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Haryana FCR urges DCs to strengthen public service through Jan Samvad platform

IEP Chandigarh, January 13

Haryana Financial Commissioner Revenue and Additional Chief Secretary, Home and Revenue Department, Sh. TVSN Prasad urged the Deputy Commissioners to consider the Jan Samvad platform as an opportunity to further enhance public service.

Sh. TVSN Prasad was conducting a review of the advancement of various schemes and issues with Deputy Commissioners via video conference late last evening. Discussing the Jan Samvad in detail, he specifically instructed the DCs to closely scrutinize and address grievances raised on the platform.

Furthermore, Sh. TVSN Prasad addressed the backlog of Revenue Court Cases and Stamp Act Cases. He instructed Deputy Commissioners to accelerate the resolution process, minimizing pendency, and ensuring the highest level of public satisfaction. The progress of SVAMITVA, Modern Revenue Record Rooms (MRRR), and the Haryana Large Scale Mapping Project (HaLSMNP) was also scrutinized, with a directive to expedite the work on all three projects.

Regarding SVAMITVA, Sh. TVSN Prasad emphasized the need to address grievances raised by individuals on the Svamitva Grievances Portal. He informed the portal which was earlier opened till 31st December 2023 to register the grievances will be opened again till 31st January 2024.

In relation to Modern Record Rooms, the FCR directed Deputy Commissioners to hasten the verification process, facilitating easy online access to public records. A comprehensive review of E-Bhoomi cases was undertaken, and FCR Haryana specifically instructed Deputy Commissioners to expedite cases, particularly those related to infrastructure projects such as schools, hospitals, and roads. It is expected that the whole demarcation process of land will be shifted to Rovers by 31st March 2024 to ensure transparency and credibility of the process to improve public confidence, he added.

During the meeting, it was directed that all evacuee property cases undergo a thorough review and be brought to a logical conclusion, adhering to transparent procedures and relevant legal frameworks.

Issues regarding resources and staff were discussed with the DCs. Required sanctions were issued in this regard. Also, FCR directed that any issue if faced by DCs regarding the resources, shall be communicated to the Department so that the same can be resolved at the earliest. He said that it is important to strengthen the districts to make them work to their maximum efficiency.

Social Security Minister holds meeting with all Punjab supervisors association regarding their demands

IEP Chandigarh, January 11

The Punjab government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, is working for the interests of all sections and is committed to the welfare of the employees.

Taking a step forward in this direction, Social Security, Women, and Child Development Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur, in a meeting with the All Punjab Supervisors Association at her office in the Punjab Civil Secretariat, Chandigarh today, instructed officials that promotion cases of CDPOs from supervisors should be cleared as soon as possible.

This meeting was held in a very comfortable environment. Dr. Baljit Kaur mentioned that various demands of the All Supervisors Association were discussed in detail.

The Minister carefully listened to the demands of the representatives of the Supervisors Association including filling up vacant supervisor posts, reducing the probationary period of supervisors from 3 years to one year and promoting CDPOs from supervisors.

After carefully considering the demands of the association, Dr. Baljit Kaur assured the association that their legitimate demands would be accepted soon.

Deputy Director of Social Security, Women and Child Development Department Sukhdeep Singh Jhajj was especially present on this occasion.

Dr Baljit kaur hands over appointment letters to five clerks, at social security department

IEP Chandigarh, January 11

          Following the commitment of the Punjab government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to provide government jobs to the youth of the state, Social Security, Women, and Child Development Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur today handed over appointment letters to 5 clerks at her office in the Punjab Civil Secretariat, Chandigarh.

          On this occasion, the Cabinet Minister congratulated the newly appointed employees and urged them to work honestly. She mentioned that this department works for the welfare of people from different sections of society. Therefore, it is the duty of the employees to always perform their duties with a service spirit.

          Dr. Baljit Kaur stated that the Chief Minister, Bhagwant Singh Mann’s government in Punjab, is providing new employment opportunities as promised to Punjabis so that the youth do not have to go abroad to fulfill their dreams.

          Highlighting the dream of the Punjab government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Dr. Baljit Kaur said that our state government is working towards making Punjab “Rangala Punjab,” due to which the Punjab government has provided employment to around 40 thousand youth during its tenure.

          On this occasion, Deputy Director of Social Security, Women and Child Development Department Sukhdeep Singh Jhajj was specially present.

Speaker to hoist the national flag at rupnagar on the occasion of Republic Day

IEP Chandigarh, January 11

Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker S. Kultar Singh Sandhwan will hoist the national flag on January 26, 2024 at Rupnagar on the occasion of Republic Day.

The spokesperson of the Punjab government, while giving this information, said that according to the change made in the earlier program, Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker S. Kultar Singh Sandhwan will hoist the national flag hoisting ceremony at Rupnagar instead of Bathinda on the occasion of Republic Day.

The spokesperson Further stated that according to the revised program, Minister of Power and Public Works Punjab S. Harbhajan Singh ETO now the national flag will be hoisted at Bathinda Instead of Rupnagar.

Punjab roadways contractual drivers and conductors to be regularised, assures Laljit Singh Bhullar

IEP Chandigarh, January 11

Punjab Transport Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar on Thursday said that the state government is committed to regularize the contractual drivers and conductors of Punjab Roadways/Punbus.

The Transport Minister gave this assurance while presiding over a meeting with the employees of Punjab Roadways/Punbus State Transport Workers Union and Punjab Government Transport Workers Union at his office in Punjab Civil Secretariat. He said that the case of regularization of contract based drivers and conductors in Punjab Roadways/ Punbus is being considered symptomatically by the three-member sub-committee constituted on the directions of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann.

Cabinet Minister asked the Secretary Transport S. Dilraj Singh Sandhawalia to speed up the process of promotions in the department. He also ordered that action should be expedited regarding compassionate appointments in Punjab Roadways/Punbus so that the heirs of the deceased employees do not have to suffer. He said that it is the primary duty of the government to secure the future of the family of the deceased employees.

The Transport Minister also instructed the officials not to delay the process of passing of government buses.

Seeking report from officials regarding the buses plying illegally, the Transport Minister asked them to make personal visits to make sure that not even a single illegal bus on road. He said that the complaints regarding the time-table of the buses should also be resolved at the earliest.

Lending a sympathetic ear to the demand of the employees, Cabinet Minister S. Laljit Singh Bhullar said that the department will consider the deployment of drivers and conductors, who appointed faraway places, to near their homes. He instructed the officials that immediate planning should be done regarding this matter. He also ordered to give a report regarding the condition of the buildings and workshops of the department. Wherever necessary, repairs should be done immediately, he added.

Secretary Transport S. Dilraj Singh Sandhawalia, Director State Transport Ms. Amandeep Kaur and other officials were also present in the meeting.

Jauramajra assures all possible assistance to potato growers

IEP Chandigarh, January 11

Punjab Horticulture Minister S. Chetan Singh Jauramajra, on Thursday, assured the representatives of the Punjab Potato Grower Association of the state of all possible assistance.

Presiding over a meeting in his office here at the Punjab Civil Secretariat, the Cabinet Minister, sympathetically responded to the main demand of providing subsidy on potato diggers, and directed Mrs. Shailender Kaur, Director, Horticulture, to formulate a comprehensive scheme under the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY). Emphasizing the importance of embracing cutting-edge technology, the Cabinet Minister mandated the consideration of latest and efficient methods for potato digging.

Considering another demand of the association of setting up of Disease Testing Lab at the Dhogri Indo Dutch Centre for Excellence for potatoes, S. Chetan Singh Jauramajra tasked the Director Horticulture to thoroughly examine the feasibility of this proposition. The Director apprised the Horticulture Minister that a lab is coming up at this Centre.

During the deliberations, the potato growers informed that the revenue generated is one-third of the total acreage in the economy through potato seeds. The potato growers asked for the notification of seed potato areas, which was agreed by the Cabinet Minister. He mentioned that a draft proposal would be sent to prevent the circulation of spurious seed potatoes, causing huge loss to Seed potato.

Punjab CM hands over cheque worth Rs 1 crore as financial assistance to family of martyr Jaspal Singh

IEP Bhagraul (Dirba), January 11

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday visited the house of Havildar Jaspal Singh, who attained martyrdom during line of duty, and handed over a cheque of Rs 1 crore to his family as a mark of respect.

Expressing profound grief and sorrow over the martyrdom of martyr Havildar Jaspal Singh, who was posted in 9 Mahar, the Chief Minister said the country would always remain indebted to martyr for laying down his life in service of nation. He said that though it is an irreparable loss for the country in general and for the distressed family in particular and it cannot be repaid at any cost, the government has made a humble effort in honour of the martyr. Bhagwant Singh Mann emphasized that martyrs belong not only to a single family or state but to the entire nation.

The Chief Minister said the state government stands by the family in this hour of grief and would leave no stone unturned to provide all possible assistance. He said that the people of the country will always remain indebted to the sacrifice of Havildar Jaspal Singh. Paying tributes to the martyred, Bhagwant Singh Mann said that he has brought laurels to the country and especially Punjab by displaying his bravery, commitment and courage in the line of duty.

Haryana Unveils Technological Overhaul in Law Enforcement: Chief Secretary Announces Integration of Cutting-Edge Systems

IEP Chandigarh January 11

The Haryana Chief Secretary, Mr. Sanjeev Kaushal today said that the state government has been integrating cutting-edge technology into police stations. This innovative approach involves the capturing of retina and fingerprints, departing from previous practices confined to court proceedings. The installation of specialized equipment in police stations will record the identification details of both accused individuals and complainants, irrespective of the arrest status. Simultaneously, the Complaint Management Module has undergone enhancements aligned with the department’s requirements.

Harsamay Portal Facilitates Hassle-Free Access: Mobile Number Login and Perfect Citizen Service Ratings

After presiding over the 26th State Apex Committee meeting for CCTNS and ICJS here today, Mr. Kaushal highlighted significant advancements. The Harsamay Portal now allows users to log complaints, offering seamless access to services through mobile number entry. This OTP-based complaint registration system aims to streamline the process, showcasing the government’s commitment to promptly address public concerns. The newly launched system, known for its user-friendly design, ensures accessibility for individuals in remote areas with varying levels of education. Enabling a one-click, unbiased registration of complaints to the police, this system is poised to transform the citizen-law enforcement interaction, promoting efficiency and transparency.

Notably, the Haryana Police consistently achieves a perfect score of 10/10 on the RTS dashboard for citizen services via the eSaral/HarSamay portal. Further adding to their achievements, the Haryana Police secured the Trophy for the second consecutive year at the Annual Conference for Best Practices in CCTNS & ICJS held recently in New Delhi.

Data Retrieval Imperative: Chief Secretary Urges Digital Archive Planning for Police Cases

Emphasizing the importance of legacy data, the Chief Secretary Mr. Kaushal emphasized the need to retrieve information related to police cases. This includes registrations, court proceedings, e-FIRs, e-Challans and Bails etc. Urging officers to form a dedicated committee, he outlined a time-bound plan for the digital recovery and compilation of this crucial information.

Comprehensive Training and Cloud Migration: Police Officials Prepare for Advanced Systems

As part of the comprehensive modernization efforts, 193 police officials have undergone CCTNS training in the last four months. This training covered SCRB, Core Application Software, General Verification module, and the Citizen portal “HarSamay24X7.” These essential components of CCTNS have been successfully migrated to the secure Meghraj cloud on December 28, 2023, Panchkula.

Among those present in the meeting includes Additional Chief Secretary, Home, Jails, Criminal Investigation, Mr. T.V.S.N Prasad, Mr.  Shatrujeet Kapur, Director General of Police, Haryana, Mr.  O.P. Singh, Director, State Crime Record Bureau, Haryana, Panchkula, Mr. Mani Ram Sharma, Special Secretary to Home Department and other senior officers.

Hry CM holds pivotal discussions with representatives of 10 major companies from Japan and the United States

IEP Chandigarh, January 11

In a dynamic display of economic diplomacy, Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal is on a one-day tour to Gujarat to attend the 10th Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit-2024 with the mission to attract foreign investments that would propel Haryana into a new era of economic prosperity. During the Summit being held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, on Thursday impressed with the investor-friendly policies of Manohar Sarkar, the companies have shown deep interest in investing in Haryana.

Meanwhile, the Chief Minister held one-on-one discussions with representatives of about 10 major companies from Japan and the United States, inviting them to invest in Haryana.   During the meeting with the Japanese delegation, the Chief Minister welcomed the representatives of the companies in the Japanese language, which made them very pleased and enthusiastic. During the meeting, consensus was reached between Japan and the Haryana government on formulating a hydrogen policy in the direction of clean-green energy. Maruti Suzuki has also expressed its desire to adopt the plug-and-play policy and give more emphasis to electric vehicles under the Haryana government’s e-vehicle policy. Identification of a site is underway to establish a plant in the state for this purpose.

Microsoft to collaborate with the Haryana government in the field of Artificial Intelligence

During the summit, Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal also held a meeting with Mr. Puneet Chandok, President, Microsoft India, and his delegation. During this meeting, the delegation stated that Microsoft would collaborate with the Haryana government in the field of Artificial Intelligence. The Chief Minister said that all kinds of support would be provided to Microsoft by the state government. Soon, a meeting will be organized with representatives in Chandigarh, where Microsoft will present its roadmap regarding upcoming initiatives.

A Joint Collaboration Cell to be established separately for the assistance of Japanese companies

During the meeting, representatives stated that Haryana has been a mother state for Japanese companies. In 1980, Maruti Suzuki established its first unit in Gurugram. Since then, several Japanese companies have come to Haryana. The Chief Minister directed state government officers to establish a Joint Collaboration Cell for the convenience of Japanese companies, which will continuously engage with representatives of Japanese companies to expedite the plug-and-play model.

Discussion was also held on opening a Japanese school in Gurugram during the meeting. It is the first occasion when officers from the Japanese government have attended the summit along with representatives of Japanese companies. It is fortunate for Haryana that representatives from the Japanese government were present during the meeting, and they assured Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal that full support would be provided by the Japanese government to Haryana.

During the summit, the Chief Minister had discussions with representatives from Japanese companies including Jetro, Denso Corporation, Maruti Suzuki, Yamanashi Hydrogen, Air Water Company, Toyotsu Ambika Automotive Safety, JCCII India, and representatives from the United States, including Blackstone, UPS Logistics Company, and Microsoft.

Additional Chief Secretary, Industries and Commerce Department, Sh. Anand Mohan Sharan, Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Sh. V. Umashankar, Managing Director, Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation, Sh. Yash Garg also remained present on this occasion.

Haryana Animal Husbandry Department issues Advisory to protect animals from the cold wave

IEP Chandigarh, January 11

In view of the ongoing extreme weather conditions, the Animal Husbandry Department has issued an advisory for all districts in the state to protect animals from the cold wave. In addition, the department has also directed the veterinary doctor to remain on alert.

Sharing information in this regard an official spokesperson stated that all livestock owners have been urged to follow the advisory issued by the Animal Husbandry Department to protect animals from the cold wave and keep their livestock safe from the cold wave.

The spokesperson said that during winters, animals experience decreased temperature, and difficulty in breathing, and symptoms of pneumonia can be seen, which also leads to a decrease in milk production as well. Protecting weak and newborn animals requires a proper diet, jaggery, and mineral mixture.

The spokesperson said that to take care of your livestock following actions could be taken: keep them out on a sunny day only, use only lukewarm/warm water for their bath, make sure the place where animals sit is dry and warm, keep them covered and if any symptoms of cold are seen contact the veterinary doctor immediately.