Category Archives: Uncategorized

Haryana Roadways to provide free travel facility to women on August 10: Mool Chand Sharma

IEP Chandigarh, July 29, 2022Haryana

Transport Minister Mool Chand Sharma on Friday said that the State Government has decided to provide free travel facility in Haryana Roadways buses as a gift to women of the state on the occasion of Rakshabandhan. He said that the Government is providing this facility so as to assist the women of the state to visit their brothers’ place.The Transport Minister said that the Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar has approved a proposal to this effect today.  He said that the facility of free travel will begin from 12 noon on August 10, 2022 and will remain till 12 midnight on August 11, 2022.  This facility will be provided in ordinary buses of Haryana Roadways buses.Sharma said that free travel facility was being provided by the Transport Department to women and children up to 15 years of age on the occasion of Rakshabandhan for the last several years which was halted during the Covid-19 pandemic.  At present, after the significant decline in the Covid-19 cases, it has been decided to resume this facility to women.

e-Library will soon be started in every hospital of Haryana: Health Minister

IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 27, 2022

Haryana Health and Family Welfare Minister, Sh. Anil Vij said that e-Library will soon be started in every hospital in Haryana and medical colleges will also be associated with this e-Library so that students pursuing DNB course can get the latest and world class information.

Sh. Vij was addressing a gathering as the chief guest during the DNB Orientation Programme at Indradhanush Auditorium, Sector 5, Panchkula.

State hospitals associated with e-treatment

He said that the world is now moving towards digitization and the state of Haryana is also moving fast in this direction. In this episode, the hospitals of the state are connected with e-Upchaar, but they want that every PHC and hospital in the state should be connected to e-Upchaar and the Health Department is moving forward towards this initiative.

Health mapping will be done in Haryana soon

Sh. Vij said that soon mapping regarding health for which tenders have been invited will be done in Haryana. He said that at present health facilities are being provided on the basis of demand, but after mapping, health facilities will be available to the people of the state on the basis of need. He said that mapping will be done by an agency which will reveal how much health facilities are required at which city, town or village level of the state. He said that Haryana will be the first state to get mapping done in the field of health.

Survey will be done soon for the dilapidated buildings of Health Department

The Health Minister said that a separate provision has been made for health-related buildings in the health budget and soon a survey will be conducted for the dilapidated buildings of the Health Department and after the survey, that building will be repaired.

Every mother and sister has to be the dietician of the family

He said that we have to make Haryana anemia free and in this regard a booklet “Anemia Mukt Haryana” has also been released in which various types of information have been provided. He said that we have to change the way we eat and drink in the changing environment and every mother and sister has to become the dietician of the family, only then we can become strong. He said that the country whose citizens are strong, the country is also strong. Today, in relation to new experiences related to the medical field, a booklet named “Synergy” has been released, which will contain information about new experiments.

Number of DNB courses will be increased

Sh. Vij said that the introduction of DNB courses will benefit the Health Department. He said that in this way the health department of the state would get double benefit. He said that the Central Government has sanctioned an amount of Rs. 9 crore for DNB infrastructure, which will include equipment and guest faculty etc. He said that at present there are 76 seats for DNB courses in the state and their number will be increased soon.

950 doctors selected; services will be available soon

The Health Minister said that there are dialysis centers in 21 districts, city scans in 22 districts, cathlabs in 4 districts in the last 4 years. The process of opening cathlabs in other districts is also going on. Apart from this, the process of recruitment of 1,250 doctors has been completed in the health department, out of which 950 doctors have been selected and soon these doctors will give their services in the department.

Sh. Vij said that 6 medical colleges are running and 6 medical colleges are being set up. He said that we have huge infrastructure related to health, so we can start DNB courses in these hospitals. Apart from this, Sh. Vij also shared his past experiences.

Apprentices of various courses will soon be appointed in state hospitals

Additional Chief Secretary, Health Department, Sh. Rajeev Arora said that apprentices of various courses will also be appointed in the state hospitals soon. Apart from this, Haryana has done good work on campaigns against Hepatitis, Covid etc. He said that we have to pay more attention to how our paramedical staff and field workers can be upgraded. He said that to eradicate TB by the year 2025, we have to start from today itself only then we can eliminate TB from the state. Apart from this, we have to run the anemia programme on a large scale.

Earlier, Director General, Health Services Department, Dr. Veena Singh, PMO, Panchkula, Dr. Rajeev Kapoor also addressed the audience and laid out a roadmap about the DNB courses.

On this occasion, Health Minister awarded DNB students Dr. Aditi and Dr. Rahul Pandey certificates. Apart from this, Sh. Vij also released ‘Anemia Mukt Haryana’ and ‘Synergy’ Journal booklets. On this occasion, Additional Chief Secretary, Health Department, Sh. Rajeev Arora honoured the Health Minister with a shawl and a memento. Apart from this, Managing Director, NHM, Sh. Prabhjot Singh and Director General, Health Services Department, Dr. Veena Singh etc. were also honoured with mementos. In the end, Panchkula Civil Surgeon, Dr. Mukta Kumar proposed vote of thanks.

Unprecedented progress in the power sector in the last 7 years: Ranjit Singh

IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 27, 2022

Haryana Power, New and Renewable Energy and Jail Minister, Sh. Ranjit Singh said that Haryana has made unprecedented progress in the field of electricity in the last 7 years. Today there is a power surplus in the state and uninterrupted power is being supplied to the people in the entire state. Haryana is a leader in the solar energy sector in the country, up to 75 percent subsidy is also being given by the government to the people of the state for solar energy. Apart from this, soon after covering big canals, solar panels will be installed on them, which will not only save electricity but will also keep the water of the canals clean.

The Power Minister was addressing the attendees of the Electricity Festival program under the ‘Ujjwal Bharat-Ujwal Bhavishya Abhiyan’ organized under the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav by Dakshin Haryana Electricity Corporation (DHBVN in Rania on Wednesday.

The Power Minister said that under the leadership of Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal, unprecedented development has taken place in the power sector and new power lines have been laid along with the establishment of new sub-stations. Not only this, by reducing the line loss by the power corporation, the power consumers have been given the benefits of various schemes.

He said that today electricity is being made available in all the villages, dhanis and every house of the state. Haryana ranks second in the country after Gujarat in terms of electricity. He said that electricity is the cornerstone of the development of any nation. Industrialization and development is possible only with electricity. Sharing his experience, he said that during his childhood, there was no power supply in his village, but today air conditioners run there. All this is the result of development in the power sector.

Haryana Chief Minister announces Rs. 20,000 per month as assistance for Anjali, a student who got 100 percent marks in Class X

IEP CHANDIGARH, JULY 24, 2022

Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal has announced a scholarship of Rs. 20,000 per month for two years to Anjali, a student of Mahendragarh who has scored 100 percent marks in Class X.  The Chief Minister congratulated Anjali and her family members over video call.  The Chief Minister assured that wherever Anjali wants to take admission in future, she will be admitted there.

        Anjali has secured 100 percent marks in the CBSE Class X examination.  Sh. Manohar Lal said that she has not only broken a record but has also set a record which cannot be broken further.  He wished Anjali the best of luck for bringing laurels to the country, state, village and parents.  When Anjali shared her dream of becoming a doctor when she grows up, the Chief Minister assured her that she will be enrolled in any medical college in the country she wanted.

Anjali and her mother shared their financial condition with the Chief Minister who immediately announced Rs. 20,000 per month for her

        When Anjali and her mother shared their financial condition before the Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal immediately announced a scholarship of Rs. 20,000 per month to Anjali for two years.  The Chief Minister assured Anjali’s mother that she will have full cooperation in Anjali’s studies.  He wished that Anjali would go to AIIMS in future and become a good doctor.

Haryana became the first state to distribute tablets to students

Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal said that tablets have been distributed to 5 lakh students of Classes X, XI and XII.  Haryana is the first state in the country to distribute tablets to five lakh students of government schools.  The state government is striving for more reforms in education.  An amount of Rs 20,000 crore has been earmarked for education in this budget.  The present era is of technology and we do not want to leave our students behind in any field.  He said that it is our endeavor that the way Haryana has made progress in agriculture and industry, in the same way the youth of our state should bring laurels to the country in Information Technology

Haryana will implement the new education policy by 2025

        Sh. Manohar Lal said that the Central Government has set a target to implement the New Education Policy in the entire country by 2030, but Haryana has set a target to implement it by 2025.  KG to PG programme has been started in the university.  Under this, elementary education will be given to the students in the university itself.  Two universities of Haryana, MDU and Kurukshetra University have started this programme.  He said that the Super-100 programme is also being run by the state government for bright students studying in government schools.  The Super-100 programme of the Education Department is a unique effort to further the careers of meritorious students.  Under this, free coaching is provided for IIT and NEET.  The Chief Minister said that if someone has talent, then no one can stop them from fulfilling their dreams, even if someone belongs to the rural area.  He said that sports takes strength and studies take brain.  Haryana is moving ahead by coordinating these two and is achieving new records.

ADMISSIONS IN GOVERNMEMT COLLEGES WIL MADE THROUGH THIS PORTAL

IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 13, 2022

Taking forward Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s vision to provide seamless online eco-system to students, The Punjab Government on Wednesday launched the Centralized admission portal for admissions in the Government Colleges of the state affiliated with Punjab, Punjabi and Guru Nanak Dev Universities.

            Launching the Portal here at the Mahatama Gandhi State Institute of Public Administration (MGSIPA),

Minister for Higher Education and Languages Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer said the state government is working swifty to ensure our youngsters get all the latest online services making their education and studies related endeavours easier and efficient. The Centralized State Admission portal has been fully developed by the Department of Governance Reforms (DoGR) in collaboration with Department of Higher Education (DHE), Punjab and will ensure fulsome transparency and ease, the Minister said adding more such measures are in the offing.

            “The DoGR with the assistance of DHE has made the state admission portal for the current session (2022-23). Further DoGR has roped in PayGov India (Payment Gateway Partner) to facilitate digital mode of fee collection from student and its reconciliation,” he added.

            The Common Admission platform for candidates will serves as a central hub for applicants for their end to end admission journey and students will be able to file single application form for applying admission in multiple colleges and courses.

            The Portal will ensure contactless admissions process without physical counseling. The fee payment system will be online. It will also ensure ease of communication with students Application Manager allows college to communicate with applicant directly via an email or individual/bulk SMS or for a call to complete the form or to remove the objections or to make the fee payment etc. There will be total transparency in preparing the merit list and students will be able to see the admission process online in a transparent manner.

            Prominent amongst those present during the launch included DPI Colleges Punjab Rajiv Kumar Gupta, GM DoGR Vinesh Gautam and additional directors from the Directorate of Higher Education, Dr. Ashwani Bhalla, Dr. Parminder Singh, Dr. Harleen Bedi, Dr. Jaswinder Kaur and Dr. Gurdarshan Brar.

PRTC TO ADD 219 NEW BUSES TO ITS FLEET FOR NEW ROUTES UNDER KILOMETER SCHEME: LALJIT SINGH BHULLAR

IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 12, 2022

In view of the new bus route permits issued by the Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann led Government; the Pepsu Road Transport Corporation (PRTC) will add 219 new buses to its fleet for providing convenient and comfortable journey to the people of the state.

          Transport Minister S. Laljit Singh Bhullar, while informing the new development said, PRTC was in dire need to meet the demand of the new routes, hence it has been decided to add 219 ordinary new buses to the PRTC fleet. He said that the approval in this regard was already accorded by the Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann.

          The Transport Minister said that process of including the buses under Kilometer Scheme has been initiated and a tender has already been floated, the last date for which is August 2.

          The Minister said, the operator/bus owner of Kilometer Scheme will provide a completely new bus to PRTC. Maintenance of the bus/driver/insurance/loan repayment etc. will be the sole responsibility of the operator/bus owner, and monthly payment will be made to the owner as per the minimum rate of the tender and according to the kilometers completed by the owner’s bus. 

          PRTC will provide only conductor for the bus and route income from the bus will be credited to the account of the PRTC, said the Transport Minister, adding that with these 219 new buses, whereas PRTC will be able to meet its set mileage and provide better travel facilities to the people, on the other hand this decision will increase the income of the PRTC and also create employment opportunities for the youth of the state.

Huge cache of illegal arms seized, two held

IEP CHANDIGARH

Effecting one of the biggest ever seizures of illegal arms, Haryana Police has confiscated 35 country-made pistols, 6 desi katta alongwith 11 magazines from the possession of two accused in Palwal district.

        Sharing the information here today, the Haryana Police spokesperson informed that arrested accused identified as Kilaur Singh and Jam Singh are native of district Barwani in Madhya Pradesh.

        During interrogation, the accused revealed that they procured illegal weapons from Barwani in Madhya Pradesh for supply to local miscreants in Palwal, Nuh and Delhi areas. The arrested accused are being thoroughly interrogated to know the buyers of the weapons.

        Giving details of the operation, he said that a police team during patrolling in Hodal area got secret input that two youths who used to supply illegal weapons in Haryana, Delhi, Rajasthan and Punjab would be coming with a large cache of illegal weapons. Acting swiftly, police established a naka. After some time, two men with bags in their hands were seen coming down from a truck, who were shocked to see the police party in front and started turning back but were nabbed. During the search of the accused, 41 illegal weapons including 35 country-made pistols, 6 desi katta and 11 magazines were recovered from their bags.

        A case has been registered against them and a thorough probe is underway.

        In Palwal, police have so far recovered 168 illegal weapons in 111 cases registered in 2022 by nabbing 113 accused.

MAKING OF A SHORT FILM “CHOTE USTAD” IN CHANDIGARH

IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 07, 2022

The shooting of a new short film named “chote ustad” is going on in the beautiful city Chandigarh. The movie is directed by Mayyank Sharrma. This movie will release on OTT platforms like MX Player and Hungama. The movie is making under banner MSAsian Entertainment Private Limited in association with MS Asian Film Academy and produced by Sanjali Suri and Mihiranah. MS Asian Film Academy believes in enhancing the acting skills of kids, adults and all age group and giving 100% assistance to all the students in short films, feature film and many more. The casting of all the projects is being done by MS Asian Casting. Written by aloke updhayaya who wrote dabang 3 in Bollywood.

The movie is a family based one and intrigues the viewers on the notions of religion. The short film illustrates the omnipresence and forms of the almighty God. This story is a reflection of humanity and how God helps his devotees. 

The cinematographer is Mahesh S Rajan, Chief Associate Director Jatin, Associate Director  Rivabh, Assistant Directors Pintu Rai, Kabir Nanda. The makeover artist is Sunita and Pushpa. The lead appearance is being done by Jashan Sharma and Shivom Sharma with supporting child actors Mihiransh, Kesshaa Gill, Tiana Grover, Nirvi Shilpi. The main role is being done by Bollywood actor Girish Thapar along with many supporting actors like Monika Sharma, Shreya Bhatnagar, Kabir Nanda,Shekhar, Sambhav Saluja, Rivabh, Mohit Pandey, Shubham Dabla,Sohail Khan,Dr.Shilpi Tomar.

The director Mayyank Sharrma quotes, “We are going to make sure that we present the audience with a different and interesting story. We are glad to shoot the movie in Chandigarh as it is such a clean and green city. The crew is also working with full enthusiasm and hard work. I hope the film is loved by one and all. “

हरियाणा को मिला ‘एमएसएमई नेशनल अवार्ड’ में तीसरा स्थान

INDIA E POST CHANDIGARH JULY 1, 2022

सरकार द्वारा एमएसएमई के क्षेत्र में किए गए उल्लेखनीय कार्यों के लिए प्रदेश को राष्टï्रीय स्तर पर तीसरा स्थान हासिल हुआ है। आज नई दिल्ली में भारत सरकार के एमएसएमई मंत्रालय द्वारा उद्यमी-भारत कार्यक्रम के तहत आयोजित ‘एमएसएमई नेशनल अवार्ड’ समारोह में प्रधानमंत्री श्री नरेंद्र मोदी द्वारा हरियाणा को यह अवार्ड दिया गया। इस अवसर पर हरियाणा के उपमुख्यमंत्री श्री दुष्यंत चौटाला तथा वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग विभाग के प्रधान सचिव श्री विजयेंद्र कुमार विशेष रूप से उपस्थित थे। एमएसएमई के क्षेत्र में हरियाणा देश के टॉप-3 राज्यों में शामिल है। इस अवसर पर हरियाणा की औद्योगिक नीतियों की काफी तारीफ हुई।इस कार्यक्रम में हरियाणा के दो एमएसएमई को भी अवार्ड मिला है। इनमें डॉ. हरजिंद्र कौर तलवार को वुमैन कैटेगरी के स्मॉल सर्विस इंटरप्राइज में प्रथम तथा रिषभ गुप्ता को मैनुफैक्चरिंग माईक्रो इंटरप्राइज की ओवरऑल कैटेगरी में तीसरे स्थान का अवार्ड मिला है।डिप्टी सीएम ने अवार्ड लेने के बाद मीडिया के सवालों का जवाब देते हुए प्रधानमंत्री श्री नरेंद्र मोदी और भारत सरकार के एमएसएमई मंत्रालय को धन्यवाद दिया कि उन्होंने राज्य एमएसएमई के विकास को बढ़ावा देने के लिए हरियाणा सरकार द्वारा किए गए प्रयासों को मान्यता दी है।

उन्होंने कहा कि बड़े उद्योगों के साथ-साथ हरियाणा छोटे एवं लघु उद्योगों के मामले में भी टॉप परफोर्मिंग स्टेट्स में बना हुआ है। मैं इस उपलब्धि के लिए प्रदेश के सभी उद्यमियों को बधाई देता हूँ। हमारा हमेशा से संकल्प रहा है कि प्रदेश में नए उद्यग लगें, उनका विकास हो और हमारे युवाओं को अधिक से अधिक रोजगार मिले।उन्होंने कहा कि हरियाणा ने पिछले कुछ वर्षों में तेजी से आर्थिक विकास किया है और इसमें हमारे एमएसएमई का विशेष योगदान रहा है। प्रदेश में लगभग 9.7 लाख एमएसएमई हैं जो कि बढ़ती अर्थव्यवस्था की रीढ़ हैं। राज्य सरकार ने एमएसएमई के लिए कई नई योजनाएं और पहल आंरभ की हैं ताकि उनको संस्थागत सलाह और सुविधा प्रदान की जा सके, साथ ही एक मजबूत नीतिगत ढांचा भी बनाया जा सके।श्री दुष्यंत चौटाला ने कहा कि हरियाणा सरकार ने विभिन्न क्षेत्रों में एमएसएमई का समर्थन करने के लिए एक समर्पित विभाग ‘एमएसएमई निदेशालय’ की स्थापना की हुई है, इससे बाजार, प्रौद्योगिकी और कुशल श्रमिकों तक पहुंच आसान हुई है।

उन्होंने बताया कि प्रदेश सरकार राज्य में औद्योगिक विकास, विशेषकर एमएसएमई के लिए लक्षित नीतियां लेकर आई है।उपमुख्यमंत्री ने राज्य को आत्मनिर्भर बनाने की दिशाउठाए गए कदमों के बारे में जानकारी देते हुए बताया कि हरियाणा ने ‘वोकल फॉर ग्लोबल’ के सिद्घांत पर चलतेे हुए अपनी तरह का एक प्रोग्राम ‘पदमा’ शुरू किया है जिसका मुख्य उद्देश्य खंड स्तर पर एक गतिशील, आत्मनिर्भर और संपन्न औद्योगिक बुनियादी ढांचा तैयार करना है। उन्होंने कहा कि हरियाणा सरकार एमएसएमई के विकास के लिए भारत सरकार के क्लस्टर विकास दृष्टिकोण पर पूरा फोकस कर रही है। भारत सरकार की एमएसई-सीडीपी योजना पर जोर देने के अलावा हरियाणा अपनी तरह की पहली ‘राज्य मिनी क्लस्टर योजना’ भी लेकर आया है। उन्होंने बताया कि अब तक, एमएसई-सीडीपी योजना के तहत हरियाणा से 140 करोड़ रुपए की लागत के 9 क्लस्टरों को मंजूरी दी गई है। इसमें से भारत सरकार की ओर से 58 करोड़ रुपए की सहायता दी गई है।

जबकि, राज्य मिनी क्लस्टर विकास योजना के तहत प्रदेश में 43 एमएसएमई कलस्टर की विभिन्न पहलें,जिनकी कीमत 119 करोड़ रुपये से अधिक है, आरंभ की गई हैं। राज्य सरकार के इन व्यापक क्लस्टर विकास प्रयासों से हरियाणा में 8,000 से अधिक एमएसएमई लाभान्वित हुए हैं।

Shrimad Bhagavad Gita is scripture of all religions: Haryana Governor

INDIA E POST CHANDIGARH JULY 1, 2022

Haryana Governor, Sh. Bandaru Dattatraya said that Shrimad Bhagvad Gita is scripture of all religions which teaches the essence of life and humanity. Kurukshetra is known as the land of the Bhagavad Gita where Arjuna received the eternal message of Gita. He said that in the coming days, Kurukshetra will be recognised on the world map in terms of historical, religious and tourism related aspects with the efforts of the Central and State Government.

        Sh. Bandaru Dattatraya was addressing a programme on the true relevance of Bhagavad Gita at Gita Gyan Sansthanam, Kurukshetra today. During this, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh Chief, Sh. Mohan Bhagwat, Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal and Geeta Manishi Swami Gyananand Ji Maharaj and other dignitaries were present.

        Earlier, Sh. Mohan Bhagwat unveiled the statue of Lord Sh. Krishna in the holy land of Jyotisar in Kurukshetra.

        Sh. Bandaru Dattatreya said that it is a matter of great pleasure for the people of the state that the foundation stone of the huge statue was laid by Sh. Mohan Bhagwat and today after 3 years, this statue has been unveiled by him. On the battlefield on this holy land of Jyotisar, Lord Krishna delivered an eternal message to Arjuna, which will remain the ultimate guide to humanity.

Finding good from evil and making it an inspiration- Geeta Manishi Swami Gyananand Ji Maharaj 

On this occasion, Geeta Manishi Swami Gyananand Ji Maharaj said that the basic priority of our nation is to find something good out of evil and make it an inspiration. The first words that came out of the mouth of King Dhritarashtra were ‘Dharma-kshetra-Kurukshetra, which became an inspiration for everyone.

        He said that work is being done in the direction towards spreading facts of Gita to the people across the world. Certificate, diploma and degree courses on Gita are being prepared in Gita Gyan Sansthan, so that research on the facts of Gita can be made accessible to the masses.

        On this occasion, Home and Health Minister, Sh. Anil Vij, Education and Tourism Minister, Sh. Kanwar Pal, Members of Parliament including, Sh. Rattan Lal Kataria, Sh. Naib Singh Saini, Sh.  Sanjay Bhatia and other dignitaries were present.