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Chandigarh, Haryana

Chief Secretary arrives at the National Sculpture Workshop organized at HPTI Madanpur

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IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 7, 2022

A sculpture camp is being organized at HPTI Madanpur from June 25 to July 10 by the Art and Cultural Department, Haryana, courtesy of Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited.

          Interacting with the artists from all over the country in this camp, Haryana Chief Secretary, Sh. Sanjeev Kaushal said that the sculptures being built in the camp will prove to be a milestone in the history of art making.

          After honouring the artists, he said that they have enriched Haryana with their artistic and creative performance.

          Presiding over the event, Additional Chief Secretary, Power Department, Sh. PK Das said that the power companies of Haryana have created a record of revenue due to their efficient management, under which we are running various campaigns under the CSR scheme. Library construction, plantation and establishment and operation of sports nurseries in villages of Haryana are creative initiatives.

          Appreciating HVPNL, he said that the Managing Director, Sh. TL Satyaprakash has set a living example of creativity by going a step further. For the first time in the history of Haryana, a women sculptors’ camp was organized, which is being jointly led / coordinated by HVPNL and Art Cultural Department.

          On this occasion, Principal Secretary, Art and Cultural Department, Sh. D Suresh said that this workshop is an important achievement of the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. The arts produced in this camp are a blend of Indian heritage and Haryanvi culture.

          Sh.TL Satyaprakash said that the camp has been organized by the institute. The horizon of art has expanded on the land of Haryana with the sculptures made in the camp. Managing Director, Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam, Dr. Saket Kumar said that by organizing such camps, the common man gets an opportunity to get acquainted with Indian pride and heritage. On this occasion, Director General, Higher Education, Sh. Rajiv Ratan, Director General Secondary Education, Sh. Anshaj Singh and Deputy Commissioner, Panchkula, Sh. Mahavir Kaushik were also present.

Chandigarh, Haryana

Canteen is proving to be a boon for poor and needy people, says Haryana Chief Secretary

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IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 06, 2022

Community kitchens run by various departments in Haryana are proving to be a boon for the poor and needy persons. Through these canteens, people are getting nutritious food at affordable rates. At present 100 canteens are being run by different departments in the state. These canteens are being operated by Self Help Groups formed under Haryana State Rural Livelihood Mission. Now the government has planned to open more such canteens in the state.

        This information was given during the 8th meeting of the Executive Committee of Haryana State Rural Livelihoods Mission (HSRLM) held here today under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary, Sh. Sanjeev Kaushal. The meeting approved the action plan of Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihood Mission, Deendayal Upadhyaya-Gramin Kaushalya Yojana and Rural Self Employment Training Institutes (RSETI) for the year 2022-23, on which about Rs. 220 crore will be spent.

        The Chief Secretary said that Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal has a vision that no poor and needy person should go hungry in Haryana and during the COVID-19 pandemic; Atal Kisan-Mazdoor Canteen was started from Karnal for the poor. People are taking full advantage of these canteens. Taking this effort forward, the number of these canteens should be increased further.

        It was informed in the meeting that Haryana Agricultural Marketing Board is running Atal Kisan-Mazdoor Canteens at about 25 places to provide affordable food to farmers and labourers, where farmers and labourers are getting enough food for just Rs.10. Apart from this, such canteens are being run by 3 Government Colleges, 5 Mini Secretariats, 5 Sugar Mills, 9 Government Offices and 26 BDPO Offices and at 9 places by Labour Department. Apart from these, 9 canteens are being run by the Health Department, where food is being provided to the patients and their families.

        It was informed in the meeting that a target has been set to form 15,000 self-help groups this year under HSRLM Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission. Apart from this, a target has been set to enroll members of Self Help Groups under Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana and Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana, to set up an agri-nutrition garden and to set up 5,000 enterprises under the Start-up Village Entrepreneurship Programme.

        It was informed in the meeting that 1,889 members of self-help groups have been trained under the Rural Self-Employment Training Institute (RSETI) scheme through Indian Institute of Banking and Finance and they are being appointed by various banks. Apart from this, 9,663 Self Help Groups have been developed as a separate enterprise, which are earning Rs. 8,000 to Rs. 12,000 per month today through various works.

        It was informed in the meeting that under the Aajeevika Gramin Express scheme, 149 commercial vehicles have been provided to the women of self-help groups by way of interest free loan of Rs. 5.41 crore. With the help of these vehicles, the income of the groups is increasing and they are earning from Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 18,000 per month.

        It was informed in the meeting that under RSETI, skill training is provided to rural youth as per the demand of the industry. This year 768 youth have been provided training and 545 have been provided employment. Apart from this, training is being given to 1,931 youth.

        In the meeting, Additional Chief Secretary, Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Dr. Sumita Misra, Additional Chief Secretary, Labour Department, Sh. Raja Sekhar Vundru, Additional Chief Secretary, Women and Child Development Department, Dr. G. Anupama, Principal Secretary, Industries and Commerce Department, Sh. Vijayendra Kumar, Director, Employment Department, Sh. Anshaj Singh, Director, Rural Development, Sh. Dhirendra Khadgata, Chief Executive Officer, Haryana State Rural Livelihood Mission, Dr. Amarinder Kaur and Heads of other departments were present.

Chandigarh, Chandigarh, Haryana

Haryana will set up a Centre of Excellence for Breed Development of Animals in collaboration with Brazil: Haryana Animal Husbandry Minister JP Dalal

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INDIA E POST CHANDIGARH JULY 6, 2022

Haryana will establish a Centre of Excellence for the development of animal breeds in collaboration with Brazil.

        This information was given by Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Animal Husbandry and Dairying Minister, Sh. JP Dalal in Brazil.  He said that the Gir Association of Brazil has expressed willingness to import Murrah buffalo germplasm from Haryana State through Haryana Livestock Development Board.

        A delegation led by Sh. Dalal is on a visit to Brazil and today in the Brazilian city of Brasilia this delegation met the President of the Gir Association, Professor Jose Fernando and his team members. The Indian Ambassador to the Indian High Commission, Sh. Suresh Reddy was also present in the meeting.

        During the meeting the delegation discussed with the members of Association of Brazilian Zebu Breeders  (ABCZ) the modalities for setting up of Centre of Excellence for Gir Animals in Haryana and got information.  The delegation visited Motam Gir Hut Farm in Alexandrio District near Brasilia which is one of the largest Gir Farm with more than 1,500 good quality Gir Cows.  The delegation inquired about the dairy practices followed in breeding, nutrition and agricultural management practices and studied them.

        Sh. Dalal met Mr. Jean Marcel Fernandes, Secretary of Trade and International Relations, Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supplies of Brazil and had very fruitful discussions.  They agreed to further strengthen mutually beneficial ties in the areas of dairy development and cattle breed improvement, including exchange of information and experiences, technologies such as Embryo Transfer Technology (ETT) and In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF), joint research and exchange of genetic material and germplasm.

        During the meeting both sides also agreed to cooperate in setting up a Centre of Excellence in Haryana.  Sh. Dalal also invited a delegation from the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture to visit Haryana to take these forward and explore new areas of cooperation in agriculture, forestry and aquaculture.  In the meeting they also agreed to engage with both sides through diplomatic missions located in Brasilia and New Delhi.

        In Uberaba, Sh. Dalal held a meeting with the ABCZ and visited Alta Genetics, a state-of-the-art animal genomics company.  They welcomed their interest in expanding cooperation for mutually beneficial partnerships in animal husbandry and allied sectors. Sh. Dalal also visited the Embrapa Animal Dairy (Embrapa Gado de Leite) Research Center in Juiz de Fora and discussed areas of cooperation.

        The delegation included Chairman, Haryana Livestock Development Board, Sh. Randhir Singh Golan, Chairman, Haryana Warehouse Corporation Sh. Nayan Pal Rawat, Chairman, Haryana Forest Development Corporation, Sh. Dharampal Gondar, Commissioner and Secretary, Haryana Animal Husbandry and Dairying Department, Sh. Pankaj Aggarwal and other officials.

Chandigarh, Haryana

Special grant scheme implemented to promote dragon fruit cultivation: ACS Dr Sumita Misra

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IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 07, 2022

Additional Chief Secretary, Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Department, Dr. Sumita Misra, informed that a special grant scheme has been implemented by the government to encourage the cultivation of dragon fruit. Dragon fruit is in great demand in the market. Due to which farmers can take good profits by cultivating this fruit.

        Dr. Sumita Misra informed that there is a provision of grant of Rs. 1,20,000 per acre for dragon fruit orchard. In which Rs. 50,000 is for planting saplings and Rs.70,000 per acre for trawling system. For planting saplings, a grant of Rs. 50,000 will be given in three installments of Rs. 30,000 in the first year, Rs. 10,000 in the second year and Rs. 10,000 in the third year.

        She said that farmers can get good profits by planting more orchards of different kinds of fruit. While establishing orchards saves water, fruit orchards help in increasing the income of the farmers.

Grant facility will be available up to maximum 10 acres

        She said that under this scheme, a farmer can avail the facility of grant of up to a maximum of 10 acres. To get the grant, it is mandatory for the farmers to register on the ‘Meri Fasal-Mera Byora’ portal. She said that the grant will be given on a ‘first come-first serve’ basis. Farmers can take advantage of the scheme by applying on the website of Horticulture Department http://hortnet.gov.in.

Chandigarh, Haryana

Haryana Police taking significant steps to curtail illicit trade: DIG

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IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 06, 2022

Dr Arun Kumar Singh, DIG Haryana Police Academy today said that Haryana Police is taking significant actions to curtail the problem of illicit trade, posing serious hazards to public health and safety.

Addressing the ‘Capacity Building Programme for Police Officers on Prevention of Counterfeiting and Smuggling’, which was organized by FICCI’s Committee Against Smuggling and Counterfeiting Activities Destroying the Economy (CASCADE) at Haryana Police Academy Madhuban (Karnal) , Dr Singh stated that lack of awareness in the society is shaping the dynamics of illicit trade. Imparting knowledge and raising awareness on the ill effects of counterfeiting and smuggling can go a long way to tackle it. He emphasized on the need for such training programmes, which not only sensitizes the officers on the magnitude of the problem but also helps them to understand the intricacies of smuggling and counterfeiting.

While giving an overview on Socio-Economic Impact of Counterfeiting and Smuggling, Deep Chand, Advisor, FICCI CASCADE and Former Special Commissioner of Police, New Delhi said, “The grey market is fuelling illegitimate industry, leading to increased criminalization in the society. This capacity building program is aimed to sensitize the police officers on the importance of continued awareness and seriousness of the impact of counterfeit and smuggled products.” He further stated that as per the recent FICCI CASCADE study, in FY 2018-19, Indian economy loses Rs 1,17,253 crore due to smuggling in the five key sectors and total livelihood opportunities lost is 16.36 lakhs.

Nitin Saluja, Senior Policy Manager, Customer Trust, Amazon India said, “Amazon is focused on mitigating fraud and abuse on marketplaces that hamper customer trust. We have introduced several initiatives and have put in resources to make its marketplace a reliable and safe platform for customers, brands, and sellers to conduct transactions.” Amazon, he added is committed to promoting and participating in the efforts for ensuring that the consumers are empowered to enjoy the benefits of online shopping while being protected from the risks the digital era may present.

Ashish Sawant, Assistant Manager, Global Brand Protection, APAC Region, Johnson & Johnson stated that counterfeit products have a detrimental impact on both the manufacturers and consumers. It poses severe risk to company’s reputation, brand image and negatively affect the consumers’ confidence in the global market. It also affects businesses and consumers alike by sowing mistrust in genuine products made by reputable brands, he added.

Meanwhile FICCI CASCADE has been over the years working closely with government, industry, enforcement officials, legal fraternity, consumer organizations and the youth to create awareness on the adverse impact of the problem of counterfeiting and smuggling.  Among other activities, FICCI CASCADE has been regularly engaging with law enforcement agencies including police, customs and paramilitary organizations engaged in border protection in sensitizing them on the gravity of the problem.

Chandigarh, Haryana

Deputy Commissioners should prepare the data of the entire land of the district as soon as possible: Chief Minister

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IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 05, 2022

Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal has directed all the Deputy Commissioners to prepare the complete land data of their respective districts as soon as possible under the Land Bank Policy of the State Government.  Apart from this, directions have also been given to get GIS mapping of the identified land done so that all the data can be made available in digital form.

        The Chief Minister was holding a meeting with the Deputy Commissioners regarding the land bank through video conferencing here today.

        While directing the Deputy Commissioners, Sh. Manohar Lal said that the entire land of the district, whether it is owned by Haryana Government, Gram Panchayat, Board or Corporation and private land, should also be assessed in detail.

        He said that the land mapping being done under Swamitva Yojana, Large Scale Mapping Scheme and drone mapping being done in urban areas should also be completed at the earliest, only then the actual land of the district can be assessed.

        He said that the unutilized land lying with various departments will now come under the government and they wil be made a part of the land bank. The land will be owned by the Haryana government.  The land in the land bank can be easily used for development projects.

Make sure to clean the sewerage and drains

        During the meeting, the Chief Minister while giving directions to the Deputy Commissioners said that the rainy season has just started and the rainy season is going to last for the next two months, which is why cleaning of drains should be ensured to prevent water logging in urban areas.

        Apart from this, wherever the condition of the roads is deteriorating due to rains, repair or patching work should be done continuously so that the general public does not face any kind of problem in traffic.

        The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary, Sh. Sanjeev Kaushal, Chief Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Sh. DS Dhesi, Additional Chief Secretary and Financial Commissioner, Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Sh. PK Das, Director, Consolidation and Geo Records Smt Aamna Tasneem, Deputy Commissioner Karnal, Sh. Anish Yadav along with other senior officers.

Chandigarh, Chandigarh, Haryana

परिवहन मंत्री ने जिला परिवाद एवं कष्टï निवारण समिति की बैठक में 18 में से किया 15 शिकायतों का मौके पर समाधान

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IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 07, 2022

हरियाणा के परिवहन मंत्री मूलचंद शर्मा ने जिला परिवाद एवं कष्टï निवारण समिति की मासिक बैठक में एजेंडा में शामिल 18 में से 15 शिकायतों का मौके पर ही समाधान करवाया। साथ ही उन्होंने निजी बिल्डरों के विरूद्घ मिली शिकायतों पर संबंधित बिल्डरों को कड़े निर्देश दिए कि वे अपनी आवासीय परियोजना में लोगों को नियमानुसार हर प्रकार की मूल सुविधाएं उपलब्ध करवायें, अन्यथा उनके खिलाफ सख्त कार्रवाई की जाएगी।

लघु सचिवालय में परिवहन मंत्री की अध्यक्षता में आयोजित जिला परिवाद एवं कष्टï निवारण समिति की बैठक में एजेंडा में शामिल शिकायतों के अलावा भी प्रमुखता से लोगों की शिकायतों का निवारण किया गया। एजेंडा में पाश्र्वनाथ बिल्डर्स के विरूद्घ लंबित शिकायत की सुनवाई करते हुए परिवहन मंत्री ने पानी की समस्या के समाधान के लिए किये जा रहे खुदाई के कार्य को समयबद्घता के साथ पूर्ण करने के निर्देश दिए। उन्होंने चेतावनी दी कि लोगों को किसी भी प्रकार की समस्या नहीं होनी चाहिए। इसी प्रकार उन्होंने टीडीआई इस्पेनिया की रेजिडेंट्स वैल्फेयर एसोसिएशन की शिकायत पर संबंधित बिल्डर्स के प्रतिनिधि को सख्त निर्देश दिए कि वे मूल सुविधाएं उपलब्ध करवायें। बिजली व्यवस्था को सुदृढ़ करने के लिए जरूरी कार्रवाई 15 दिन के भीतर पूरी करें। साथ ही उन्होंने आम जनमानस को भी प्रोत्साहित किया कि वे हरियाणा सरकार की आवासीय सुविधाओं का लाभ उठायें। निजी बिल्डर्स की शिकायतें रहती हैं। ऐसे में लोगों को एचएसवीपी की ओर कदम बढ़ाने चाहिए जहां कम कीमत में बेहतरीन सुविधाएं सरकार उपलब्ध करवाती है।

प्याऊ मनियारी कुंडली की सपेरा बस्ती के निवासी खन्ना नाथ की शिकायत की संवेदनशीलता के साथ सुनवाई करते हुए परिवहन मंत्री शर्मा ने कहा कि सरकारी जमीन से कब्जे तो हटवाये जायेंगे। किंतु उन्होंने और उपायुक्त ललित सिवाच ने दरियादिली दिखाते हुए निर्देश दिए कि सपेरा बस्ती के लोगों के तुरंत प्रभाव से आधार कार्ड बनवाये जायें, जिसके बाद उनके परिवार पहचान पत्र भी बनवाये जायें। ताकि इन लोगों को सरकार की जन कल्याणकारी योजनाओं का लाभ दिया जा सके। साथ ही उन्होंने भरोसा दिया कि आधार कार्ड बनने के बाद सपेरा बस्ती के लिए आवासीय सुविधा के लिए प्रस्ताव सरकार को प्रेषित कर दिया जाएगा।

परिवहन मंत्री मूलचंद शर्मा ने सेक्टर-15 फेज-3 के निवासियों की लंबित शिकायत के समाधान के लिए अवैध कब्जे हटवाने के निर्देश दिए। हरियाणा शहरी विकास प्राधिकरण के संपदा अधिकारी ने इस संदर्भ में जानकारी दी कि कार्रवाई तीव्र गति पर है और अवैध कब्जे हटाने की समय सीमा भी निर्धारित की जा चुकी है। प्रेम नगर निवासी राजेश कुमारी की अवैध कब्जे हटवाने संबंधी शिकायत के उचित समाधान के लिए उन्होंने उपायुक्त को जांच के निर्देश दिए। इसी प्रकार उन्होंने शास्त्री कालोनी के कृष्ण कुमार व सतपाल आदि की रोड पर अवैध कब्जों की शिकायत के समाधान के लिए निगमायुक्त को जांच के निर्देश दिए।

सुंदर सावरी जटवाड़ा के युवक रवि ने शिकायत दी कि उनके नाम पर उनके एक जानकार ने नौकरी लगवाने का झांसा देकर उनके कागजात ले लिए, जिसके कुछ समय उपरांत उन्हें पता चला कि उनके नाम पर जीएसटी नंबर रजिस्टर्ड हुआ है, जिसके लिए उन्हें तमिलनाडू बुलाया जा रहा है। इस मामले में परिवहन मंत्री ने कड़ा संज्ञान लेते हुए पुलिस अधीक्षक को निर्देश दिए कि वे आरोपी के खिलाफ मामला दर्ज कर कड़ी कार्रवाई करें। कुछ मामलों के समाधान के लिए जांच के लिए उन्होंने जिला परिवाद एवं कष्टï निवारण समिति के सदस्यों की ड्यूटी भी लगाई।

इस दौरान उपायुक्त ललित सिवाच ने एजेंडा के अतिरिक्त मिली शिकायतों के समाधान का पूर्ण विश्वास दिलाया। उन्होंने कहा कि वे लोगों के लिए ही हैं, जिनकी शिकायतों दूर करते हुए बेहतरीन सुविधाएं उपलब्ध करवाना उनका धर्म भी है और फर्ज भी है।

बैठक में राई हलका विधायक मोहनलाल बड़ौली, सोनीपत के विधायक सुरेंद्र पंवार, नगर निगम के महापौर निखिल मदान, उपायुक्त ललित सिवाच, पुलिस अधीक्षक हिमांशु गर्ग, नगर निगम के आयुक्त धर्मेंद्र सिंह, भाजपा के जिलाध्यक्ष तीर्थ राणा, वरिष्ठï नेता ललित बतरा, जसबीर दोदवा, मनोज जैन, आजाद सिंह नेहरा, गुलशन ठेकेदार, हुक्म सिंह जोगी, निशांत छौक्कर, डा. रामकिशन सरोहा, सोनिया अग्रवाल, योगेश कौशिक, एडवोकेट पवन दुग्गल, विद्याभूषण हसीजा आदि गणमान्य व्यक्तियों सहित अतिरिक्त उपायुक्त शांतनू शर्मा, एसडीएम शशि वसुंंधरा, एसडीएम आशीष वशिष्ठï, एसडीएम सुरेंद्र दून, एसडीएम शिखा आंतिल, नगराधीश डा. अनमोल, डीएसपी विपिन कादयान, डा. अनिल सहरावत, पंकज गौड़, डा. जयकिशोर आदि अधिकारीगण मौजूद थे।  

आवश्यकतानुसार रोडवेज बेड़े में नियमित रूप से करेंगे वृद्घि: मूलचंद शर्मा

जिला परिवाद एवं कष्टï निवारण समिति की बैठक के उपरांत पत्रकारों से विशेष बातचीत करते हुए परिवहन मंत्री मूलचंद शर्मा ने कहा कि जल्द ही हरियाणा रोडवेज के बेड़े में 1000 बसें शामिल की जाएगी, जिसके बाद 800 और बसें सम्मिलित करेंगे। साथ ही उन्होंने नार्वे के दौरे को भी सफल करार देते हुए बताया कि प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी व मुख्यमंत्री मनोहर लाल का प्रयास है कि इलैक्ट्रिक वाहनों को बढ़ावा दिया जाए। विशेष रूप से एनसीआर में प्रदूषण को कम करने के लिए प्रयास किये जा रहे हैं। जलभराव की स्थिति को लेकर पूछे सवाल के जवाब में उन्होंने कहा कि भाजपा सरकार व्यवस्थाएं सुधार रही है और लोगों को बेहतरीन सुविधाएं उपलब्ध करवाने के लिए प्रयासरत है। साथ ही उन्होंने ट्रांसफार्मरों को भी उचित ऊंचाई पर व सुरक्षित तरीके से स्थापित करवाने के लिए एकजुट प्रयासों पर बल दिया। इस संदर्भ में पूछे गए सवाल का जवाब देेते हुए उन्होंने कहा कि यह सामूहिक जिम्मेदारी बनती है कि इस प्रकार के मामलों पर ध्यान दिलाया जाए, ताकि कोई दुर्घटना न हो।

Chandigarh, Chandigarh, Dehradun, Haryana, Haryana, Punjab

Sextortion cases on the rise in country

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INDIA E POST CHANDIGARH JULY 05, 2022

Beware of that super friendly woman you meet on Istagram or Facebook or What’s app. She could be a member of a gang targeting people into explicit sexual situations and then demanding money not to expose them on public platforms.

One of the victims on the condition of anonymity said that he got a call from unverified numbers and callers posing as Sub-inspector in Delhi Police, asking him to shatter the issue by paying money otherwise compromising pictures or videos will be put on social media platforms.

As per the statistics, sextortion, or extortion using sexual methods, tops the charts in the cybercrime cell of Chandigarh region. In all such cases, stories have emerged of individuals being “lured into recording themselves performing sexual acts” before being blackmailed. The cyber crime investigation cell (CCIC) of Chandigarh Police has advised the people to be careful about video calls from unknown numbers. Sources in the CCIC Chandigarh Police said that the number of sextortion (extortion cases using nude pictures) are increasing. There have been a number of incidents and the victims’ list is increasing. But due to shame or social stigma, the victims often do not report the crimes to police, they added.

When contacted, Mohali based cyber expert said that people who often get connected with strangers through social media or even gaming apps are targets of these crimes. It begins with offers of friendship but soon leads to sharing of compromising pictures or videos that are used for blackmail. The victims of such crimes belong to all age groups. Victims of such crimes are unwilling to come forward and report them to the police for fear of embarrassment or disrepute it might bring. However, the best and surest way of bringing such cases under control is to report them to the authorities, he added.

He further said, “The modus operandi of the gangs is to create fake accounts posing as girls on social media platforms and lure men, most of whom were rich with high-profile backgrounds. While posing as girls on social media, the accused took the victims into confidence and insist on starting obscene video chats, which they would then record. Then they blackmail the victims with the recorded videos and extort money from them. The person behind the profile is actually a criminal whose main motive is to extort money from the victim. These fake profiles are deliberately made to look very attractive so that people fall prey to this scam easily, he added.

Constable Rajnish, who posted at Panchkula cybercrime cell, said that the cases of cheating people into indulging in virtual sex and recording them to extort money from them have seen a spike during the last one year. Over dozen such cases have been reported in Panchkula district. “We have detected a few such cases and found the culprits to be from Rajasthan and the northern belt. Recently, Panchkula police Station, Sector 20 have arrested the person, native of Alwar, Rajasthan involved in sextortion. “We have urged people to report any cybercrime cases at the earliest in order to ease the detection process. Victim can register compliant at local police station or through on toll free number 1930 or website cybercrime.gov.in,” he added.   

Chandigarh, Chandigarh, Haryana

Besides raising issues related to Haryana in RS, will work in sectors-edu, health, sports: Kartikeya Sharma

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INDIA E POST CHANDIGARH/AMBALA JULY 05, 2022

The newly elected Rajya Sabha member Kartikeya Sharma said that besides raising issues related to Haryana in the Upper House of the Parliament, he will work in sectors like education, sports, job generation and health to provide better facilities to the common people of the State.

Sharma said that he was influenced by the policies of PM Narendra Modi and have come into politics only after being influenced by him and so will support BJP in the Rajya Sabha.

Media baron Sharma, who made his debut in politics by being elected straight to the Rajya Sabha in a nail-biting contest, expressed his special thanks to the Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, Deputy CM Dushyant Chautala, BJP-JJP MLAs and independent MLAs for the support. He also expressed his gratitude to Congress rebel Kuldeep Bishnoi whose vote tilted the contest in his favour.

A businessman and a media proprietor by profession, 41-year-old Sharma did his B.Sc (Honours) in Business Management from Oxford University and his Masters in Business Administration from King’s College, London. Sharma set up the iTV network in 2007 which operates various English and Hindi news channels and vernacular dailies.

He further said, “I have entered politics just a few weeks back, but have experience in the field of education, sports and youth affairs. I have been involved in social events and activities for the last many years. I filed for the Rajya Sabha seat because I wanted to use my experience and work for the people of the State. Leaders of BJP, JJP, Independent candidates and some Congress MLAs supported me in this election and won. I will work on the above issues and raise the voice of Haryana in the Upper House of Parliament.”

Talking to reporters, Kartikeya further said, “I will work for the youth of the State. My focus will be on providing vocational training to youth, quality education in schools, colleges; alternate job employment for youth and opportunities to be created which are not to be dependent on the State only for government jobs, among others. I have been working with multiple sectors including sports for the last seven years. Healthcare facilities in rural areas and enhancing Sports facilities will be other topmost priorities.  I will raise all the issues of the people related to Haryana, be it SYL (Satluj Yamuna Link) among others in the Upper House.”

He further said, “I have worked in many sectors like education and unemployment extensively. We can do a lot in these areas which are the need of the hour. We need to work on creating opportunities for the youth. We need to understand our problems, and strength and come out with a solution to generate jobs. Private jobs have more scope when compared to government jobs. For the last 5 years, I have been working to provide employment to the youth and am confident that I will work with the central government to provide more employment opportunities to the youth. Many companies have come into the education sector and are making a lot of money out of this business.”

Kartikeya further said that like other RS members, I will adopt Ambala district. All the issues pertaining to the people of this district will be addressed. Ambala people dream that the Institute of Management and Technology should be established in Ambala. The people here have been aspiring to this dream for the last decade. I respect the sentiments of the people and have full faith that the BJP government will get IMT developed in Ambala. I will raise the demand for establishing IMT in Ambala in the Rajya Sabha also and will also make personal efforts for it.”

Chandigarh, Haryana

Health facilities like radiological tests to HIV patients in state under Public Private Partnership mode

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IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 04, 2022

Haryana Government has decided to provide free health facilities like radiological tests to HIV patients in the state under Public Private Partnership (PPP) mode. Thus, the HIV patients have been included in seven categories of the State which are being provided various health facilities free of cost under PPP mode.

Sharing information in this regard, an official spokesperson of the Health Department informed that the Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal has approved a proposal to this effect. Thus, all the laboratory and radiological tests, including USG, CT Scan and MRI which are provided in Government Hospitals under PPP mode will be available free of cost to HIV patients.

Listing the categories, the spokesperson said in Haryana these seven categories namely, BPL and Urban Slum patients of Haryana, Patients receiving Handicap Allowance from the State Government, Poor patient who do not belong to any free category, patients belonging to SC category, patients belonging to economically weaker section, unattended victim of roadside accident, and State Government Employees, Pensioners, and Dependents are being provided services under PPP mode free of cost at various health facilities as per the reservation policy. He stated that HIV patients have been included in it as the eighth category.

Sharing more information in this regard he elaborated that at present around 22,000 patients suffering from HIV are taking Antiretroviral Therapy (ART). In addition, there is also an increase of approximately 300 patients per month. As per the information received from ART Centre, PGIMS, Rohtak, the requirement of radiological investigations for HIV patients is approximately only about 2 to 3 per cent of the total number of such patients. Thus, about 700 to 800 HIV patients in the State would require radiological investigations during their management on yearly basis. Moreover, on the basis of the present prevailing rates of various radiological investigations in the Centres being run under PPP mode at various public health facilities in the State the estimate of the expenditure will be about Rs 70 lakh per patient per annum.

The spokesperson said that the approximate budget of such investigations being provided to the seven categories free of cost under PPP mode by the State Government is Rs 45 crore. He added that the expenditure of Rs 70 lakh per annum per patient to be spent on HIV patients may be met from the existing funds.