IEP Chandigarh, January 23

Haryana is fortifying security measures in anticipation of Republic Day celebrations, as the police intensify surveillance on all routes leading to the venue. In a pivotal video conference, Director General of Police, Shatrujeet Kapur, spearheaded a thorough examination of law and order preparations, attended by ADGPs, IGs, Superintendents of Police, and other senior officers from across the state.

During the meeting, Mr. Kapur underscored the national significance of Republic Day and urged all police officers to meticulously study the law and order arrangements, leaving no room for negligence. Written directives emanating from Police Headquarters have been disseminated to all districts, emphasizing heightened security at designated points.

Furthermore, Mr. Kapur stressed the imperative to impose a ban on flying drones and remote-controlled devices in the state. Emphasizing the importance of area security, he called upon police officers to conduct exhaustive investigations using drones, particularly in areas around Republic Day events. An attentive watch on tall buildings in the vicinity was also emphasized, along with the implementation of special security measures at the venue, complementing VIP duty.

In the quest for heightened security, Mr. Kapur instructed police officers to enhance visibility during nighttime, ensuring swift assistance when required. He insisted that senior officers personally visit different locations to brief the police force on security arrangements, underlining the need for robust measures at all government and public places.

The Director General emphasized the necessity for enhanced training for police force participating in the Republic Day parade. He advocated for the preparation of a tableau showcasing Haryana Police’s achievements, including cyber security initiatives, emergency response through Haryana-112, and road safety campaigns. Additionally, the tableau could spotlight the positive impacts of recent laws, namely the Bhartiya Sakshy adhiniyam-2023, Bhartiya Suraksha Sanhita, and Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita.

Delving into the state’s efforts in de-addiction, Mr. Kapur instructed police officers to view villages or wards as units and develop comprehensive de-addiction plans. He stressed the initiation of treatment for individuals struggling with drug addiction in these areas. Moreover, he emphasized involving a significant number of youth in sports activities to combat addiction, setting a target of 10 thousand youth in sports activities in each district.

Mr. Kapur also reviewed the functioning of police station feedback cells, underscoring the importance of identifying reasons for dissatisfaction. In addressing women’s safety, teams have been established in hotspot areas across all districts, including markets and transportation hubs. Mr. Kapur highlighted the proactive need to identify and monitor hotspot routes in addition to these areas. The meeting witnessed the participation of ADGP, IG, Superintendents of Police, and numerous other officers from across the state.

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As part of the ongoing campaign against corruption, ASI Sudhir Kumar, stationed at Police Station Sadar, Safidon in Jind district, was arrested red-handed while accepting a bribe of ₹30,000 by the Haryana Anti-Corruption Bureau team.Providing information about this, the spokesperson of the Anti-Corruption Bureau mentioned that based on the received information, the team set a trap to apprehend the accused and achieved significant success in catching him red-handed.In the filed FIR at the Sadar Safidon police station in Jind, ASI Sudhir Kumar, the accused, demanded a bribe to refrain from taking him into custody. During the investigation, the Anti-Corruption Bureau team devised a plan to apprehend the accused and successfully caught him in the act of accepting a Rs 30,000 bribe.

 The entire operation was conducted transparently in the presence of witnesses. In this case, a case has been registered against the accused in the Anti Corruption Bureau police station of Karnal and he has been arrested. The case is being investigated by the Anti-Corruption Bureau team . The spokesperson of the Bureau while appealing to the general public said that if any officer or employee demands a bribe in return for doing government work, then immediately inform about on Haryana Anti Corruption Bureau’s toll free number – 1800-180-2022 and 1064.

IEP Chandigarh, January 23

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

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

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

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

IEP Chandigarh, January 23

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

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

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

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

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

IEP Chandigarh, January 23

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

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

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

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

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

IEP Chandigarh, January 23

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

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

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

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

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

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

IEP Chandigarh, January 23

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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