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Regular medical follow-up coupled with healthy lifestyle might help prevent second cardiac arrest by 45 per cent, says Dr RK Jaswal

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IEP CHANDIGARH AUGUST 7, 2022

Regular medical follow-up and maintaining a healthy lifestyle post undergoing a heart procedure are absolutely essential for the well-being of a patient. In addition to this, patients and their family members should be well aware of the care and follow-up techniques that can help prevent a cardiac arrest.

To sensitise the general public on how to maintain cardio-vascular health, Dr RK Jaswal, Head of Department and Director of Cardiology; and Director, Cath Lab, Fortis Hospital Mohali, organised a public awareness programme on ways to prevent heart attacks for several patients – who have undergone percutaneous coronary angiography (PTCA)/Stenting – from across North India at Hotel Novotel here on Sunday.

This is the seventh such event on patient education organised by Dr Jaswal wherein tips are imparted under ‘Post PTCA After Care’ to the general public.

Addressing the gathering at the event, Dr Jaswal, added, “Medical investigation has established that if a patient, who has undergone percutaneous coronary angiography (PTCA), strictly adheres to proper medical follow-up and maintains a healthy lifestyle, chances of him/her suffering a second heart attack or a sudden cardiac death decreases by 45%. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle after undergoing a heart procedure is essential for a long, healthy life.”

The patients were further apprised on the advanced treatment options, now available in a majority of leading hospitals across the world, which significantly reduce complications and improves long-term patient outcomes.

“Fortis Hospital Mohali, which is a Centre of Excellence for Cardiac Sciences, offers the most advanced and latest technology such as Rotablation, Fractional Flow Reserve (FFR), Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS), Impella etc. available 24×7 for the last decade,” added Dr Jaswal.

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Haryana Government committed to ensure road safety and curb accidents in the state

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IEP CHANDIGARH AUGUST 5, 2022

Haryana Government led by the Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal is committed to ensure road safety in the state. To curb road accidents in the state, Haryana Government has been establishing Institute of Driving Training and Research (IDTR) in Karnal in collaboration with Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. The construction work of IDTR on about 9.25 acres of land near the new bus stand has been completed. The Chief Minister will dedicate this institution to the people of the state on coming Saturday.

        Referring to a report, the Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal said that road accidents are the leading cause of death across the world. Therefore it is necessary to curb road accidents and this institution will play an important role. He said that in this institute, the drivers across the state will get proper training classes, which would ensure road safety in the state. He said that the institute will be the first driver training and research institute equipped with modern facilities. With the establishment of the institute, driving training facility will be imparted to the drivers of Panchkula, Ambala, Yamunanagar, Kurukshetra, Panipat and Sonipat including Karnal.

        It is worth mentioning that training for driving two wheeler, four wheeler light and heavy vehicles will be imparted and driving tests will also be taken in this institute. The duration of training will be 2, 4 and 6 months. Through the automatic driving test track, minor mistakes of the trainee will be checked, rectified and a certificate will be issued after passing the test. Facilities like passing of all types of vehicles will also be available here. Along with this, male and female instructors will impart the training. Arrangement of smart class rooms, canteens, hostels and workshops have also been made. The institute will be operated under the joint aegis of Transport Department and Honda Company. All types of facilities for the drivers will be available in the institute.

Chandigarh, Haryana

Transport Minister urges various Departments to hoist national flags in the offices

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IEP CHANDIGARH AUGUST 5, 2022

Haryana Transport Minister, Sh. Mool Chand Sharma urged the Transport, Mining and Geology, Skill Development and Industrial Training and Election Department to hoist national flags in the offices from August 13 to 15. He said that the country is celebrating ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ to mark the 75th year of India’s Independence. Contributing to the campaign ‘Har-Ghar Tiranga’ started by Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi, all the Departments should hoist the tricolor in the respective offices from today itself, he added.

        Sh. Mool Chand Sharma said that the tricolor should be hoisted in every house from August 13 to 15. He urged all the people of the state to take an active part in this campaign and celebrate Independence Day with zeal. He said that this campaign would work to inculcate the feeling of patriotism in the hearts of the citizens and increase awareness about the national flag. Sh. Mool Chand Sharma said that tricolor is being made easily available to every citizen. With respect, any person can hoist the tricolor at his place, he added.

Chandigarh, Haryana

National Highway-152D will write a new script for development in the state:  Dushyant Chautala

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IEP CHANDIGARH

Haryana Deputy Chief Minister, Sh. Dushyant Chautala informed that the newly constructed National Highway-152D from Ambala to Narnaul has been opened for the general public from today so that it can be tested. This national highway will write a new chapter of development as it will prove to be a boon for the daily commuters.

The Deputy Chief Minister, who also holds the portfolio of the Public Works Department, informed here today that the National Highway-152D project will reduce the travel time from Ambala to Jaipur by 4 to 5 hours. This will lead to a major diversion of the traffic of NCR, due to which the problem of pollution will also be solved. Also, it will provide the shortest, fastest, and safest route from Ambala to Kotputli on Jaipur Highway and will accelerate the pace of all-around industrial development and economic development of the entire Haryana state.

Sh. Dushyant Chautala informed that National Highway No. 152D is a 6-lane Access Controls Greenfield Corridor constructed under the Bharatmala Project, which is about 227 km long from Ismailabad (Gangheri) of Kurukshetra district to Narnaul. This highway is part of the Ambala-Kotputli corridor which passes through about 112 different villages in 8 different districts of Haryana namely Kurukshetra, Kaithal, Karnal, Jind, Rohtak, Bhiwani, Charkhi Dadri and Mahendragarh and is further passed through Narnaul bypass and then NH- 148B which meets Delhi Jaipur Highway at Paniyala Mode near Kotputli.

The Deputy Chief Minister further informed that this entire corridor is equipped with advanced traffic management system and closed tolling system. In this, interchange has been constructed at 16 different places for entry and exit and every incident on the highway will be fully monitored by the control centre through ATMS.

 Not only this, keeping in mind the convenience of the people, world class way side amenities have also been constructed in this ambitious project at six places, where people have toilet facility, trauma centre, petrol pump, kiosk restaurant, dhaba, children park, Adequate arrangements have been made for truck and trailer parking etc. Besides, provision has also been made for interchange at 16 places, 2 main toll plazas and 8 ROBs in the project. About 2,000 hectares of land has been acquired in this project, on which compensation of about Rs. 3000 crore has been distributed to the farmers and about Rs 6,000 crore has been spent on its civil construction work.

The Deputy Chief Minister described this national highway as giving a new dimension to the industrial sector of the state. He said that this highway has been developed as High Speed Axis Controlled, in which slow speed vehicles like motorcycles and other two wheelers, three wheelers, non motorized vehicles, tractors with trailer or without trailer, multi axle hydraulic trailer vehicles quadricycle etc. have been done.

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Got place in National Institutional Ranking Framework released by the Union Ministry of Education

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IEP CHANDIGARH JULY, 2022

Another achievement has been added in the name of Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University. The Indira Chakraborty College of Home Science of the University has secured 42nd rank in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) released by the Union Ministry of Education across the country for the year 2022 while it stood first in Haryana. In the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) as many as 2270 colleges from across the country had participated.

The University Vice-Chancellor, Prof. B.R. Kamboj said that due to its achievements, this university has made a different identity at the national and international level. He congratulated the Dean, teachers, staff and students of Home Science College for this achievement. He said, “it is difficult task for any institute to achieve a high rank and even more difficult to stay in the same position.” He said that this college has been successful to be among the top 50 institutes of country for the last three years. “A work plan will be framed for the college to achieve more heights in future,” he added.

The NIRF ranking is finalized according to performance of the educational institutions on several parameters that include learning and resources, research and professional practice, outreach and inclusivity, graduation outcome and perception. The ranking is prepared based on the subject domain and the type of institute.

The Dean of the college, Dr. Manju Mahta said that with this ranking the teaching and research work of the college have got recognition at the national level. Efforts will continue to reach at first position, she said.

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Haryana to adopt aggressive IEC activities to spread mass awareness about declining groundwater levels in State

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IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 17, 2022

In a bid to ensure community participation at large in the Atal Bhujal Yojana, Haryana Government has now planned to adopt aggressive and effective IEC strategies to spread mass awareness about declining groundwater levels in the State.

This was stated by Project Director, Atal Bhujal Yojana Sh. Satbir Singh Kadian while presiding over a review meeting regarding the progress of this ongoing project in Haryana held at Irrigation and Water Resources (I&WR) Department, Panchkula.

Sh. Satbir Singh Kadian said that the Atal Bhujal Yojana is a groundwater management scheme launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the 95th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on 25 December 2019.

The purpose of the scheme is to improve groundwater management in seven states of India. Of the selected seven states, Haryana is one of them where Atal Bhujal Yojana is being implemented by the I&WR department. 14 districts (36 blocks covering 1669 Gram Panchayats) of Haryana have been identified for the planned intervention where the groundwater consumption and groundwater declining rate were higher, he added.

Sh. Satbir Singh Kadian  further shared that notably, Atal Bhujal Yojana(Atal Jal) is a Central Sector Scheme with an outlay of INR 6000 crore, out of which INR 3,000 crore is being provided as a loan from the World Bank and INR 3,000 crore as matching contribution from the Government of India (GoI). The funds under the scheme are being provided to the states as grants-in-aid. Funds under the scheme will be disbursed from the World Bank to the GoI based on the achievement of pre-agreed results, he added.

Sh. Satbir Singh Kadian shared that based on the same approach, a review meeting by the World Bank was called upon to check the progress and to discuss the way forward. For the effective implementation of the Atal Bhujal Yojana, it has been emphasized that relevant government departments executing schemes related to sustainable groundwater management must arrive at the same platform to bring in convergence.

Meanwhile, during the meeting, all the 14 selected districts under Atal Bhujal Yojana presented the progress report. Later in the meeting, the district-wise ranking was presented where Sirsa topped the list while Faridabad bagged the last spot.

Taking into consideration the learnings from previous schemes, Atal Bhujal Yojana has adopted Participatory Ground Water Management (PGWM) approach to engage the community in the planning and execution phase. This approach is important to inculcate ownership among the community members, shared Sh. Satbir Singh Kadian.

Task Team Leader, World Bank, Sh. Satya Priya and Sh. M.K Goel were present as a World Bank representative. During the meeting, XEN Atal Bhujal Yojana, representatives from the concerned departments, and SPMU and DPMU teams were also present.

Chandigarh, Haryana

Haryana Water Resources Authority set up in 2020 for conservation and sustainable use of water resources in State

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IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 17, 2022

Haryana Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal has established Haryana Water Resources Authority (HWRA) in the year 2020 for the conservation and sustainable use of water resources in the State. The bulk water tariff was earlier determined by the Government before the Authority came into being, now the mandate to decide the bulk water tariff is vested with the Authority.

The Tariff revision is a long drawn process and on prior occasion tariff has been revised in the year 2012 and lately in 2018 by the Government and latest revision of bulk rates has been done by the Authority vide recent notification dated 15.07.2022.

Chairperson, Haryana Water Resources Authority, Smt. Keshni Anand Arora, informed that earlier the mandate of the Authority was to recommend the Bulk Water Tariff and recently the Government has passed the Amendment Act, 2022 under which the Authority has been given the mandate to fix the Bulk Water Tariff. This signifies the commitment of the government for sustainable use of water resources in the state. The Government also mandates the Authority for the enforcement and implementation of the Treated Waste Water Policy of the Government. The tariff has been decided on the principles of economy, efficiency, equity and sustainability for bulk use of surface water and treated wastewater. The tariff is based on volumetric measurement of water consumption and will be designed suitably.

Smt. Keshni Anand Arora further informed that the Authority consulted with the Department of Irrigation and Water Resources (I&WRD) and Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) to decide the bulk water and treated wastewater tariff by the Authority. She added that the decision was taken so as to arrive at a more optimal and rational proposed tariff.

Chief Executive Officer, Haryana Water Resources Authority, Dr. Satbir Singh Kadian, while discussing the details of revised water rates said that rate revision is a normal procedure that must be amended over time while taking intervention elements such as availability, usage, and supply of water resources into consideration. First the rates were revised in the year 2012, then in 2018 and after the establishment of the authority in the year 2020 now the authority has the mandate to fix the tariff. A notification explaining the justification for the tariff increase has been made available. It is predicted that other industries, power plants, and bulk consumers would pay 2.35 times more in 2018 than they did in 2012, while the beverage and bottling sectors will pay roughly 5 times more. The fold was revised down to about 5 times for drinking water, 2.35 times for other industries and power plants and bulk users. Now, the department has proposed to increase the tariff by 2.5 times in case of bulk water supply to industries and 5.0 times for drinking water, as compared to the prevailing tariff of 2018.

He added that the Cost Inflation Index (CII) has increased by at least 45 points i.e. from 272 in FY 2017-2018 to 317 in FY 2021-2022 (base FY 2001-2002 with CII 100). He further stated that these rates are decided on the proposals submitted by the concerned departments i.e. Department of Irrigation and Public Health Engineering. He further added that these rates will be applicable from August 1, 2022. Any complaint relating to these rates may be made applicable to the Government under the provisions of the amended Act. These rates are applicable to users other than agriculture.

In this regard, it is important to note that the average revenue valuation for the last three years, 2019–20, 2020–21, and 2021–2022, is approximately Rs. 184.11 crore, which is approximately Rs. 1658.09 crore and only 11.10 percent of the expenditure. This is according to the 2018 tariff (currently in effect).

Further, as per the recommendations of the 13th Finance Commission, a State should set up a Water Regulatory Authority by 2011-12 for the purpose of entitlement and release of grants and should collect at least 50% of the water charges mandated by the Authority. In addition, about 30% of the water is lost during transit and about 57% of the water in the state is used for irrigation purposes. However, since due to the economic condition of the farmers and for food security in the nation, the revenue to be recovered from them cannot be increased, the Authority decided that the required amount will be cross-subsidised from other bulk users.

It is in the interest of efficient functioning of the department and stability in the long run that the water tariff is revised so that the targeted recovery is achieved by at least 50% of the cost. On one hand, IWRD does not have sufficient resources to operate and maintain its network. For such reasons, the matter of upward revision in bulk water tariff is the need of the hour.

While the official spokesperson of the authority shared that according to the data, 85 out of 141 blocks in Haryana have been overexploited groundwater. Clean water from open taps is being taken to fill the ponds, while some people are paying for water tankers due to paucity of water. Thus, there is a need to sensitize people, promote effective use of water and this can be achieved by bringing about behavioral change of users of bulk water.

He further added that the increase in bulk tariff will help in curbing uncontrolled water use and discourage wastage of water and encourage the use of treated waste water especially in industry and power sector. It will also provide adequate funds for operation, maintenance and repair of water resources projects as expenditure on irrigation management is more than recovery of water charges. This paradoxical situation is adversely affecting the performance of existing and new projects.

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73rd Van Mahotsav to be celebrated in Saraswati Van of Kurukshetra on July 19

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IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 15, 2022

As per the directions of the Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal, the State Government would be celebrating the 73rd Van Mahotsav on July 19, 2022, at Saraswati Van, Kurukshetra. The event would be presided over by Forest Minister, Sh. Kanwar Pal. Apart from which Minister of State for Sports and Youth Affairs, S. Sandeep Singh and other guests will also attend the programme.

The Forest Department has set a target of planting 2 crore saplings this time. Of these, 30 lakh saplings will be provided free of cost to the people of Haryana.

Forest Minister Sh. Kanwar Pal informed that on July 19, the 73rd Van Mahotsav will be celebrated in Kurukshetra with great pomp. The department has set a target of planting 2 crore saplings this year. Out of this, 40 lakh saplings will be planted under agroforestry, 29 lakh under Jal Shakti Abhiyan and 19 lakh under the Paudhagiri scheme. Along with this, 30 lakh saplings will also be provided free of cost to the people of Haryana. He said that the remaining 82 lakh saplings would be planted across the state under other schemes.

Under Amrit Sarovar Abhiyan, Peepal- Banyan trees will be planted on the banks of 2200 ponds in 22 districts

Additional Chief Secretary, Forest and Wildlife Department, Sh. A. K Singh further informed that Under the Amrit Sarovar Mission, plants of varieties like Banyan, Peepal, Neem and Pilkhan would be planted on the banks of 2200 ponds in 22 districts of Haryana.

He said that a 150 km long nature trail is being developed from Kalka to Kalesar, so as to ensure that people visiting there can enjoy nature in the best possible way. This work will be completed in this financial year. Along with this, ornamental and shady trees will also be planted in cities and towns to check pollution, he informed.

Book display vehicle decorated with nature and environmental literature will also be flagged off

Sh. A. K Singh informed that on the day of Van Mahotsav, a book display vehicle decorated with nature and environmental literature, in collaboration with the National Book Trust, Government of India, would be specially flagged off.

He said that for the first time 67 species of mushrooms have been discovered in Kalesar National Park and 58 species of butterflies have also been identified in Manethi in Aravalli hills, for which the forest department is geared up for its conservation. The Forest Department is very excited about the inclusion of Sultanpur National Park and Bhindawas Wildlife Sanctuary in the ‘Ramsar Site’ due to the environmental cooperation policy of the Haryana Government.

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COVID Vaccination Amrit Mahotsav will be celebrated across the country from July 15 to September 30

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IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 15, 2022

 As part of the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, the COVID Vaccination Amrit Mahotsav will be celebrated across the country from July 15 to September 30. Under this, booster doses will be given free of cost to all eligible beneficiaries of 12 years of age and above.

Haryana Chief Secretary, Sh. Sanjeev Kaushal said that the work of ensuring the availability of booster doses to the beneficiaries would be expedited by organizing special vaccine camps in Haryana for the next 75 days. For this, preparations have been made by the Health Department.

Sh. Kaushal shared this information in a meeting chaired by Cabinet Secretary held with the Chief Secretaries of all the States and Union Territories through video conferencing here today. During the meeting, progress of various schemes and programmes of the Central Government were reviewed.

During the meeting, Sh. Sanjeev Kaushal while giving directions to the officers of the Health Department said that the COVID Vaccination Amrit Mahotsav has to be made a public campaign so that in these 75 days, the eligible beneficiaries of the state must be given booster doses. In addition, special vaccination camps should be organized in the Secretariat complex and other government offices wherever required. Also, make sure to organize such camps in schools and colleges as well, he directed.

Har Ghar Tiranga campaign will be celebrated in Haryana from 13 to 15 August

Under the Amrit Mahotsav being celebrated to commemorate 75 years of the country’s Independence, ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign will be conducted across the country from August 13 to 15, 2022. Under this, the tricolour will be hoisted at every house in Haryana.

The Chief Secretary said that the Haryana Government was working tirelessly to make this campaign a success. All the citizens are fortunate that they are getting an auspicious opportunity to hoist the tricolour at their homes. Tricolour is the pride of every Indian, with this spirit, in the honor of the country, the people of Haryana will make Haryana number one in the country by hoisting the tricolour under the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign.

Sh. Kaushal directed the officers to ensure the supply of tricolour in every district. Apart from this, the government buildings where the tricolour is not being hoisted should also be hoisted. He said that during this entire campaign it is the utmost duty of everyone to respect the tricolour.

The Chief Secretary appealed to the people of the state to experience the feeling of patriotism and national pride by hoisting the tricolour in their homes on the occasion of this national festival. In the 75th year of independence, if everyone brings the flag to their home, it will become a symbol of our commitment towards nation-building.

Haryana has accomplished 100% target of Har Ghar Jal Mission

In the meeting the progress of ‘Har Ghar Jal Mission under Jal Jeevan Mission’ was also reviewed.  The Ministry of Jal Shakti shared that Haryana has achieved 100 percent target of Har Ghar Jal Mission.

The Chief Secretary informed that as per the directions of the Central Government, this target was to be completed by 2024, but under the able leadership and guidance of Chief Minister, Haryana has successfully achieved this target two years ahead of the national target.

Additional Chief Secretary, Public Health Engineering Department, Sh. A K Singh, Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Sh. V. Umashankar, Additional Principal Secretary to Chief Minister and Director General, Information, Public Relations and Languages Department, Dr. Amit Agrawal, Special Secretary, Finance Department, Sh. Pankaj and other senior officers remained present on this occasion.

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New names can also be registered in the voter lists of Panchayat to be published on July 22: Dhanpat Singh

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IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 15, 2022

 Haryana State Election Commissioner, Sh. Dhanpat Singh said that the final publication of voter lists of Panchayat elections will be done on July 22, 2022. These lists have been prepared by dividing the voters registered in the assembly voter list till May 16, 2022, into the wards of the Panchayats.

Sh. Dhanpat Singh informed that the person whose name was registered in the voter list of the Vidhan Sabha till May 16, 2022 and due to some reason has not been included in the voter list of the Panchayat or after May 16, 2022 but till the first day of nomination of Panchayat gets registered in the voter list of the Vidhan Sabha then he will have to submit his application in Form 1A to the concerned Deputy Commissioner and District Election Officer (Panchayat) or any other officer authorized by him to get his name registered in the electoral roll of the Panchayat.

He has also informed that necessary instructions have been issued to all the Deputy Commissioners and District Election Officers (Panchayats) in this regard for the convenience of the general public/voters/potential candidates contesting elections. He has also informed that Form 1A can be obtained free of cost from the offices of all Block Development and Panchayat Officers (BDPOs) or can also be downloaded from the official website of State Election Commission, Haryana https://www.secharyana.gov.in.