Chandigarh, March 29 – Following the directions of Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, strict monitoring of mining activities is being carried out in Mahendragarh district with the support of the police. The district administration is continuously taking action against illegal mining and the unauthorised transportation of minerals. In the past three days, a joint team from the district administration and headquarters inspected around 250 vehicles. During the inspection, a tractor-trolley and a dumper transporting gravel and sand illegally from Rajasthan were seized. A fine of Rs. 6.35 lakh has been imposed on both vehicles.

            Sharing information in this regard a spokesperson from the Mining Department said that the government and district administration are ensuring complete transparency in mining operations. The spokesperson said that illegal mining or the unauthorised transportation of minerals will not be tolerated under any circumstances.

            The spokesperson further said that the mining department conducted inspections for illegal mining of stones and gravel in various areas such as Sohla, Bayal, Ropar Sarai, Jainpur, Mosampur, and Bakrija in the Aravalli hills. No illegal mining was found, except for some old mining pits. Besides this, the team inspected operational mines in the district and found no unauthorised encroachment around them.

Chandigarh, March 29- Haryana Development and Panchayat Minister, Sh. Krishan Lal Panwar, Cooperation Minister, Dr. Arvind Sharma and  MP, Rajya Sabha, Sh. Ram Chander Jangra attended the Oath- Taking ceremony of the newly elected Municipal Corporation Mayor and councillors of the Rohtak district today. They congratulated all the newly elected members. After the event, the dignitaries visited the Municipal Corporation office, where Mayor Sh. Ram Avtar Valmiki formally took charge. 

            Development and Panchayat Minister, Sh. Krishan Lal Panwar congratulated the newly elected Municipal Corporation Mayor and councillors and said that under the leadership of Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi  the BJP government has been re-elected for the third time at both the central and state levels, achieving victories in various elections. He also said that the Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, who also holds the portfolio of Finance Minister, set a record by delivering the longest budget speech during the budget session, ensuring that the new budget brings benefits to all 36 communities without introducing any new taxes.

            Sh. Panwar further said that the government has decided to regularise houses built on 500 square yards of village common land that are over 20 years old. The central and state governments are committed to providing a roof over every poor family’s head. In urban areas, eligible families will receive a 30-square-yard plot and financial assistance of Rs. 2.5 lakh for house construction. In large village panchayats, a 50-square-yard plot will be given, while in Mahagram Panchayats, a 100-square-yard plot will be provided. Besides this, financial assistance for house construction will be given under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana.

            Haryana will play a major role in PM Modi’s vision of a developed India: Cooperation Minister Dr. Arvind Sharma

            Cooperation and Heritage and Tourism Minister, Dr. Arvind Sharma said that Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi aims to make India a developed nation by 2047, and Haryana, under the leadership of Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, will significantly contribute to this mission. He said that the victory in municipal elections is a testament to the strong leadership of the Prime Minister and the Chief Minister.

            Dr. Sharma further said that the government is working for the welfare of all sections of society and through the budget, every section has ensured their rights. 

            MP, Rajya Sabha, Sh. Ram Chander Jangra, Former Minister, Sh. Om Prakash Dhankar and Former Minister, Sh. Manish Grover also said the Municipal Corporation team to work at three times the speed to take Rohtak forward on the path of development.

Chandigarh, March 29 – Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini attended a grand Nagrik Abhinandan and Holi Milan Samaroh organised by the Saini Samaj in Chomu, Rajasthan, as the chief guest on Saturday. A large number of Saini Samaj members warmly welcomed the Chief Minister and as a mark of respect, the community presented him with a traditional turban, shawl, and a memento. 

            Chief Minister Saini expressed his gratitude, stating that this honour belongs to the people. He acknowledged the strong relationship between Rajasthan and Haryana, referring to the bond as a “Roti-Beti” relationship.

            Cabinet Minister, Rajasthan Sh. Avinash Gehlot and MP, Rajya Sabha, Sh. Rajendra Gehlot were also present during the programme.

            Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that the Samaroh was not just for Saini Samaj, but a symbol of unity, brotherhood, and harmony. He said that the festival of Holi teaches us to forget differences and come together to promote harmony. 

            The Chief Minister said that today he was present not just as a Chief Minister but as a son and brother among his family. He credited his current position to the blessings of elders, mothers, and the youth, and stated that their love and support keep him connected to the community. Saini Samaj have contributed to social reforms and the freedom struggle. He said that the community has always played a leading role in education, agriculture, and nation-building and continues to excel in various fields.

*Politics is not just about power, but about serving society*

            The Chief Minister said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi, India is reaching new heights of development and earning respect worldwide. He said that the Prime Minister’s vision is to make India a developed nation by 2047, and everyone should contribute to this vision. He expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister for entrusting him, a farmer’s son, with the responsibility of serving as Haryana’s Chief Minister. 

            He said that politics is not just a means to gain power but a path to serve society, and everyone should work towards the progress of the country and the state. 

*Haryana government moving forward with 36 biradri *

            The Chief Minister said that the Haryana government is working with 36 biradri and, in this third term, aims to accelerate the state’s development threefold. He further said that the government has granted reservation to the backward classes in local bodies, providing 5 percent for the position of Sarpanch and other posts based on population. 

            He appealed to everyone to come together to uplift the community and draw inspiration from past struggles to work for development and unity.

Chandigarh, March 29 – Haryana Health Minister Kumari Arti Singh Rao in Saturday unveiled the statue of brave Indian Air Force martyr Vikas Sharma in the village of Rata Khurd, Ateli.

            Speaking on the occasion, the Health Minister said that the unmatched courage and sacrifice of Shaheed Vikas Sharma will always be remembered by the nation. A martyr does not belong to just a village or state but to the entire country. We must always honour the sacrifices of our martyrs.

            Shaheed Vikas Sharma was born on September 17, 2000, in the village of Rata Khurd to a farmer family. In 2019, at the young age of 19, he joined the Indian Air Force. In 2023, while saving his comrade’s life at Amla, Madhya Pradesh, he attained martyrdom.

            Former Minister and MLA, Narnaul, Sh. Om Prakash Yadav, Former Minister, Sh. Ramvilas Sharma, and many other dignitaries and villagers paid tribute to the martyr.

Chandigarh, March 29 – Haryana Health Minister Kumari Arti Singh Rao has brought yet another gift to Rewari district. Due to her efforts, the approval for a synthetic track at Rao Tularam Stadium in Rewari has been granted. This track will cost around Rs. 9.70 crore. 

            Kumari Arti Singh Rao started working for this 400 meter track of the stadium when she was a social worker. She continued her efforts, and now, as Health Minister, she has successfully secured the synthetic track for the athletes of Rewari district. 

            Expressing gratitude to the Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini and Sports Minister, Sh. Gaurav Gautam for approving the track, Kumari Arti Singh Rao said that the synthetic track will help Rewari athletes refine their skills. She expressed hope that this track will play a significant role in producing great athletes for the country in the future. 

            She also said that this track will especially benefit young people preparing to join the army. The Ahirwal region has always made significant contributions to the Indian Army. During the First War of Independence, under the leadership of Rao Tularam, his army gave a tough fight to the British. Even today, one out of every ten soldiers in the Indian Army is from Haryana, with South Haryana having the highest participation. 

            The Health Minister stated that the synthetic athletic track in Rewari will be a milestone in the field of sports. The Haryana government is focusing on promoting sports, as seen in the recent budget presented by the Finance Minister and Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini. The budget includes initiatives to improve training facilities, increase competition, and maintain high standards. Every year, the top three wrestling arenas at the state level will be awarded Rs. 50 lakh, Rs. 30 lakh, and Rs. 20 lakh, respectively. The number of sports nurseries will also be increased, and more facilities will be provided to athletes. 

            Kumari Arti Singh Rao also congratulated the youth of the region on the approval of the synthetic track at Rao Tularam Stadium and encouraged them to make the best use of it.

फरीदाबाद। सिद्धपीठ श्री हनुमान मंदिर मार्किट नंबर एक में संचालित डा. अनिल मलिक श्री सनातन धर्म महाबीर दल सीनियर सैकेंडरी स्कूल के छात्र-छात्राओं ने नवरात्रि महोत्सव धूमधाम से मनाया। इस दौरान नन्ही बच्चियों ने माता का रुप धारण करके उपस्थितजनों को भोर विभोर कर दिया और विभिन्न प्रकार के कार्यक्रम आयोजित किए, जिन्हें उपस्थितजनों ने खूब सराहा। इस मौके पर मंदिर कमेटी के प्रधान डा. राजेश भाटिया ने बच्चों की इस पहल की जमकर प्रशंसा की। डॉ राजेश भाटिया ने कहा कि नवरात्रि पर्व कल से शुरू होंगे और इसको लेकर मंदिर में तैयारियां लगभग पूरी हो चुकी है। उन्होंने कहा कि नवरात्रों को लेकर मंदिर में विशेष पूजा अर्चना की जाएगी जिसमें प्रातः 10:00 बजे माता रानी की ज्योत-प्रचंड फरीदाबाद की नवनिर्वाचित मेयर प्रवीण बत्रा जोशी एवं संदीप जोशी द्वारा की जाएगीद। उन्होंने कहा कि हर वर्ष नवरात्रों को लेकर मंदिर में विशेष तैयारियां की जाती है ताकि श्रद्धालुओं यहां पूरे रीति रिवाज के साथ पूजा अर्चना कर सके और आज आज स्कूल के बच्चों के द्वारा मनमोहक कार्यक्रम प्रस्तुतीकरण की भूरि भूरि प्रशंसा करी।

उन्होंने अपनी आस्था जताते हुए कहा कि नवरात्रों पर मां सभी पर अपनी कृपा बरसाएगी और समाज में सुख-समृद्धि कायम रहेगी। इस अवसर पर डॉ अनिल मलिक श्री सनातन धर्म महाबीर दल की संपूर्ण कार्यकारिणी उप प्रधान-मोक्षित भाटिया, सचिव-जनक भाटिया, महासचिव-मनोज कुमार रतड़ा, कोषाध्यक्ष-सचिन भाटिया, कार्यकारिणी सदस्य रंजय भाटिया एवं सदस्य रिंकल भाटिया, अमित नरूला, भरत कपूर, आशीष अरोड़ा, शिवम तनेजा, अजय शर्मा, संदीप भाटिया, बिट्टू डंग, जतिन बांगा, तथा स्कूल के अध्यापकगण में निशि अदलखा, सोनिया अरोड़ा, सुमन अरोड़ा, नीतू भाटिया, रेखा जोहरा, नीलम सचदेवा, अनु भटिया, प्रवेश भाटिया, अशोक बैसला, रजनी बजाज, संदीप कौर, मोनिका, मान्या रतड़ा, चाहत-कुनाल नागी, नेहा चौहान, शोभा शर्मा, इंदु देशवाल, कुमारी हिमानी, विकास शर्मा, रजनी खस, रेखा वाधवा, सीमा भाटिया, सुनीता गगर, मोनिका, व गगन अरोड़ा शामिल रहे।

Chandigarh, March 27 – Haryana Health Minister Kumari Arti Singh Rao informed that Accident and Trauma Care Services will be upgraded at the Civil Hospital located at Mandikhera village in Nuh district. This hospital will also be upgraded from 100 bed capacity to 200, for which approval has been given.

The Health Minister was responding to a question asked during the ongoing Budget Session of Haryana Vidhan Sabha here today.

She informed that the 100-bed Al-Afia District Civil Hospital in Mandikhera village has been functioning since 2005. The total land of the hospital is 16 acres and 8 marla. The government has given in-principle approval to upgrade the 100-bed Al-Afia (Mandikheda) District Civil Hospital to a 200-bed hospital in July 2024. At present, 135 health facilities are available in Nuh district.

She informed that the total population of Nuh is 15,48,460, which includes 14,41,724 rural and 1,06,736 urban population. Among these 135 health facilities, there is one district civil hospital, 5 community health centers, 17 primary health centers and 111 sub health centers in Nuh district. Apart from these, there is a medical college in district Nuh.

Chandigarh, March 27 – Haryana Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Sh. Shyam Singh Rana said the State Government is focusing on awareness and training programmes for farmers and officials in the first phase of Natural Farming Scheme. In the second phase, it will take comprehensive steps for certification, branding/packaging and marketing of natural farming products. Besides, the State Government will link HAFED and Haryana Agro Industries Corporation (HAIC) with Farmer Producer Organizations/Natural Farming Groups to help farmers get better price for their natural produce.

Sh. Rana was replying to a calling attention motion related to ‘Importance of Natural Farming’ in the Haryana Assembly today.

The Agriculture Minister informed that Haryana State Seed Certification Agency has been nominated by the Government of India for certification of natural farming products. The State Government has also constituted a committee to explore the formula/fixation of MSP for natural farming products or to provide incentives to farmers to compensate for the loss of yield at the beginning of adopting natural farming. Giving information about the steps taken by the state government to create interest of farmers towards natural farming, he said that the state government is implementing natural farming from the year 2022-23 under the State Scheme ‘Promoting Sustainable Agriculture Strategic Initiatives and Farmers’ Welfare Fund’, so that farmers can be made aware to adopt chemical-free agriculture. He informed that the main objective of this scheme is to promote climate-friendly farming in harmony with nature, reduce the cost of cultivation, make farming a sustainable livelihood option, improve soil fertility, micro flora and fauna, water holding capacity, water infiltration and percolation, promote chemical-free agriculture, reduce soil, environmental and aquatic pollution and create awareness in the farming community to adopt natural farming.

He said that to achieve these objectives of Natural Farming Scheme, the State Government has started large-scale awareness campaigns, farmer seminars, workshops, natural farming fairs and exposure visits for officials and farmers. 720 Kisan Goshtis, 22 workshops and one state level fair have been organized since the year 2022 and more than 35,000 farmers have participated in these programmes.

He further informed that the methods of natural farming are quite different from the prevalent chemical-based farming, hence farmers need extensive training in view of the challenges in adopting the new system. Therefore, the state government has established four training centers at Gurukul-Kurukshetra, Hameti-Jind, Gharaunda-Karnal and Mangiana-Sirsa to enhance the awareness and training skills of farmers and Agriculture Department officials. 9707 participants have been trained so far since the year 2022. The trainees include young farmers, women and government employees. Apart from this, Hameti-Jind has also given one-day online training to 6,234 Sarpanches of the state. Sh. Shyam Singh Rana informed that 1,77,892 farmers have shown interest in natural farming and have registered themselves on the Prakritik Kheti portal for 2,63,979 acres of area. Out of this, 10474 farmers have been verified for adopting natural farming in 16800 acres of area.

The minister said the government provides various types of grants and incentives to encourage the farmers of the state towards natural farming. He informed that Rs 3,000 per farmer is provided to the farmers for the purchase of 4 drums for storage/processing of raw material. Similarly, farmers adopting natural farming in 2 acres or more area were given a subsidy of Rs 25000 on the purchase of a native cow, which has now been increased to Rs 30000 (1 acre) from the year 2025.

He further informed that a total of Rs. 14.77 crore has been disbursed under this scheme from the year 2022 till date which includes Rs. 1.23 crore for purchase of 492 desi cows and Rs. 75 lakh for purchase of drums to 2500 farmers.

Sh. Shyam Singh Rana also informed that Government of India has also launched National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF) with a budgetary allocation of Rs. 39.70 crore to promote natural farming with interventions like awareness generation, cluster formation, involvement of Krishi Sakhis (Community Resource Persons) and orientation programmes in Gram Panchayats. Additionally, Gurukul-Kurukshetra and Hameti-Jind have been notified as Centres of Natural Farming (CONF) in the state under NMNF. To make farmers aware and reach out to the public, training under NMNF has started at Centres of Natural Farming (CONF), Gurukul from January 2025. The Government of India has focused on setting up two Indian Natural Bio-Input Resource Centres  to promote bio-fertilizers.

 He informed that the state government has set a target of 1 lakh acres under natural farming in the budget for the year 2025-26.

Expressing his commitment to focus specially on natural farming in the state, the Agriculture Minister said the state government is making every effort to improve the health and economic condition of the people of the state.

Chandigarh, March 26 – Haryana’s Labour, Transport and Energy Minister Sh. Anil Vij, while discussing the Haryana Registration and Regulation of Travel Agents Bill, 2025, in the Assembly today, said it is very important to bring this bill so that illegal migration can be controlled.

He said when he was the Home Minister, a committee was formed under the chairmanship of Bharti Arora, which caught 600 illegal travel agents. After this, a second committee was formed under the chairmanship of Sh. Sibash Kabiraj in which 750 illegal travel agents were caught.

He said due to the absence of any rules and regulations for travel agents, anyone is able to start this work. Many youth of Haryana go abroad through the donkey route, in which they pass through the sea or forest routes. It is necessary to make this law to stop the illegal migration. He said that such a law was made earlier also, but some objections were raised on it, which were removed and this bill has been presented again in the House with the efforts of the Chief Minister.

The Cabinet Minister, referring to a recent development, said that the US has deported some illegal immigrants, which is not a good sign. He said if we want the welfare of the people of Haryana, we should pass this bill unanimously.