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Uttarakhand Guv inaugurates a five-day photo exhibition in Dehradun

IEP DEHRADUN AUGUST 19, 2022

Uttarakhand Governor Lieutenant General (retd) Gurmit Singh inaugurated a five-day photo exhibition in Dehradun on the completion of 75 years of India’s Independence organised by Central Bureau of Communication, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB). Over 100 panels were put up in the exhibition that displayed the struggle of freedom fighters, terror of partition and history of freedom heroes of Uttarakhand. The governor said that the exhibition is a great platform to take inspiration from the biographies of our freedom fighters and those who have contributed to India’s independence.

He said that such events provide an opportunity to pay homage to our freedom fighters and help to groom the personality of the younger generation. It is quite important to remember the great sons who fought for freedom during Amrit Mahotsav. This festival of independence is a time for us to remember our past as well as achieve big goals in the future. The Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also talked about the goal of making the country a developed nation. People should make it their own goal too and must make every possible effort to achieve this goal,” said Singh. The Dehradun mayor Sunil Uniyal ‘Gama’, cabinet minister Ganesh Joshi and MLAs Umesh Sharma ‘Kau’ and Khajan Das were also present in the event.

Uttarakhand Health Minister lays foundation stone of first Cath lab at Govt Doon Medical College and Hospital

IEP DEHRADUN AUGUST 19, 2022

Uttarakhand Health Minister Dhan Singh Rawat today laid the foundation stone of the first Cath lab in a government hospital at Government Doon Medical College (GDMC) and Hospital. The facility would help in providing treatment of heart diseases free of cost. The Minister has directed the officers of the health department to complete work on the Cath lab at a fast pace so that it could get operational on the occasion of state foundation day (November 9) this year. Speaking on the occasion,

Rawat said that the Cath lab would be constructed with a budget of Rs 5 crore. He said that the lab would be extremely beneficial for the heart patients of the State.

The minister said that the problem of the shortage of faculty members in the government medical colleges of the state would be solved soon. He informed that the process of recruitment of 339 assistant professors in the medical colleges of the state is in its last phase. He further informed that the state cabinet has taken a decision to recruit nurses on the basis of seniority (year of completing the degree) and soon a government order (GO) for it would be released. Rawat said that 2600 staff nurses would be recruited in the health services of the state. The minister claimed that the State has witnessed an improvement in the institutional deliveries. He said that the percentage of institutional deliveries was 68.6 in the year 2015-16 which increased to 83.2 per cent in the year 2019-20.

The minister said that efforts are being made to take the figure of institutional deliveries to 100 per cent.

New amendments and improvements in sports policy would be made from time to time as per requirements of players: Uttarakhand CM

IEP DEHRADUN AUGUST 19, 2022

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami today said that the State government has made many such provisions in its new sports policy which would help the sportspersons of the State to achieve new heights in their respective fields. He inaugurated the ‘Uttarakhand State Senior Badminton competition’ at the multipurpose sports building, Parade ground here.

The completion would end on August 21. To liven up the proceedings which also helped in lifting morale of participants, Dhami played the game with the participants. Speaking on the occasion, the CM said that the sportspersons of the State are performing exceedingly well in different sports both at the national and international level. He said that our sportspersons have achieved a unique place for themselves by their hard work, commitment and steely resolve. Dhami said that the players fulfill their dreams with the help of their toil and hard work. He said that the feelings of the local people, state and countrymen are associated with the sportspersons and their success. Dhami said that the success story of one player inspires many other players.

The CM said that enthusiasm infuses energy in the human being and commitment and mental toughness takes one further on the path of success. He said that today India is moving ahead in every field as a leader and new India is getting constructed. The CM said that our country has now entered into its golden phase ( Amrit Kal) and everyone should understand his or her responsibility in this period so that the country moves ahead on the path of development.

He said that the State government has come up with a new Sports policy for encouraging the sportspersons. CM added that new amendments and improvements in the sports policy would be made from time to time as per the requirements of the players. The President of Uttarakhand State Badminton Association (USBA) Alaknanda Ashok, secretary B S Mankoti, D K Sen (father of Lakshya Sen), Harish Joshi and others were present on the occasion.

Recruitment for Agniveer from October 25 to November 11

IEP CHANDIGARH AUGUST 18, 2022

Recruitment rally will be organized from October 25 to November 11, 2022 at Army Recruitment Headquarters, Ambala Cantonment, Khadga Stadium, Ambala Cantt to recruit Agniveers to Indian Army under Agneepath Scheme of Government of India.

        Youth from six districts namely Ambala, Kaithal, Karnal, Kurukshetra, Yamunanagar and Panchkula and Union Territory of Chandigarh will be able to participate in this rally.

        Giving information in this regard, Recruitment Director, Army Recruitment Headquarters, Colonel BS Bisht said that recruitments will be held for posts of Agniveer General Duty, Agniveer Clerk, Storekeeper (Technical), Agniveer (Technical), Agniveer Tradesman.

        He said that for Agniveer General Duty, a candidate must have at least 45 percent marks in Class X and minimum 33 percent marks in all subjects and CBSE candidates should have overall C-2 grade or 45 percent and not less than D grade in each subject.

        Educational Qualification for Agniveer Clerk and Store Keeper is class XII with at least 60 percent marks and not less than 40 percent marks in each subject.  For Agniveer (Technical) candidate should be Class XII (Science) pass with 50 percent marks while for Agniveer Tradesman candidate should be class X and VIII pass according to trades.  Candidates with Light Motor Vehicle Driving License will be given preference for driver requirements.

        He said that for Agniveer Clerk and Store Keeper (Technical), the height should be 162 cm, weight should be 50 kg and chest should be 77-82 cm, for Agniveer general duty and Agniveer other category the height should be 170 cm.

        He said that according to the recruitment rules, sons of serving, retired, Sainik Veer Naris wil be given relaxation in height, weight and chest and 20 percent bonus marks will be given on passing the examination.  Bonus points will also be given to the winners of Khelo India Youth Games and All India School Games Federation.

        He informed that as a one-time measure for the year 2022-23, the age limit for Agniveers has been fixed from 17.5 years to 23 years.  October 1, 2022 will be taken as the date for determining the age of eligible candidates.

        He said that recruitment in the army is free, fair and on merit basis.  For more details visit www.joinindianarmy.nic.in website.

MANN GOVT TO PROMOTE UTILIZATION OF FERMENTED ORGANIC MANURE IN AGRICULTURE & HORTICULTURE: AMAN ARORA

IEP CHANDIGARH AUGUST 18, 2022

Punjab Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Mann led government is planning to promote the utilization of Fermented Organic Manure (FOM) produced by Compressed Biogas (CBG) plants, in Agriculture, Horticulture and Floriculture sectors of the state. Mr. Aman Arora, New & Renewable Energy Sources Minister said this here today after a brainstorming discussion at PEDA.  Bhawan. 

Mr. Arora and his cabinet colleague Mr. Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal, Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Minister, asked senior officers of the state government and the investors to create a mechanism which will enable utilization  of FOM.

The Cabinet Minister said that Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA) has already allocated 42 CBG projects of total capacity 492.58 tons per day (TPD) based on paddy straw and other agro-residue and Asia’s largest CBG plant with a total capacity of 33.23 ton CBG per day has also been commissioned at village Bhuttal Kalan (Sangrur) recently. At least 5 Lac  tonnes  Fermented Organic Manure (FOM) is expected to be produced annually by these CBG plants on the commission.

The use of FOM will enhance the nutrient uptake, growth, yield, nutrition efficiency, crop quality and tolerance to biotic and abiotic stress. It’s use can prevent uptake of heavy metals, besides helping local allied industries to flourish, said New & Renewable Energy Sources Minister.

Mr. Aman Arora said that these projects would not only improve the availability of Fermented Organic Manure to farmers but also give a boost to the economy in the region including development of infrastructure like roads, railways, ancillary industry etc. besides ensuring clean and green energy.

Mr. Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal directed the Punjab Agriculture University (PAU) and Guru Angad Dev Veterinary & Animal Sciences University (GADVASU) to explore the feasibilities with PEDA/CBG Project Developers in this regard, while asking the PAU and GADVASU to provide active support in terms of testing, grading, certification and marketing of the Fermented Organic Manure.

The Cabinet Ministers assured the investors all possible support for early resolution of their problems.

Appreciating Mr. Aman Arora’s efforts for calling the brainstorming session, investors expressed hope that the session will definitely bring good outcome while instilling the confidence among investors.

Additional Chief Secretary to Chief Minister-cum-ACS New & Renewable Energy Sources Mr. A Venu Prasad, Additional Chief Secretary Agriculture Mr. Sarvjit Singh, Secretary Agriculture Mr Arshdeep Singh Thind, Chief Executive PEDA Mr. Sumeet Jarangal, VC GADVASU Dr. Inderjit Singh, Punjab Agro MD Mr. Manjit Singh Brar, Director Agriculture Mr Gurvinder Singh, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd, New Delhi GM Srijeet Basu, NFL Chandigarh GM Marketing Mr. Rajbir Singh Taya, Sampurna Agri Venture Pvt Ltd, Chandigarh Director Mr Sanjeev Nagpal, Verbio India Pvt Ltd, Chandigarh CEO Mr Ashish Kumar, Farm Gas Pvt Ltd, Ahmedabad Director Mr Sobhan Sahoo, PES Renewables Pvt Ltd, New Delhi GM Mr. Rajnish Bansal, Ever Enviro Resources Management Pvt Ltd, Mumbai CEO Mr Bashir Ahmad Shirazi and Aquagreen Energies Pvt Ltd, Mohali MD Mr Parminder Singh were also present on the occasion.

3 Brave heart  Donor Families from Punjab Showcase Exemplary ‘Spirit of Giving’ amid their own tragedies

IEP CHANDIGARH AUGUST 18, 2022

PGIMER witnessed exemplary ‘spirit of giving’ by three brave heart  families from Punjab amid their own darkest tragedies, enabling second chance at life to seven patients battling for survival and restoring the sight of four corneal blind patients, thereby impacting the life of 11 patients in the last fortnight here in PGIMER.

Expressing his gratitude to the donor families for their generous acts, Prof. Vivek Lal, Director PGIMER stated, “All these donor families from Punjab are an epitome of compassion and benevolence. Their noble deed of organ donation is far more magnanimous than any eulogy.  These are the people who make PGIMER an inspiration. We honour the resolute spirit of these families and determined efforts by the entire PGIMER team involved in the process to enable them to fulfil their wish by giving life to others.”

Despite being faced with the unimaginable loss, Sandeep Kumar, husband of donor Vandana Chopra turned his grim tragedy into a triumph for two terminally ill renal failure patients and two corneal blind patients with his generous gesture of Organ Donation.  

The perfect life of the Chopra family suddenly crashed when Vandana Chopra, 45, a resident of Gandhi Colony, Rajpura, was admitted to Max Hospital, Mohali due to brain tumour for which she was operated upon.  Post her surgery, the prognosis being poor, Vandana Chpra could not be revived.  

On being informed about her precarious condition, the family, being socially committed, showcased exceptional initiative and expressed willingness to donate organs of their dear one to the attending doctors. Immediately, Max Hospital got in touch with PGIMER for further management. The potential donor was  accordingly shifted to PGIMER on 13th August and was certified brain dead on 15th August following the protocols of THOA.   

Following the family’s consent, kidneys were retrieved and were transplanted to two terminally ill patients suffering from renal ailment. The retrieved corneas, on transplantation, restored the sight of two corneal blind patients at PGIMER.

Sharing about his inspiration for this noble deed, Sandeep Kumar,   a businessman from Rajpura, who immortalised his wife with his decision of organ donation. said, “My wife’s life was the inspiration.  So when the doctors broke the news of my wife’s irretrievable condition, I thought that she lived her entire life caring for others only, it seemed right that it should be her final act as well.”

In the second case, the  untimely and tragic death of Sita, 49 years old from village Ghanouli, district Roopnagar is beyond comprehension and extremely difficult to reconcile with. The deceased was grievously injured in a road side accident on 4th August and was rushed to the local civil hospital. However, seeing her condition worsening, Sita was brought to PGIMER on 4th August and was put on life support. But as luck would have it, the fervent prayers of the family and friends and best of medical attention proved futile as Sita’s week-long struggle with life and death came to an end and she was declared brain dead on 12th August.

The third tragedy was also equally gruesome when on the fateful day of 23rd July, Jarnail Din, 60 from village Bhogiwal, Malerkotla was hit by a speeding vehicle from behind and received grievous head injuries. Reacting to his critical condition, the family immediately rushed him to civil hospital, Malerkotla and then to Rajindra Hospital, Patiala from where he was referred to PGIMER and was admitted here in precarious condition on 24th August. However, Jarnail Din could not be saved and was finally declared brain dead after following the protocols of THOA on 2nd August.  

Showcasing an exemplary courage and magnanimity, the families of both Sita and Jarnail Din did not let these tragic deaths go in vain and consented for organ donation when the transplant coordinators raised the matter with them. 

Following their consent, the process of the retrieval of the organs was initiated. Evaluating the organs, Sita’s kidneys and corneas were retrieved and Jarnail Din’s kidneys and liver were harvested.

The kidneys retrieved from both the deceased, through transplantation enabled second lease of life to four patients battling for survival here in PGIMER. The retrieved liver from deceased Jarnail Din was transplanted to a wait-listed matching recipient. The corneas of deceased Sita were used for two patients in PGIMER, thereby giving them sight and impacting their lives.  

Dharam Singh, the bereaved husband of donor Sita, while trying to control his emotions, said, “We are devastated by the death of my wife. Hope my decision for organ donation helps some children turn lucky and save their parents. This will be our biggest tribute to her.”

The same sentiment was echoed by courageous wife Jamila and son Imran Khan of donor Jarnail Din as they said ,“ No words can convey the remorse. With organ donation, at least we will be able to save someone else the pain and trauma of losing their dear ones. Our dear Jarnail Din always used to be the first one to help others and even in his death, he has done the same by saving three lives battling for survival.”  

Prof. Vipin Koushal, Nodal Officer, ROTTO PGIMER detailing this cadaver donation experience stated, “Any initiative, however difficult, becomes successful when the community owns it and takes it forward. With the donor families like those of Vandana Chopra, Sita and Jarnail Dins setting role models for others to follow, it seems we have come a long way through awareness generation. The donors’ story is a story of resurrection, of good coming full circle.” 

Govt to set up one cooperative village in every district of Uttarakhand, says Dhan Singh Rawat

IEP DEHRADUN AUGUST 18, 2022

The Uttarakhand government would set up one cooperative village in every district of the state. A declaration in this regard was made by the Cooperatives minister Dhan Singh Rawat during the cooperative conclave of Dehradun district held at Doon University auditorium here.

He said that the economy of the cooperative village would be compensated entirely by the Primary Agriculture Credit Societies (PACS). Addressing the conclave, the minister said that the process of computerisation of 108 Multipurpose Primary Agriculture Credit Societies (MPACS) in the State has been completed recently and the 80 per cent work in the remaining MPACS is complete.

He directed the officials of Dehradun district to ensure the computerisation of all MPACS in the district gets completed by September 5. Exhorting the employees and members to accept the computerisation to their soul, the minister curtly told that the committees would not be able to disburse loans if the computerisation process is not complete by September 5. He said that five lakh new accounts should be opened by the cooperatives and a campaign to increase the number of members in the cooperative societies should be undertaken. He directed that every committee and every branch of the district cooperative bank should prepare a business development plan of three years.

Rawat informed that the cooperative department of Uttarakhand has come on a digital platform and this is the biggest achievement of the last five and half years of the State government. He said that similar conclaves would be organised in all districts of the state and the process of loan distribution in all 670 Nyay Panchayats would get completed before December this year. Senior officers of the cooperative department, managers of the cooperative banks, chairman and secretaries of the cooperative committee and the experts took part in the conclave.

Vigilance arrests Kanugo taking bribe Rs 3,000 for issuing NOC

IEP CHANDIGARH AUGUST 17, 2022

The Punjab Vigilance Bureau on Wednesday nabbed Amrik Singh posted as Kanugo in the office of Director Abadkari (Resettlement) at Punjab Mandi Board complex Mohali red handed while accepting bribe of Rs 3,000.

Disclosing this here today a spokesperson of the State Vigilance Bureau (VB) said the accused Kanugo has been arrested on the complaint of Kuldeep Singh of village Bhukhri Kalan, Ludhiana district.

He informed that the complainant has informed the VB that he had applied NOC for selling his booth at New Grain Market Ludhiana but the above mentioned Kanugo was demanding bribe of Rs 8,000 from him. The complainant added that the accused Amrik Singh has already taken Rs 5000 from him and demanding Rs 3,000 as second instalment to issue NOC to him.

The spokesperson further informed that after verification of the facts in the complaint and the material evidence, a VB team laid a trap and the accused was arrested while accepting bribe Rs 3,000 from the complainant in the presence of two official witnesses.

In this regard a case under FIR No.13 dtd 17.08.2022 u/s 7 of Prevention of Corruption Act has been registered at P.S VB F.S-1, SAS Nagar. Further investigation in this case is under progress.

IRRIGATION FACILITIES IN AROUND 72,000 ACRES OF 9 DISTRICTS INCLUDING SIX OF SUB-MOUNTAINOUS AREA WILL BE STRENGTHEN: DR. NIJJAR

IEP CHANDIGARH AUGUST 17, 2022

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann’s government has started projects worth around Rs.90 crore for strengthening and improving irrigation facilities in the state using natural resources, which will provide irrigation facilities in 9 districts of the state. Similarly, a new project with a cost of Rs.100 crore has also been proposed for assistance of underground pipeline projects.

            Describing this here, Punjab Soil & Water Conservation Minister Dr. Inderbir Singh Nijjar said that for integrated development of kandi area, a new watershed development programme has been started at a cost of Rs.80-CR with a target to benefit 70,000 acres of sub-mountainous area in Hoshiarpur, Pathankot, Gurdaspur, SBS Nagar, Rupnagar and SAS Nagar districts.

            “The Main focus of the scheme shall be on Natural Resource Management through rainwater harvesting, Farm Production, livelihood support and community development activities”, said Dr. Nijjar, adding that efforts have also been made for using treated water of four Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) for irrigation purposes.

            He informed that Rs7.71 Cr. has been allotted for laying infrastructure for productive utilization of treated waste water of 4 STPs for irrigation, which will provide irrigation facilities up to 2,000 acres of agricultural land in districts Hoshiarpur, Barnala, Fatehgarh Sahib and Ludhiana.

            Dr. Nijjar said that apart from this, a new project for assistance on community & individual projects of underground pipeline for judicious use of available irrigation water has also been proposed with an outlay of Rs.100-CR.

            Besides this, Rs.11-CR has been approved for taking up new schemes for construction of Water harvesting-cum natural recharging Structures/ check dams in sub-mountainous kandi area, Irrigation Infrastructure for productive use of water stored in Village Ponds and construction of projects for Roof-top Rainwater Harvesting and Artificial Recharging in Govt./Institutional Buildings, he added.

76th Independence Day of India’s independence celebrated with zeal and gaiety across Haryana

IEP CHANDIGARH AUGUST 16, 2022

The 76th Independence Day of India’s independence was celebrated with zeal and gaiety across Haryana today. Haryana Governor, Sh. Bandaru Dattatraya hoisted the tricolour at Ambala and the Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal hoisted the tricolour at Samalkha. Apart from this, as a chief guest, various ministers including State Ministers, Members of Parliament and Members of Legislative Assembly also graced the occasion of Independence Day organized in different parts of the state and remembered the martyrs by hoisting the national flag.

After hoisting the flag on the 76th Independence Day in Bahadurgarh today, Deputy Chief Minister, Sh. Dushyant Chautala said that India is proving its mettle all across the world in the field of digitalisation, technology and infrastructure.  The world’s super powers also respects Indian army.  India has its worldwide identity in the field of manufacturing of cars, service, production, IT etc.  It is a matter of pride for all of us that Haryana has worked to strengthen the country in all the said areas.  When 100 years of the country’s independence will be completed, our the country will appear as a super power of the world.  Describing Haryana as the land of heroes, he said that our freedom fighters suffered many hardships but did not bow down before the British rule. Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, Rajguru, Chandrashekhar Azad, Udham Singh laid down their lives for the freedom of the country. 

While addressing after hoisting the flag on the 76th Independence Day in Assandh today, Vidhan Sabha Speaker, Sh. Gian Chand Gupta said that Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi began ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign to hoist tricolour in every household across the country from 13 to 15 August. The tricolour waving on the top of every house reminds supreme sacrifices of our martyrs and freedom fighters to every citizen of our country. We are proud that the brave sons of Haryana have been playing an important role to protect the borders of the country even after Independence. He said that the slogan of Jai Jawan-Jai Kisan perfectly suits the soil of Haryana.

After hoisting the flag at Radaur today, Home and Health Minister, Sh. Anil Vij said that it is the moment of pride for every Indian. The citizens have been hoisting tricolor in every street, houses, offices, vehicles and in every hand across the country. The entire country is painted in the patriotic colours of the tricolour. Today, we have completed 75 years of India’s Independence. He said that it is a matter of pride that from August 13 to 15, Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi has been running ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign of hoisting tricolour in every house across the country. Following the campaign, the people of Haryana have hoisted the national flag on 60 lakh houses with zeal and enthusiasm. Sh.Vij announced a grant of Rs. 21 lakh from his voluntary fund to the students participating in the cultural programme.

After hoisting the flag at Meham, the Education Minister, Sh. Kanwar Pal congratulated the people of the state and said that the revolution of 1857 was first started from Ambala Cantonment and after this every village of the state became the center of revolution.  Azad Chowk at Meham also witnesses the struggle and sacrifice of the people of Haryana against the oppression of the British rule.  He said that we should always remember our freedom fighters and martyrs.  On the call of Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi, the whole country is celebrating Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav today.  The Prime Minister has began ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign cross the country from 13 to 15 August.

After hoisting the flag at Hodal today,Transport Minister Sh. Mool Chand Sharma said that the tricolor waving at every house is painting the whole country in the color of patriotism. He paid heartfelt tributes to all the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the freedom of the country.  He also paid tribute to the brave soldiers who laid down their lives after independence for the sake of unity and integrity of the country.

After hoisting the tricolour at Pehowa, Power Minister, Shri Ranjit Singh said that tricolour of our national flag inspires us to live and die for the country.  Many patriots sacrificed their lives for the sake of this tricolour.  To protect the dignity and this tricolor, the soldiers are standing on the borders.  The tricolor hoisted at every house in the country reminds unique sacrifices of our martyrs and freedom fighters.

After hoisting the flag at Hansi, Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Sh. J. P Dalal said that the 76th Independence Day being organized in the series of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is being celebrated on a large scale.  The revolutionaries of Hansi and Hisar have contributed significantly in the freedom movements of our country.   The residents of Hisar and Hansi, especially the villagers made an unforgettable contribution to the freedom struggle of our nation.

The Cooperation Minister, Dr. Banwari Lal hoisted the national flag at Firozpur-Jhirka and said that our country has completed 75 years of Independence. India is playing a leading role in every field on the global stage. Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi has implemented many welfare schemes at the national level for the welfare of the poor and destitute people of the country. The benefits of these welfare schemes are being extended to the needy and last person.

After hoisting flag at Loharu,   Development and Panchayats Minister, Sh. Devender Singh Babli said that today we have completed 75 years of India’s Independence.  In order to see this day, countless sons of Haryana have sacrificed their lives. Because of their sacrifices, today we are enjoying this freedom. He said that the communities which do not remember their fighters, their martyrs, their existence disappears with time.  In such a situation, it is our moral duty to remember our immortal martyrs and great freedom fighters to strengthen our nation.

After hoisting the flag today, Urban Local Minister, Dr. Kamal Gupta said that we got this freedom because of immortal sacrifices and this year we are celebrating Independence Day as other festivals. He said that the Central and State Government is working to expand the honour of our soldiers.

Minister of State for Social, Justice and Empowerment, Sh. Om Prakash Yadav hoisted the flag on 76th Independence Day in Tohana. He said that we are enjoying freedom due to the sacrifice of immortal martyrs and great freedom fighters. To see this day, sons of Bharat Mata sacrificed their lives. Many patriots like Shaheed-e-Azam, Sardar Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, Sukhdev and Shaheed Udham Singh, the rebels of British rule in India were hanged for India’s freedom. 

After hoisting the flag at Charkhi Dadri today, Minister of State for Women and Child Development, Smt. Kamlesh Dhanda said that following the principle of Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’, the state government is working for the upliftment of deprived classes of the society . By running the zero tolerance policy against corruption, the government has adopted transparent system of governance. He said that every village of Ambala, Hisar, Hansi, Narnaul, Rohtak, Rewari, Gurgaon, Mewat and Sirsa became the centre of revolution during the revolt of 1857.

Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Sh. Anoop Dhanak hoisted the flag at Narwana today. He said that the people who remembers their ancestors, freedom fighters and martyrs, their existence always remains alive. He said that the present government, which took the responsibility of ensuring public services at ease has followed the vision ‘Sabka Saath-Sabka Vikas’ as envisioned by Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi to uplift every individual of the society.

Minister of State for Sports and Youth Affairs, Sardar Sandeep Singh hoisted the flag in Gohana and said that today we are enjoying freedom due to the sacrifices of our freedom fighters and martyrs. He urged the people of the state to remember our fighters and martyrs. He also paid tribute to brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the unity and integrity of the nation after Independence.