IEP Chandigarh, February 1

Haryana Home Minister, Sh. Anil Vij today said that the Union Budget presented by Finance Minister, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman will be a stepping stone in the direction of developed India. This budget focuses on comprehensive development in all categories and sectors with the fundamental principles of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas’.

Sh. Vij mentioned that the budget pays attention to the vision of Developed India-2047, with a focus on all stakeholders. He stated that the goal of the ‘Lakhpati Didi Scheme’ which was initially set at 2 crore women, has been enhanced to 3 crore women, as this scheme has brought about a significant change in the lives of 9 crore women.

Similarly, He said that steps are being taken in the direction of preventing cervical cancer, increasing vaccination in this regard, and the government will open new medical colleges. Sh. Vij said that in today’s budget, the government is working with an approach to the all around development, all-pervasive and all-inclusive and in the next five years, two crore new houses will be built in rural areas.

Sh. Vij mentioned that Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi believes in focusing on the poor, women, youth, and farmers. In this direction, the union budget will introduce a scheme to assist residents living in rented houses, slums, colonies, or unauthorized colonies. Separate notifications will be issued for this.

In addition to this, the budget includes provisions for assistance to e-vehicles, promotion of solar energy, plans for creating green roads, development of possibilities in the tourism sector, priority for vaccination of girls aged 9 to 14, 3 railway corridors, Ayushman Yojana for all Asha workers, low-interest loans in the research sector, plans for dairy and animal husbandry, Rs. 75 thousand crore for states, and mention of plans to bring 40 thousand general railcars to the level of Vande Bharat in Indian Railways.

It is noteworthy that the blueprint for Developed India will be presented in the full budget in July by government and India will reach new heights.

IEP Chandigarh, February 1

Haryana Minister of State for Women and Child Development, Smt. Kamlesh Dhanda stated that via Haryana Women Development Corporation, the state government has implemented a scheme named “Education Loan Scheme” to promote higher education of girls/women. She said the state government has always been committed towards the education of women. She mentioned that since 2008-09, 10930 women and girls have received interest subsidies of Rs 2633.82 lakh under this scheme, so far.

Smt. Dhanda stated that due to limited resources, high fees, and the burden of interest on education loans from banks, girls/women were unable to pursue higher education (such as vocational/technical diplomas, undergraduate, postgraduate, and medical studies).

To reduce the burden of education loans, this scheme provides a subsidy at a 5 percent interest rate on education loans. For instance, if a bank offers an education loan at 9.50 percent interest, the government will provide a subsidy at a 5 percent interest rate, and the beneficiary will only have to bear a 4.50 percent interest rate. Girls/women of Haryana residents and of government employees working in Haryana Government, pursuing education in India or abroad, are eligible for this benefit.

The Minister of State for Women and Child Development said that the education loan will be provided by the bank only as per the education loan scheme of the bank. Under this scheme, along with the application form, approval letter from the bank, a letter from the educational institution, permanent domicile of Haryana, identity card of employees working in Haryana government, Parivar Pehchan Patra, Aadhar card and details of bank statement are required. If women/girl of Haryana employees living temporarily outside Haryana are willing to take loan, they can take loan from the bank and send their case to the nearest District Manager office. She also said that for more information interested candidates may visit the Haryana Women Development Corporation, website http://www.hwdcl.org.

IEP Chandigarh, February 1

The 37th Surajkund International Crafts Mela 2024 is going to begin on February, 2 Thursday, which will be inaugurated by President of India Smt Droupadi Murmu. Continuing its vibrant showcase until February 18, the event will also be graced by Haryana Governor Sh Bandaru Dattatreya and Chief Minister Sh Manohar Lal besides Union Minister of State for Heavy Industries Sh Krishan Pal, Haryana Minister of Tourism & School Education Sh Kanwar Pal, Haryana Minister for Higher Education Sh Mool Chand Sharma and MLA Badkhal Smt Seema Trikha among other dignitaries.

Giving this information here today, Managing Director of Haryana Tourism Corporation, Dr Neeraj Kumar, who is also Chief Administrator of Surajkund Mela Authority, said that approximately 50 countries will participate in this year’s Mela. The United Republic of Tanzania is participating as the ‘Partner Nation and it will bring colours and vibes of Africa to the mela, while the theme state is Gujarat, which is showcasing its unique culture and rich heritage through various art forms and handicrafts from the region. Surajkund Mela promises an immersive experience featuring regional and international crafts, handlooms, customs, and culinary delights from around the globe. Drawing over a million tourists annually from India and abroad, the Surajkund Mela stands as a testament to cultural exchange and celebration. He said that meticulous arrangements have been ensured including cleanliness, top-notch facilities, security, road infrastructure, lighting, electricity, sanitation facilities and parking etc. The event will also feature captivating cultural programs every day. The Surajkund International Crafts Mela stands as a beacon of cultural diversity, showcasing the richness of regional and global handicrafts, handlooms and cultural heritage on a grand scale.

Mela is to remain open from 2nd to 18th February daily from 10.00 AM to 8:00 PM

He said that jointly hosted by the Surajkund Mela Authority and Haryana Tourism in collaboration with the Union Ministries of Tourism, Textiles, Culture, External Affairs and Government of Haryana, this Mela has come to occupy a place of pride and prominence on the international tourism calendar for its display of crafts, culture and authentic cuisine of India in aesthetically created ambience. It will remain open from 2nd February to 18th February, 2024, daily from 10.00 AM to 8:00 PM. Dr Neeraj Kumar said that this Mela was hosted for the first time in 1987 to showcase richness and diversity of the handicrafts, handlooms and the cultural heritage of India. A benchmark was set in the history of Surajkund Crafts Mela as it was upgraded to an international level in 2013. In 2023, more than 40 countries from Europe, Africa and Asia participated in the Mela.

Eight Eastern States ‘Astalakshma’ participating as Cultural Partners

A variety of day performers will enthrall the visitors

Dr Neeraj Kumar said that this year our eight North Eastern states, ‘Astalakshmi’ are participating as the Cultural Partners. All eight states of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura have come together under one umbrella to present a never before seen garland of art , craft, cuisines and performing arts for the visitors of the mela. A variety of day performers will enthrall the visitors like at the Bhangra from Punjab, Bihu from Assam, Barsana ki Holi, Lok Niritya from Haryana, Jamakda from Himachal Pradesh, Live Demonstration of Hath Ki Chakki and the ever famous Behrupiyas, who will keep the crowds entertained with their enchanting talent and showmanship within the Mela ground. Besides this enthralling evening cultural performances during the Mela fortnight will entertain the visitors to the hilt. These include eclectic performances from bands like Parikrama, resonating bhakti performance by Methali Thakur, soulful sufi performance by Padama Shri Ustad Ahmed Hussain and Ustad Mohammed Hussain, Classical Gujarati folk by Geeta Rabri, North Eastern Bands, International Fusion, Enchanting tunes of Kailash Kher, Punjabi pop performance by Daler Mehndi, besides enthralling foot tapping dance & song shows of Gujarat, Tanzania and other international artists. Spectators can catch all the action and excitement at the Chaupal -I from 6.00 pm onwards.

Haryana & Gujarat traditional lifestyles showcased at Apna Ghar

According to the MD Tourism Dr Neeraj, a family from Haryana is going to live in specially-created ‘Apna Ghar’ to showcase the authentic lifestyle of the state. ‘Apna Ghar’ gives a chance to the visitors to experience the lifestyle of the people of the state and also provides them a chance to interact and learn about their culture. Apna ghar will show case traditional earthenware, utensils etc and craftsmen will give live demonstration of these traditional crafts. Not only Haryana but Gujarat has also created an Apna Ghar to showcase the traditional lifestyle of the Gujarati household which will be a great experience for those who want to soak in the cultural vibes at the mela.

Other highlights of the 37th Surajkund International Crafts Mela-2024

He said that keeping pace with the Information Technology (IT) advancements, the Mela entry tickets can be booked online through Bookmyshow.com and easy parking through technological innovations of Smart parking. The payment will be Fast Tag enabled and cashless. The visitors will be able to book parking in advance for a completely hassle free experience of the mela. Art and culture department will showcase traditional and cultural artists like Kacchi Ghodi, Stick walker, Kalbelia, Behrupia from Rajasathan, Kangri Nati from Himachal, Bihu from Assam, Bhangra, Jindua, Jhoomer from Punjab, Chapeli from Uttarakhand, Barsana ki Holi from Uttar Pradesh, Wangia from Meghalaya, Sambhalpuri Odisha, Badhai from Madhya Pradesh and much more. He said that as a corporate social responsibility initiative, the Surajkund Mela Authority provides 50% rebate on the entry tickets to the differently-abled persons, senior citizens and serving defense personnel and ex-servicemen.

A number of exciting and innovative competitions will be organized for school students across the mela duration. Exporters and Buyers Meet is organized during the Mela fortnight that offers a ready support system for crafts persons to access and tap the export market. To beef up security arrangements more than 100 CCTV cameras have been installed in the Mela ground along with the Night Vision cameras. A large number of security personnel, including women guards, are deployed in the Mela premises to prevent the occurrence of any untoward incident or mishap. A complete ban is imposed on the plastic/polythene bags within the Mela premises, Dr Neeraj added.

IEP Chandigarh, February 1

Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal, has granted administrative sanction for the special repair and improvement of 7 ODR roads in Uklana, Hisar District. This project will cost over Rs. 25 crore. The roads serving rural areas of production and providing them with outlet to market centres, tehsil headquarters, block development headquarters, railway stations etc. are known as Other District Roads (ODRs).

Giving more information in this regard, an official spokesperson stated these projects include Widening & Strengthening of village Kandul to Kinala road spanning 2.26 km at an estimated cost of Rs. 2.75 crore, village Faridpur to Bhaini Badashapur road spanning 3.52 km at estimated cost of Rs. 1.75 crore, village Daultapur to Khedar via Issarheri road spanning 9.33 km at an estimated cost of Rs. 7.64 crore, Reconstruction of Chaupal to Both Bus Stand at Village Knoh, Uklana spanning 1.520 km at an estimated cost of Rs. 2.65 crore, Reconstruction and Strengthening of village Channa to Sandlana road spanning 2.020 km at an estimated cost of Rs. 2.44 crore, Special repair of road from Barwala to Kharkara by providing 30 mm BC in Km. 0.00 to 5.97 and Relaying of CCB in Km. 5.97 to 6.43 at an estimated cost of Rs. 2.50 crore, Special repair of road from Gaibipur Babuwa Hasanagarh Litani road by providing Strengthening of road in Km. 0.00 to 9.40 at an estimated cost of Rs. 5.97 crore.

He further stated that these initiatives reflect the Haryana Government’s commitment to infrastructure development and will undoubtedly bring substantial benefits to the public by improving road networks and connectivity across the state.

IEP Chandigarh, January 31

Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Manohar Lal, while addressing the officers of civil and police administration of the state, said that the greatest quality of morality is sensitivity. Therefore, we all have to work with greater sensitivity towards the deprived section of society so that we can establish ourselves as role models.

Chief Minister was addressing the ‘ethics conclave’ organized by Haryana Institute of Public Administration (HIPA) for the officers of civil and police administration of the state at Haryana Police Academy, Madhuban.

He said that approximately 2 lakh state employees have already been benefited from the ‘Mission Karmayogi Haryana’ campaign organized by HIPA. The primary objective of this campaign is to steer the attitude of officers and employees in the right direction, thus propelling the development path of Haryana in the right direction.

The Chief Minister said that the path of morality can only be pursued by altering one’s thinking and vision. Corruption and immorality stand as significant impediments to this pursuit. If we aim to set ourselves as ideals, it is imperative to influence others by transforming our own perspectives and attitudes.

Chief Minister Sh Manohar Lal said that the way Prime Minister Sh Narendra Modi has imagined a developed India by 2047, he has strived to disseminate this vision from himself to the general people. He emphasized that the realization of this vision relies solely on the infusion of morality into society.

Commending HIPA for the Mission Karmayogi campaign, he said that by March 31, all officers and employees would undergo ethics training as part of this initiative. Furthermore, he highlighted plans for a second phase to be organized within two years. He noted that when there is purity in the environment, it enhances overall well-being. Similarly, he stressed the need to align our thoughts, ensuring that officers and employees working in the field carry out their duties with sincerity and integrity towards public service.

Chief Minister emphasized that positive change in thinking and attitude drives effective actions, as demonstrated in the recruitment process for government jobs in the state. He highlighted the implementation of Mission Merit, despite facing opposition, which has yielded visible results—only qualified and eligible youth are securing government positions.

The Chief Minister inaugurated 40 AV boosters containing motivational messages

Chief Minister also unveiled a motivational speech series titled “40 AV Boosters.” This collection features inspiring messages from Chief Minister Manohar Lal, Swami Gyananand Ji Maharaj, and other scholars, which will be disseminated to all state employees.

In his address, Gita Manishi Swami Gyananand Maharaj stated that Chief Minister Sh Manohar Lal regards the Bhagavad Gita as his source of inspiration. He said that the practical wisdom of the Gita underscores the importance of embodying its teachings in our daily lives. He further remarked that true understanding of knowledge is unveiled amidst challenges. He highlighted that while evil may seem enticing initially, its consequences invariably lead to negativity. Conversely, goodness may pose challenges at the outset, yet its outcomes are always beneficial. Countless examples of this phenomenon are observable in society today. He advocated for the application of the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita in managing our lives effectively.

He mentioned that the Prime Minister, Sh Narendra Modi recites the Bhagavad Gita daily. He also emphasized the principle of embracing Karmyogi to transform our mindset and perspective, urging everyone to relinquish selfishness and cultivate a spirit of manliness and altruism.

During the program, Director General of HIPA, Smt. Chandralekha Mukherjee extended a warm welcome to Chief Minister Sh Manohar Lal, Swami Gyananand, and all other attendees on behalf of HIPA.

Additional Chief Secretary, Home TVSN Prasad, Director General of Police Shatrujit Kapur, Additional Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Dr. Amit Kumar Agrawal, Director General of Information, Public Relations, Language and Culture Department Mandip Singh Brar, Director of Haryana Police Academy CS Rao were also present.

IEP Chandigarh, January 31

In a significant move towards preserving the rich traditions and memories of Sikh Gurus, Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal said that a grand ‘Smarak’ (museum) near Pipli in Kurukshetra district would be constructed. Emphasising the importance of safeguarding the symbols and memories associated with all Sikh Gurus in Haryana, the Chief Minister envisions this ‘Samarak’ to serve as a repository of inspiration for future generations.

The aim is to impart the eternal message of humanity’s service, echoing through the lives of the Gurus among the youth, said Sh. Manohar Lal while addressing the audience after releasing the book based on the works done by the State Government for Guru sewa during an event that took place at Kurukshetra University in Kurukshetra district today. The Chief Minister suggested changing the title of the book to the author. Now, the title of the book is “Guruvani ki Seekh – Sewa aur Sewak Manohar Lal”.

The Chief Minister shared that the book beautifully covers the steps taken by the present State Government in preserving the rich traditions and values of Sikh Gurus in the last nine and a half years, includes various programs related to Prakash Parv of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, and Baba Banda Singh Bahadur. He praised the author, Dr. Prabhleen Singh, and acknowledged the efforts of the Director General, Information, Public Relations, Language, and Culture Department, Sh. Mandip Singh Brar for the successful publication of the Book. The book is available in English, Hindi, and Punjabi languages.

Samarak for Baba Banda Singh Bahadur to be built in Lohgarh

The Chief Minister said that a grand ’Samarak’ will be built in Lohgarh, district Yamunanagar, the capital of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur, who established the Sikh state. For this purpose, 20 acres of land have been allocated to the Lohgarh Trust.

He shared the story of Sikh youth Bhai Kushal Singh Dahiya from Badkhalsa village in Sonipat district, who sacrificed his head for Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji’s head. In honour of his sacrifice, a ‘Samarak’ has been built in Badkhalsa to make future generations aware of the numerous contributions made by Gurus in the service of humanity.

A separate Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee has been formed for the administration of  Gurdwaras in Haryana

Sh. Manohar Lal said that there has been a long-standing dispute over the management of Gurdwaras in Haryana, and after putting up a strong legal fight in the Supreme Court, a separate Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee has been established for Haryana. This was not a political matter, but considering the situation in Punjab, it was deemed necessary to ensure proper management of Gurdwaras in Haryana. We believe that politics should be kept separate from Gurdwaras. A separate Election Commission has been set up for the elections of the Haryana Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee, and it is expected that the election process will be initiated soon so that the elected committee can effectively take care of the Gurdwaras, said the Chief Minister.

Walk on the paths shown by the Gurus for the welfare of society

The Chief Minister said that the stories of Sikh Gurus portray qualities of valour, courage, and compassion. Merely reading history won’t be enough; instead, we all need to walk on the paths shown by the Gurus for the betterment of society. We must protect religion, country, and society, and along with that, serving humanity is also our responsibility, he said.

I always consider the 2.80 crore people of Haryana as my family and work for their well-being

Sh. Manohar Lal said that he considers the 2.80 crore people of Haryana as his family and works for their well-being. The Chief Minister shared that recently, he donated his ancestral house in the village of Baniyani to society so that a library could be established there. This initiative aims to provide children with quality education, enabling them to pursue higher education and secure government jobs based on merit.

Sant-Mahapurush Samman evam Vichar Prachar Prasar Yojana to celebrate the birth anniversaries and commemoration days of great personalities at the government level

The Chief Minister stated that irrespective of caste or creed, all great personalities in society share the common message of serving humanity. Therefore, the government has launched the Sant-Mahapurush Samman evam Vichar Prachar Prasar Yojana to celebrate the birth anniversaries and commemoration days of great personalities at the government level, so that the younger generation can draw inspiration from their lives of social service. He said that the government is working towards bringing the last mile citizen to the mainstream, following the path shown by saints and great personalities.

Earlier, the Minister of State for Printing and Stationery, Sardar Sandeep Singh, MP, Sh. Sanjay Bhatia, General Secretary, Haryana Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee, Sardar Ramnik Singh Mann, also addressed the gathering. Besides this, the author of the book, Dr. Prabhleen Singh, provided detailed insights into the information mentioned in the book.

President, Haryana Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee, Sardar Bhupinder Singh, Vice Chancellor, Kurukshetra University, Prof. Som Nath Sachdeva, Sardar Surender Singh Vaidwala and a large number of dignitaries also remained present on this occasion.

IEP Chandigarh, January 31

The Haryana Government has chosen four films for subsidy under the “Haryana Film and Entertainment Policy-2022.” The selection was made during a meeting of the Governing Council, convened under the Haryana Film Promotion Board, chaired by Governing Council Chairperson Ms Mita Vashishtha. The selected films will receive subsidies ranging from Rs 50 lakh to Rs 2 crore.

On this occasion, Director General of Information, Public Relations, Language and Culture Department and Member Secretary of the Council, Sh Mandip Singh Brar was also present.

Sh. Brar said that the selected films would soon receive subsidies during a function organized by the state government. It is noteworthy that since the formation of the state, the current government has implemented the film policy for the first time. The primary objective of this policy is not only to preserve and promote the folk culture of the state but also to offer wholesome entertainment to the people through cinema. Additionally, this initiative aims to generate employment opportunities in the state. Following the formulation of the film policy, Haryana has begun attracting producers creating films in languages other than Bollywood, aided by “single-window” shooting permissions and subsidy incentives.

Actress Sumitra Hooda, actor Yashpal Sharma, and Harish Kataria were also present among the council members during the meeting.

Former IPS officer Anil Kumar, renowned filmmaker and scriptwriter Rumi Jaffrey, and Chief Minister’s Media Advisor Rajiv Jaitley participated virtually in the meeting and shared their insights.

During the meeting, discussions revolved around providing access to quality cinema and showcasing the rich culture of the state in rural areas for the people’s benefit. Council Chairperson Mita Vashishtha said that continuous efforts should be made to make the film policy more effective and practical.

Director General of Information, Public Relations, Language, and Culture Department, and Member Secretary of the Council, Mr. Mandip Singh Brar, affirmed the state government’s commitment to proactively advancing the “Haryana Film and Entertainment Policy-2022.”

Additional Director (Administration) Vivek Kalia, Joint Director Neeraj Kumar and other officers from the Department of Information, Public Relations, Language, and Culture were also present in the meeting.

IEP Chandigarh, January 31

The Haryana government has set a target of spraying nano-urea on one lakh acres of land in the state. The aim of the scheme is to reduce the use of chemical fertilisers and to promote natural farming, as part of the Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department initiative. Under the scheme, the government will provide nano-urea to farmers at half price. Farmers in all districts of the state can apply for the scheme on the portal till February 15, 2024.

Sharing information in this regard an official spokesperson said that  nano urea spraying will be conducted on 7,000 acres of land each in Bhiwani, Fatehabad, Hisar, Karnal, and Sirsa. Similarly, in Kurukshetra, Jind, and Kaithal, it will be done on 6,000 acres each, while in Sonipat and Yamunanagar, on 5,000 acres each. Ambala, Panipat, Mahendragarh, Rewari, Rohtak, and Palwal will see the benefits of spraying on 4,000 acres of farmers’ land. Additionally, in Mewat and Jhajjar, it will be on 3,000 acres each, Charkhi Dadri, Faridabad, and Gurugram on 2,000 acres each, and Panchkula on 1,000 acres.

Under the scheme, farmers will be provided a bottle of nano-urea for only Rs.100. The remaining cost will be borne by the state government. Drones and other methods will also be used to spray the nano-urea in the fields.

The spokesperson said that the excessive use of chemical fertilisers leads to a decrease in soil fertility and also have a negative impact on crops and vegetables. 

He said that this is a great scheme for farmers as the government is providing this benefit to farmers at a very low cost. Nano-urea spray helps to increase soil fertility by combining with nitrogen oxide and other atmospheric gases. It also helps to reduce air pollution.

To apply for the scheme, farmers need to register on the Meri Fasal Mera Byora Portal https://fasal.haryana.gov.in and they also need to apply for nano-urea on the portal https://agriharyana.gov.in/nanofertilizer.

IEP Chandigarh, January 31

The Haryana Scheduled Caste and Backward Class Welfare Department is providing financial assistance of Rs. 80,000 for housing repairs under the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Awas Navinikarn Yojna to all Below Poverty Line (BPL) families. Initially, this benefit was only extended to BPL families belonging from the Scheduled Caste, but the Haryana government decided to include all BPL families under this scheme last year.

A government spokesperson, providing information on the matter, stated that along with expanding the scope of beneficiaries, the government has also increased the amount under the scheme from Rs 50,000 to Rs 80,000. He said that the Haryana government’s Awas Navinikarn Yojna is related to Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes, and applicants included in the BPL list are eligible for this scheme.

Explaining the eligibility criteria for the scheme, the spokesperson mentioned that to avail the benefits, the applicant must be a permanent resident of Haryana. Apart from this, the applicant should belong to the Scheduled Caste or Backward Class and applicants included in the BPL list to be a BPL family.

He further informed that applicants must validate that either they have received a grant for housing from any department or their self-constructed house is more than 10 years old, and it is eligible for renovation.

The spokesperson informed that the applicant must be a permanent resident of Haryana and needs to present proof of being part of the Scheduled Caste or Backward Class and belonging to a BPL family. Documents such as Parivar Pehchan Patra, BPL ration card, ration certificate, SC/BC caste certificate, Aadhaar card, bank account number, mobile number, two documents from electricity bill, house registry, and water bill, and an estimate of the renovation cost are mandatory for the application.

This initiative aims to provide financial support to economically weaker sections for the renovation of their homes, contributing to improved living conditions for the beneficiaries.

IEP Chandigarh, January 31

The Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, a nationwide campaign to promote central and State government welfare schemes, has been a success in Haryana and proved to be effective for citizens as now people are not only getting aware of the government welfare schemes but are also getting the benefits of those schemes on the spot.

People are excited about the yatra and appreciate the vision of Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal as they are receiving the benefits of the schemes at their doorstep, as a result, the state has topped the country in terms of participation, with over 51 lakh 20 thousand 718 lakh people taking part in the yatra out of which 21 lakh 54 thousand 375 women showed their appreciation for the initiative by participating in it. 

The Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra (VBSY), initiated by Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi on November 16, 2023, across the country, aims to raise awareness and achieve saturation of government schemes, as well as making India a developed and Self-reliant nation by 2047. With that objective, the Haryana Yatra has covered every village and ward in the state. It has been a benefit to the people of Haryana, bringing government services to their doorsteps.

A platform to honour women, meritorious students, and athletes

The yatra has also been a platform for the government to honour women, meritorious students, and athletes. Over 37,000 women, 49,000 students, and 7,320 athletes have been felicitated during the yatra.

Health- Check-up Camps are being organised during the yatra

During the yatra health check-up camps are also being organised for the people to inform them about their health and the importance of being healthy. Additionally free medicines are also being provided on the spot.  Over 8 lakh 68 thousand 204 lakh people have had their health checked during the camps, and 5 lakh 94 thousand 733 lakh people have been examined for tuberculosis. 

The yatra has also helped people to avail of various government schemes and 18,239 people have also had their Aadhaar cards made during the yatra.