IEP Chandigarh, January 28

Haryana Cooperation, Public Health, and Engineering Minister, Dr. Banwari Lal, today listened carefully with party workers and officials to the 109th edition of Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi’s monthly programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’ at Shri Krishna Yadav Dharamshala in Jhajjar. He emphasised everyone to convey the messages shared by the Prime Minister to the public.

He stated that with Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi’s visionary approach, it is necessary for every section to contribute strongly to the development of the country and the state. No country can become ‘self-reliant and developed’ until its infrastructure is strong and robust. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Sh.Narendra Modi, there is a focus on strengthening infrastructure in the areas of railways, roads, education, and healthcare.
Minister Dr. Banwari Lal mentioned that the Central and State governments, under the skilled leadership of PM,Sh. Narendra Modi and Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal, are always committed to serving the public. He emphasised the need for working together to achieve the vision of a developed India by 2047.

Dr. Banwari Lal said that the Pradhan mantri Ujjwala Yojana has provided more than 10 crore families with gas connections nationwide under the leadership of the Prime Minister and farmers are receiving an annual amount of Rs. 6,000 under the ‘Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana’. He said that together, we are working to make India the ‘Golden Bird’ once again.
He stated that the day is not far when we will be able to surpass Japan and will rank in the world’s top 3 largest economies and just like that one day we will be at number 1 position also. He said that this proves that India will undoubtedly become a ‘self-reliant and developed’ nation by 2047. He emphasised that India has a golden opportunity to establish itself as a ‘self-reliant and developed’ nation.

IEP Chandigarh, January 28

Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal has stated that Haryana’s Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP) scheme is gaining appreciation across the nation. The Chief Minister was interacting with media late evening today at the Canal Rest House, Rohtak.

Sh. Manohar Lal stated that discussions about Haryana’s PPP scheme are happening at the national and global levels. He stated that recognizing the popularity of this scheme, the central government extended an invitation for the display of the Parivar Pehchan Patra during the Republic Day parade on January 26. The Chief Minister added that other state governments are also progressing towards implementing the PPP scheme. The previous Congress government had initiated the process of implementing this scheme in Rajasthan.

Referring to the PPP as the ‘Poor People Protection Card,’ Chief Minister Sh. Manohar Lal stated that the scheme is actively safeguarding the rights of the poor. He emphasized that through this scheme, eligible families are availing the benefits of both central and state government schemes from the ease of their homes. The scheme also simplifies the process of obtaining various certificates for the beneficiaries. The Chief Minister remarked that in the past, commission agents were active in facilitating the benefits of services and schemes, but the PPP has put an end to such middlemen practices.

Addressing the significance of solar energy, the Chief Minister stated that increased utilization of solar energy will lead to a reduction on thermal energy dependence. He urged for maximum utilization of all options within the spectrum of solar energy. Regarding the Kusum Scheme, the Chief Minister informed that the government has issued 50,000 tube well connections so far, with an additional 70,000 connections planned for the future. Subsidies are also being provided to farmers on electricity. The government allocates additional funds in crores to the Power Utilities for this purpose.

Member of Parliament and BJP’s State President, Sh. Nayab Saini, Rajya Sabha MP, Sh. Ram Chander Jangra, Former Minister of Haryana, Sh. Manish Kumar Grover, besides other senior officers were present.

IEP Jhajjar

Leader of Opposition and former Chief Minister of Haryana Bhupinder Singh Hooda on Sunday said the next election in the state would not be about who forms the next government in the state, but would be to save Haryana. He said when Congress government comes, we will make Haryana number one again.

Addressing the huge public protest rally organized in Machhrauli village of Badli constituency in Jhajjar, Hooda said that Haryana, which was number one in per capita income, per capita investment, providing employment and better law and order, has today reached number one in inflation, crime and unemployment. A large number of people were standing in the field since morning despite the severe cold. The rally was also addressed by Haryana Congress President Ch. Udaibhan and MP Deepender Hooda.

Hooda launched a full-frontal attack on the state government and said that the BJP_JJP government brought Skill Employment Corporation with only temporary jobs and low salaries, with neither pension nor job guarantee. He said that while the Congress government built stadiums in schools, colleges and villages throughout Haryana, this government closed schools, destroyed stadiums.

“Today there are no teachers in schools, no doctors in hospitals and no employees in offices. The BJP had promised to double the farmers’ income by 2022. Income did not double, costs doubled or tripled. The prices of fertilizers and pesticides increased three times.

Hooda said there is already a massive wave in favour of the Congress in the state. “When the Congress government comes to power, first the pension for the elderly in Haryana will be Rs 6000. The old pension scheme of the employees will be implemented. We will get rid of hassles of Family Identity Card  and Family ID, and we would restore the ration cards or pensions of those whose facilities have been cut,” he said.

“We will guarantee MSP to the farmers. About 2 lakh government posts are lying vacant, after the formation of our government, we will give permanent jobs on 2 lakh vacant posts. Every family will be given 300 units of electricity, free of cost. Every family will be given a gas cylinder for Rs 500. Will complete the backlog of backward class, increase the income limit of creamy layer from Rs 6 lakh to Rs 10 lakh,” he said and also promised that the Congress party will prepare a separate program for women and it will be implemented in the manifesto.

Addressing the rally, State Congress President Ch. Udaibhan  said the BJP government has pushed the entire Haryana in the debt trap. “Today the state has a debt of more than Rs 4 lakh crore,” he said.

Enumerating the development works done during the Hooda government of Congress, he said that during the Congress government, 81.5 km of metro line was laid in Haryana and four big power plants, and one nuclear power plant were established in Haryana. “The present government has not added a single unit of electricity generation capacity,” he said.

The state president said under the Hooda government, 12 universities and 6 medical colleges were established in the state, railway lines and national highways were built, electricity bills worth Rs 1600 crore waived off, cooperative loans worth Rs 2200 crores were written off, loans of SC and Backward Corporations worth Rs 485 crores were waived off. He said plots of 100 yards were given to 3.82 lakh poor families, the government gave scholarship to 22 lakh children. Keshkala board and Mati Kala board were made for the backward classes.

He said that today Haryana has become the most unsafe state in terms of women safety and crimes against SC society. “The time has come to overthrow this government,” he said.

Udaibhan said the present government of Haryana has used the Family Identity Card as a weapon and cut off the pension of 5 lakh elderly people and widows. “Yellow ration cards of 9.60 lakh families were cut off. The government could not spend Rs 405 crore received by the Central Government under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. The government surrendered the grant of 1,30,879 houses. They merged 4800 government schools, 498 schools were closed, 538 schools do not have toilets for girls, 1047 schools do not have toilets for boys. 8640 school rooms are required, but instead of fulfilling this need, the government surrenders the education budget of Rs 10626 crore,” he said.

As soon as MP Deepender  Hooda reached the stage to address, people welcomed him with loud slogans and thunderous applause. He said that Badli is passionately fighting for justice and truth and said he continues to be at the target of the running party, like the last election.

“They have the power of deceit, the power of government machinery, the power of money, but I have the courage given by the public. There is only one voice coming from entire Haryana, that the BJP-JJP are going and Congress government is coming,” he said. 

He challenged that JJP, which cheated people by selling out the mandate in the 2019 assembly elections, will not be able to save their deposit even in one of the 90 assembly segments in the state. He said Haryana has become a victim of corruption in 9 and a half years.

“In the last election, BJP gave the slogan that it would win more than 75 seats, while the JJP raised the slogan that they would be sent to the other side of Yamuna. After the elections, both of them made an agreement in the name of old age pension of Rs 5100 and 75 percent reservation for the youth of Haryana, but no one got Rs 5100 old age pension, and the government cut the pension of most of those who were getting it. Their agreement was not about pension or reservation, but to loot Haryana together and get their corruption files closed. BJP-JJP divided departments among themselves and looted the state,” he said.

He alleged that Haryana, which was considered number 1 in development before 2014, has today derailed from the track of development. Expressing his anger over the approved projects of the area going out of the state, he said people in power in Haryana did not even raise any voice, when Meham airport was being snatched away, 10 hospitals were to be built in Badhsa AIIMS-2, CRPF group center was to be built, metro was to be built beyond Sakhol. 

Deepender  said that lakhs of posts are lying vacant in the state and permanent jobs are being turned into temporary employment through Employment Corporation and Agneepath Scheme. “Earlier, every year about 5,500 youth were recruited as soldiers from Haryana. By implementing the Agneepath scheme, BJP took away this opportunity to serve the country from our youth. Now, barely 914 Agniveer could be recruited from entire Haryana in the Agneepath scheme, out of which 75 percent will return home after 4 years, and only about 225 Agniveer will be confirmed,” he said.

“Due to lack of investment in the private sector, new jobs are not being created. This is why Haryana has today become the number one state in the country in unemployment. Due to unemployment and despair, the youth are falling into the trap of drugs and crime,” he said.

“Only scams are being done in the name of recruitment by HSSC and HPSC. More than 30 papers have been leaked so far. We have a government in Haryana in which more people from outside Haryana get jobs than from the state. Out of 80 SDOs in Haryana’s recruitment, 78 were selected from outside. In SDO Electrical, 77 out of 99 were selected from outside, in the list of Assistant Professor Technical, 103 out of 156 were selected from outside and now recently, people from other states were recruited on 4 out of 7 posts in the SDOP list,” he said.

MP Deepender Hooda said the BJP government has insulted every section of the society, the people of Haryana are eagerly waiting for the elections to avenge this insult through the power of their votes. “There is no class left which has not come on the streets against the dictatorship of this government. BJP even called the farmers sitting on the streets for a year, as miscreants and terrorists. The government refused to even offer two kind words of condolence for the 750 farmers who were martyred in the movement,” he said.

“This government humiliated the sportsperson daughters by dragging them on the streets of Delhi. It lathi-charged on employees, MNREGA labourers, rural watchmen, Anganwadi, Asha workers, Sarpanch. Demands of every class was answered in the language of lathis,” he said.

The Jan Aakrosh Rally was organized by MLA Dr Kuldeep Vats. On this occasion, MPs, MLAs, former MLAs, former ministers including Mahila Congress, Seva Dal, Youth Congress, NSUI, party officials of frontal organizations, senior leaders, workers of the districts and a large number of local people were present.

IEP Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, January 26

Punjab School and Higher Education, Language, Technical Education and Industrial Training, Minister Harjot Singh Bains unfurled National Flag at Shaheed Major (Shaurya Chakra) Harminder Pal Singh Govt College, Mohali on Republic Day.

      Saluting to the contribution of our great freedom fighters like Kartar Singh Sarabha, Sardar Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, Sardar Udham Singh, Madan Lal Dhingra, Lala Hardyal and Lala Lajpat Rai and architect of our Constitution Dr B R Ambedkar, he said that we are the proud contributors to the freedom struggle of India by having over 80 percent share. 

    Remembering the movements started from the soil of Punjab like Gadar Movement, Babbar Akali Movement , Gurdwara Reforms Movement, Kamagatamaru and Pagri Sambhal Jatta as the fuel to the freedom movement, he said that after struggle we have the credit to make the country self reliant in food grain production.

      He said that the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab Government of Punjab who started its journey by taking oath from the ancestral village Khatkar Kalan of Shaheed Bhagat Singh has been delivering diligently as per its commitments made to the people of Punjab.

     The Education Minister said that in fact, Punjab has got an elected government; of the people, by the people and for the people,  in the real sense after decades.

     He further said that the Bhagwant Singh Mann Governement has set an example in Health, Education, Corruption free Governance, Power reforms and subsidies and revenue generation. He said that the concept of Aam Aadmi Clinics have facilitated the general public with quality health services at their doorstep besides Schools of Eminence have been proving a revolutionary change to make the education at par with the high standards of inaccessible institutions for the commeners. 

       He said that the increase in GST collection has shown the firm commitment of the Bhagwant Singh Mann Government to make the state with its own resources to benefit the people with various welfare schemes. He said that the free domestic power has benefitted the 90 percent of the consumers with zero bill. He said that in the history of Punjab, it’s the first time that we have purchased a thermal power plant.

     Talking of the initiatives taken in his own department, he said that 117 Schools of Eminence, International high standard training to principals at Singapore and Head Masters from Indian Institute of Management, Ahemdabad have set new heights in the history of the Education Department. Furthermore, we have brought the new and transparent transfer policy to make it more easy recently.

      He said that Mukh Mantri Tirath Yatra, Enhancement in ex-gratia grant to the martyrs of defence forces, action against 550 corrupt political people and Officials, jobs to 39406 youth of Punjab besides regularisation of 12710 adhoc/contractual employees, opening of 664 AAP clinics, setting up of Sadhak Surakhya Force to save the precious lives in road accidents, to make Punjab a favourite destination among the investors, hefty cash prizes to the international and national players with total amount of Rs 70 Crore, Door Step Delivery of 43 citizen centric services by dialing 1076, Public Revenue Lok Adalats to clear pendency of Mutations are the major achievements of our 22 months tenure. 

      Terming the denial to the Punjab Tableaus at National Level Parade most unfortunate, he said that the Bhagwant Mann Government has formally launched these Tableaus to showcase to the people Punjab from today so that they could judge   whether these Tableaus were able to enter at National Level Parade or not.

     Earlier, the Minister accompanied by the Deputy Commissioner Mrs Aashika Jain and SSP Dr Sandeep Garg inspected the parade and took salute from the March Past led by Parade Commander DSP Harsimrat Singh Chhetra.

     Wards (Kulbir Singh and Hardip Singh) of late freedom fighters Kehar Singh Basma and Natha Singh Landra were congratulated by the Minister on the day while the families of martyrs defence persons, Mrs Jagmeet Grewal w/o Col. Manpreet Singh (Sewa Medal), Anita Rani w/o Hawaldar Ranjodh Singh (Shaurya Chakra), Sunita Kumari w/o Hawaldar Kashmiri Lal and Sawita Rani w/o Head Constable Satbir Singh were honoured with momentos for remembering their contribution to the Nation.

     NCC Cadets from Govt College Mohali, Doon International School, Shiwalik Public School, Band Teams from Govt Senior Secondary school 3B1 Mohali, Govt Girls Senior Secondary Smart School Sohana were among the contingents other than Punjab Police. 

     Students from Govt Girls Senior Secondary Smart School Sohana, National Public School Kurali, Paragon School Sector 70, APJ School Mundi Kharar, Govt Senior Secondary School 3B1 Mohali, Shiwalik School Phase 6 Mohali and Special Children from Govt Primary School 3B1 were among the performers of Cultural program.

     Tableaus of Punjab Pollution Control Board, PSPCL and Agricultural were declared first, second and third while the other participant departments; Health Department, Forest Department, District Police and Doorstep Delivery of Citizen centric services were given consolidation prizes.

     As many as 62 achievers from society and Governement departments were awarded with Punjab Government Parman Patras while 21 students of various Government and Private Schools were felicitated for their rare achievements. The 14 MC Mohali employees who contributed to make the MC number one in Swachh Bharat Survey among the North India Cities were also given appreciation especially.

      Prominent among the others present there included MLA Kulwant Singh Mohali, Prabhjot Kaur Chairperson District Planning Committee, Jaskaran Singh ADG Rupnagar Police Range, Parents of Education Minister Sohan Singh Bains and Balwinder Kaur, Wife Dr Jyoti Yadav, IPS.

IEP Chandigarh, January 27

Haryana Home and Health Minister, Sh. Anil Vij today took a note of the complaint of a victim of rape case, reprimanded the DSP of Gohana, and gave strict directions for action in the registered case. Similarly, in another misdeed case in Bhiwani, he directed the SP to take stringent action, stating, “We will not tolerate any leniency in crimes against women.”

Sh. Vij was redressing to the grievances of people the state at his residence in Ambala today

        The victim of rape case from Gohana informed Home Minister Anil Vij that the police have not yet arrested the accused, and the DSP is negotiating with the same person. Displeased with the DSP’s conduct, Home Minister Anil Vij reprimanded the DSP of Gohana over the phone and instructed immediate arrest of the accused.

        Similarly, a woman from Bhiwani complained about inaction in a rape case. She explained that even after filing a case, the police have not arrested the accused, and pressure is being exerted for a compromise. Sh. Vij directed the SP, Bhiwani, to take strict action in the case.

Home Minister Anil Vij directed the SP for action against the forced entry of goons into the Yamunanagar Anganwadi

        The Anganwadi worker from Yamunanagar informed Home Minister Anil Vij about daily forced entries of criminals into the Anganwadi in the Chhappar area and their indulgence in criminal activities. Home Minister Vij, over the phone, reprimanded the SP, Yamunanagar, and instructed the police to take immediate action.

A personnel claimed to be falsely implicated in a case, and Home Minister instructed the formation of a committee for investigation

        A personnel from Ambala complained to Home Minister Anil Vij that he had honestly performed his duty, but he was falsely implicated in a case, leading to his imprisonment. The case also affected his promotion. He alleged that the case against him was incorrect, and he had evidence related to the case. Home Minister Anil Vij directed the DGP, Haryana, to form a three-member committee for a re-investigation into the matter.

Home Minister Vij directed to the SP, Kaithal in the case of the death of a married woman

        A family from Kaithal complained to Home Minister Anil Vij that their sister had consumed poison due to harassment from the in-laws. While the police registered a case, no action was taken against the accused. Before her death, the married woman had given a statement to the magistrate. Home Minister Vij directed the SP, Kaithal to immediately arrest the accused.

Allegations of corruption in MGNREGA, and Home Minister Anil Vij directed the DC, Karnal to conduct an investigation

        A person from Kunjpura, Karnal, accused corruption in MGNREGA works in the village. He claimed to have filed several complaints at various levels without any action taken. Home Minister directed the DC, Karnal, to initiate an investigation through the SDM.

42 lakh rupees fraud in the name of work visa in the USA, and Home Minister directed an SIT for investigation

        A woman from Kurukshetra complained to Home Minister Anil Vij that her son was defrauded of 42 lakh rupees in the name of obtaining a work visa in the USA. Allegedly, he was sent to a different country instead. Home Minister directed to investigate formed an SIT for  the immigration fraud.

Additionally, Home Minister Anil Vij directed action against officials involved in these cases

        Complainants from Yamunanagar accused him of causing the roof of their house to collapse in a dispute. Similarly, a complainant from Panipat falsely accused a person of obtaining a pistol license using fake documents. Another person from Rewari accused his family of not taking action against his father’s suicide. A woman from Karnal accused her in-laws of harassment. A woman from Yamunanagar complained about being teased by some young men. A woman from Dabwali complained about encroachment on her land, and other grievances were presented, for which Home Minister Anil Vij directed officials to take action.

IEP Chandigarh, January 27

Haryana Chief Electoral Officer Sh Anurag Agarwal said that under the program issued by the Election Commission of India, the preliminary publication of voter lists of all 90 assembly constituencies of Haryana state was done on 27 October 2023. At that time, the total number of voters stood at 1,96,25,391, comprising 1,04,50,568 male voters and 91,74,823 female voters. Additionally, there were 2,05,046 voters aged 18 to 19 years. Consequently, for every 1000 male voters, there were 878 female voters.

        Sh Anurag Aggarwal mentioned that during the Special Summary Revision-2024 period, the concerned Electoral Registration Officer addressed claims, objections, and amendments received from the public in accordance with the submitted forms. A total of 5,25,615 voters were added, while the names of 4,25,749 deceased and permanently transferred voters were removed from the voter list. Subsequently, the final publication of the voter lists, including photographs, was completed at all polling stations on January 22, 2024.

        He stated that following the latest publication, the total number of voters in the state stands at 1,97,25,257, comprising 1,04,74,461 male voters and 92,50,796 female voters. Notably, the count of voters aged 18 to 19 years reached 3,43,753, marking the highest figure in the special summary revisions to date. Additionally, there are 38,75,544 voters aged between 20 to 29 years. Consequently, there are now 883 female voters for every 1000 male voters.

        He urged all registered voters of the state to carefully review the photo voter lists published on January 22, 2024. He emphasized the importance of verifying their names, photos, and other details in the list. In case of any discrepancies or if their name was not included due to any reason, or he or shehas not turned 18 years of age at that time then such persons can now get his or her name registered in the voter list by filling Form No. 6 through online/offline during the continuous updates conducted by the Election Commission of India. This can be done either online through the Voter Portal App/NVSP/Voter Helpline App or offline by submitting Form No. 6 to the office of the BLO/District Election Office/Electoral Registration Officer in their respective area.

IEP Chandigarh, January 27

Haryana Chief Electoral Officer Sh Anurag Agarwal said that January 25 has been designated as the foundation day of the Election Commission of India since 2011 by the Election Commission’s decision. This significant occasion is celebrated nationwide as National Voter’s Day, spanning from every polling station to assembly constituency, district, state, and national levels. This year, the state-level National Voters’ Day ceremony took place at Agrasen Public School, Kurukshetra.

        He that the theme for National Voters’ Day is ‘There is nothing like vote, we will definitely vote.’ The chief guest for this event was Chief Secretary Sh Sanjeev Kaushal. He mentioned that a picture exhibition was organized by the Central Bureau of Communication, Chandigarh, along with an exhibition featuring election-related paintings and sculptures prepared by the Haryana Information, Public Relations, Languages and Culture Department. During the event, students from schools and colleges across the state who secured first, second, and third positions in the speech competition were honored by the Chief Secretary. Additionally, recognition was extended to the Deputy Commissioners and District Election Officers of Gurugram, Karnal, Panchkula, Faridabad, and Nuh, along with the Electoral Registration Officers of Assembly Constituencies 20-Indri, 78-Sohna, and 86-Faridabad N.I.T for their outstanding contributions during the Special Summary Revision 2024. Appreciation were also extended to Election Tehsildars/Election Deputy Tehsildars of Gurugram, Karnal, Faridabad, and Panchkula, as well as booth level officers.

        During the event, Chief Secretary distributed voter I. cards to new voters aged 18 to 19 years, and attractive incentives were announced as part of a scheme aimed at encouraging youth and women to enroll in the voter list. Chief Secretary awarded 3 laptops and 2 smartphones to eligible voters aged 18 to 19 years, and 3 laptops and 2 smartphones exclusively to women voters (selected through a draw) as prizes. Among the prize winners were Tannu from Panipat, Arvind from Mahendragarh, Promila and Ashish from Fatehabad, Kavita from Fatehabad, Simran and Monika from Hisar, Nandini from Hisar, Himanshi from Kaithal, and Gyanwati from Rohtak.

IEP Chandigarh, January 27

Under the “Antyodaya Aahar Yojana,” launched by Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal, to provide affordable meals to workers, the Labour Department has successfully initiated the operation of 127 labour canteens across the state. Individuals can access nutritious meals at a nominal cost of Rs 10 at these designated canteens.

        Providing further details here today, an official spokesperson stated that among these 127 canteens, 52 are base canteens equipped with kitchen facilities for both cooking and serving meals. The remaining 75 canteens will distribute food prepared in a central kitchen, utilizing 39 vans and 9 e-rickshaws for transportation to designated sites.

        In addition to offering food at affordable prices, these canteens will also generate employment opportunities for members of self-help groups. Currently, 52 self-help groups are affiliated with the canteens, with approximately 488 members participating in their operation. With a capacity to serve around 27,000 workers daily, these canteens, strategically situated near workplaces and major industrial zones, are poised to cater to the needs of the labor force efficiently.

        The spokesperson highlighted that the project aimed at establishing 100 canteens under the Antyodaya Aahar Yojana has been extended to operate 127 canteens across the state. This initiative not only ensures access to affordable food for the needy but also provides employment opportunities for women in self-help groups. The government’s objective is to ensure both male and female workers have access to nutritious meals at reasonable prices. To facilitate easy access, workers can conveniently locate their nearest canteen and mobile unit through the Labour Department’s website using their mobile devices, thus streamlining their access via map directions.

        The locations of all permanent canteens and mobile units have been made available through a map on the website of the Labor Department www.hrylabour.gov.in.

        Taking into account key areas and workplaces along with the workforce density, the government has designated canteens at 4 locations in Karnal, 9 in Sonipat, 5 in Yamunanagar, 31 in Gurugram, 15 in Faridabad, 5 in Nuh, 9 in Panipat, 4 in Ambala, and several other places including 4 canteens, operational in Panchkula.

IEP Chandigarh, January 27

Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Manohar Lal will inaugurate the Electric City Bus Service from Panipat on January 28, 2024. This initiative aims to not only benefit residents in nine cities but also contribute to environmental sustainability by ensuring zero pollution.

        Transport Minister Sh. Mool Chand Sharma will inaugurate a comparable bus service facility from Jagadhri, Yamunanagar on January 29.

        Providing further details, an official spokesperson informed that following the launches in Panipat and Jagadhri, the government will progressively introduce comparable services in seven additional cities throughout the State, namely Panchkula, Ambala, Sonipat, Rewari, Karnal, Rohtak, and Hisar. The rollout of the City Bus Service across all nine cities is slated for completion by June 2024.

        In his Budget Speech of 2023, Chief Minister Sh. Manohar Lal had announced the government’s intention to introduce City Bus services in nine cities of Haryana with Municipal Corporations, along with adding Rewari city and enhancing existing services in Gurugram, Manesar, and Faridabad. The Transport Department efficiently executed this initiative in record time, marking it as a pioneering project in the country.

        He said that with a fleet of 450 state-of-the-art, air-conditioned electric buses, this project, amounting to Rs 2450 crore over 12 years, represents not only a new dimension but also a significant stride toward a pollution-free environment. The state government appointed Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL), an entity under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, as its consultant for the bus tender process. Through a global tender facilitated by CESL under the National e-Bus Plan, an order was secured for 375 (12-meter) buses, designated for operations within the City Bus Service. A total of 450 buses will be procured for the facility.

        He said that separate depots are currently under construction for the City Bus Service in each of these nine cities. Existing depots in two locations, Panipat and Jagadhri (Yamunanagar), have been modified for operational launch. In the remaining seven locations, new depots are being built, each spanning approximately three acres of land, at a cost exceeding Rs 100 crores. Operations at these new depots are slated to commence by June 2024.

        The spokesperson said that the city bus service will benefit not only the urban population but also the rural population of the district and the reach of bus service will be ensured in the villages around each city.

IEP Chandigarh, January 26

Haryana’s distinctive image to becoming a prosperous and developed state by implementing innovative schemes with blend of technology and digitalisation was showcased on Kartvyapath in national capital Delhi on Republic Day. The Family ID  or Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP), which  has revolutionised the delivery system of benefits of government schemes at the grassroot level, was exhibited in front of the nation and the world through a tableau. With the help of these innovative schemes, many of which have been adopted at the national level, and digitalisation of services is gradually developing the state into a ‘New Haryana’ were aptly showcased in the Tableau.

The tableau displaying the image of developed Haryana was a point of attraction for everyone and was successful, to a larger extent, in giving a  message that Haryana remains the first choice for industrial investment today. This time the Government of India had suggested two themes for the tableaux . ‘Viksit Bharat’ and ‘Mother of Democracy’. The Haryana tableau depicting development in many facets synchronised with the theme suggested by the Central Government . The unique PPP scheme of Haryana was highlighted as through it he state government is delivering benefits of government schemes to the eligible beneficiaries at their doorstep, without even going to the government offices, on the basis of available data. This unique scheme helps the government in identifying the actual beneficiaries for providing them relief of the welfare schemes of the government. The eligible beneficiaries get the benefits sitting at their homes and this was shown on the tableau. According to the data recorded in the family identity card or PPP, the eligible families are easily able to get the benefits of PDS ration, pension, old age allowance, Ayushman Bharat Yojana, scholarship, subsidy etc.

The tableau also showcased the rapid changes in the direction of development in Haryana. For example, in the field of education, connecting the youth with modern technology, the students studying in classes 10th and 12th in government schools were  given free tablets so that they can continue their studies online. The state government has set a record by distributing free tablets to more than five lakh students studying in classes 10th to 12th in government schools under its ambitious e-learning programme ‘e-Adhigam.’

The tableau also depicted the excavation work being done in Hisar’s Rakhigarhi, where remains of Indus Valley Civilization and Pre-Harappan Civilization have been found, which reflect our ancient civilization. The strengthened infrastructure , well maintained roads, including the expansion of the metro network, laying of new highways and rapid industrial progress were part of tableau. The unique model of urban development of the state was also showcased. Apart from this, the increasing industrialization due to the industrial friendly environment created in the state was also shown in the tableau of Haryana.

The headquarter building of International Solar Alliance (ISA) established in Haryana was also visible on the Tableau. This headquarter has been set up near village Gwal Pahari in Gurugram district, which was established on the initiative of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to provide a platform for cooperation among solar resource rich countries in meeting their specific energy needs. 

*Haryana’s  rich cultural heritage seen on the Kartavya path, image of ‘Vikasit Haryana’ heard in the song*

Along with the tableau of Haryana, women in traditional Haryanvi attire were seen performing Haryanvi dance on both sides. During this, the song ‘Jai Haryana, Vikasit Haryana’ was heard in Haryanvi dialect. This song is all about , the atmosphere of peace, tranquility and the development happening in Haryana. It is worth mentioning that Haryana’s tableau has got a place in the Republic Day Parade at national level for the third consecutive time. Last year, Haryana had prepared a tableau on the theme of ‘International Geeta Mahotsav’ on Republic Day, in which the Virat Swaroop of Lord Shri Krishna was shown. Prior to this, Haryana had showcased its achievements in sports through its outstanding Olympian players.