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Haryana Deputy Chief Minister, Mr. Dushyant Chautala today emphasized the need for robust liquor tracking and trace processes to eliminate any scope for irregularities. Presiding over a review meeting regarding track and trace system of the Excise Department, he issued strict instructions to concerned officers.

Enhanced Bar-code Scanning: At every stage, from liquor preparation in distilleries to loading and warehouse arrival, there must be bar-code scanning to ensure transparency and accountability.

Zero Tolerance for Revenue Theft: Mr. Chautala emphasized absolute intolerance for revenue theft within the Excise Department. He instructed officers to implement robust measures to prevent any pilferage or manipulation.

Flow Meter Vigilance: The Deputy Chief Minister reviewed the installation of flow meters in distilleries and reiterated the need for strict monitoring to prevent discrepancies.

Swift Penalty Recovery: He inquired about penalties imposed on rule-violating contractors and directed the department to expedite the recovery of outstanding arrears.

Feedback-driven Technology Adoption: Mr. Chautala directed senior officers to take feedback from DETCs of the districts regarding track and trace and other new technologies. Positive feedback would prompt their implementation across the state. Exports Guidance: He reviewed liquor and alcohol exports from Haryana distilleries to various countries and offered appropriate guidelines for efficient and compliant export operations.

Principal Secretary, Excise and Taxation Department, Mr. Devinder Singh Kalyan, Commissioner, Mr. Ashok Kumar Meena, OSD to Deputy Chief Minister, Mr. Kamlesh Kumar Bhadoo, and other senior officers were present in the meeting.

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The Director General of Police Haryana Shatrujeet Kapur has underscored the significance of employing sports competitions in villages to divert young individuals from drug use. He said that Haryana Police’s anti-drug initiative through sports has drawn enthusiastic participation from the youth.

This program features the invaluable support of policemen, ex-servicemen, and sportspersons who act as mentors and guides for young people. Mr Kapur said that sports constitute a highly effective means to channel the energy of the youth in a positive direction. This not only fosters the physical development of young individuals but also equips them to excel in various fitness examinations. As part of this initiative, a Youth Sports Festival was successfully organized in Panipat district, witnessing the enthusiastic participation of more than 2200 young individuals who showcased the depth of their talent. Moreover, similar sports activities are being meticulously arranged in districts including Hisar, Bhiwani, Dadri, Sirsa, Dabwali, Narnaul, Rewari, Nuh, Palwal, Jhajjar, Sonipat, Panipat, Karnal, and Kurukshetra.”

“He said that as part of this initiative, Special Police Officers (SPOs) under 50, with prior experience in sports within the army and paramilitary, have been designated in various villages. In this role, these SPOs, alongside police personnel and seasoned players, are actively encouraging and motivating the youth to engage in sporting activities, both in the mornings and evenings. Simultaneously, efforts are underway to form teams comprising these individuals, ensuring their preparedness for participation in district and state-level competitions.”

“The Director General of Police emphasized the critical role that youth play as the future of the country, underscoring the importance of directing their energy towards positive endeavors. Through sports, the youth are not only engaged in physical activities but are also actively connected to the de-addiction campaign. This connection aims to encourage them to stay away from drugs while inspiring others to do the same. The Director General acknowledged the commendable efforts of village and ward guards, who have diligently worked for several months by compiling records of individuals involved in the buying and selling of drugs within their communities.”

“Sh. Kapur highlighted the extensive efforts undertaken to create a drug-free state. Last year, the Haryana State Narcotics Control Bureau organized 1830 awareness campaigns, drawing the participation of 9,59,205 individuals. Simultaneously, in a vigorous campaign against drug smugglers, the state’s bureaus registered 3823 FIRs, resulting in the arrest of 5460 individuals. Furthermore, as part of the de-addiction initiative, a Cyclothon was conducted under the leadership of Chief Minister Mr. Manohar Lal, as part of the Haryana Uday program from September 1 to September 25 last year. This event not only aimed to inspire the youth to distance themselves from drugs but also provided crucial information about the detrimental effects of drug abuse.”

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Haryana Deputy Chief Minister, Mr. Dushyant Chautala said that air services will commence from Hisar Airport to various important cities in the country by April of this year. Today, he engaged in a detailed discussion with officials from Alliance-Air Company, and an MoU with the company is set to be signed soon.

        The Deputy Chief Minister, who is also holding the portfolio of Civil Aviation Department, shared this information after presiding over a joint meeting with officials from Civil Aviation and Alliance-Air Company.

        Mr. Dushyant Chautala said that the air connectivity in the state will operate on the concept of “State VGF (Viable Gap Funding),” ensuring that passengers do not incur extra fares. Initially, air travel will commence, with plans to deploy a 70-seater aircraft from Hisar Airport to connect routes like Chandigarh, Delhi, Jammu, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, and Kullu. The routes will undergo a review after the first 90 days, and based on passenger demand, flights will be expanded to include destinations such as Lucknow, Varanasi, and Ambala.

        The Deputy Chief Minister said that with the introduction of air connectivity to Hisar, the region can expect growth in defense and other industries, ultimately serving as a substantial source of revenue for the state.

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Principal Adviser, Urban Development, Sh. D.S. Dhesi today held a key meeting with the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) officers concerned and discussed the development of roads in Gurugram. He directed the officers to expedite the acquisition process of the land for the toll plaza being shifted from Kherki Daula to Pachgaon.

        Sh. D.S. Dhesi said that the land for the toll plaza in Pachgaon has been transferred from HSIIDC to GMDA, and GMDA has further transferred it to NHAI, providing all the necessary documents. Now, NHAI needs to complete the acquisition process and initiate the construction work without any delay. He emphasized that there should be no negligence in this work, and the project will be commenced under the supervision of NHAI’s Project Director, Rewari.

        Sh. D.S. Dhesi, suggested constructing the roads connecting to Sohna, Faridabad and Jaipur in such a way that traffic flow becomes smooth. He advocated for opening the service road of Dwarka Expressway in Gurugram city for the convenience of motorists. Meanwhile, the NHAI officers shared that the audit of this road is ongoing, and it will be opened soon in the coming days. Sh. D.S. Dhesi directed NHAI officers to construct a flyover for pedestrians near IMT on Manesar Highway by June.

        Sh. D.S. Dhesi also gave directions to expedite the completion of Gurugram-Pataudi Road. Officials from the National Highways Authority of India reported that 50 percent of the work on this road has already been completed. GMDA has provided a 6 km stretch for constructing this road.

        Deputy Commissioners, Sh. Nishant Kumar Yadav expressed concern about the condition of the road from Honda Chowk to Bawal and suggested widening it. Sh. D.S. Dhesi further directed the authorities to take prompt action on this matter.

        CEO, GMDA, Sh. A.Sreenivas, Deputy Commissioner, Sh. Nishant Kumar Yadav, Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Sh. Ashok Garg and other officers also remained present on this occasion.

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Known for its pro-farmer policies, Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal-led Haryana Government has yet again taken a key decision in the interest of farmers.

        As per the decision, the farmers will now be able to irrigate their fields during the daytime as well after the Chief Minister has directed the officers concerned to change the timing of the electricity supply at tube wells.  Now farmers will get electricity in 2 shifts during the day.

        The said decision has been taken in view of the extreme weather conditions. With the change in timings, the farmers will now be able to irrigate their fields without facing any problems caused due to severe cold conditions.

        As per the directions of the Chief Minister, the power department will now ensure uninterrupted power supply to the farmers from 5 am to 1 pm and from 10 am to 6 pm.

        For the last few days, farmers from across the state has been urging the government about the problems being faced by them due to weather conditions, acknowledging the same the Chief Minister took this significant decision today.

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Haryana Education Minister, Sh. Kanwar Pal highlighted the commitment of the Manohar government to a 7-star development approach in the state. This comprehensive development model prioritizes seven key areas: education, health, security, self-respect, self-reliance, service, and good governance.

        Sh.Kanwar Pal was redressing the grievances of citizens who came to the Janata Darbar at his Jagadhri residence on Monday.

Sh.Kanwar Pal stated that when the government was formed in 2014, the slogan ‘Haryana Ek – Haryanvi Ek’ was adopted. He also emphasised the government’s dedication to serving all citizens, particularly the underprivileged following the”Antyodaya” philosophy.

Many grievances raised at the Darbar were redressed on the spot, and directions were given to the concerned officers for some complaints for swift action. 

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Haryana Governent has allocated over Rs. 3.96 crore to 496 beneficiaries under the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Awas Navinikarn Yojna, spanning from April 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. This initiative is designed to offer financial aid to underprivileged families in the state for the purpose of house repairs.

        Sharing information in this regard an official spokesperson said that citizens interested in availing the government’s financial assistance for house repairs can check their eligibility criteria and apply online. Applicants can also submit their applications online through the ‘Saral Haryana’ portal.

        The SEWA department provides Rs 80,000 financial assistance for house repairs to BPL families under the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Awas Navinikarn Yojna. This amount is given as a lump sum and is transferred directly to the beneficiary’s registered and Aadhaar-linked bank account.

        All BPL families are eligible for this scheme. To avail the benefits of this scheme, the applicant must be a permanent resident of Haryana and their name must be listed in the BPL list. The application form can be downloaded from the Haryana SCBC website at https://haryanascbc.gov.in.

Documents required for the scheme

        For this scheme, it is necessary to get the form verified by the Sarpanch of the village or Municipal Councilor in the city. The applicant should bring his/her family ID, ration card (for BPL card holders), bank account copy, residential certificate, caste certificate, house registry/fard, Parivar Pehchan Patra, income certificate, applicant’s photo in front of the house and any one of these documents like electricity bill/water bill/stove tax/house tax and proof of estimated expenditure on repair of the house etc. must be attached with the application. For more information regarding this, contact the District Welfare Officer office located at the local Mini Secretariat. 

Eligibility for  Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Awas Navinikarn Yojna

        The applicant for this scheme should be a permanent resident of Haryana state. The name of the applicant should be registered in the BPL ration card list. The annual income of the family should not exceed from Rs 1.80 lakh. House for which assistance is sought must be in applicant’s name for at least 10 years, require repairs, and not have received any previous grant/funds for repairs from any other department.

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Haryana Minister of Women and Child Development, Smt. Kamlesh Dhanda, said that the mobile phones are being distributed to Anganwadi workers, supervisors, and CDPOs (Child Development Project Officers) at an estimated cost of around Rs. 28 crore.

        In a program held at grain market in Kaithal, the state minister distributed mobile phones to Anganwadi workers. The Minister of State said that mobile phones have been provided to 1270 Anganwadi workers, 49 supervisors and 7 Women and Child Development Project Officers in Kaithal district. Minister further stated that approximately 25,962 Anganwadi workers, 1016 supervisors, and 148 CDPOs across the 22 districts of the state will be provided with mobile phones, totalling a cost of Rs. 28 crore. In Kaithal district, 1326 mobile phones were distributed.

        During the programme, the minister highlighted the benefits of connecting 25,962 Anganwadi centres in the state with solar energy. She also mentioned plans to open 4,000 more play schools in the future as well.

        Smt. Kamlesh Dhanda emphasized that the use of mobile phones will facilitate better and faster implementation of Anganwadi centre activities. Today, real time data of beneficiaries under many important schemes of the department like ICDS, Pradhan Mantri Matritva Vandana Yojana, Bal Samvardhan Pranali etc. is being filled on the portal. With the availability of smart phones, all the beneficiaries under the nutrition campaign can be easily tracked. On the Portal, work can be done easily regarding the opening time of Anganwadi centres, attendance, weight and height measurement of children, Minister stated.

        Additionally, the minister mentioned the opening of 4,000 more play schools in the state and the decision to connect 25,962 Anganwadi centers with solar energy, with 9,500 centres covered in the first phase. Keeping in mind the needs of working women, 500 new crèches will be opened in the state for the babies of working women.

        The Minister of State said that recently, Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal had made several announcements while interacting with Anganwadi workers and assistants, under which the honorarium of Anganwadi workers with more than 10 years of experience has been increased from Rs. 12,661 to Rs 14,000, and those with less than 10 years of experience has been increased from Rs. 11,401 to Rs. 12,500. In the similar manner, the honorarium of experienced Mini Anganwadi worker has been increased from Rs. 11,401 to Rs. 12,500. Similarly, uniform allowance has been increased.

        The minister also highlighted recent announcements by Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal, including an increase in allowances for Anganwadi workers based on their experience and improvements in retirement benefits. The retirement amount for Anganwadi workers has been increased from Rs. 1 lakh to Rs. 2 lakhs, and for Anganwadi helpers, it has been raise from Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 1 lakh.

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Haryana Minister of Women and Child Development, Smt. Kamlesh Dhanda, stated that under the leadership of Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi and Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal, the government is working to uplift the deprived by providing the benefits of government welfare schemes to the eligible beneficiaries.

        During the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra and Jan Samvad Programme held in the villages of Sega and Kheri Sheru in the Kaithal district on Monday, the State Minister addressed the rural population. The minister also inspected stalls set up by various departments and heard a live programme by Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi in the village Sega. Beneficiaries were provided with the benefits of various services during the programme.

        State Minister, Smt. Kamlesh Dhandha stressed upon the importance of public participation in achieving Prime Minister Modi’s vision of a developed India by 2047. She said that the present central and state government are strenuously working to bring ‘Antyodaya’ families of the country and the state into the mainstream through various schemes such as the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, Mukhyamantri Awas Yojana, Ayushman Bharat Scheme, PM SVANidhi, Ujjwala Yojana, among others.

        She commended Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal for bringing about significant changes in the state. Job opportunities are being provided to the youth without any ‘Parchi-Kharchi’. This is a significant change, and major development work has been carried out in all districts. Collective demands of the villagers are being fulfilled on time, and development projects worth crores of rupees are being undertaken in the villages.

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Haryana Chief Minister, Sh Manohar Lal has rationalized the outsourcing policy to safeguard contractual employees from contractor exploitation. He has taken the complaints of contractor-induced exploitation of workers, particularly in relation to EPF contribution and ESI, seriously and has established the Haryana Kaushal Rozgaar Nigam to address these issues. In addition, the Chief Minister has also taken care of the youth seeking employment abroad through unconventional means such as kabootarbazi, illegal methods, and donkey routes. This initiative aims to ensure that the youth of Haryana pursue overseas employment through legal avenues, promoting a safer and more secure pathway for their aspirations.

        The Chief Minister acknowledges the significant role played by the Haryana Kaushal Razgaar Nigam in promptly meeting the manpower needs of various departments. Within a swift 20-day turnaround, job offer letters are issued to eligible candidates based on departmental requirements. The Nigam has invited applications for 28 categories across various departments, extending the opportunity from law graduates to individuals proficient in reading and writing Hindi. The interested candidates can apply until January 14, 2024.

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        The state government, through the HKRN, is extending opportunity for interested youth to apply for 41 diverse job categories in countries including Finland, Uzbekistan, Japan, UK, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Israel. The application deadline for these opportunities is January 10, 2024. In the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Abu Dhabi, applications are open for positions such as heavy-duty driver, light vehicle driver, electrician, plumber, mason, carpenter, and construction works. Similarly, applications can also be made for the recruitment of 10,000 laborers for Israel, 50 staff nurses for Cambridge University Hospital in the UK and 50 bouncers (security guards) in Dubai.

        In addition, there is a pressing demand for 2,500 nursing positions in the UK. Prospective candidates for these roles are being searched with annual salaries ranging from £26,000 to £29,000 (approximately Rs 27.6 lakh to Rs 30.7 lakh). Furthermore, there is an additional call for candidates proficient in Hindi, English, and Russian languages to serve as translators in Uzbekistan, with a compensation of $1,000 per month (Rs 83,243).

        The Haryana government is actively working towards creating employment opportunities for the youth. In the past years, a substantial 1,10,000 jobs have been generated through the Haryana Public Service Commission and Haryana Staff Selection Commission. In addition, 60,000 jobs are in the pipeline. Moreover, to address the employment scenario, over 1.08 lakh individuals already working on a contractual basis have been integrated into the HKRN. Furthermore, the government has recruited 17,785 new personnel on a contract basis, reflecting a comprehensive effort to boost employment opportunities in the state.

        Chief Minister Sh Manohar Lal emphasizes the importance of preventing the exploitation of Haryana’s youth at any level, ensuring they do not fall into the clutches of unscrupulous agents. To address this concern, the government has established the HKRN. Apart from this, Foreign Cooperation Department has also been formed, which is continuously working to attract foreign investors to Haryana and to find employment opportunities abroad for the youth.