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Dushyant Chautala to visit Gurugram district

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IEP Chandigarh, July 18

Haryana Deputy Chief Minister, Sh. Dushyant Chautala will visit Gurugram district on July 19 and participate in several programmes. During this, the Deputy Chief Minister will also hear the public grievances of the citizens.

Giving more information in this regard, an official spokesperson said that the Deputy Chief Minister will address a public meeting at 11.00 AM at Primary Choupal in Pathredi village of Gurugram district and 11.45 AM at Badi Choupal in village Rathiwas. Thereafter, the Deputy CM will listen to the problems of the citizens by addressing a public meeting at Manawala Chaupal, village Khod at 1.45 PM, government school in village Balewa at 3 PM. Besides this, he will also attend a public meeting at village Khandewla at 4.45 pm as per his scheduled programme.

Chandigarh, Haryana

Hry School Education Minister inaugurates and lays the foundation stone of 17 projects worth Rs. 27.43 crore of Yamunanagar district

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IEP Chandigarh, July 20

Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal dedicated 17 projects worth Rs. 27.43 crore to Yamunanagar district.The district level programme was organized in the auditorium of the District Secretariat of Yamunanagar Where School Education Minister, Sh. Kanwar Pal inaugurated 12 projects and laid the foundation stone of 5 projects.        School Education Minister, Sh. Kanwar Pal said that today Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal has dedicated 347 projects worth Rs. 2,741 crores to the people of the state in a single day. He said that the Chief Minister has ensured equal development of the entire state without any disparity. He said that due to public welfare policies, the state has been freed from the shackles of regionalism, casteism, nepotism and corruption.        The previous governments hardly did anything for the development of this district. However, as soon as our government came to power, we vowed to uphold the spirit of the Haryana Ek-Haryanvi Ek and promote uniform growth across all the districts, he added.        The government has made such a system in the state that we are able to get online benefits of various schemes of the government sitting at home through digital mode. He said that Yamuna Nagar district is accelerating on the path of development. The government is committed to the all-round development of the state in a planned manner and for this, the government has taken effective and commendable steps in the direction of benefiting the common people by implementing several development schemes.  

Chandigarh, Haryana

Citizens will get 30 percent rebate on property tax payments made till July 31- Dr. Kamal Gupta

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IEP Chandigarh, June 29 

The Haryana Government has taken a significant step towards ensuring ease and convenience for the citizens by offering a 30 percent rebate in the interest amount on depositing property tax by July 31. This rebate, which was previously only 10 percent, has been increased by a whopping 20 percent by the government, providing great relief to all sections residing in urban areas. An official spokesperson of the Urban Local Bodies Department highlighted how the government has streamlined the process of paying property tax in Haryana, making it easier than ever before. The government is also spreading awareness about this scheme to ensure that the maximum number of people can avail 30 percent rebate in the interest amount of property tax. The spokesperson emphasized the importance of informing and encouraging individuals who have yet to pay their property tax to take advantage of this government scheme. Those who have pending property tax dues should deposit their tax as soon as possible as this step would generate revenue in the Municipalities which can be used for other development works. 

Chandigarh, Haryana

Home Minister Anil Vij today gave directions to suspend DSP in Hisar

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IEP Chandigarh, June 9

Haryana Home Minister Sh. Anil Vij has directed to suspend a DSP for not following the directions given by him in the monthly meeting of the District Public Relations and Grievances Committee held at Hisar today. Apart from this, he has also given directions to suspend two patwaris and a data entry operator in a registry case.

        Sh. Vij was answering the questions of media persons after the monthly meeting of District Public Relations and Grievances Committee in Hisar today. He said that 12 complaints were received in today’s meeting, out of which he has given directions to take action on each complaint. He said that some complaints have been resolved while some have been dropped.

        He said that today he has given directions to suspend a DSP who did not follow the directions given by me during the last meeting and he kept on covering up the matter in his own way which was not in compliance with the instructions of the committee for action.

        Similarly, in another case there was a registry pledge and a committee was constituted in the last committee meeting to investigate into it. He said that now the report of the committee has received and two patwaris and a data entry operator have been found guilty in this case, so directions have been given to suspend them as well.

        During the hearing of the first complaint, he directed to suspend the then Barwala DSP Rohtash. Bhateri’s wife Satpal, a resident of village Kirori district Hisar, had told in her complaint that she had cultivated wheat crop on two acres of land, in which the standing crop was spoiled by poisonous spray.  In this case, Home and Health Minister Anil Vij had given directions to arrest the culprits without delay.  Due to non-action as per directions, orders were given for suspension of DSP and immediate arrest of the accused in the case.

        In the second complaint, Prem Singh s/o Dal Singh, Ajmer Singh s/o Preet Singh, Balwant Singh s/o Nawab Ali and the residents of The Hisar Scholar House Building Society Gangwa have demanded immediate action against the head of the society on the allegation of multiple allotment of the plot.  In this matter, during the last meeting, directions were given to suspend the Assistant Registrar (Cooperative Societies) and take strict action by registering an FIR in the matter.  The police has registered an FIR yesterday.  In this matter, the Home Minister instructed the Corporation Commissioner to speed up the investigation and conduct the elections of the society.

        In the third complaint, Rajpal Singh’s son Prabhuram resident of Narnaund said that in the year 1981, after taking approval from the government, a plot in Murabba No. 68 was sold by auction by the Gram Panchayat Narnaund.  He had also bought plot number 40 in the auction.  But due to some reasons the identification and registration could not be done.  On this, directions were given to the officials in the meeting that after taking the records from the Panchayat Department, the civic body department should immediately get the registry done in favor of the complainant.

        In the fourth complaint placed in the meeting, the Resident Welfare Association, Hisar, while demanding provision of drinking water, arrangement of STP, cut on National Highway 52, government arrangement of electricity and facilities in Marvel City, told in the meeting that this colony was formed in 2007, but even till date facilities have not been provided to the plot holders.  Hearing the complaint, Home Minister Anil Vij said that a letter has been written to Herera, Gurgaon for investigation in this matter and to the higher authorities of Town and Country Planning for cancellation of Marvel City’s license and recovery of fine.  Apart from this, directions were given to re-sampling the water available in the colony.

        In the fifth complaint, the villagers of Chamar Kheda told that some people of the village have encroached upon the public places of the gram panchayat like phirni, johad, pond, cremation ground, community center, panchayati plot and agricultural land.  On this, a three-member committee was constituted in the last meeting and they were instructed to see the opportunities in the villages.  On being unsatisfied with the answer, ADC, DSP Barwala, along with Grievances Committee member inspected the spot and videography was instructed, along with it was also said that if encroachments are found in the village, BDPO will be suspended immediately.

        In the sixth complaint in the Grievances Committee, on the demand of investigation in the lawsuit filed by Devendra’s son Mukand Lal of Syahdwa village against the members of his family, the Home and Health Minister said that an impartial inquiry should be conducted.

        In the seventh complaint, in complaint by a woman, it was said that action was not taken in the case of attempt to rape on the dominant persons of the village.  It was informed that the culprits have been arrested, so the complaint was also dropped.

        In the eighth complaint, Hansi resident Ashok Kumar s/o Sant Lal The Adarsh Sahakari NATC Samiti lodged a complaint of usurpation of his deposited capital.  In this case, despite having identified a plot of the committee, its plot was sold to another person, in this case the plot was also registered without investigation.  After investigating the matter, the Home and Health Minister gave directions to suspend two patwaris and a data entry operator.

        In the meeting, the ninth complaint related to stopping the construction works going against the map in Anand Niketan Welfare Society, the tenth complaint related to obstructing the work of laying cables on transformer and poles in Kauth Kalan and the construction of backward chaupal in village Panihari.  The 11th complaint was dropped due to the action being taken.  In the last and twelfth complaint, instructions were given to keep the matter of encroachment of a pond of municipality in ward number-6 of Barwala again in the next meeting.

        After this, while talking to the media persons, Home and Health Minister Anil Vij said that action is being taken regarding the selection of land for the construction of a civil hospital with state-of-the-art facilities in Hisar.  After the completion of the formalities, the construction work of the hospital will be completed here soon.  Responding to a question regarding the availability of medicines in civil hospitals, he said that civil hospitals established in the districts have been asked to procure medicines.

        Haryana Rajya Sabha MP Dr DP Vats, Hansi MLA Vinod Bhayana, Barwala MLA Jogiram Sihag, Mayor Gautam Sardana, District President Captain Bhupendra, Additional Director General of Police Shrikant Jadhav, Corporation Commissioner Pradeep Dahiya, Hisar Superintendent of Police Ganga Ram Poonia were present on the occasion.  Hansi Superintendent of Police Maqsood Ahmed, Additional Deputy Commissioner Neeraj Kumar along with officers of various departments and members of the Grievance Committee were present.

Chandigarh, Haryana

Government moving towards rural development and employment generation of youth: Dushyant Chautala

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IEP Chandigarh, June 9

Haryana Deputy Chief Minister, Sh. Dushyant Chautala said that a robust road network is the foundation of progress and development. The government is fulfilling the commitment made to the people for inclusive development. Employment to the youth and rural development is the topmost priority of the government.

The Deputy CM was addressing the villagers on Friday after laying the foundation stone of the improvement work of 41 roads in Jhajjar district’s Badli area village Jahangirpur at a cost of more than Rs. 102 crores.

         The Deputy CM said that the roads are being improved by sanctioning hefty amounts for its repair and improvement. He added that 41 roads in the villages of Badli, Bahadurgarh, Beri and Jhajjar assembly constituencies of district Jhajjar. He said that the roads being constructed by the Public Works Department and Panchayati Raj Institutions will not only make the traffic movement smooth, but would also boost the economy of the area.

         The Deputy Chief Minister reiterated that for the prosperity of any area, it is necessary to have strong roads and pucca streets. Sh. Chautala said that a provision of Rs. 25 crores have been made to each assembly constituency of the state for the repair of damaged roads, due to which the roads will be repaired in the next few months.

        He said that industrial areas have gained momentum under the able leadership of the present state government, due to which avenues of employment are opening for the youth.

Referring to the Maruti Suzuki plant being set up in Kharkhoda, he said that with the commissioning of this plant, 15,000 to 20,000 youths will get employment. On the other hand, enthusiastic industrialists from Bahadurgarh Footwear Zone are also looking forward to setting up a new company in the footwear sector, due to which more than 200 companies have taken interest to commence footwear production in Rohtak IMT, thereby creating employment avenues for thousands of youth.

Foundation stone laid for the improvement work of these roads

The Deputy Chief Minister, Sh. Dushyant Chautala on Friday inaugurated the improvement work of 41 roads of Badli, Beri and Jhajjar and Bahadurgarh assembly constituencies during a programme organized at bus stand in village Jahangirpur. In this programme, besides four-lane 18.250 km Jhajjar-Badli road, he also laid the foundation stone for the improvement work of 56 km long roads of Badli region.

Similarly, along with the improvement work of 10 roads of 40 km length in Beri assembly constituency and 15 roads of 27 km length in Jhajjar assembly constituency, the improvement work of seven roads in Bahadurgarh area has also been started. On the demand of construction of Jahangirpur to Pahsaur road, he said that this road will be constructed after taking approval from HSIIDC.

Chandigarh, Haryana

Give me a chance, will give good education to your children, will build good schools: Arvind Kejriwal

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IEP Jind/ Chandigarh  June 8

National Convener of Aam Aadmi Party and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Bhagwant Mann took out Tiranga Yatra and mega road show in Jind, Haryana on Thursday. Aam Aadmi Party workers and supporters reached Jind in Tiranga Yatra and road show. During this the entire city was filled with workers and supporters of Aam Aadmi Party. There was a huge crowd of supporters at every square intersection of the city. Supporters installed Toran gates at various places in the city to welcome Arvind Kejriwal and Bhagwant Mann. At the same time, National Organization General Secretary Dr. Sandeep Pathak also reached for the road show. AAP’s State President Dr. Sushil Gupta, Senior Vice President Anurag Dhanda, State Publicity Committee President Dr. Ashok Tanwar, National Joint Secretary Minister Nirmal Singh and State Vice President Chitra Sarwara and other senior leaders have already reached Jind a week before the Tiranga Yatra. Thousands of people reached in this and resolved to change the government.

targeted CM Khattar on the issue of electricity, the day Aam Aadmi Party will form government, 24 hours free electricity will be available: Arvind Kejriwal

Aam Aadmi Party national convenor and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal began his address with the slogan Bharat Mata Ki Jai. Targeting CM Khattar, he said that I saw a video in which a farmer is talking to Chief Minister Khattar about giving electricity for 8 hours to 12 hours. To which Khattar Saheb says that it will not possible, it will not happen, it will not happen. He said that the day the Aam Aadmi Party will form the government in Haryana. From that day Haryana will get 24 hours free electricity. He said that these parties are corrupt, so they do not provide electricity for 24 hours.

Delhi is my workplace and Haryana is my birthplace: Arvind Kejriwal

 He said that we all have to keep the honor of the tricolor together. He said that Haryana is my birthplace and Delhi is my workplace.

He said that among the people present here, someone is my uncle, someone is uncle’s son. Some are my cousins and some are distant relatives.

Congress ruled for 25 years, BJP has completed 9 years, what have they done for Haryana: Arvind Kejriwal

Arvind Kejriwal said that Congress ruled Haryana for 25 years and BJP ruled for 9 years. He said tell me any one work, which has been done by the BJP or the Congress. No facility of electricity, water, irrigation was given. If they haven’t even built a school or a hospital, then why are you voting for them. He said that till now it was compulsion that you voted for BJP after getting angry with Congress and voted for Congress after getting angry with BJP. Now the third option has come in front of the people in the form of Aam Aadmi Party. If the public gives him a chance, he will do the work of giving good education to the children.

 Give me a chance, will give good education to your children, will build good schools: Arvind Kejriwal

While addressing, he said that give me a chance, will give good education to your children, will build good schools. The children of the poor go to government schools. Will fix government schools, private schools also increase fees illegally. Will fix them too.

We will give good education to children, neither Congress nor BJP can do: Arvind Kejriwal

Arvind Kejriwal said that only the Aam Aadmi Party will give good education to the children. Neither Congress will give, nor BJP will give. He asked the public who are unemployed here. hundreds of hands raised up from the public. He said that 12 lakh jobs were given in Delhi.

AAP govt. gave 30 thousand government jobs and provided 3 lakh private jobs in Punjab: Arvind Kejriwal

Arvind Kejriwal said that Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann gave government jobs to 30,000 youths in the Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab. At the same time, soon 3 lakh private jobs were given to the youth.

Congress-BJP will neither provide employment nor good education: Arvind Kejriwal

Arvind Kejriwal said that neither the Congress nor the BJP would provide good education or employment. He said that Chief Minister Khattar has increased unemployment in Haryana. He said that I will talk about your house. If someone falls ill, they get free treatment in the hospitals of Delhi. If the Aam Aadmi Party government comes in power, free treatment will be available in big hospitals.

Corrupt people of whole country are afraid of Arvind Kejriwal’s name: Bhagwant Mann

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann while thanking all the workers and supporters who reached at the land of Jind said that all of you have come to protect this tricolor leaving your work and business and taking out time. He said that if Kejriwal’s name is mentioned to big corrupt people, they start trembling.

Son of Haryana, Kejriwal changing the politics of the whole country: Bhagwant Mann

He said that it is a matter of happiness for the people of Haryana that Arvind Kejriwal of Haryana is a man born from the soil of Haryana who has changed the politics of the whole country. He said, “Jind is not a new area for me, it was the capital of the princely state of Jind, Sangrur is nearby.” We have relatives and friends in Jind. I felt like home after coming to Jind.
 
There is no electricity bill in 88 percent households in Punjab : Bhagwant Mann

He said that Tiranga Yatra is very important to bring change in Haryana and to eliminate corruption. This Tiranga Yatra will bring a wave of change in Haryana. He said that if electricity can be made free in Punjab, mohalla clinics can be set up and youth can get jobs then why not in Haryana. There is no electricity bill in 88 percent of the houses in Punjab. If this is happening in Punjab then why can’t it happen in Haryana. He said that an honest man like Arvind Kejriwal cannot be found. You are very lucky that the land of Haryana gave birth to Arvind Kejriwa. He said that in the coming days Lok Sabha, Vidhansabha and Panchayat elections may be held as per their wish, but the election symbol should be broom only.

Chandigarh, Haryana

Haryana is the land of sports, Haryana can end the hunger for medals in the whole country: Home Minister Anil Vij

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IEP Chandigarh, June 7

Haryana Home and Health Minister Sh. Anil Vij said that Haryana is the land of sports and Haryana can end the hunger for medals in the whole country. Haryana is only 1.3 percent of the entire country while our medals are more than 50 percent. He said that we have laid special emphasis on sports infrastructure to promote sports because until the sports infrastructure is not provided to the players, the players will not be able to do their best.

         Sh. Vij was addressing special players and attendees going to participate in Special Olympics World Summer Games – 2023 in Berlin, Germany through Special Olympics Bharat in Gurugram today.

         He said that new stadiums are being constructed in every city of the state. In Ambala, a world-class football stadium has been built there and work has been done to revive the football game. Speaking on the sports policy, Sh. Vij said that when I was the sports minister in the last term, I made the sports policy of Haryana with consultation to the players, because many times there is a gap in making policies, and to bridge this gap. So, I also included the stakeholders i.e. the players. This work was greatly appreciated by the players then and said that to date no one has asked us about the sports policy and this is the first time that it is being asked before making the sports policy. He said that today players from other states also demand to implement Haryana’s sports policy in their state and say that Haryana’s sports policy should be implemented in their state.

         Talking about the medals, he said that in the Olympics gold medalist gets Rs 6 crore, silver medalist Rs 4 crore and bronze medalist Rs 2.5 crore, which is probably the highest in the country.

         He said that in the hustle and bustle of life, we forget many of our responsibilities because we are living in a water-tight compartment and if we pluck even a single flower in this compartment, it can be felt even to the farthest stars. That’s why not everyone feels the pain that goes or reaches in society, only a few feel it. He said that realizing this pain, Smt. Mallika Nadda, who is sitting among us today, has done the work of taking such people forward to walk step by step like other people through Special Olympics India.

Sh. Vij said that success can be achieved only with ability and opportunity. These special players also have potential, but today Smt. Mallika Nadda has given these children an opportunity to show their potential. He expresses gratitude from the bottom of his heart to the organization and all the people for their cooperation in this.

         Congratulating the special players who are going to participate in the Special Olympics World Summer Games – 2023 in Berlin, Germany, he said I have full hope that these players will bring back good medals from there. Praising Smt. Nadda, He said that she organizes health camps for these players from time to time.

He said that education and health are two important sectors of a government. Our government has implemented a new education policy to improve the education sector, which is unprecedented work. He said that education is a mechanism to make a man a human being and a good nation can be made only after becoming a good human being. Regarding DAV institution, he said that DAV institution has contributed to education even before and after independence and it is a revolution in the field of education.

         Special Olympics India Chairperson Smt. Mallika Nadda while congratulating the players going to participate in the Special Olympics World Summer Games – 2023 in Berlin, Germany said that 16 players and coaches are present here today. Praising the Home Minister Sh. Anil Vij, She said that these players are grateful to him for bringing change in the lives of these special players, giving them respect and providing them employment because during their tenure a lot of new things have been done. She said that for the promotion of these sportspersons, full cooperation is being received from the Haryana Government and the Health Minister. In this series, the stadium has been given to Special Olympics India in Daulatabad. She said that an amount of Rs 50 lakh has been announced by Home Minister Anil Vij for Special Olympics India. This amount will be used to build this stadium, she added.

        She said that we have to reach out to every Divyang and Special Olympics India has extended full cooperation in this movement. She said that 190 countries are in the Special Olympics with 1.5 million registered athletes. She said that 198 players will participate in 16 types of sports in the games to be held in Berlin. Expressing hope, she said that out of about 200 players, 150 players would definitely come with medals. Calling upon the people, she said that every class should make efforts to bring these special players into the mainstream.

         State President of Bharatiya Janata Party Sh. Om Prakash Dhankhar said that these special players should become the identity of the country and participate in progress, for which the Special Olympics is a great effort of India. Appreciating Smt. Nadda, he said that it is extraordinary to bring out the best in such special children as they strive to bring out the best in a challenge. Congratulating and wishing these special players on his behalf, he wished that they come victorious from Berlin and come back iconic. 

         Special Olympics Bharat State Pattern Smt. Latika Sharma, DAV School Vice Chairman Yogesh Munjal, Special Olympics Bharat Area Manager Virender Kumar, DAV School Principal Aparna, SGT University Registrar Yogendra Yadav also addressed on the occasion.

         Home Minister Sh. Anil Vij, Special Olympics Bharat Chairperson Smt. Mallika Nadda, BJP State President Sh. Omprakash Dhankhar and DAV School Vice Chairman Yogesh Munjal also provided dress kits to special players and coaches and other team members.

         On this occasion, President of Karni Sena Sh. Surajpal Ammu, Bodhraj Sikri, wrestler Babita Kumari Phogat, mountaineer Anita Kundu, Smt. Premlata Garg and other dignitaries were present.

Chandigarh, Haryana, Punjab

Trinity hospital starts 1st  Comprehensive Spine Injury Unit in the Region

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IEP Zirakpur, June 6

Trinity Hospital & Medical Research Institute today launched its Spine & Neuro Rehabilitation Centre and Ortho & Sports Rehabilitation Centre in Zirakpur. This is the first of its kind  Comprehensive Spine Injury Unit in the North in the Private sector.

These cutting-edge facilities exemplify our commitment to delivering comprehensive, specialized care and revolutionizing the field of rehabilitation medicine.

Dr Mohinder Kaushal, Chairman,  Trinity Hospital and Medical Research Institute  and Dept of Orthopaedics Zirakpur and Chandigarh, while addressing the media said, “Spinal Cord Injuries are known for their profound impact, causing significant social, economic, psychological, and physical consequences. Road traffic accidents, falls from heights, sports injuries, and assaults are among the common causes contributing to the prevalence of Spinal Cord Injuries. Recognizing the gravity of this condition, the World Health Organization has identified it as a major musculoskeletal concern, burdening individuals and society as a whole.”

“Through our comprehensive rehabilitation programs, we address the specific needs and severity of each patient’s condition. After comprehensive spine injury and Neuro rehab program  starts  from the time a Spine Injury patient is admitted in emergency,  after initial resuscitation followed  by need based surgical stabilization and then rehab thus making life personally  socially,  economically productive. Our services include tailored exercise regimens to enhance movement and prevent weakness, social and behavioral skills retraining, cognitive improvement activities, pain and stress management, assistance with Activities of Daily Living, mobility enhancement, muscle control and balance improvement, vocational and nutritional training, and much more. ”, said Dr Mukul Kaushal, presently working as Senior Consultant, Dept of Orthopaedics at Trinity Hospital and Medical Research Institute, Zirakpur.

Senior Spine Rehab Physiotherapist Ms Amrita Ghosh, said, “The goal of neurological rehab is to help you return to the highest level of function and independence possible with the help of a structured conditioning programme. There is also a mental and emotional component of it which improves overall quality of life- physically, emotionally, socially”, adding, through physical therapy the patient helps regain function, improve mobility, and prevents complications which arise years after initial traumatic injury.

Patients are involved in an expanded program of resistive exercise, motor control, muscle re-education for the muscles which remain innervated. Emphasis is also placed in regaining posture and balance control, Ghosh said.

She added, “Trinity Hospital’s Ortho & Sports Rehabilitation Centre is dedicated to providing holistic care and support for individuals with orthopedic and sports-related injuries. Our multidisciplinary team, in collaboration with Dr. Mohinder and Dr. Mukul develops customized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s unique condition. Employing targeted exercises, motor control and neuromuscular training, manual therapies, modalities, motion analysis, and other advanced techniques, we strive to restore function, prevent future injuries, and optimize recovery.”

Chandigarh, Haryana, Punjab

Colleges of Haryana’s three districts – Panchkula, Ambala and Yamunanagar should be given option of affiliation with Panjab University: Punjab Governor

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IEP Chandigarh, June 5

An important meeting was held today under the chairmanship of Punjab Governor and UT Administrator, Sh. Banwarilal Purohit with Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal and Punjab Chief Minister, Sh. Bhagwant Mann, on various issues related to Panjab University, Chandigarh. A detailed discussion was held on the issue of affiliation of Haryana colleges with Panjab University, Chandigarh. The next round of meeting regarding the matter will be held on July 3.

Sh. Banwarilal Purohit said that India’s culture has been to disseminate education and people from all over the world used to come to get education in Takshashila and Nalanda University. “That is why giving opportunities for education to children is a positive thinking. In this regard, the colleges of Haryana should be given affiliation from Panjab University,” he added. He said that colleges in Haryana’s three districts – Panchkula, Ambala and Yamunanagar, should be given the option of affiliation with Panjab University.

Along with districts of Haryana, colleges of Punjab’s Mohali and Rupnagar  should also be given affiliation: Manohar Lal

In the meeting, Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal said that in the interest of the students, the colleges of the state should be given the option of affiliation with Panjab University. Both the states will proceed in a friendly manner, he added.

He said that along with the colleges in three districts – Panchkula, Ambala and Yamunanagar, colleges in Punjab’s Mohali and Rupnagar  districts should also be given affiliation with Panjab University.

“Delhi University is building its campus in Haryana. Apart from this, the campus of IIT, Delhi is also coming up in the state. Expanding education and affiliation of the colleges will provide many new opportunities to students of Haryana,” said Sh. Manohar Lal.

Punjab adamant against Haryana’s proposal for college affiliation

In the meeting, Punjab Chief Minister, Sh. Bhagwant Mann remained adamant against the proposal of Haryana for affiliation of colleges. He said that Punjab is helpless on the issue of affiliation of Haryana colleges with Panjab University, Chandigarh.

Varsity gets only 7 to 14 percent of budget against Punjab’ share of 40 percent

Giving information related to the budget in Panjab University, Chandigarh, it was apprised that the varsity has been facing financial crisis for years. Chandigarh has 60 percent share in the university and Punjab has 40 percent share. In the last 10 years, the university has received an average of Rs 200-300 crore per year from the Centre.

While in the last 10 years only Rs 20-21 crores have been received from Punjab on an average per year. In the year 2020-21, an amount of Rs 39 crore was released by Punjab. Overall, the university gets only 7 to 14 percent of the budget as against Punjab’s share of 40 percent.

Punjab Education Minister, Sh. Harjot Singh Bains, Haryana Chief Secretary, Sh. Sanjeev Kaushal, Advisor to UT Administrator, Sh. Dharam Pal, Punjab Chief Secretary, Sh. Vijay Kumar Janjua, Chandigarh Home Secretary, Sh. Nitin Yadav, Director, Higher Education, Haryana, Sh. Rajeev Rattan, Vice Chancellor of Panjab University, Prof Renu Vig along with senior officials of Punjab and Chandigarh were also present in the meeting.