IEP Chandigarh, January 23

Online applications for solar water pumping system at 75 percent subsidy under the PM-KUSUM (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan) Scheme on behalf of Haryana Government can be made on saralharyana.gov.in portal from January 19 to January 29, 2024.

The spokesperson informed that essential documents such as land records, Aadhaar card, family ID, and undertaking letter are necessary for online application. Farmers without connections to solar water pumps or electricity-based pumps on their Parivar Pehchan Patra can apply.

He informed that the state government, through the PM-Kusum scheme, aims to provide farmers with the opportunity for irrigation using solar energy. Applications are invited for solar pumps ranging from 3 HP to 10 HP under this scheme. The selection of beneficiaries for the current year will be based on the family’s annual income and land ownership. He further stated that after the selection of beneficiaries, applicants can visit the PM-Kusum portal (https://pmkusum.hareda.gov.in) to choose the company listed by the government for price determination.

He mentioned that as per the survey by the Haryana Water Resources Authority, in villages where the groundwater level has dropped below 100 feet, the installation of micro-irrigation systems is mandatory. Other farmers must install underground pipe lines or micro-irrigation systems. Farmers engaged in rice cultivation whose fields have a groundwater level below 40 meters, as per the report of H.W.R.A, are not eligible for this scheme. For more information, visit the department’s website hareda.gov.in or contact the respective district additional deputy commissioner’s office, spokesperson added.

IEP Chandigarh, January 23

Haryana Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Sh. Om Prakash Yadav graced Kunjpura village in Ateli during Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, while MLA Sitaram Yadav presided over event at Sarai Mohalla in Narnaul as the chief guest. On this occasion, the citizens were administered the oath of developed India.

During the event, Minister Om Prakash Yadav emphasized that the primary goal of the yatra is to raise awareness among the general public about government schemes and ensure they reap the benefits. This initiative aims to bridge the gap between the state’s numerous eligible citizens and the available schemes. Yadav highlighted that the government has revamped the system to provide transparent governance. As part of the Sankalp Yatra, eligible citizens are receiving complimentary gas connections, and efforts are underway to process on-the-spot applications for beneficiaries who were previously overlooked.

He said that both the country and the state are advancing steadily under the leadership of Prime Minister Sh Narendra Modi and Haryana Chief Minister Sh Manohar Lal.

Yadav highlighted that under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, impoverished families are being provided with housing. In addition, farmers are reaping benefits through schemes such as Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana, and Pradhan Mantri Samman Nidhi Yojana.

He expressed a profound acknowledgment for the brave martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the freedom of the nation, emphasizing the importance of paying tribute to their sacrifices. Yadav underscored that the joint efforts of the Prime Minister Sh Narendra Modi and Haryana Chief Minister Sh Manohar Lal are yielding benefits for the poorest of the poor in villages, contributing to the vision of developing India. Under Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, gas connection was given to Pushpa Devi and Priyanka Devi of Kunjpura village.

IEP Chandigarh, January 23

Haryana Development and Panchayats Minister, Sh. Devender Singh Babli emphasised that the well-being of the last person in the society is the primary objective of the government. The aim of the present government is to bring the benefits of the schemes to the underprivileged people and to integrate them into the mainstream. He encourages the citizens to participate and should play their part in making India a developed nation by 2047.

The second phase of the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra reached at the Mini Secretariat Complex and Railway Road New Grain Market in Tohana city, Fatehabad on Tuesday, after covering all rural areas.

Sh. Babli participated as the Chief Guest in the programme and inspected the stalls at the setup by the various departments. Sh. Babli directed the officers to ensure the welfare schemes of the government are being provided to the eligible citizens on the spot and also administered the oath to make India a developed and self-reliant nation by 2047.  

During the programme Sh. Babli not only honoured students achieving notable accomplishments but also  distributed gas cylinders and stoves to the beneficiaries of the Ujjwala scheme. Besides this publicity material was also distributed to the people present and were informed about the government schemes.

Information on the welfare schemes and achievements of both the central and Haryana governments was shared through a documentary film broadcasted via video van. Under the ‘Meri Kahani – Meri Zubani, Citizens shared their experiences, emphasising the time and money savings achieved through doorstep delivery of schemes and the timely benefits of the schemes. They also expressed gratitude to the state government for the Yatra. 

IEP Chandigarh, January 23

The song ‘Jai Haryana, Viksit Haryana’ resonated on the Kartavya Path in Delhi on Tuesday. The occasion was the full-dress rehearsal of the Republic Day parade, in which Haryana’s tableau participated for the third consecutive year with pride. This year, the theme of Haryana’s tableau is ‘Mera Parivar-Meri Pehchan’.

The full-dress rehearsal for the Republic Day parade took place on Tuesday on the Kartavya Path in New Delhi, featuring the tableaux of various states of the country. Haryana’s tableau showcased the traditional Haryanvi attire with female artists performing Haryanvi dance. The song played during the tableau had lyrics that celebrated the prosperity and development of Haryana.

According to the spokesperson of the state government, Haryana’s tableau has participated in the Republic Day parade at the national level for the third consecutive year. The leading part of the tableau featured a schoolgirl with a tablet, symbolizing Digital Haryana. The government had previously distributed free tablets to over five lakh students in classes 10 to 12 as part of its ambitious e-Adhigam Programme.

In the rear part of the tableau, a woman farmer engaged in flower cultivation was showcased, highlighting modern farming practices and women’s empowerment. The International Solar Alliance’s headquarters in Haryana was displayed in the middle section, emphasizing Haryana’s contribution to meeting the energy needs of solar-rich nations.

The rear part of the tableau also depicted robust infrastructure in Haryana, showcasing well-maintained roads, especially highways, and the inclusion of metro rail services. The tableau presented a unique model of urban development in the state. The industrial-friendly environment in Haryana and the ongoing excavation in Rakhigarhi, near Hisar, where remnants of the Indus Valley Civilization and the Harappan culture have been discovered, were also showcased.

People attending the Republic Day parade on January 26 on the Kartavya Path in New Delhi will have the opportunity to witness Haryana’s tableau, depicting its rich cultural heritage and the blend of tradition and modernity in infrastructure, agriculture, and industrialization. Since India’s Republic Day parade is widely watched in the country and around the world, the tableau aims to convey the message of Haryana’s cultural richness and modernization in infrastructure, agriculture, and industrialization globally.

IEP Chandigarh, January 23

Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal today paid homage to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on the 128th birth anniversary during the state-level program organized in Rohtak district on the occasion of Parakram Diwas.

Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister said that Netaji is not just a name but the entire story of the country’s independence. Therefore, the youth should draw inspiration from Netaji’s life for serving the nation.

Sh. Manohar Lal said that India had been enslaved for centuries, first under the Mughals and then under the British. While discussions about independence were ongoing, people needed to be more confident that freedom would ever be achieved. Netaji not only ignited the flame of independence but instilled confidence in people that freedom could be attained, he said.

The Chief Minister said that during that time, two distinct groups were formed—one with a fiery spirit and the other with a softer approach, working with different ideologies for the country’s independence. Initiating a movement was not easy, but Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose formed the Azad Hind Fauj and assembled a force of 50,000 people. It is fortunate that thousands of youth from the Haryana region have been recruited into the Azad Hind Fauj, he said.

Sh. Manohar Lal emphasized that both leaders, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and Mahatma Gandhi, shook the foundations of the British government. He shared that January 22, 2024, has become an important day in the country’s history, with the entire nation echoing the spirit of unity.

Referring to the recent  Pran Pratishtha of Lord Rama in Ayodhya, the Chief Minister said that the entire country was painted ‘Ramaya’, with the name of Lord Rama inscribed in everyone’s heart and mind. From the ‘Treta Yuga’ to the present era, numerous great personalities have been born, working to awaken society and instill values in people. Just as Dr. B.R. Ambedkar drafted our constitution, the Bhagavad Gita serves as a constitution for our way of life, much like the message Lord Krishna delivered on the battlefield of Kurukshetra, said Sh. Manohar Lal.

Prime Minister is dedicatedly working towards transformative changes and awakening society, CM

The Chief Minister praised Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi for bringing about systematic changes and working towards awakening society. He highlighted that the government’s role is not just to construct basic infrastructure like roads, schools, and hospitals but also to contribute to the construction of society.

The Chief Minister also shared the efforts of the state government in the last nine years to eliminate crime, corruption, and caste-based politics, aiming to bring harmony to society.

In Haryana today, 3 soldiers of the Azad Hind Fauj were honored, CM

The Chief Minister shared that the Azad Hind Fauj was formed in 1942, and even after more than 80 years have passed, three soldiers of the Azad Hind Fauj namely Hari Singh (105), resident of village Burthala, Rewari, Mangal Singh (102), a resident of Kosli Rewari district, and Jai Prakash (98), a resident of village Mandi in Mahendragarh district are still alive.

He said that the Deputy Commissioners were directed to honor these soldiers as this would be a true tribute from the Government’s side to the Neta Ji. He said that these freedom fighters can be considered a symbol of respect for the younger generation, and the youth should draw inspiration from them.

The Prime Minister initiated the celebration of Netaji’s birthday as Parakram Diwas, CM

The Chief Minister shared that Netaji was not just an individual or a leader; he was an embodiment of valour. The Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi took various steps to commemorate Subhas Chandra Bose’s memory, decided to conduct the full-dress rehearsal for Republic Day on January 23  instead of January 24 and declared Netaji’s birthday as Parakram Diwas on January 23. Additionally, a statue of Netaji was unveiled at India Gate, informed Sh. Manohar Lal.

He said that geographically Haryana constitutes only 2 percent of the country’s population, but the contribution of Haryana’s youth in the country’s armed forces is 10-11 percent, demonstrating that the spirit of serving the nation still exists among our youth. He acknowledged the special contribution of the youth from Rohtak and South Haryana in the armed forces, saluting all those soldiers. He emphasized that the country is free today, and for its progress, the youth must work with hard work, dedication, and honesty.

The Chief Minister emphasized the need for everyone to work diligently, become dedicated, progress with honesty, and engage in social service. The government has established Skill University to make the youth skilled so that they can become self-reliant. He said that even economically disadvantaged individuals have the right to the country’s resources, and the state government is working towards the development and welfare of all sections of society.

The Chief Minister highlighted ongoing efforts in various sectors, focusing on education, health, security, self-reliance, self-esteem, good governance, and service to uplift the underprivileged. He stated that the state has worked for the welfare of society with the spirit of ‘Haryana Ek-Haryanvi Ek’.

Before this, the Chief Minister paid respects to the Gufa Mandir, Model Town Rohtak and extended good wishes to the residents of the state. Following this, he offered floral tributes at the statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose located at the local Subhash Chowk.

Lok Sabha MP, Dr. Arvind Sharma, Rajya Sabha MP, Sh. Ram Chander Jangra, former Minister, Sh. Manish Grover and other dignitaries also remained present on this occasion.

IEP Chandigarh, January 21

Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal has shown commendable organisational strategist skills in executing the ‘Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra’ initiative as he actively monitors the progress daily from his dashboard, taking feedback and directing officers to promptly address people’s concerns.

The yatra has reached various villages and cities across Haryana, creating significant enthusiasm among the public. So far, the yatra has covered 6553 locations, with 4,995,842 people participating.

        It’s noteworthy that Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi wants to make India a developed nation by 2047. To achieve this goal, the yatra started on November 16, 2023, nationally and on November 30, 2023, in Haryana. The yatra has seen the active participation of 8492 distinguished individuals, including cabinet ministers, MPs, MLAs, and it steadily gaining meaning more participation.

One of the most important aspects of the Yatra is that public problems are getting resolved on the spot and they are getting aware about Central and state governments welfare schemes.

People are participating and pledging enthusiastically to make India a developed nation by 2047

        People are showing remarkable enthusiasm, with over 4 crores individuals pledging to contribute towards building a developed India by 2047. This shows their trust in Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi’s vision. Even though Haryana is a small part of India, both in size (1.34%) and population (2.09%), the state is actively contributing to the success of the ‘Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra.’

Farmers are getting advice on natural farming in the yatra

Since Haryana is an agrarian state the yatra involves experts, scientists and progressive farmers, promoting organic and natural farming. The Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal who is also chairperson of Haryana Kisan Kalyan Pradhikaran directed the officers to create pilot schemes focusing on cluster approach aiming for chemical-free farming in Haryana. 

Athletes and meritorious students are being honoured during the Yatra

        During the yatra, athletes and meritorious students are recognized in their own villages in the presence of their family and villagers, making them feel proud. These local-level felicitation events are not only inspiring other athletes and students but have also honoured 7295 athletes, 49,304 meritorious students, and 6920 local artists. Additionally, 37,824 women who excelled in roles like Anganwadi workers and Asha workers have also received recognition. The yatra on January 20, 2024, saw participation from over 45 thousand people, covering 43 locations, indicating an increasing involvement of people in the Yatra day by day.

IEP Chandigarh

National Voters’ Day will be celebrated in Haryana on January 25. Competitions such as debates, discussions, drawings, skits, songs, paintings, essays, etc., will be organized in all schools and educational institutions under the theme “Nothing like voting, I vote for sure.”

In a circular addressed to Administrative Secretaries of all departments, Heads of Departments, Managing Directors of Boards, Corporations, Deputy Commissioners, Vice-Chancellors, and Registrars of all Universities, Chief Secretary Mr. Sanjeev Kaushal directed that all staff under their control should take the NVD pledge.

Mr. Kaushal mentioned that the Election Commission of India has declared its foundation day as National Voter Day. This day is celebrated every year on January 25 across the country, from the polling station level to the block, assembly constituency, district, and state levels. The main objective is to spread awareness among the general public, ensuring that every eligible citizen is included in the voter list. Various activities such as rangoli making, essay writing, speech competitions, rallies, parade contingents, street plays, etc., are organized by school and college students at block, district, and state levels in collaboration with various government and non-government agencies to promote electoral participation.

He emphasized using the logo of ‘National Voters’ Day’ on official stationery, merchandise, websites, etc. He also encouraged them to upload photographs of the activities on social media handles or websites with the hashtag #NVD2024. Action taken reports along with photographs should be sent for office records through email (hry_elect@yahoo.com).

IEP Chandigarh, January 19

The Haryana Government has nominated the non-official members of District Public Relations and Grievances Committee, Gurugram and Panchkula.

A notification in this regard has been issued by the Chief Secretary today.

The DPRGC, Gurugram includes Dr Sudha Yadav, Gargi Kakkar,  G.L. Sharma, Rashtra Dahiya, D.C. Yadav, Manish Yadav Sanjay Bhasin, Bhupendra Chauhan, Anil Yadav, Tilak Raj Malhotra, Manish Garauli, Anil Gandash,  Anu Yadav, Samay Singh Bhati, Satbir Khatana, Parminder Katariya, Virender Yadav, Kamal Yadav, Mahesh Chauhan, Ramesh Vasishta, Suraj Pal Ammu, Ramesh Kalra, Capt. Balbir Singh, Dharambir Dagar, Desh Raj Yadav, Anil Bharti, Ajeet Yadav, Sumer Tanwar, Dr.Ravinder Raghav, Mani Ram Rathi, K.L.Arya, Ravinder Jain, Surinder Khullar, Sandeep Raghav, Pardeep Chaudhary, Taiab Husain, Gopi Chand, B.R. Sikri, Yashpal Batra, Mahesh Yadav, Yaduvansh Chug, Vikrant Yadav, Prempal Saluja, Yogesh Joshi, Vinod Kumar Chauhan, Hans Raj Sapra, Sunderlal Yadav, Suraj Goyal, Arun Sharma, Harshverdhan Mittal, Saravapirye Tayagi, Sudhrikhatri, Ranjit Singh, Gulshan Arora, Parmond (Monu) Janghu, Praveen Kumar, Sandeep Naruka, Sandeep Yadav, Rambir, Deepak Dagar, Ratan Kumar Sharma, Yashveer Raghav, Naresh Sehrawat, Rambir Bharti, Usha Pridarshni and Rambir Bhati.

Panchkula

The DPRGC, Panchkula includes: Shyam Lal Bansal,Vishal Seth, Kanwar Sen Singla, B.B. Singal, Deepak Sharma, Vijay Kalia, Virender Rana, Ajay Sharma, Harinder Malik, Yogender Yogi, Paramjeet Kaur, Ram Dayal Negi, Dr. Jitender Nath Sharma, Inder Lal Juneja, Pawan Kumar Dhiwan, Surjit Rahi, Surender Sharma, Ashok Sharma, Suresh Verma, Aruna Abrol, Desh Raj Poswal, Dharam Pal Rana, Sushil Kumar Singla, Poonam Kohli, Sunil Dhiman, Gagan Chauhan, Sanjeev Kaushal, Inder Kumar, Naveen Garg, Amrik Singh, Krishan Ali, Raj Kumar Jain and Sudesh Birla.

IEP Chandigarh, January 19

Air travel is set to commence on eight routes from Hisar Airport. In a significant development, Haryana Deputy Chief Minister, Sh. Dushyant Chautala, announced an important agreement with Alliance Air during the ‘Wings India 2024’ event held in Hyderabad on Friday. Sh. Chautala expressed his joy, stating that air travel on eight routes will begin from Hisar Airport in April, enhancing regional connectivity. Approvals for routes connecting Hisar to Delhi and Chandigarh were already in place, and now, under a new plan by the central government, connectivity to Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Jammu, Kullu, Dharamshala, and Dehradun will also be initiated.

Haryana Deputy Chief Minister stated that Alliance Air will be a supportive partner for starting air travel from Hisar, and efforts will be made to connect the general public with air travel. He expressed gratitude towards the Government of India and Alliance Air for contributing to the promotion of aviation activities in Haryana.

Sharing more information, Deputy CM, Sh. Dushyant Chautala revealed plans for the development of a Heli-hub in Gurugram covering an area of 30 acres. A proposal has been sent to the central government for the construction of the country’s most modern and largest heli-hub in Gurugram. Sh. Chautala highlighted that the connectivity of Gurugram Heli-hub will extend not only to local areas but also to religious and hilly regions. Apart from this, helicopter taxi services will be made available from here.

Deputy CM Dushyant Chautala emphasized Haryana’s leading role in the aviation sector today, stating that the state government has acquired 10 acres of land from the Indian Army at Ambala Air Force Base. Construction work for a civil enclave is underway, and under the regional connectivity plan, air travel from Ambala is expected to commence in June-July this year.

Sh. Chautala stated that the aviation industry is now a bigger industry than the railways in the country. He mentioned the development of a skydiving activity in Bachhod, Mahendragarh under the central government’s aero sports policy, making it the only skydiving facility in the country. He informed that over 1200 skydiving activities took place in the previous financial year, and the government aims to increase it by one and a half times than last year.

Deputy CM also highlighted the efforts to promote other air sports activities in different regions of the state, including hot air balloon activities at Pinjore Heliport by the Haryana government.

IEP Chandigarh, January 17

In a major step towards tackling air pollution in the Delhi-NCR region, Haryana Chief Secretary Mr. Sanjeev Kaushal disclosed the state’s action plan for the year 2024-25. The plan focuses on transitioning the state’s bus fleet to cleaner alternatives, including electric, CNG, and BS-VI diesel buses.

Mr. Kaushal shared this information after participating in a virtual meeting convened by the Union Cabinet Secretary on air quality management in Delhi and the NCR region. The plan includes stringent timelines and action items for the replacement of BS-III/IV Diesel Buses.

E-Buses for Gurugram and Faridabad: Mr. Kaushal stated that State Transport Haryana has finalized the procurement of 375 e-buses under the Gross Cost Contract (GCC) model for operation in nine Municipal Corporation cities of Haryana. He assured that all 375 e-buses would be inducted by June 2024. Mr. Kaushal also mentioned the procurement of 200 e-buses through the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), initiated for induction in Gurugram and Faridabad (100 e-buses each). The induction of all 200 e-buses is expected to be completed by December 2024. State Transport Haryana plans to add 500 new Standard BS-VI diesel buses and 150 HVAC BS-VI diesel buses meeting the latest BS-VI emission norms during the financial year 2024-25. All these proposed new buses will be inducted into the bus fleet by November 2024, he added.

He emphasized that only BS-VI compliant buses will be in operation by all depots of Haryana destined for Delhi. All BS-III compliant buses will be phased out from NCR depots before October 2024. All State-owned BS-IV compliant buses of adjoining cities of Delhi, namely Faridabad, Gurugram, and Sonipat, will be transferred to Non-NCR depots by October 2024. In their place, BS-VI compliant diesel buses will be allotted, enhancing the fleet’s environmental sustainability.

Presently, approximately 1030 BS-III compliant diesel buses are in operation in Haryana, with around 500 buses serving NCR depots. Mr. Kaushal stated that all 500 BS-III buses will be condemned and phased out from NCR depots by October 2024.

To address vehicular emissions, approximately 10 lakh vehicles have been color-coded in NCR districts to date. There is 100% adherence to regulations, with Registering Authorities refraining from issuing RCs without the mandatory affixation of High-Security Registration Plates (HSRP) and Colour-Coded stickers, as per the prescribed guidelines.

Mr. Kaushal informed that Dust Control and Management Cells (18 numbers) have been constituted by ULB, PWD, HSVP, NHAI and HSIIDC in NCR. Nodal officers have been appointed to oversee these cells.

Additionally, the Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB) has successfully launched a web portal for Dust Pollution Control Self-Assessment, facilitating the registration of construction projects on plots exceeding 500 square meters in the NCR. As of January 16, 2024, 738 sites have been registered, showcasing a proactive approach to environmental management. He also highlighted the deployment of a significant number of mechanical sweeping machines in the NCR. He said that 534 Anti Smog Guns have been installed at the construction sites in NCR for dust suppression.

The Automotive Research Association in Pune has been entrusted with investigating pollution levels and carbon emissions in selected Haryana cities, including Gurugram, Panipat, and Sonipat. Plans for five additional districts, namely Rewari, Jhajjar, Jind, Rohtak, and Charkhi Dadri, are already underway, for which tenders have been issued.

Sh. Kaushal emphasized the Haryana Government’s proactive stance on stubble management, noting the establishment of paddy straw-based 2G ethanol plant by IOCL at Baholi, Panipat. This plant, with a total capacity of 100 KLPD each, is set to consume 2 lakh metric tonnes of paddy straw annually. The state boasts 23 operational crop residue-based briquetting plants with a cumulative capacity of 2.30 lakh TPA.

Furthermore, Haryana actively supports the establishment of paddy straw-based Compressed Biogas Plants (CBG) under the SATAT initiative by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. To date, 165 letters of intent have been issued by oil marketing companies for a total capacity of 1263 TPD, showcasing a commitment to alternative uses for paddy straw. Looking ahead, thermal power stations in the state are slated to incorporate 5-7 percent paddy straw into their fuel mix for power generation, a strategic move managed by the Energy Department (NRE). This initiative aims to further utilize paddy straw efficiently, with specific areas allocated for its procurement.

Chairman, Haryana State Pollution Control Board, Sh. P. Raghavendra Rao, Additional Chief Secretary, Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department, Sh.Sudhir Rajpal, Additional Chief Secretary, Environment Forest and Wildlife Department, Sh. Vineet Garg and other officers were present in the meeting.