IEP Chandigarh, February 1

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

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

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

IEP Chandigarh, January 31

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Chief Minister inaugurated 40 AV boosters containing motivational messages

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

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

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

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

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

IEP Chandigarh, January 31

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

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

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

Samarak for Baba Banda Singh Bahadur to be built in Lohgarh

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

IEP Chandigarh, January 31

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

IEP Chandigarh, January 31

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

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

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

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

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

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

IEP Chandigarh, January 31

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

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

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

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

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

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

IEP Chandigarh, January 31

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

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

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

A platform to honour women, meritorious students, and athletes

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

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

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

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

IEP Chandigarh, January 31

Haryana Chief Minister Sh Manohar Lal, inaugurated the Rekhi Centre of Excellence for the Science of Happiness at the Psychology Department of Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra on Wednesday.

The Happiness Center, established in collaboration with the Rekhi Foundation for Happiness, aims to provide a platform for students, teachers, employees, and the general public to explore the principles of happiness, cope with life changes, and effectively navigate challenges.

Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, Chief Minister Sh Manohar Lal highlighted the significance of incorporating the science of happiness into education. He emphasized that by imparting knowledge about happiness, students can combat stress in the technological era, fostering a positive mindset to achieve their goals successfully. The Chief Minister extended his congratulations to Vice-Chancellor Prof. Som Nath Sachdeva, Rekhi Foundation representatives Dr. Kiranjot Singh and Dr. Prabhleen Singh, and their entire team for their efforts in establishing this transformative center.

Prof. Som Nath Sachdeva, the Vice-Chancellor, expressed gratitude to Chief Minister Sh Manohar Lal and KU Chancellor Sh Bandaru Dattatreya for their vision in establishing the Happiness Center. He outlined the center’s objective to equip teachers, non-teaching staff, and students with strategies to manage mental stress, alleviate work pressure, and approach various life situations with resilience.

Chairman of the Psychology Department, Prof. Rohtash Singh shared insights into the origins of the Happiness Center under the guidance of VC Prof. Som Nath. The Rekhi Foundation for Happiness, initiated in the United States in 2016 by Dr. Satindra Singh Rekhi and Harpreet Rekhi, seeks to establish similar Happiness Centers in universities globally

Minister of State Sardar Sandeep Singh, Deputy Commissioner Shantanu Sharma, SP Surender Singh Bhoria, KU Registrar Prof. Sanjeev Sharma, Dean Students Welfare Prof. AR Chaudhri, Dr. Kiranjot Singh, Dr. Prabhleen Singh, Prof. Brajesh Sawhney, Prof. Rohtash Singh, Prof. Hardeep Lal Joshi, Prof. Anil Gupta, Dr. Deepak Rai Babbar, Dr. Rajratan, Dr. Ashu Dhawan, Dr. Abid Ali, OSD Pawan Rohilla, Dr. Jitendra Jangra and Executive Engineer Pankaj Sharma were also present on this occasion.