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Charkhi Dadri may be the last district of Haryana but will be at the forefront of development: Haryana Chief Minister

IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 08, 2022

Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal said that Charkhi Dadri may be the last to become a district in Haryana, but will not remain the last in the line of development. With the speed with which development works are being done here, this district is now on the speedy development track.

          “When I came to this district last time, I had made 200 announcements, out of which 70 percent have been completed, work is going on fast on the remaining announcements,” said Sh. Manohar Lal while addressing the gathering at Haryana Pragati Rally organized at Anaj Mandi of Charkhi Dadri on Friday.

          During the rally, the Chief Minister said that his government is working on the ‘Bina Parchi, Bina Kharchi’ principle. Recently, the recruitment of 5000 constables in the State Police and the same number of clerks has been done which clearly shows that the recruitments have been made in a fair and transparent manner.

          When the Chief Minister asked the gathering that if someone has taken any money in lieu of giving them jobs, then they can directly inform him after which the people raised their hands and loudly denied the same.

          Sh. Manohar Lal said that during Congress’s tenure, 11 recruitments were cancelled by the court, but in the present Government’s tenure, no recruitment has been cancelled by the court, as the government has initiated action whenever any corruption and paper leak case has been reported.

          The Chief Minister said that Parivar Pehchan Patra is a unique document having every single detail of every family.

          The people of the Opposition are repeatedly trying to mislead the public by propagating false figures on unemployment. As per the PPP data, out of about 25.50 lakh youth in the age group of 15-19, 24 lakh are pursuing education. Similarly, there are about 26 lakh youth in the age group of 20-24, out of which 15 lakh are students. Thus the unemployment rate in the 15-19 age group is just 2.33 percent and 11.6 percent in the age group of 20-24 years.

Tighten the noose around those involved in CLU and transfer related corruption

          The Chief Minister said that the middlemen who used to make money in lieu of CLU and transfer during the tenure of previous government have been rendered unemployed, as the entire system is now digitalized. In our government no work can be done with money as the entire system has been made digital, he said. 

          “The present government has been working to change the system as well as bringing transparency in jobs along with curbing stipend, pension, ration scams,” said Sh. Manohar Lal.

          The Chief Minister said that the work of consolidation would be completed in 60-70 villages in  Dadri and Bhiwani districts. Besides this, the work of consolidation is completed with the cooperation of all the villagers so that injustice is not done to anyone, he added.

          He said that at present the economy depends on import-export. Under the leadership of Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi, the Central Government is keeping a close watch on inflation. The world economy has also been affected because of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. But the Prime Minister is in touch with both countries and is advising both to adopt a ‘no war policy’. Today the entire world is influenced by the policy decision-making of the Prime Minister, said Sh. Manohar Lal.

Dadri is epitomizing Jai Jawan Jai Kisan slogan

          Chief Minister said that Dadri is making slogan of Jai Jawan Jai Kisan more meaningful. The farmer here is hardworking and the Jawan is serving the country in the army.

          “Unfortunately the Opposition is misleading the youth about the Agnipath scheme. I believe that every youth should apply under the Agnipath. This scheme will bring the spirit of service along with the spirit of patriotism and the Haryana government will give assured government jobs within 6 months to Agniveers serving under this scheme.

75 percent employment ensured in new industrial units

          The Chief Minister said that Haryana is number three in the country in the Ease of Doing Business. The government has made a policy that the youth of the state will get 75 percent employment in new industries. For this, work has been done to strengthen the road network also, he added.

          He said that the Rail Coach Factory has been completed in Sonipat on 1000 acres. Local youth will get employment in this. Dadri and Rohtak are the districts from where Eastern and Western Dedicated Freight Corridors are passing. The youth of this area will definitely get benefit from these corridors, added Sh. Manohar Lal. He said that both the corridors are important for import and export. 

          Power Minister, Sh. Ranjit Singh, Urban Local Bodies Minister, Dr. Kamal Gupta, MP, Sh. Dharambir Singh, BJP President, Sh. O.P Dhankar, MLA, Sh. Sombir Sangwan also remained present during the Rally.

Sarthak School in Panchkula becomes a role model

IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 07, 2022

As a result of Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal’s efforts to provide quality education in government schools, the Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector-12, Panchkula has become a role model in the entire state. Every student wants to study from this school.

          According to the school’s Principal, Dr. Pawan Gupta, at present about 2400 students are enrolled in this school. He said that at the time of admission in classes I, VI, IX and XI great enthusiasm among both the students and parents can be seen. A lot of competition is also seen among the students for getting admission in this school. Admissions are done through draw of lots, added Dr. Gupta.

          He informed that the scheme started by the Chief Minister, for the last seven-eight years to change the education of government schools, whether it is related to infrastructure or staff, has certainly brought positive changes in the schools. Along with studies, the students of this school are also performing well in sports up to the national level, added Dr. Gupta.

          He said that the students are also taking advantage of the government’s Super-100 programme. This programme is a boon for the students preparing for JEE, NEET and National Defense Academy. Now they don’t have to spend Rs. 4 to 5 lakh to get coaching for these exams, as under this programme, free coaching is provided with hostel facility. This time also eight students of this school have pre-qualified.

          Dr. Gupta further shared that in this school four streams are available for class XI and XII students namely  Arts, Commerce, Medical, Non-Medical. According to the rules of the Central Board of Secondary Education, only 240 seats are available for admission. Teaching staff is also very hardworking. He himself supervises the school and takes classes.

Students from Chandigarh also showing interest to get admission in Sarthak School

        Dr. Gupta said the popularity of this school is no less than any biggest reputed schools in Haryana. Now even students from Chandigarh are taking admission in this school.

        Khushi from Sector-26, Palak Sharma from Barwala, Naveen from Chandigarh, Abhay Rana from Sector-19 shared that they have filled the admission forms for this school and are now waiting for the draw of lots.

Haryana CID Chief hands over Rs 50 lakh cheque to wife of late Inspector

IEP CHANDIGARH/PANCHKULA JULY 07, 2022

Haryana CID Chief and ADGP Sh. Alok Mittal gave a cheque of Rs 50 lakh to Smt. Prem Kumari, wife of late Sh. Jaiveer Singh, Inspector in his office here on Thursday.

          Sh. Jaiveer Singh lost his life in a road accident near Julana last month. He was posted as a Police Inspector in the CM’s security. The Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal also paid a visit to his residence and consoled the family members.

          While condoling the family members, Sh. Alok Mittal offered Ex-gratia appointment as per the government policy to his ward.  He also urged them to provide the best educational opportunities to the wards of the deceased. This would be a real tribute to the departed soul. Conveying his heartfelt condolences, he said that Sh. Jaiveer would be long remembered for his commitment and services to the Police Department.

          The financial assistance is given to the dependent under an agreement of accidental death insurance cover where the salary account is maintained with the HDFC bank.

          Among others present on this occasion included DIG/CID cum DIG/Railways and Commando Sh. Shashank Anand, SP Commando Sh. Vinod, Zonal Head HDFC Sh. Manish Manglesh, Nodal officer of HDFC Sh. Vipin Gupta and family members of late Sh. Jaiveer.

Chief Secretary arrives at the National Sculpture Workshop organized at HPTI Madanpur

IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 7, 2022

A sculpture camp is being organized at HPTI Madanpur from June 25 to July 10 by the Art and Cultural Department, Haryana, courtesy of Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited.

          Interacting with the artists from all over the country in this camp, Haryana Chief Secretary, Sh. Sanjeev Kaushal said that the sculptures being built in the camp will prove to be a milestone in the history of art making.

          After honouring the artists, he said that they have enriched Haryana with their artistic and creative performance.

          Presiding over the event, Additional Chief Secretary, Power Department, Sh. PK Das said that the power companies of Haryana have created a record of revenue due to their efficient management, under which we are running various campaigns under the CSR scheme. Library construction, plantation and establishment and operation of sports nurseries in villages of Haryana are creative initiatives.

          Appreciating HVPNL, he said that the Managing Director, Sh. TL Satyaprakash has set a living example of creativity by going a step further. For the first time in the history of Haryana, a women sculptors’ camp was organized, which is being jointly led / coordinated by HVPNL and Art Cultural Department.

          On this occasion, Principal Secretary, Art and Cultural Department, Sh. D Suresh said that this workshop is an important achievement of the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. The arts produced in this camp are a blend of Indian heritage and Haryanvi culture.

          Sh.TL Satyaprakash said that the camp has been organized by the institute. The horizon of art has expanded on the land of Haryana with the sculptures made in the camp. Managing Director, Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam, Dr. Saket Kumar said that by organizing such camps, the common man gets an opportunity to get acquainted with Indian pride and heritage. On this occasion, Director General, Higher Education, Sh. Rajiv Ratan, Director General Secondary Education, Sh. Anshaj Singh and Deputy Commissioner, Panchkula, Sh. Mahavir Kaushik were also present.

Haryana will set up a Centre of Excellence for Breed Development of Animals in collaboration with Brazil: Haryana Animal Husbandry Minister JP Dalal

INDIA E POST CHANDIGARH JULY 6, 2022

Haryana will establish a Centre of Excellence for the development of animal breeds in collaboration with Brazil.

        This information was given by Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Animal Husbandry and Dairying Minister, Sh. JP Dalal in Brazil.  He said that the Gir Association of Brazil has expressed willingness to import Murrah buffalo germplasm from Haryana State through Haryana Livestock Development Board.

        A delegation led by Sh. Dalal is on a visit to Brazil and today in the Brazilian city of Brasilia this delegation met the President of the Gir Association, Professor Jose Fernando and his team members. The Indian Ambassador to the Indian High Commission, Sh. Suresh Reddy was also present in the meeting.

        During the meeting the delegation discussed with the members of Association of Brazilian Zebu Breeders  (ABCZ) the modalities for setting up of Centre of Excellence for Gir Animals in Haryana and got information.  The delegation visited Motam Gir Hut Farm in Alexandrio District near Brasilia which is one of the largest Gir Farm with more than 1,500 good quality Gir Cows.  The delegation inquired about the dairy practices followed in breeding, nutrition and agricultural management practices and studied them.

        Sh. Dalal met Mr. Jean Marcel Fernandes, Secretary of Trade and International Relations, Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supplies of Brazil and had very fruitful discussions.  They agreed to further strengthen mutually beneficial ties in the areas of dairy development and cattle breed improvement, including exchange of information and experiences, technologies such as Embryo Transfer Technology (ETT) and In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF), joint research and exchange of genetic material and germplasm.

        During the meeting both sides also agreed to cooperate in setting up a Centre of Excellence in Haryana.  Sh. Dalal also invited a delegation from the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture to visit Haryana to take these forward and explore new areas of cooperation in agriculture, forestry and aquaculture.  In the meeting they also agreed to engage with both sides through diplomatic missions located in Brasilia and New Delhi.

        In Uberaba, Sh. Dalal held a meeting with the ABCZ and visited Alta Genetics, a state-of-the-art animal genomics company.  They welcomed their interest in expanding cooperation for mutually beneficial partnerships in animal husbandry and allied sectors. Sh. Dalal also visited the Embrapa Animal Dairy (Embrapa Gado de Leite) Research Center in Juiz de Fora and discussed areas of cooperation.

        The delegation included Chairman, Haryana Livestock Development Board, Sh. Randhir Singh Golan, Chairman, Haryana Warehouse Corporation Sh. Nayan Pal Rawat, Chairman, Haryana Forest Development Corporation, Sh. Dharampal Gondar, Commissioner and Secretary, Haryana Animal Husbandry and Dairying Department, Sh. Pankaj Aggarwal and other officials.

Haryana state delegation to Rome meets the Director-General, FAO of UN and organized a meeting to encourage Italian investments in India

IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 07, 2022

The Haryana state delegation, led by the Minister of Cooperation, Dr. Banwari Lal, is in Italy to study technologies for the preservation of food and cereals and to promote the state as an investment destination for Italian companies, in particular SMEs. The delegation includes MLA, Sh. Deepak Mangla, Chairman, HAFED, Sh. Kailash Bhagat, Managing Director, HAFED, h. A. Sreenivas, Deputy Secretary, Cooperation Department, MS. Shivjeet Bharti and the General Manager, HAFED, Dr. Arun Kumar Ahuja.

        The delegation along with HE Dr. Neena Malhotra, Ambassador of India to Italy met the Director-General, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Mr. Qu Dongu at its headquarters at Rome.

        The DG, FAO emphasized that the land is limited and more yield from the same land is required to feed the population with the least impact on the environment. Natural and organic farming techniques with minimum or no use of pesticides and chemical fertilizers is the need of the hour. He emphasized the need to support small and marginal farmers. They need inputs including seed, marketing channel, price support. He praised the Ambassador of India to Italy for her active role and offered to work together in the betterment of the farmers.

        He further said that FAO offers technical support and ensured all possible help in the interest of the farmers of the State on receipt of request through the federal government of India.

        Thereafter, in an event organized by the Indian Embassy in Rome at Hotel Westin Excelsior, the delegation had the opportunity to present the State of Haryana before Italian entrepreneurs. The meeting brought together several potential partners for trade and investment development between the two countries.

        Welcoming the delegation and Italian entrepreneurs, Dr. Neena Malhotra, Ambassador of India to Italy, said, “The state of Haryana represents a wonderful opportunity for collaboration between the two countries, especially in this environment in global food shortages are expected to increase dramatically.”

        She further said that the Indian delegation has been sent to Italy by the state of Haryana to develop partnerships between India and Italy and study new technologies, especially in the agricultural sector. Modern Haryana is one of the most developed states in India. It has the highest per capita income among the largest states in the country and is one of the largest producers of wheat and rice. More than 60% of the exported Basmati rice is grown here, one of India’s best-known varieties of rice. Furthermore, many Indian agricultural workers who come from this land currently work in Italy.

        Haryana is also one of the leading global Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) destinations and over 5% of the world’s BPO and call centers are operated by Gurugram and other neighboring cities. Haryana is home to over 120,000 Indian micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, so it is aware of the various challenges of the sector.

        The head of the delegation, Dr. Banwari Lal, Minister of Cooperation, Haryana State informed that “Haryana is a leading producer of wheat and paddy. This visit serves to study modern technologies for the storage of grain and cereals. All this would help create a similar infrastructure in Haryana as well as minimize storage losses, and also extend the shelf life of the grains. We can also plan to do contract farming for supply of quality grains/products as per required EU quality parameters.”

        Sh. A. Sreenivas, MD, HAFED gave a detailed presentation about HAFED and told that HAFED is the largest federation of agricultural cooperatives in Haryana that works to provide farmers with services and assistance together with the government with a turnover of USD 2.2 billion during the last financial year.

        HAFED not only deals in procurement and Warehousing of food grains but also deals in Agri-processing and marketing of quality consumer products including rice, mustard oil, etc. First time in the history, HAFED has been exporting 20,000 MT of Basmati rice to a prominent buyer of Saudi Arabia (UAE) and we plan to manifold the export of rice in the coming years. This year, as a commercial decision, HAFED has also procured Durum quality wheat from Madhya Pradesh state, which is consumed in Italy for production of Pasta, etc. primarily for its export to Italy. Though the Government of India has banned the export of wheat, however, this can be sorted out bilaterally with the intervention of the Government of India.

        For Italian companies, the Haryana Government initiative is an opportunity to export their technology to India and to raise awareness of its large food market. In fact, India is the second-largest producer of wheat in the world. However, this resource is rarely exported due to the national needs of its population of over 1.4 billion people.

        In addition to wheat, milk is another great resource of India, so much so that the country is the world’s largest producer of milk. In particular, Haryana offers interesting opportunities for the Italian cheese segment, considering that over 40 percent of Indians are vegetarians. In this regard, the Haryana executive has launched initiatives to promote the production of milk with higher fat content and the Italian experience in production and in the cold chain could open a new market. The MD, HAFED said that this will certainly open growth avenues for the Federation as well.

        These meetings will go a long way in the bilateral relationship of the EU and India and in the economic interest of farmers of the state.

Special grant scheme implemented to promote dragon fruit cultivation: ACS Dr Sumita Misra

IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 07, 2022

Additional Chief Secretary, Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Department, Dr. Sumita Misra, informed that a special grant scheme has been implemented by the government to encourage the cultivation of dragon fruit. Dragon fruit is in great demand in the market. Due to which farmers can take good profits by cultivating this fruit.

        Dr. Sumita Misra informed that there is a provision of grant of Rs. 1,20,000 per acre for dragon fruit orchard. In which Rs. 50,000 is for planting saplings and Rs.70,000 per acre for trawling system. For planting saplings, a grant of Rs. 50,000 will be given in three installments of Rs. 30,000 in the first year, Rs. 10,000 in the second year and Rs. 10,000 in the third year.

        She said that farmers can get good profits by planting more orchards of different kinds of fruit. While establishing orchards saves water, fruit orchards help in increasing the income of the farmers.

Grant facility will be available up to maximum 10 acres

        She said that under this scheme, a farmer can avail the facility of grant of up to a maximum of 10 acres. To get the grant, it is mandatory for the farmers to register on the ‘Meri Fasal-Mera Byora’ portal. She said that the grant will be given on a ‘first come-first serve’ basis. Farmers can take advantage of the scheme by applying on the website of Horticulture Department http://hortnet.gov.in.

Haryana Police taking significant steps to curtail illicit trade: DIG

IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 06, 2022

Dr Arun Kumar Singh, DIG Haryana Police Academy today said that Haryana Police is taking significant actions to curtail the problem of illicit trade, posing serious hazards to public health and safety.

Addressing the ‘Capacity Building Programme for Police Officers on Prevention of Counterfeiting and Smuggling’, which was organized by FICCI’s Committee Against Smuggling and Counterfeiting Activities Destroying the Economy (CASCADE) at Haryana Police Academy Madhuban (Karnal) , Dr Singh stated that lack of awareness in the society is shaping the dynamics of illicit trade. Imparting knowledge and raising awareness on the ill effects of counterfeiting and smuggling can go a long way to tackle it. He emphasized on the need for such training programmes, which not only sensitizes the officers on the magnitude of the problem but also helps them to understand the intricacies of smuggling and counterfeiting.

While giving an overview on Socio-Economic Impact of Counterfeiting and Smuggling, Deep Chand, Advisor, FICCI CASCADE and Former Special Commissioner of Police, New Delhi said, “The grey market is fuelling illegitimate industry, leading to increased criminalization in the society. This capacity building program is aimed to sensitize the police officers on the importance of continued awareness and seriousness of the impact of counterfeit and smuggled products.” He further stated that as per the recent FICCI CASCADE study, in FY 2018-19, Indian economy loses Rs 1,17,253 crore due to smuggling in the five key sectors and total livelihood opportunities lost is 16.36 lakhs.

Nitin Saluja, Senior Policy Manager, Customer Trust, Amazon India said, “Amazon is focused on mitigating fraud and abuse on marketplaces that hamper customer trust. We have introduced several initiatives and have put in resources to make its marketplace a reliable and safe platform for customers, brands, and sellers to conduct transactions.” Amazon, he added is committed to promoting and participating in the efforts for ensuring that the consumers are empowered to enjoy the benefits of online shopping while being protected from the risks the digital era may present.

Ashish Sawant, Assistant Manager, Global Brand Protection, APAC Region, Johnson & Johnson stated that counterfeit products have a detrimental impact on both the manufacturers and consumers. It poses severe risk to company’s reputation, brand image and negatively affect the consumers’ confidence in the global market. It also affects businesses and consumers alike by sowing mistrust in genuine products made by reputable brands, he added.

Meanwhile FICCI CASCADE has been over the years working closely with government, industry, enforcement officials, legal fraternity, consumer organizations and the youth to create awareness on the adverse impact of the problem of counterfeiting and smuggling.  Among other activities, FICCI CASCADE has been regularly engaging with law enforcement agencies including police, customs and paramilitary organizations engaged in border protection in sensitizing them on the gravity of the problem.

Deputy Commissioners should prepare the data of the entire land of the district as soon as possible: Chief Minister

IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 05, 2022

Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal has directed all the Deputy Commissioners to prepare the complete land data of their respective districts as soon as possible under the Land Bank Policy of the State Government.  Apart from this, directions have also been given to get GIS mapping of the identified land done so that all the data can be made available in digital form.

        The Chief Minister was holding a meeting with the Deputy Commissioners regarding the land bank through video conferencing here today.

        While directing the Deputy Commissioners, Sh. Manohar Lal said that the entire land of the district, whether it is owned by Haryana Government, Gram Panchayat, Board or Corporation and private land, should also be assessed in detail.

        He said that the land mapping being done under Swamitva Yojana, Large Scale Mapping Scheme and drone mapping being done in urban areas should also be completed at the earliest, only then the actual land of the district can be assessed.

        He said that the unutilized land lying with various departments will now come under the government and they wil be made a part of the land bank. The land will be owned by the Haryana government.  The land in the land bank can be easily used for development projects.

Make sure to clean the sewerage and drains

        During the meeting, the Chief Minister while giving directions to the Deputy Commissioners said that the rainy season has just started and the rainy season is going to last for the next two months, which is why cleaning of drains should be ensured to prevent water logging in urban areas.

        Apart from this, wherever the condition of the roads is deteriorating due to rains, repair or patching work should be done continuously so that the general public does not face any kind of problem in traffic.

        The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary, Sh. Sanjeev Kaushal, Chief Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Sh. DS Dhesi, Additional Chief Secretary and Financial Commissioner, Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Sh. PK Das, Director, Consolidation and Geo Records Smt Aamna Tasneem, Deputy Commissioner Karnal, Sh. Anish Yadav along with other senior officers.

Haryana to implement ‘Aatmanirbhar Textile Policy’ to promote textiles, says Dushyant Chautala

IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 05, 2055

In order to promote textiles, Haryana Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala on Tuesday said that the state government will soon implement the ‘Haryana Aatmanirbhar Textile Policy 2022-25’ in the state. This policy will help in giving wings to the textile industry in the State and MSMEs will also get a boost. The Deputy Chief Minister, who also holds the charge of Industries and Commerce Department, said that the state government is coming up with ‘Haryana Aatmanirbhar Textile Policy 2022-25’ to promote textiles. “It is our endeavour that more and more youth of the state should join MSMEs so that they themselves become employable and are able to provide employment to other youths also, he added.

Chautala said that in the last few years, investors are coming forward to set up industries in the state, as the government has taken several major steps to improve the industrial environment, due to which the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also recognized Haryana for the remarkable work being done in the field of MSME. In this field, where the state has got the third position at the national level, Haryana has also been ranked in the top achievers category in the fifth edition of ‘State Ease of Doing Business’ released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, which is a matter of pride for any state.

He said that Haryana Government’s commitment to provide a conducive ecosystem to the industries has resulted in Haryana getting excellent ranking in Ease of Doing Business, Ease of Logistics and Export Readiness. Apart from this, the state has been ranked first in Export Readiness Index (Land Closed Category)-2021 and second in ‘Logistics is Across Different Status Survey’-2021.

Chautala said that while the State Government is creating employment opportunities through various schemes like the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) launched by the Central Government for entrepreneurship development and employment generation, and Prime Minister’s Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME). Haryana has also extensively taken advantage of various initiatives like formalization of PMFME etc. The activities of these schemes and programmes have been intensified at the grassroot level in the state. There are many effective policies of the state government such as Haryana Enterprises and Employment Policy 2020, MSME Policy 2019, Haryana Agri-Business and Food Processing Policy 2018 etc, he added.