here today.

Directions given to health department to probe in the death case cause due to H3N2 influenza virus– Vij

He said that so far 10 patients of H3N2 influenza virus have been detected in Haryana, out of which one has died, who was a resident of Jind. The deceased patient was suffering from lung cancer, so directions have been given to the Health Department to investigate whether Death has occurred due to cancer or H3N2 virus.

It is worth mentioning that it is H3N2 virus, a subtype of Influenza A, regarding which the Indian Medical Association has also issued an advisory. In this disease, the patient has problems like high fever, severe headache, pain in the body, sore throat, severe cough, cold and congestion in the lungs. There are a total of 90 cases of H3N2 influenza in India.

It is being informed that in any such symptoms, it is important to stay hydrated and complete rest is required. Do not eat outside food at all and take a fluid diet. This will give relief soon. Also, keep distance from those who are infected with it and keep your hands sanitized and follow social distancing.

It is further informed that the symptoms of H3N2 are similar to Covid infection. Both of these are viral infections which may mutate very fast. That’s why there is a need to be cautious

IEP Chandigarh, March 10

Haryana Sahitya Akademi celebrated International Women’s Day by honouring women journalists at its premises here on Friday.

The function was organised by Haryana Urdu Academy and Sahitya Academy.

While speaking on the occasion, Chief Guest, Dr Sonia Khullar said that it’s a matter of immense pleasure that today women in our society are independent to choose their career and continue to grab big positions in government and corporate sector by their hard work.

She said that working in the field of journalism was never easy for women but they have shown their worth by dedication and honesty and that’s why journalism has become a preference for women these days. Dr. Chander Trikha,  Director of Akademi said that Journalism is not only a way to earn but also a social service.

While congratulating all the women journalists, he said that women are really doing commendable job in print, electronics and even in digital media.

Those honoured at this occasion include Nonika Singh Shayada Bano, Archna Sethi, Shimona Kanwar, Vandna Batra, Geetanjali Gayatri, Dr. Bindu, Lily Swarn and others.

IEP Chandigarh, March 10

Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal said that education is the investment that secures the future for the progress of the society and brings light to the life of every person. The Chief Minister was addressing a meeting with vice-chancellors and registrars of state’s government universities organized under the chairmanship of Governor, Sh. Bandaru Dattatraya at Raj Bhavan here today. Higher Education Minister, Sh. Mool Chand Sharma and Chairman, Haryana State Higher Education Council, Prof. Brij Kishore Kuthiala were also present in the meeting.

New education policy milestone for the state

The Chief Minister said that the universities should take a pledge that every citizen of the society should get benefit of the new education policy and should try to fulfil every parameter created for its implementation. “Along with this, they should review the new education policy at every stage and make every possible effort to achieve its goals,” he added.

He said that a check list and ready reckoner has been prepared for the new education policy. “Under this policy, youth will be educated with multiple-skills in the universities. Along with education from KG-level to PG and integrated education in several universities; special attention should also be paid to research work to fully implement the new education policy in the state by 2025,” said Sh. Manohar Lal.

Universities should emerge as self-finance centres

The Chief Minister said that in the new education policy, universities will have to work as self-finance centres. He said that the universities should conduct employment-oriented courses, besides giving priority to technical courses; so that better employment opportunities can be available to the students after completing their education.

Sh. Manohar Lal said that universities should conduct courses in PPP mode; which would make them financially self-sufficient. He said that the children of families whose income is less than Rs 1.80 lakh will be given a facility of fees by the government.

The Chief Minister said that education is a better sector to spend CSR funds and for this, the alumni meet should be made a role model. “If the alumni meet becomes a role model, then I will be the first participant to contribute and that is why the universities have to become self-sufficient,” he said.

Attention should be laid on ranking of colleges

The Chief Minister said that attention should also be laid on the ranking of colleges affiliated to universities. “The manpower of the college students should be utilized in various types of surveys. There should be social exposure in the university and the students should get academic marks separately for planting saplings and for other social works,” he said.

Integration with data of 40 percent population

The Chief Minister said that the government has created a new dimension to take care of 2.87 crore people by dividing them into six categories according to their age. In this, the Women and Child Development Department has been given the responsibility of children up to the age of 6 years, the School Education Department to ensure zero dropout of children in the age group of 6 to 18 years and Higher Education Department for the youth of the age group of 18 to 25 years in colleges.

The Chief Minister said that along with enabling the youth in online education, education of cultural values should also be promoted to give them a new direction. He said that India will progress only if it becomes self-reliant in the field of employment.

New direction for youth through higher education: Mool Chand Sharma

Addressing the meeting, Higher Education Minister, Sh. Mool Chand Sharma said that in the new education policy, the youth will become self-reliant and will also be able to provide employment. He said that the government has done a great job in giving new direction to the young generation for higher education.

On the occasion, Chief Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Sh. DS Dhesi, Chief Secretary, Sh. Sanjeev Kaushal, Additional Chief Secretary, Sh. Raja Shekhar Vundru, Additional Chief Secretary, Smt. G. Anupama, Principal Secretary, Sh. Vijayendra Kumar, Additional Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Dr. Amit Agrawal, Secretary to Governor, Sh. Atul Dwivedi, Director, Higher Education Department, Sh. Rajiv Rattan, along with vice-chancellors and registrars of government universities were also present.

IEP Chandigarh, March 10

Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal while addressing the gathering during a state level function organized on the occasion of International Women’s Day held today in Karnal said that everyone should take a resolution to prevent violence against women and ensure giving them a safe and secure atmosphere.

“In Indian tradition women hold high esteem and it is believed that Gods reside in places where a woman is worshiped therefore it becomes our utmost responsibility to ensure the safety and security of women,” said Sh. Manohar Lal.

While highlighting the role of women in everyone’s life, the Chief Minister said that they say that “Behind every successful man there is a woman” and my mother has been a large part of the success and the position where I have been able to reach today.

Sharing his personal experience, Sh. Manohar Lal said that when he had passed the 10th standard and desired to pursue further education, his father had denied him the same, it was his mother who gave him Rs. 300 to get admission in college.

“I dedicate my success to my mother, if she would have not given me money to pursue my higher education then I might have not reached this position,” said Sh. Manohar Lal.

The Chief Minister said that instead of celebrating International Women’s Day, this day should be celebrated as ‘Mahila Samman Diwas’.

State Government has tied up with Flipkart, so as to ensure that the products of SHGs can be sold digitally across the country and the globe

The Chief Minister said that today there are 56,434 Self-Help Groups (SGHs) in Haryana and financial assistance of Rs 796 crore has been given to them. The State Government has tied up with Flipkart, so as to ensure that the products produced by SGHs can be sold digitally across the country and the globe.

“This step would certainly increase their income, while their products will also get international recognition. For imparting training to Self-Help Groups, a training centre has been opened at Gharaunda at a cost of Rs. 3.5 crore. More such centres will also be opened in other parts of the state,” said Sh. Manohar Lal.

The Chief Minister urged the members of the SHGs to link all such women who have a family income of less than Rs.1 lakh with their groups so that the economic condition of these women can be improved.

We are relentlessly working towards women empowerment

The Chief Minister said that today women are shining bright in every field, be it education, sports, social service, politics or science, and women are bringing laurels. Women also have played an instrumental role in the development of Haryana, added Sh. Manohar Lal.

“In a bid to empower women, we have ensured 50 percent representation of women in Panchayats and Civic Bodies. Haryana is the first one to introduce such a system. We are also taking numerous steps towards women empowerment along with ensuring education, safety, and self-respect for every daughter of Haryana,” said Sh. Manohar Lal.

The Chief Minister further informed that the representation of daughters in the police, which was 6 percent in 2014, has increased to 10 percent today and a target has been set to increase this to 15 percent in the coming years.

Not only this, 33 percent reservation has been given to women in allotment of ration depots. Durga Shakti App, Durga Shakti Vahini and Durga Shakti Rapid Action Force are some of the key steps taken by the State Government for the prevention of crimes against women. Apart from this, 29 women police stations have been established in Haryana, shared Sh. Manohar Lal.

Haryana once known for female feticide is now celebrating the birth of every girl Child, Manohar Lal

The Chief Minister said that Haryana which was once known for female feticide is now celebrating the birth of every girl child. All this has become possible because of the  Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi’s unique Beti Bachao-Beti Padhao campaign which was started on January 22, 2015, from Panipat.

“The State government, social organizations, Khap Panchayats, NGOs, Education, Women and Child Development and Health Departments have made tireless efforts to improve the gender ratio in Haryana. Besides this, the Police also ensured strict action against those involved in female feticide. It is only because of these dedicated efforts that today in Haryana there are 923 girls for every 1000 boys. While in the year 2014, the number was 871 girls for every 1000 boys,” said Sh. Manohar Lal.

Special emphasis is given to educating every daughter

The Chief Minister said that the state government had paid special attention to women’s education. In the last 8 years, a college has been constructed every 20 km, so that girls do not have to travel long distances for their studies. We have established 72 colleges, out of which 31 colleges are exclusively for women, shared Sh. Manohar Lal.

He said that the state government has started the Harihar Yojana for the rehabilitation of orphan children. Under this scheme, till now, 2 boys have been given jobs.

Daughters of Haryana are shining bright on the world map, Devender Singh Babli

Development and Panchayat Minister, Sh. Devender Singh Babli said that under the dynamic leadership of Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal the daughters of Haryana are shining bright on the world map. Today, the women of the state, especially those living in the villages are also equally empowered in every field, he said.

Sh. Devender Singh Babli said that since the year 2023-24 has been declared as the International Year of Millets. Millet cultivation and its value added products are being promoted by Self-Help Groups of the State. A total of Rs 5.78 crore has been given as a grant amount to the Self-Help Groups, which will lead to the development and upliftment of the women of the state.

He further said that the Haryana State Rural Livelihood Mission is leaving no stone unturned to provide assistance to the Antyodaya families identified under Mukhyamantri Antyodaya Parivar Utthan Yojana. Besides this, other departments are also working together for the betterment of the rural people, especially women.

Sh. Devender Singh Babli further informed that so far 5,79,958 families have been linked to 56,434 groups in all the districts of the state under the Haryana State Rural Livelihood Mission. 

I feel extremely proud to be a part of a government that is relentlessly working towards women empowerment, Kamlesh Dhanda

Speaking on the occasion, Minister of State for Women and Child Development, Smt. Kamlesh Dhanda said that on the occasion of International Women’s Day, she feels extremely proud to be a part of a government that has been continuously taking several steps towards women empowerment along with ensuring education, safety, self-respect and good health to every daughter of Haryana.

“Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi in the country and Chief Minister Sh. Manohar Lal in the state are relentlessly working towards women empowerment. The Beti Bachao Beti Padhao campaign launched by the Prime Minister has played a pivotal role in improving the sex ratio in Haryana.

She further informed that as many as 72 new colleges were opened in the last 8 years under the leadership of the Chief Minister, out of which 31 colleges are for girls.

MP, Sh. Sanjay Bhatia, MLA, Sh. Harvinder Kalyan, Ram Kumar Kashyap, Mahipal Dhanda, Dharam Pal Gonder, Nirmal Chaudhary, Additional Chief Secretary, Development and Panchayats Department, Sh. Anil Malik, Commissioner and Secretary, Women and Child Development Department, Smt. Amneet P Kumar, Deputy Commissioner, Karnal, Sh. Anish Yadav and other officers also remained present on this occasion.

IEP Chandigarh, February 27

Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal stated that the state government is emphasising on promoting quality education, healthcare and social security in Haryana as well as providing a boost to the spirit of self-reliance amongst the people of the state with the vision to ensure good governance.The Chief Minister said this while interacting to  media at Haryana Bhawan, New Delhi today. He said that our government is continuously laying emphasis on development and in this direction, we are moving forward with the spirit of Antyodaya. He said that the state is scaling new heights through inclusive development.New budget provisions will be put into action from April 1, 2023 – Chief Minister       He said that 80 percent of the works announced during the budget last year have been completed and the new budget provisions will be put into action from April 1, 2023. He said that we faced the challenge of COVID-19 and we strenuously worked hard to convert these challenges into opportunity by providing facilities through the use of technology. The Chief Minister said that we have effectively implemented the Parivar Pehchan Patra scheme and now the government is directly reaching out to the families which need assistance and other facilities.       The Chief Minister said that 12 lakh new ration cards have been made while ration cards of 9 lakh ghost beneficiaries have been removed.       “Haryana government is the first government which is procuring 14 crops on MSP and similarly Bhavantar Bharpayee Yojana has been implemented to ensure purchase of farmers’ produce”, he said.       On the issue of water, the Chief Minister said that we are closely monitoring the depleting ground water issue and adequately taking measures to resolve it. He added that subsidy is being given under micro-irrigation as the ground water in Haryana has gone down by 10 meters from 2011 to 2022. He further stated that we have effectively implemented the ‘Mera Pani-Meri Virasat’ scheme which is drawing stellar results. He said that in order to take forward the cooperative sector, our government has set up a Cooperative Export House, under which basmati rice worth Rs. 1000 crores have been exported.Repair, construction work of 5000 km roads will commenced after March 15 – Chief Minister       The Chief Minister said that we have made a provision of Rs. 2,200 crores for the repair, construction of 5,000 km of roads to be commenced after March 15. In order to increase medical facilities in the state, 11 new medical colleges will be opened in the coming time, for which a provision of Rs. 10,000 crores have been made.Mewat topped among Aspirational DistrictsSh. Manohar Lal said that Mewat is an aspirational district of Haryana which has secured the top position among the aspirational districts in terms of development. He said that the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway is passing through Nuh district, which will give new wings to the development of the region.No new tax imposed in the state budget, Haryana number one in GST collection       The Chief Minister, who is also the Finance Minister of the state, said that our state’s GST collection is outstanding compared to other states; hence no additional taxes have been added. He informed that Haryana is number one in GST collection among big states.       Talking about women empowerment, the Chief Minister said that the Haryana government is moving forward in the direction to ensure equal participation of women in Panchayati Raj.