Tag Archives: bhagat

Chandigarh, Chandigarh, Haryana, Punjab

Chandigarh International Airport will be named after Shaheed Bhagat Singh: Chautala

Leave a comment

IEP CHANDIGARH AUGUST 21, 2022

There has been a mutual agreement between the Government of Haryana and Government of Punjab to name the Chandigarh International Airport after the name of Shaheed Bhagat Singh. Haryana Deputy Chief Minister, Sh. Dushyant Chautala met Punjab Chief Minister, Sh. Bhagwant Mann in Chandigarh on Saturday and agreed to name it ‘Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport’. After the meeting, Deputy Chief Minister, Sh. Dushyant Chautala said that Shaheed Bhagat Singh is one such martyr of the country’s freedom struggle, who has inspired the youth of every generation. He said that the name of the Chandigarh International Airport will now be named after the great martyr Bhagat Singh and both the Punjab and Haryana Government have made mutual consensus on it.

Deputy Chief Minister, Sh. Dushyant Chautala said that the collective contribution of Haryana Government, Punjab Government and Chandigarh Administration is involved in the construction and modernization of Chandigarh Airport and after expansion this airport is boosting the development and industrialization of this area. He said that since Haryana also had an equal share in its construction, the name of the city ‘Panchkula’ should also be added to its name. The Deputy Chief Minister said that he has sent a recommendation on behalf of Haryana Government to the Punjab Government. He added the same request will also be sent to the Central Government in this regard.

Deputy Chief Minister, Sh. Dushyant Chautala said that in future, Chandigarh Airport will be a major airport of North India and it will witness progress along with fulfilling the needs of the, hence all the differences related to its naming should end soon.

Chandigarh, Punjab

Bhagwant Mann led State government announces resumption of ‘Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh State Yuva Award’

Leave a comment

IEP CHANDIGARH AUGUST 14, 2022

On the auspicious occasion of the country’s 75th year of Independence, the Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann led Punjab government has decided to resume the ‘Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh State Yuva Award’, which was lying defunct since long. The aim to restart this award is to make the youth a partner in the development of the state besides empowering them. The Yuva Bhavan constructed at Chandigarh for the youth is being also renovated and revived as Centre of Excellence for youth.

It was disclosed by Sports and Youth Services Minister Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer after a meeting held at the Directorate of Youth Services at Sector-42 Yuva Bhavan. He said that the State Government is making continuous efforts to disseminate the ideology of Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh and prepare the youth for taking leadership role in the state. This award Carrie’s a cash amount of Rs. 51,000, a medal, a scroll, a blazer and a certificate.

Mr. Meet Hayer said that Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh State Yuva Award is given to two youths between the age of 15 to 35 years from each district of the state. The required instructions have already been given to the Youth services Department. The Youth welfare activities, NCC, NSS, social services, cultural activities, sports, tracking, national unity, blood donation, awareness against drugs, educational merit, heroic deeds, scouts and guiding and adventure activities are the criterion for the bestowing of award.

The Minister also gave directions for the renovation and revival of the Yuva Bhavan building at Chandigarh which will cost around Rs. 3 crore. The purpose of this Yuva Bhavan to be built as a ‘Centre of Excellence’ for the youth is to enhance the activities and programs of the government for the youth such as the youth festivals.

The meeting was attended by Principal Secretary Sports and Youth Services Raj Kamal Chaudhary, Director Rajesh Dhiman, Deputy Director Dr. Kamaljit Singh Sidhu and Assistant Director Rupinder Kaur.