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Haryana Chief Minister Sh Manohar Lal, following the launch of the Haryana Engineering Works Portal https://works.haryana.gov.in to enhance facilities for contractors and realize the vision of a paperless, faceless, and transparent system, has taken another step in the direction of e-governance.

The state government will soon accept bank guarantees provided by contractors for engineering works in the form of e-Bank Guarantees. This move is expected to provide significant convenience to contractors interested in working on engineering projects in the three primary engineering departments of the government i.e Public Works Department, Irrigation and Water Resources Department, and Public Health Engineering Departments, saving both time and effort under ease of doing business.

Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal was presiding over the review meeting of Haryana Engineering Works Portal here today.

During the review meeting, CM directed officers that once the work is uploaded on the portal and administrative approval is obtained, there should be no delay in providing technical approval. If technical approval remains pending for more than 90 days, action will be taken against the concerned, as per the rules.

During the meeting, a presentation regarding e-bank guarantee was also given by the representatives of National e-Governance Service Limited. It was apprised in the meeting that at present the process of bank guarantee (hard copy) given by the contractors is long, which takes about 5-6 days. Whereas with e-bank guarantee this work can be completed in only 3-4 hours. This will facilitate contractors as well as government departments.

It was further apprised in the meeting that sometimes the departments are not able to know when the bank guarantee of which contractor is expiring and they are also unable to encash the conditional bank guarantee, which also causes financial loss. Adopting e-Bank Guarantees through this portal will also alert departments about the expiration of bank guarantee periods.

Additional Chief Secretary of the Finance Department, Sh. Anurag Rastogi, Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Sh. V. Umashankar, Advisor to Chief Minister (Irrigation), Sh. Devender Singh, Commissioner and Secretary, Irrigation and Water Resources Department, Sh. Pankaj Agarwal and other officers were present in the meeting.

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Haryana Health and Family Welfare Minister, Sh. Anil Vij has reassured the public that all patients visiting government health institutions or hospitals in the state will receive adequate healthcare services, despite the ongoing strike called by government doctors. In response to the strike, the Health Department has revoked all types of leaves for doctors, mobilizing around 3,000 doctors to ensure continuous services.The Minister Sh. Vij said that to ensure continuous service for the public, the health department has mobilized approximately 3,000 doctors including consultants, senior consultants, NHM doctors, DNB doctors, medical officers from medical colleges, and community health officers. Notably, doctors from the Haryana Health Department have called for a strike, halting all health services in government healthcare facilities from December 29 until their demands are addressed.

Yesterday late evening, the Director General of the Haryana Health Services Department, Dr. Randeep Singh Poonia, along with Dr. J.S. Punia (DGHS) and Dr. Manish Bansal (DHS), convened a meeting with representatives of the HCMS Association. The attendees included State President Dr. Rajesh Kumar, Media Coordinator Dr. Amarjeet, and District President Dr. Mandeep, State General Secretary Dr. Anil Yadav also participated via WhatsApp call. The meeting addressed various demands of the association, such as the establishment of a specialist cadre, amendments to the PG policy, pay revisions, and halting direct recruitment of SMOs.

During the meeting, association office bearers were informed that the specialist cadre has been approved. Currently, direct recruitment of SMOs is not underway, and plans are in place to promote 100 medical officers to SMO positions. This process is underway. Additionally, the state government is considering pay revisions and PG policy amendments. The demands of the association are receiving top priority for resolution.

Given these developments, the strike called by the Association appears unwarranted. The Association is urged to retract the strike notice and resume health services immediately in the public’s interest. Dr. G Anupama, Additional Chief Secretary of the Health Department, has been briefed on these concerns and has pledged to address them compassionately, scheduling a subsequent meeting with the Health Minister.

It was also conveyed that while association representatives have not called off the strike, they have committed to maintaining emergency services. A previously scheduled meeting with the Health Minister on December 26, 2023, did not materialize due to the absence of association representatives. Nonetheless, the Health Department has canceled all doctor leaves.

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Haryana Chief Minister Sh Manohar Lal today chaired an important meeting with Administrative Secretaries to assess the progress of CM announcements and directed the concerned officers to accelerate the implementation of each project. In the meeting, owing to the delay in the 2018 announcement regarding the construction of a park in Jalghar, Parvatiya Colony, Faridabad, and the neglect in work exhibited by the concerned XEN, by citing the tender process more than three times, the Chief Minister issued a directive to initiate action against the responsible XEN.

The Chief Minister conducted a comprehensive review of projects in Public Works (Buildings and Roads), Development and Panchayat, Irrigation, Urban Local Bodies departments, and Haryana State Agricultural Marketing Board under the CM announcements.

In his instructions to the administrative secretaries, the Chief Minister emphasized the completion of pending announcements up to the year 2020 within the current year so that people can promptly avail the benefits of these projects. In addition, implementation of projects slated for the years 2021 and 2022 should also be expedited. Furthermore, the Chief Minister directed a thorough evaluation of projects, and prepare a separate list of such projects which are not feasible now, so that the actual number of pending announcements can be ascertained. Simultaneously, he stressed the prompt completion of works that have already been assigned.

Wazirabad Sports Complex to be named after late former Chief Minister Rao Birendra Singh

During the meeting, it was informed that tenders have been invited for a sports complex to be built on about 10 acres in Wazirabad in Gurugram district. Soon all the processes will be completed and the work will be allotted. The Chief Minister ordered to name this sports complex after former Chief Minister Late Rao Birendra Singh.

Panchayats submit development work demands; state government poised to provide grants

During the review of projects within the Development and Panchayat Department, the Chief Minister directed the officials to engage with the Sarpanches and ask for a list of the development works to be done by them, so that the works can be completed as soon as possible. Emphasizing the state government’s commitment to providing grants to Panchayats, the Chief Minister stressed the importance of receiving formal requests for development works. To facilitate this, a comprehensive joint meeting involving Sarpanches, Village Secretaries, Block Development and Panchayat Officers, and District Development and Panchayat Officers will be convened for the same.

Addressing the construction of multi-level parking facilities in various cities, Sh Manohar Lal recommended the development of a standardized design. This approach aims to streamline the process, eliminating the need for appointing a consultant, creating architectural designs, and obtaining permissions separately. Also, such work should be handed over to the Municipal Corporation, so that they can get the parking constructed at their own level.

Designing courses to prepare new contractors for engineering works

The Chief Minister emphasized the need to shift the focus towards empowering youth to become job creators rather than job seekers. He suggested that courses should also be designed to prepare and train new contractors for engineering works. Training in these courses should be given under Haryana Skill Development Mission or Shri Vishwakarma Skill University, enabling youth to embark on entrepreneurial paths. In addition, a comprehensive framework at the state level should be developed to support this initiative. Besides, the youth should also be imparted training on finance management, risk management etc. He said that students passing out from engineering and polytechnic institutes should be given apprenticeship by contractors.

Over 7000 projects successfully completed as part of CM announcements

It was informed in the meeting that the Chief Minister has made over 10,000 announcements, with over 7,000 already completed. Approximately 1500 projects are currently in progress and nearing completion. In addition, around 1200 announcements are pending, undergoing various stages of administrative and technical approvals. In the present meeting, 864 of these announcements were thoroughly reviewed.

The Chief Minister said that Administrative Secretaries should closely monitor announcements facing delays due to issues such as land availability, Railway Ministry involvement, and inter-departmental matters. He instructed them to expedite these processes by conducting regular meetings.

Sh Manohar Lal also directed that a list of all the road projects for which work is to be done jointly with the National Highway Authority of India should be made and a meeting should be held with NHAI so that the projects can be completed soon.

Chief Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Sh Rajesh Khullar, Advisor to the Chief Minister (Irrigation) Sh Devendra Singh, Additional Chief Secretary of Finance Department Sh Anurag Rastogi, Additional Chief Secretary of Development and Panchayat Department Sh Anil Malik, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Sh V. Umashankar, Commissioner and Secretary of Irrigation and Water Resources Department Mr. Pankaj Aggarwal, Commissioner and Secretary of Urban Local Bodies Department Mr. Vikas Gupta, OSD to Chief Minister Mr. Sudhanshu Gautam and other officers were also  present in the meeting.

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Haryana Deputy Chief Minister, Mr. Dushyant Chautala said the state government has undertaken commendable initiatives to reform the system, particularly in empowering and strengthening rural areas. In a concerted effort to reach every individual in society, government services are now accessible at the doorstep, ensuring that eligible individuals effectively avail themselves of these benefits.

Addressing the gathering in villages Tihara, Pranapura, and Asalwas of Rewari district, the Deputy Chief Minister acknowledged the demands of the Gram Panchayat and assured their fulfillment to the best extent possible.

Government services at the Doorstep: Deputy Chief Minister

During public meetings, the Deputy Chief Minister said that the present government’s vision is focused on developing Haryana comprehensively, ensuring equal development for every village without discrimination. Operating under the principles of ‘Antyodaya’ and ‘equal’ development, the state government strategically provides services and facilities to citizens at their doorsteps. With the adoption of online processes, citizens can now avail themselves of various government schemes and services, including caste, birth, and residential certificates, old age pension, widow pension, Divyang pension, Aadhar card, and PAN card, all from the comfort of their homes. This has not only relieved citizens from repetitive visits to government offices but has also resulted in significant time and cost savings.

The government is diligently honoring the commitments made to the public

Deputy Chief Minister, Mr. Dushyant Chautala said that the state government is actively fulfilling promises made to the public. The state government has facilitated farmers by ensuring swift transactions. Now, within two days of selling their crops, the proceeds are promptly transferred to the bank accounts of the farmers. Compensation for crop damage, applied through the government’s compensation portal, promptly reaches the affected farmers’ accounts. The state government is dedicated to advancing farmers through innovation and initiatives, ensuring a streamlined process from seed to market. Families in the state with an income below Rs 1.80 lakh are directly benefiting from government schemes and services. The government’s commitment to change the system in the state is reflected in its actions.

Economic Empowerment of Farmers and Laborers: Deputy Chief Minister

Highlighting the government’s efforts in economically empowering farmers and laborers, the Deputy Chief Minister said that farmers now receive the full price of their crops, credited to their accounts within 48 hours. City-like amenities, including parks, gyms, and e-libraries, are being extended to villages. Developmental initiatives are underway in every corner of the state, leaving no area untouched by progress. The government’s initiatives include providing 50 percent reservation to women in Panchayati Raj institutions, enhancing their respect and self-confidence. Additionally, one out of three ration depots is allocated to women, reflecting the government’s commitment to gender inclusivity. The introduction of 600 online government services allows people to access these services conveniently through CSC centers near their homes.

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In Haryana, the government is actively pursuing corrective measures against instances of negligence and irregularities among government officials. The state government is unequivocally conveying the message that work must be carried out with utmost honesty to ensure the public’s seamless experience. As part of this initiative, Chief Minister Mr. Manohar Lal has suspended Estate Officer Vijay Kumar of Haryana Shahri Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP) Rewari, in response to a complaint received through the CM Window.

Chief Minister’s OSD, Sh Bhupeshwar Dayal, stated that a complaint regarding the incorrect demarcation of her plot was filed by Mrs. Savita, a resident of Sector-18, Rewari, through the CM Window. The complaint implicated HSVP’s Estate Officer, Vijay Kumar, and Junior Engineer, Gaurav Yadav, in the alleged misdemarcation.

Sh Bhupeshwar Dayal highlighted that the mentioned complaint was initially forwarded to the accused officer, Vijay Kumar, for further action. However, in accordance with government instructions, investigations against a first-class officer are supposed to be conducted by an officer one rank above. Unfortunately, this instruction was not observed in this case. Consequently, instructions were issued to initiate departmental action against Vijay Kumar and Gaurav Yadav for addressing their own complaint. Despite these instructions, no action taken report has been submitted by the department in this matter.

OSD Mr. Bhupeshwar Dayal has said that in light of the mentioned issue, the Chief Minister has promptly suspended Vijay Kumar, the Estate Officer of HSVP in Rewari. In addition, the Additional Chief Secretary of the Town and Country Planning Department has been directed to expedite the submission of an action report on this matter.

Sh Bhupeshwar Dayal emphasized that prioritizing good governance as the foundation of public service has led to widespread satisfaction among citizens with the CM Window initiative, leaded by Chief Minister Sh Manohar Lal in Haryana. This initiative aims to ensure the swift resolution of public complaints. The growing trust of citizens in the government is evident, signifying that there is now a responsive government in the state. Consequently, the number of complaints received on the CM Window continues to rise. Out of approximately 13 lakh complaints received, more than 92 percent have been successfully resolved, he added.

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Haryana Director General of Police, Shatrujeet Kapur today , revealed a notable decrease in criminal incidents throughout the state for the year 2023.”. He highlighted notable reductions in thefts, dacoities, robberies, snatchings, and, importantly, crimes against women. This positive trend reflects the proactive efforts of the Haryana Police to ensure public safety and security. Furthermore, the Haryana Police’s Saral Seva Kendras achieved a commendable 100% rating for the quality of services provided. These centers offer citizens convenient access to various police services, such as passport verification, character certificates, and license renewals. The high score signifies the department’s commitment to efficient and citizen-centric service delivery. Significant Decline in Crime Rates: Addressing a press conference at the police headquarters in Panchkula, Kapur reported a 28.9% decrease in dacoity cases compared to last year. He further highlighted an 18.1% reduction in robbery cases, a 3.9% drop in snatching incidents, and varying decreases in crimes against women, including kidnappings (7.2%), rape (6.9%), molestation (7.9%), dowry deaths (9.5%), and dowry harassment (8.4%).

Advanced Feedback Mechanism for Increased Satisfaction: Kapur emphasized the establishment of a feedback cell to ensure complainant satisfaction. “Through this cell,” he stated, “we maintain complete transparency, record all calls, and supervise the process to uphold its quality.” This initiative has boosted the state’s satisfaction rate to 71%, with over 99% expressing contentment with the online police services.

Priority to Women’s Safety: Kapur underscored women’s safety as a top concern for the Haryana Police. Special teams, comprising four female officers each, have been trained by a Gurugram-based voluntary organization. Additionally, unique identification numbers have been affixed to 71% of all autos and cabs in Haryana, with full implementation in eight districtswhile more than 99 percent people have given their feedback and registered their satisfaction with the online services of the police department.

Integrated Helpline Services and Reduction in Response Time: TRecognizing the need for better emergency response coordination, Haryana has added 139 ambulances and 333 fire vehicles to 112 . Similarly, it has been successfully integrated with various critical services including disaster management, women and child development and cyber helpline. This integration has yielded impressive results, reducing police response time to approximately 8 minutes and 5 seconds. Over 630 emergency response vehicles and 33 Durga Shakti vehicles are now seamlessly connected to this integrated platform, further enhancing response. Additionally, Trip Monitoring System has been launched by Haryana Police to provide an additional layer of safety to women while traveling at night.Cracking Down on Cybercrime and Strengthening Security: “With a proactive approach towards cybercrime, the Haryana Police have witnessed a significant increase in the resolution of cyber fraud cases. As a result, within 4-5 hours of a cyber fraud incident, the percentage of held funds has risen to 70%, resulting in the recovery of approximately Rs 74 crore. Furthermore, rupees have been saved. Similarly, the percentage of funds held in cyber fraud incidents increased to 29% in November 2023, up from just 10% in January. Additionally, 4,11,534 citizens have received assistance through the cyber helpline. DGP Kapoor stated that this year, 61,493 mobile numbers linked to cybercriminals were blocked. Moreover, 1,36,347 bank accounts associated with cybercriminals were frozen. Through awareness programs, 21,25,671 individuals have been educated about cybersecurity.”,he added.Strict Action Against Drug Smuggling

 DGP Kapur stated that 3,757 cases were registered under the NDPS Act, leading to the arrest of 5,350 criminals and the seizure of a significant quantity of illegal drugs. He emphasized decisive action against habitual offenders; 45 of them have already been sentenced to one year in jail under the PIT NDPS, with further actions against others underway. Additionally, 449 gangs and 378 individuals on the most-wanted list have been apprehended. From January 1 to November 30 of this year, 7,340 POs and 4,970 bail jumpers have been arrested, bringing the total to 12,310 apprehensions in the state.To deter youth from drug use, sports activities are being collaboratively organized by police officers, athletes, ex-servicemen, and villagers in various districts, ensuring that the youth’s energy is directed positively.In Haryana, a total of 85 law and order companies have been established, receiving high-level training. Additionally, 53 SWOT teams have been formed. Furthermore, three teams have been deployed in Hisar, Ambala, and Madhuban for disaster management.”Meaningful Steps Taken for Road Safety:Using iRED, the state has identified accident-prone black spots, and efforts are underway with concerned authorities and IIT Madras to enhance the engineering solutions for these areas. Furthermore, Haryana Police has drafted a proposal to offer free medical treatment to individuals injured in road accidents within the first 48 hours.Haryana Police’s Efforts for Policemen’s Welfare:With the convenience of police school students preparing for competitive exams in mind, e-libraries are being established in various districts. Progress on setting up these e-libraries is underway in Panchkula, Ambala, Yamunanagar, Kurukshetra, Karnal, and Bhiwani. Additionally, an e-library has been inaugurated in Sonipat district. To ensure the well-being of children belonging to Haryana’s female police personnel, CRASH centers have been initiated in 15 districts, with plans to introduce CRASH in six more districts soon.Beware: Liking Criminal Posts on Social Media:Mr. Kapur highlighted that the Haryana Police closely monitors individuals who engage with criminal content on social media platforms. Special teams in each district actively engage with and counsel individuals who like or share such posts. IG Ambala, Sibash Kaviraj, and SP Cyber, Amit Dahiya, were also present during the press conference.