IEP Chandigarh, November 8

Haryana State Election Commissioner, Sh. Dhanpat Singh said that all preparations have been completed for Panchayat Samiti members and Zilla Parishad members for the second phase in the state. Polling will be held on November 9 for 1244 Panchayat Samiti members and 158 Zilla Parishad members in 57 blocks of 9 districts Ambala, Charkhi Dadri, Gurugram, Karnal, Kurukshetra, Rewari, Rohtak, Sirsa, and Sonipat. In the second phase, polling will be held on November 12, 2022, for the post of Sarpanch and Panch.State Election Commissioner, Sh. Dhanpat Singh said that in the nine districts where the second phase of polling is going to be held, all the preparations related to security and all other facilities have been completed. Guidelines have been issued to all the supervisors. Along with this, a heavy police force has been deployed at sensitive polling booths. Sh. Dhanpat Singh said that keeping in mind the convenience of voters necessary arrangements like drinking water, electricity, wheelchair for disabled voters etc. have been ensured at all polling station.Sh. Dhanpat Singh said that these EVMs will be kept at a safe place after the voting of Panchayat Samiti members and Zilla Parishad Committee members. Tight police security arrangements will be in place at these places. After the elections of Panchayat Samiti members and Zilla Parishad members in all the districts are over, their results will be declared.There are 48,67,132 voters in the second phaseSh. Dhanpat Singh informed that there are total 48, 67, 132 voters in 9 districts of the second phase. These include 25, 89, 270 males, 22, 77, 795 females, and 67 others. Sh. Dhanpat Singh informed that there are 5,963 polling stations in these 9 districts, out of which 976 are sensitive and 1023 are highly sensitive stations.Panchayat election activities will be updated on ‘Mhari Panchayat Portal’Sh. Dhanpat Singh said that the activities of Panchayat elections will be updated on the ‘Mhari Panchayat Portal’. The voting percentages can be seen anywhere in the state by opening the Mhari Panchayat Portal through the internet. At the same time, the results will be visible on the e-dashboard on the day of counting. Anyone can see the election trends, voting percentages, and final results on the portal while sitting at home.

IEP Chandigarh, November 8

International Gita Mahotsav-2022 will be organized in Kurukshetra from November 19 to December 6. In various programmes, work will be done to spread the teachings of the Gita among the youth through subject experts.

Sh. Vijay Dahiya, the nodal officer of International Gita Mahotsav-2022 and member secretary of KDB, took feedback report of the preparations being made for the festival through video conferencing and also gave necessary directions to the officers to complete all the arrangements within the stipulated time. Several senior officers including Deputy Commissioner, Sh. Shantanu Sharma were also present.

In Gita Mahotsav, directions have been given to make adequate security arrangements, traffic, parking, as well as to repair Brahmasarovar and the main roads of the city. Apart from this proper arrangements for drinking water, toilets, and sewerage, etc. within a set timeframe.

He asked for organizing competitions at the state level regarding the festival, involving more and more school children in the global Gita recitation. Along with this, directions were also given to complete the preparations for the three-day International Gita Seminar to be held at Kurukshetra University in time.

He said that the Haryana Arts and Cultural Affairs Department and Haryana Kala Parishad as well as officials of North Zone Cultural Centre, Patiala will organize cultural programmes at 48 Kos pilgrimage sites along with Gita Mahotsav. This time ‘Saras’ and Craft fair will also be organized in International Gita Mahotsav and the main programmes will be organized from November 29- December 4.

IEP Chandigarh, November 8

After becoming the Vice President of India, Sh. Jagdeep Dhankhar today visited village Garhi Sampla,  birthplace of Deenbandhu Sir Chhotu Ram.

The Vice President said that if we talk about the security of borders, patriotism has always been paramount among the youth of Haryana and they never step back while making their supreme sacrifice for the nation.

The Vice President arrived today as the chief guest at the third convocation of Baba Mastnath University located at Asthal Bohar in Rohtak district. With him, the Second Lady of India, Dr. Sudesh Dhankhar also reached to offer her blessings to the students. Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal was also present on the occasion. The Vice President presented degrees and medals to 2145 students at the convocation.

Congratulating the students who received the degree, Sh. Jagdeep Dhankhar said that education has the power of transformation. Convocation is a very important moment in the life of the students, which they should never forget. After leaving University, students should work for the society with a sense of service, considering the nation and society paramount.

He said that Baba Mastnath University is educating the cultured and patriotic youth for the country and he is happy that Chancellor Mahant Balak Nath Yogi has informed that Sainik School is also being opened here soon.

Jagdeep Dhankhar felt proud during his first visit to Haryana

The Vice President said that he is feeling extremely proud to be in Haryana as the farmers and soldiers of Haryana have always given their best for the security of the nation. Today the sports persons of Haryana are also bringing laurels to the state and the country.

He said that the Haryana tour has started from the birthplace of Deenbandhu Sir Chhotu Ram and he is feeling proud and motivated by paying homage to Chhotu Ram, he added.

Vice President appreciates Haryana’s sports policy

Praising the sports policy of Haryana Government formulated under the visionary leadership of Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal, Sh. Jagdeep Dhankhar said that earlier if children were interested in sports, their parents used to scold them for studying instead of playing. But today the parents of Haryana perceive sports as a career due to the great achievements of the players of Haryana in the field of sports.

Today India became a global land in terms of opportunities and investments

Sh. Jagdeep Dhankhar said that today India is developing at a fast pace. There is no scarcity of opportunities in India. India has today become a global land in terms of opportunities and investments. India has become the fifth largest economy in the world today. We get ahead of those who ruled India. If India continues to grow at this rapid pace, India will soon be the third largest economy.

He said that students are the future of the country. Students should never underestimate their talent and should try innovations. Referring to his own example, he said that if he didn’t get the scholarship in Sainik School, Chittorgarh, he would not have been able to complete his law studies. 

He said that at the time when he became a Member of Parliament in 1989, there were 50 gas connections available every year to an MP. Today, the central government has set a new dimension by giving 18 crore free gas connections. Besides this, free ration is being given to 80 crore people from April 1, 2020. He said that no country in the world would have achieved such a feat which has been set for 138 crore population by applying both doses of corona vaccination.

He further said that a positive change has been attained after 34 years by making the New Education Policy – 2020 which is no less than a revolution in itself.

Responsibility of youth to perform fundamental duties

Sh. Jagdeep Dhankhar appealed to the youth to take an oath today that they will give equal emphasis on Fundamental Duties as enshrined in the Constitution, as given to Fundamental Rights. It is necessary to follow the fundamental duties, as it will draw positive results. He urged the youth to always respect their parents, teachers, and elders and contribute to nation-building.

Vice President is an inspiration for youth – Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal

Welcoming the Vice President on the occasion, Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal said that Sh. Dhankhar is also an economist and a source of inspiration to the youth besides a political leader. He stated that he himself is impressed by his persona. Sh. Manohar Lal said that while being the Governor of West Bengal, Sh. Jagdeep Dhankhar solved the major issues there, which hardly any other person could have imagined. 

While congratulating the degree holders and their parents, the Chief Minister said that from today onwards the students are going to climb a new ladder in their lives and only after working with the spirit of service to society, they will relish great heights.

He said that students should move ahead in life with the spirit of ‘come to learn-go to serve’. They should never forget today’s moment because after getting the degree they are going to work for society and the nation.

New education policy will be implemented in Haryana till 2025

Sh. Manohar Lal said that a lot of progress has been made in the education sector in Haryana during his tenure. The new education policy implemented by the central government has set a target to be implemented in the states by the year 2030, but we will implement it by the year 2025.

He said that Ayurveda has the art of keeping the human body healthy, whereas in Allopathy there is treatment after the illness. Therefore, efforts will be made to get the same degree in systems like Allopathy, Ayurveda, Unani, etc.

MBBS seats will be enhanced to 3050 in Haryana

Sh. Manohar Lal said that in the year 2014, there were only 750 MBBS seats in Haryana, which has increased to 1700 today. We are opening medical colleges in every district and with the opening of medical colleges in every district, with that MBBS seats will also be enhanced to 3050. He said that AIIMS of Ayurveda is also being opened in Panchkula. Apart from this, Ayurveda centres will also be opened in the village.

On this occasion, Mahant Balaknath Yogi, Chancellor of the University also expressed special gratitude to both the guests. Education Minister, Sh. Kanwar Pal, Rajya Sabha MPs, Sh. Krishan Lal Panwar and Sh. Ram Chander Jangra, BJP State President, Sh. OP Dhankhar and other dignitaries were present on the occasion.

IEP Chandigarh, November 8

Haryana Deputy Chief Minister, Sh. Dushyant Chautala, who also holds the portfolio of Excise and Taxation, said that India will lead in the system of “One Tax – One Nation” with the cooperation of every individual. He said that in the coming years, many new taxpayers will join and the tax-paying capacity of the people will increase. Apart from this, he said that Haryana is making changes in the tax system from Module 1 to Module 2.

Sh. Dushyant was addressing the attendees at the TIOL Awards function at the Taj Hotel in New Delhi on Tuesday. It is noteworthy that TIOL aims to act as a credible channel for providing tax-compliant taxpayers, tax technology service providers, proactive facilitators, tax-friendly commissionerates, reformed states to the wheels of economic growth, motivating taxpayers along with giving feedback to policymakers.

Haryana played a leading role in implementing the VAT tax system- Sh. Dushyant Chautala

He said that Haryana is making a transition from Module-I to Module II in the tax system, while this change is not easy, Haryana had taken the lead in implementing the VAT tax system in the year 2003, and after that other states introduced VAT. Tax system was already adopted. Dushyant said that after this, between 2003 and 2006, there was a change due to the implementation of VAT system in the country and after that other states also adopted VAT. He said that in the year 2017 when Sh. Arun Jaitley was the Finance Minister of the country, he took a step and said that we are bringing the tax system under one roof.

Haryana leads in per capita receiver goods in small states except for Goa and Delhi – Sh. Dushyant Chautala

Deputy Chief Minister, Sh. Dushyant said that today when GST compensation has been stopped, he stated in Parliament that not all producing states would be as healthy as consumption- states. He proudly said that today Haryana is a producing state with a population of less than 3 crores and Haryana is at the forefront of per capita receiver goods in small states except for Goa and Delhi.

Officials of the United Kingdom are training more than 200 officers of Haryana in relation to the tax system – Sh. Dushyant Chautala

Sh. Chautala said that in collaboration with the British High Commission, the officials of the United Kingdom are training more than 200 officers of Haryana regarding the tax system. He said that we are every day learning new things in the tax regime. This is our annual programme and it is also necessary for the rapid development of the country.

Activity of every GST member will contribute to the development of the country- Sh. Dushyant Chautala

While congratulating the GST team, he said that the activism of every GST member of the Central and State Governments will contribute to the development of the country. He said that I have learned a lot in the last three years on how to reform the tax system, day-to-day demands, and how to cover small and medium businesses in the GST Council. After this, we have taken many decisions and due to those decisions, work was done in making the tax system faster and better. He added that digitalization has taken the country forward. He added that we need to cooperate with everyone in the environment of the tax system and in the development of the country; cooperation is expected from the Center and the state as well as the taxpayers.

Cooperation is also being done by corporations and businessmen etc. in tax reform- Sh. Dushyant Chautala

He said that the government is also being supported by corporations, businesses, etc. in day to day collection of tax and reformation of the tax system. He said that former Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar and Rajya Sabha MP, Sh. Sushil Modi and I did a phenomenal job to convert the tax system to GST. He said that we went ahead with the vision of Sushil Modi and this transformation during Covid supported us.

TIOL did a good job in tax assessment in the country – Sh. Dushyant Chautala

Regarding TIOS, he expressed happiness and said that TIOL has done a commendable job of assessing the tax of the entire country as well as the states.

On this occasion, he also honoured compliant taxpayers, tax technology service providers, proactive facilitators, tax-friendly commissionerates, etc.

On this occasion former Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar and Rajya Sabha MP, Sh. Sushil Modi, Trustee of TIOL, Sh. Shailendra Kumar, Member of Jury Sh. A.K. Bhattacharya and other dignitaries were present.

IEP Chandigarh, November 8

The Vice President of India, Sh. Jagdeep Dhankhar, along with his wife Dr. Sudesh Dhankhar, visited the exhibition organized by the Department of Information, Public Relations and Languages under the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav programme at Sampla, Rohtak on Tuesday.

Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal, Education Minister, Sh. Kanwar Pal, MP, Sh. Brijendra Singh and BJP State President, Sh. Om Prakash Dhankar and other dignitaries were also present on the occasion.

The whole country is celebrating the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav and under this programme, a special exhibition was organized by the Haryana Government at the Deenbandhu Sir Chhotu Ram  memorial site of Sampla, Rohtak on the arrival of the Vice President of the country in Rohtak. The Vice President along with his wife visited the exhibition. The exhibition’s main theme was the life of Sir Chhotu Ram, Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav and 8 glorious years of the Haryana Government. 

All the guests highly appreciated the exhibition and said that maximum people should be made aware about the important facts and information showcased by the department in the exhibition. Through such exhibitions, people get to know about the great heroes of the country and the freedom movement. Additionally, by attending these exhibitions, individuals learn about the government-run welfare programmes that are being implemented for the benefit of the general public.  In the exhibition, on behalf of the department, Additional Director, Dr. Kuldeep Saini gave a brief description to all the guests including the Vice President.

IEP Chandigarh, November 7

Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal today welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision on EWS reservation. The Supreme Court has put its stamp on the law made by the central and state governments. This decision of the court will definitely benefit the people belonging to the economically weaker sections, said the chief minister while addressing media persons after hearing the grievances of the general public at the rest house during his visit to Karnal. 

        The Chief Minister heard the grievances of more than 100 people. Most of the issues were resolved on the spot and necessary directions were given to the higher officers to resolve the issues immediately. During the public hearing, the Chief Minister was apprised of a problem of Kunjpura Sainik School by the school Principal, on which the Chief Minister, taking immediate cognizance, spoke to the Chief Secretary of Haryana over telephone and directed to find a concrete solution to the problem. Similarly, Councilor Joginder Sharma, supporting the demand of Ekta Mahaparv Seva Samiti Shiv Colony, Karnal, requested the Chief Minister to construct one more ghat for bathing and worship in the Western Yamuna Canal on the occasion of Chhath festival. On which Deputy Commissioner, Sh. Anish Yadav apprised the Chief Minister that joint visits of officers of the Public Works Department and Irrigation Department and members of the committee have been conducted for physical verification, action will be taken keeping in view the report.

        During the public hearing, the members of the Pensioners Association put forth their issues related to pension, on which the Chief Minister assured the members to solve their problems and also said that the government is working in the interest of the pensioners and soon enhancement in the health facilities will be ensured.

        Responding to another question, the Chief Minister stated that after completing their medical education, students should work for the government. The government has established a bond policy so that the best health facilities can be provided to the people of the state.

Government will make policy for proper management of stubble, good results will be available in future

The Chief Minister said that the government will execute a policy to ensure that proper management of stubble is maximised; once the policy is created, excellent reforms will be visible in this area. In addition to providing incentives to farmers for managing their stubble, the government is currently providing modern agricultural machines on a grant basis. As a result, this year in Haryana, fewer incidences of stubble burning have occurred than in comparison with previous years.

IEP Chandigarh, November 4

Haryana Chief Minister said that with the changing nature of traditional farming, farmers can earn more income by adopting new technologies in the agriculture sector. With this objective, the government is taking concrete steps for promoting research in the agriculture sector, which will prove beneficial in the economic upliftment of the farmers, said Sh. Manohar Lal while interacting directly with the farmers and agricultural experts after inaugurating Dhanuka Agritech Research and Technology Centrer at village Sihol in Palwal district on Friday.

The Chief Minister said that today two big projects are dedicated to Palwal district, of which one project is for water conservation and the other project will motivate the farmers towards farming with new technology. He said that the indigenous company Dhanuka is working in the interest of the farmers, which will definitely increase the income of the farmers. He said that traditional farming depends on many aspects and farmers were not aware of new technologies earlier. But now the time has come to make a shift as per the changing environment, and for this there is a dire need to conduct research in the agriculture sector.

Congratulating the Dhanuka Management for the new Research and Development Centre, the Chief Minister said that all necessary facilities and cooperation would be provided by the Haryana Government. He said that the quality of food grain is declining due to excessive use of pesticides. Research centers play a pivotal role to deal with this issue.

Sh. Manohar Lal said that instead of paddy, the government is giving preference to 3M- Moong, Mustard and Maize. In this newly built research centre, 11 types of laboratories related to agriculture have been built, through which farmers will be helped in cultivating improved varieties. The farmers will get benefit from this training centre.

The Chief Minister said that the government is also encouraging farmers to adopt horticulture, fisheries, animal husbandry and other options. Today the use of drones is increasing continuously. The Government has setup Drone Imaging and Information Services of Haryana Limited (DRIISHYA) for using drones in agriculture, mining sector and for traffic.

Addressing the inauguration ceremony, Union Minister of State for Heavy Industries, Sh. Krishan Pal said that Haryana is an agrarian state and this research centre will not only benefit Palwal but also the farmers of the adjoining areas. He said that under the leadership of Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi and Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal both the Center and the State are working for the welfare of the farmers.

IEP Chandigarh, November 4

Ensuring fair, peaceful and transparent conduct of second and third phase elections of Panchayati Raj Institutions, Haryana State Election Commissioner, Sh.  Dhanpat Singh directed the election observers to be present on their duty on November 7, 2022.The State Election Commissioner was presiding over the meeting of election observers appointed for conducting the second and third phase elections of Panchayati Raj Institutions today. Secretary, State Election Commission, Dr. Inderjeet was also present in the meeting.The State Election Commissioner said that election observers were appointed in the remaining 13 districts for the second and third phases of Panchayati Raj Institutions polls, including one general, one police and one expenditure election observer. He said that the Election Observers should reach the concerned district and inform the headquarters through email.He said that the election observers should strictly follow the guidelines and instructions issued by the State Election Commission. They can contact the State Election Commission during any problem they face. Take immediate cognizance over the complaint that comes to the election observer, he directed.He said that the election observers should keep a strict vigil on the distribution of cash, liquor, clothes and other items to woo the voters in the elections of Panchayati Raj Institutions. He further directed them to maintain law and order in the concerned district.Sh. Dhanpat Singh further directed the election observers to keep strict vigil on use of weapons and distribution of cash and liquor. He said that the observer should also ensure that no candidate would damage or destroy public property during the election.He said that the election report should be sent in the prescribed proforma only and the results should be uploaded on the website of the commission sec@hry.nic.in after the election is over. He also apprised the election observers about the election related work in detail.

IEP Chandigarh, November 4

The CISF Unit of Punjab and Haryana Civil Secretariat and the Department of Information, Public Relations and Languages, Haryana has been organising “Fit India Freedom Run” for about 5 km from Sukhna Lake to Kendriya Sadan on November 5 under the ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’.

Giving more information in this regard, an official spokesperson informed that the Central Industrial Force was set up following a law in the Parliament in order to provide security coverage to the industrial undertakings owned and managed by the Central Government. Initially, the force started its task with 3000 odd members of force, which has  crossed the figure of over 1.63 lakh so far, he added.

On the occasion, ADGP/CID of Haryana, Sh. Alok Mittal will flag off the “Fit India Freedom Run” from Lake Club, Chandigarh. Further, the MD, HSIIDC and HFC of Haryana, Sh. Vikas Gupta will attend the event as a ‘Guest of Honour’, he added.

The spokesperson further informed that the participants from BSF, CRPF, ITBP, Chandigarh Police, Haryana Police, Punjab Police, CISF Unit Punjab and Haryana Civil Secretariat Chandigarh, CISF Unit Chandigarh International Airport, SCL Mohali and CISF Group, Headquarters of Chandigarh will participate in the event.