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Every Haryanvi should vow to accomplish the ‘Panch Pran’ given by Prime Minister, says Khattar

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IEP CHANDIGARH AUGUST 15, 2022

 While wishing the country and the people of the state on the 76th Independence Day, Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal said that today is a proud and happy day for every Indian.

“The tricolour flying high on the top of every house has certainly painted the entire country in the colours of patriotism. The people of Haryana have also raised the pride of ‘Maa Bharti’ by proudly hoisting the Tricolour atop 60 lakh houses,” said Sh. Manohar Lal while addressing the people of the State after hoisting the flag at ‘Virbhoomi Samalkha’ (Panipat) on the occasion of the 76th I-Day celebrations.

“On this national festival, along with celebrating the achievements, the I-Day also calls for doing self-analysis as this day gives us an opportunity to think as to what we have achieved in the last 75 years.  No doubt the Nation has made remarkable progress after independence and today India’s mettle recognized on the global stage,” said Sh. Manohar Lal.

The Chief Minister said that the Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi while addressing the Nation from the ramparts of Red Fort today has given ‘Panch Pran’ including moving forward with bigger resolves of developed India, erase all traces of servitude, take pride in our legacy, the strength of unity and the duties of citizens and from today only, Haryana also pledges to assimilate these ‘Panch Pran’.

Sh. Manohar Lal also called upon Every Haryanvi to take a pledge to accomplish the ‘Panch Pran’ given by Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi and ensure their pivotal contribution towards transforming India into a potential superpower of the world.

While following our great cultural traditions and high moral values, we have to work unitedly to make the country and the state ‘Swachh, Swastha and Khushal’, said the Chief Minister.

Every tenth soldier in the country’s army is from Haryana

“We are proud that on May 10, 1857, the uprising of the country’s first freedom struggle movement is sparked from Ambala. Our brave soldiers have played a significant role in protecting the borders of the country even after independence. Today every tenth soldier in the Indian Army is from Haryana,” said Sh. Manohar Lal, while highlighting the pivotal contributions of the state in the country’s armed forces.

The Chief Minister said that the soldiers of Haryana have set a new example of valour during the foreign invasions of 1962, 1965 and 1971 and during Kargil War.

“A Shaheedi Smarak equipped with modern techniques is being built in Ambala Cantonment to remember the martyrs of India’s first freedom struggle. Besides this, another Shaheed Smarak in the memory of great freedom fighter Rao Tula Ram will soon be constructed in Nasibpur village, district Mahendragarh. Also, the State Government will be constructing one more Shaheed Smarak in Rohnat, a martyr village of district Bhiwani. ‘Rohnat Freedom Trust’ has been established in this village,” shared Sh. Manohar Lal.

Sainik and Ardh Sainik Welfare Department constituted

“We cannot repay the debt of the sacrifices of our martyrs, but we can certainly express our gratitude towards them by taking care of their families and while ensuring the welfare of ex-servicemen and para-military forces, a separate Sainik and Ardh Sainik Welfare Department have been constituted. The ex-gratia amount for the family members of the soldiers of the armed forces and para-military forces who died during the war has been increased to Rs. 50 lakh. Similarly, in the case of the soldiers who have been killed in an IED blast, the ex-gratia amount has also been increased to Rs. 50 lakh.  As many as 347 dependents of martyred armed forced and para-military forces have been given jobs on compassionate grounds,” said the Chief Minister.

Haryana has made a significant contribution to the country’s economy

The Chief Minister said that Haryana came into existence after 19 years of independence. Still, Haryana is one of the leading states in the country. Haryana is not a very big state in terms of area and population, but the State has certainly made a significant contribution to the country’s economy.

“While realizing Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘Sabka Saath-Sabka Vikas-Sabka Vishwas-Sabka Prayas’, we have given the slogan ‘Haryana Ek-Haryanvi Ek’ and with this spirit, we have worked continuously for ensuring equitable development of the state and have also ensured the welfare of every section of the society. We have now focused our campaign to bring in maximum good governance reforms by reaching out to those at the bottom of the pyramid and also ensuring the upliftment of the poorest of the poor”, said Sh. Manohar Lal.

The Chief Minister said that loans and other assistance have been given to about 30,000 families for various employment opportunities under the Mukhyamantri Antyodaya Parivar Utthan Yojana.

“I am happy to share that the State Government’s e-governance campaign of reaching out to those at the bottom of the pyramid to ensure the benefits of government services and schemes are firstly availed by them has now linked with Parivar Pehchan Patra. Under this, ambitious PPP scheme, unique ID cards of all families is being made. With this single document, the benefits of all the schemes and services are now available to the eligible person while sitting at home only,” said the Chief Minister.

State Government’s Good governance resolve has been continuously strengthened

The Chief Minister said that under the ‘Mukhyamantri Parivar Samridhi Yojana’, annual assistance of Rs. 6000 is being given to poor families residing in the State.

“All types of social security pension in the state have been increased to Rs. 2500 per month. Under the ‘Ayushman Bharat Yojana’, 27 lakh poor families have been given the facility to get annual free treatment up to Rs. 5 lakh,” informed the Chief Minister.

He said that exemplary  IT initiatives like  one-time registration and Common Eligibility Test, Haryana Kaushal Rozgar Nigam, 75 percent reservation for employment in the private sector, New Education Policy-2020, ‘ Samarpan and Sanrakshak Yojana’, Vivadon se Samadhan’, Dial-112′ and ‘Auto Appeal Software’ have continuously strengthened the State Government’s Good governance resolve.

While adopting a zero-tolerance policy against corruption, about 87000 jobs were given on a merit basis ending the age-old Parchi Kharchi system. We have linked education from school to university with skilling. An adequate number of schools and a college within a 20 km radius have been opened in all the areas under the cluster approach. Free tablets have been given to 5 lakh government school students studying in classes X and XII for online education, said Sh. Manohar Lal.

The share of Horticulture, Animal Husbandry and Fisheries has increased in the agriculture sector

Sh. Manohar Lal said that Haryana is an agrarian state as it contributes about 15 percent to the ‘Central Pool of Food Grains’. With the promotion of crop diversification in the state, the share of horticulture, animal husbandry and fisheries is increasing in the agriculture sector.

We are taking several initiatives towards ensuring maximum income of the farmers by diversifying as per the demand of the market,” said the Chief Minister.

Continues work done to strengthen the economic stability of every region

The Chief Minister said that state-of-the-art and modern infrastructure facilities have been developed in Haryana. 17 new National Highways have been declared in the state, of which work of seven has been completed. After the completion of all these highways, every district of the state will be connected to the National Highway, he added.

He further informed that work has also started on Haryana Orbital Rail Corridor from Palwal to Sonipat via Sohna-Manesar-Kharkhoda-Kundli to be constructed at a cost of Rs. 6000 crores. Besides this, under the Panchgram vision work is underway to develop 5 new cities along the alignment of the KMP corridor and state-of-the-art industrial and commercial township near Kharkhoda and IMT at Sohna is also being developed, shared Sh. Manohar Lal.

“Ensuring equitable development, the State Government aims to open one medical college in every district, a 200-bed hospital in every district and at least one university. Tertiary Cancer Care Centre has been set up at Civil Hospital, Ambala Cantonment at a cost of Rs. 72 crore,” said Sh. Manohar Lal.

The Chief Minister said that the clusters of small and medium-scale industries are being established at the block level to strengthen the economic stability of every region. In each block, a product will be produced which can be exported. Haryana is also included in the leading states of the country in the Startup India flagship initiative, added Sh. Manohar Lal.

Highest cash prize money for medal-winning players

The Chief Minister said that it gives him immense pleasure every time he highlights the sports achievements of the State as the State players have continuously brought laurels to the country and the state by winning medals in Olympic and other international competitions.

“The players of Haryana have contributed a lot in the country’s total 61 medals tally in the recently concluded Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Earlier in ‘Khelo India Youth Games-2021’ our players won 137 medals and got the first position in the country,” said Sh. Manohar Lal.

He said that Haryana is the first state in the country, which gives maximum cash prize money to medal-winning sportspersons. Commonwealth Games players will also be honoured with cash prizes in a grand felicitation ceremony scheduled to be held on August 16, 2022.

The Chief Minister said that the shortcomings of the stadium where this programme is being organized would be removed so that the players could get superior sports facilities.

Empowering women economically and socially

Sh. Manohar Lal said that along with providing a safe environment for women, the present State Government is committed to financially and socially empowering every daughter of Haryana.

“We have given 50 percent representation to women in Panchayati Raj Institutions. To empower women, more than 51,000 self-help groups have been formed. The functioning of 151 Vita sales centres in the state has been allotted to women. Under the ‘One Block One Canteen’ scheme, 100 canteens are being run by Self Help Groups. After getting computer training, about 2000 women are working as bank facilitators,” informed Sh. Manohar Lal.

In addition, women are running about 892 community service centres. In all the ration depots that will be allotted in the future, 33 percent quota will be given to women. The state’s gender ratio has also improved, said the Chief Minister.

Holistic development of Haryana ensured while rising above casteism, regionalism and nepotism

The Chief Minister said that as the road to development passes through villages and realizing the same ensuring the development of villages is the utmost  priority of the present State Government.

He shared that Haryana is the first major state in the country to provide clean tap water under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) scheme. About 80 percent of villages of the state are being provided 24 hours electricity under Mhara Gaon Jagmag Gaon (MGJG) scheme. Even today new villages have been added to this scheme. Now more than 5600 villages are getting 24 hours electricity.

“After 75 years of independence, for the first time, the villagers have got the ownership rights of their property by making the villages free from Lal Dora. In the last  seven and a half years, the holistic development of Haryana ensured while rising above casteism, regionalism and nepotism,” said Sh. Manohar Lal.

Chandigarh

Proactive strategy along with ensuring strictest action against drug peddlers is the need of the hour, urges Manohar Lal to Union Home Minister

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IEP CHANDIGARH

In the regional conference on drug trafficking, national security organized under the Chairmanship of Union Home Minister, Sh. Amit Shah to root out the drug abuse menace from the northern states and formulating proactive strategies here today, Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal said that drug addiction and drug trafficking are a matter of concern for the entire world. This problem is not limited to any one country rather the entire world is fighting against this societal evil, said Sh. Manohar Lal.

The Chief Minister said that due to various reasons not only our youth, but children are also falling prey to substance abuse.  To tackle this social issue, we need to put up a joint fight to break this network, said Manohar Lal.

He said that if the one state police take strict action against drug peddlers and those involved in illegal drug trafficking, then these drug dealers and peddlers shift to neighbouring states.

“The network of drug dealers is spread all over the country. Law enforcement agencies of various states are putting up a tough fight to break this network. However this problem can be curbed if the law enforcement agencies of different states work untidily with mutual coordination,” said Sh. Manohar Lal.

Haryana Police succeeded in catching drug smugglers

The Chief Minister said that according to the decisions taken in the earlier conferences on the issue of drug smuggling and national security, Haryana has  not only taken effective steps, but their results are also coming. More than 200 NDPS Act cases are registered in Haryana every month. Till June 30, 1913 cases were registered in the state in which 2661 accused were arrested.  Also, till June 2022, around Rs 32 crore recovered from 253 drug smugglers has been seized and the process of confiscation of property worth Rs 13 crore is going on, shared Sh. Manohar Lal.

The Chief Minister said that the State Police has been directed to thoroughly investigate every case and tighten the noose of those involved in this illicit trade. As a result of this, Haryana Police has succeeded in nabbing drug smugglers even from the inaccessible areas of remote states like Telangana, Orissa and Madhya Pradesh.

142 drug de-addiction centres operational in the state

The Chief Minister said that under the NDPS Act, 142 drug de-addiction centres have been opened in the state. Apart from these, mental health and drug de-addiction wards have been opened in all government medical colleges. De-addiction centres are also being opened in civil hospitals in every district of the state. So far these centres have been opened in 13 districts.

Psychiatrists are providing de-addiction services in civil hospitals in all the districts where de-addiction centre are yet to be established. So far these centres have been opened in Hisar and Rohtak jails, shared Sh. Manohar Lal.

The Chief Minister said that the State Government has constituted Haryana State Drug Prevention Committee to identify, treat and financially rehabilitate drug addicts and bring them back into the mainstream of society. This Committee will also work to make people aware by doing research about the social, economic, health and other harms caused by drugs, he added.

Drug smugglers caught in a systematic manner by identifying the drugs hotspots

The Chief Minister said that Haryana Police is maintaining effective coordination with the Narcotic Control Bureau to deal with the inter-state smuggling gangs.

We have also assigned some cases to NCB for research purposes. Hence while working amicably, a massive crackdown against drug abuse and smugglers have been launched. For cooperation at all levels with neighbouring states, we have established a centralised secretariat at Panchkula in Haryana. In this secretariat eight states of northern India collect and share information about drug trafficking. Through this centralized system, hundreds of drug traffickers have been arrested and our struggle against drugs has been strengthened,” said Sh. Manohar Lal.

The State Government has established the Haryana State Narcotics Control Bureau.  Furthermore, under the ambitious State Action Plan against drug abuse hundreds of policemen under the guidance of an officer of ADG rank has been dedicatedly working to completely eliminate this social evil, said the Chief Minister.

Furthermore under this plan, apart from taking strict action against drug smugglers, 18 departments of the government are engaged in spreading awareness about drug abuse, informed Sh. Manohar Lal.

He said that the Narcotic Control Bureau had last year identified the drug- hotspots based on the number of cases registered in 272 districts of the country. There are 10 districts in the state of Haryana. The police of these districts are engaged in nabbing the drug smugglers in a planned manner, added the Chief Minister.

IT equally supporting in the fight against drugs

Sh. Manohar Lal said that in the fight against drugs the support of IT is completely utilised which is further supporting in tracing the violators. Through a mobile app named ‘Prayas’, we are collecting data about drug addicts and taking effective steps for their de-addiction. As a pilot project, State Action Plan has been implemented in Kurukshetra, Ambala, Yamunanagar, Panchkula, Jind, Hisar, Fatehabad and Sirsa districts, under which work is being done to upload the relevant data in Prayas App. Through a mobile app named ‘Saathi’, we are tracking the sale of medicines so that synthetic drugs can be curbed.

As a pilot project, work is being done to upload related data in the Saathi app for monitoring of banned drugs under the State Action Plan in district Sonipat. The Chief Minister suggested that in order to track such banned drugs, which are possible to be used as intoxicants, it should be made mandatory by the Central Government to get them unique serial numbers. He added that in order to create a centralized state database of all activities related to crimes, criminals, victims etc. a software HAWK has been developed. This has helped in cracking down on drug dealers.

Many programmes have been started to save children and youth from drug addiction

A programme ‘Dhakad’ has been started at the level of schools, colleges, universities and other educational institutions to save children and youth from drug addiction. Under the State Action Plan prepared by the Haryana State Narcotics Control Bureau, the students of all educational institutions of Haryana State are to be made aware of the ill effects of drugs and to make them aware through the proposed DHAKAD programme. Under the State Action Plan, mission teams will be formed from village and ward level to state level. These will include sarpanch, village secretary, patwari, retired military personnel, school principal, beat in-charge, numberdar, female members etc. In this way, with the participation of the general public, it will be implemented as a mass movement.

The Chief Minister said that today Haryana is a leader in sports, we are engaged in promoting sports so that the youth energies can be channelised towards other recreational activities and they shall not step in the dark world of drugs. He said that if we take steps together in coordination, then only we will be able to make northern states drug-free. It is expected that this conference will be effective in formulating a strategy to crack down on illegal drug trade in the northern states. The Chief Minister urged the Union Home Minister, Sh. Amit Shah that there is a need to take strong action against drug smugglers with a concrete strategy.

It is noteworthy that Union Minister, Dr. Virendra Kumar, Governor of Punjab and Administrator, Chandigarh, Sh. Banwarilal Purohit, Chief Minister, Punjab, Sh. Bhagwant Mann, Lieutenant Governor, Jammu and Kashmir, Sh. Manoj Sinha, Health Minister, Himachal Pradesh, Sh. Rajiv Saizal and other officers of NCB and police administration including Chief Secretaries of the respective states were present in the conference.

Chandigarh, Haryana

Haryana government to constitute Backward Classes Commission afresh: CM Khattar

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IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 10, 2022

Giving a big bonanza to the people of Backward Classes, Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal announced that the government will constitute the Backward Classes Commission afresh.  He said that after its formation, this Commission will also take care of all the problems of the community.  Through the commission, it will be ensured that the beneficiaries get the benefits of all the schemes.  The Chief Minister said this while addressing the celebrations of Baba Makhan Shah Labana and Baba Lakhi Shah Vanjara on the holy land of Kurukshetra.

        The Chief Minister said that we have constituted a separate Commission or Board for the welfare of all those sections, who were left behind in the race for progress due to some reasons.  We are committed for the social, educational and economic upliftment of all sections.  The state government is engaged in financially strengthening those families who have been left behind due to some reason.

        Sh. Manohar Lal said that for the social, economic and educational upliftment of the backward classes, scheduled castes and the poor, the government is running more than 300 schemes.  Haryana is the first state in the country to make available 618 services of 47 departments online through 117 Antyodaya Bhawans and about 20,000 Atal Seva Kendras in the state to make benefits available under one roof.

Baba Makhan Shah Labana and Baba Lakhi Shah Vanjara Jayanti celebrations were held in a grand manner on the holy land of Kurukshetra. On this occasion, Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal said that the State Government is making the Backward Classes Commission afresh. After its formation, this Commission will also take care of all the problems of the community. It will be ensured that the beneficiaries get the benefits of all the schemes through the Commission. Sh. Manohar Lal said that Lohgarh, the capital of Baba Banda Singh, will be developed and the inclusion of Baba Lakhi Shah Vanjara’s name will also be ensured. He said that some people of this community come under Scheduled Castes and some are in backward class, we have written to the central government forwarding the communities demands. The Chief Minister appealed that only those who are more vulnerable in the society should be included in Scheduled Castes. Sh. Manohar Lal announced that a community centre will be built in the name of Lakhi Shah Vanjara in the municipality of Kurukshetra. He directed to identify a place for Labana Bhawan. He directed the Deputy Commissioners that any square, community centre or educational institution in the districts where the people of the community live should be named after Baba Makhan Shah Labana and Baba Lakhi Shah Vanjara. The Chief Minister said that where the people of the community require land, the proposal will have to be passed at the local level. If such a proposal is received, they will act on it immediately.

Vanjara community is hardworking and sincere

        Sh. Manohar Lal said that Vanjara community is very hardworking and sincere. As living in a different culture in the whole country, this society is maintaining its unique identity. The Chief Minister said that we have taken the initiative to uplift the last person standing in the queue. In order to bring the nomadic castes into the mainstream of the society, their families have been given Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP). Now they will get the benefit of all the schemes and services of the government through PPP. A survey of homeless nomadic families has been done in the state and we are making a plan to settle them. The youth of the nomadic castes are given extra 5 marks in the recruitment of jobs. I am happy that from the year 2018 to 2022, about 1,500 youth have got government jobs by utilizing this benefit. For the welfare of the nomadic castes, ‘Haryana State Commission for Safai Karamcharis’ has been constituted for the welfare of the nomadic castes and to protect the interests of the Safai Karamcharis.

Baba Makhan Shah Labana and Baba Lakhi Shah Vanjara have a deep connection with Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur

        The Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal said that even Sikh Gurus have sanctified this birthplace of Gita with their holy feet. Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji reached Kurukshetra in 1508 AD in his first ‘Udasi’ from Sirsa to Karah via Pehowa. Eight gurus came here from time to time. He added that on this holy land, today I bow to Baba Makhan Shah Labana and Baba Lakhi Shah Vanjara on their birth anniversary. The Chief Minister said that both Baba Makhan Shah Labana and Baba Lakhi Shah Vanjara had a close association with Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur. He said that Baba Makhan Shah Labana played an important role in the search for the Guru. While Baba Makhan Shah succeeded in finding Guru Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur in Bakala and when Aurangzeb beheaded Hind ki Chadar, Guru Tegh Bahadur at Chandni Chowk, Delhi, then Baba Lakhi Shah Vanjara succeeded in bringing Guru Sri Tegh Bahadur’s pious body safely and cremated it respectfully.

Great personalities do not belong to any religion and caste, but to everyone: Chief Minister

        The Chief Minister said that great sages/personalities do not belong to any one religion and caste but belong to all. Their thoughts, ideals and personalities inspire everyone. The teachings of such great personalities are the heritage of the entire human society.

        We all have the responsibility to preserve and save their legacy. That is why we are working to take the message of great saints to the people under the ‘Sant-Mahapurush Vichar Samman and Prasar Yojana’. Our aim is that the new generation should get inspiration and guidance from their life and works. Sh. Manohar Lal said that in order to realize the message of equality given by the great men, we have made many such schemes, which can raise the standard of living of the poorest of the poor. We are engaged in financially strengthening those families in the state who have remained backward due to some reason. We are committed to the social, educational and economic upliftment of all sections of the society.

Initiative to celebrate the anniversaries of great men at the state level

        Sh. Manohar Lal said that the birth anniversary of saints and great men like Sant Kabir Das, Maharishi Valmiki, Maharishi Kashyap, Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar and Guru Ravidas is celebrated at the state level. Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi decided to celebrate the 400th Prakash Parv of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur across the country under the ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’. In this episode, a state level function was organized in Panipat on April 24, 2022. The Prime Minister has decided to observe December 26 every year as ‘Veer Bal Diwas’, the martyrdom day of the tenth Sri Guru Gobind Singh’s Sahibzadas Zorawar Singh and Fateh Singh. Similarly, state level events were also organized in the state on the occasion of 550th Prakash Parv of Sri Guru Nanak Dev and 350th Parkash Parv of Sri Guru Gobind Singh. We have taken the initiative to celebrate the birth anniversary of the immortal freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose as ‘Parakram Diwas’.

        On this occasion, Minister of State for Sports, Sardar Sandeep Singh, MP, Sh. Naib Singh Saini, MLA, Sh. Subhash Sudha, Sh. Harvinder Kalyan, Sh. Ramkumar Kashyap, Former Minister, Sh. Karan Dev Kamboj, State President of Vanjara Samaj, Sh. Kishori Lal, Vice President of Labana Samaj, Sh. Harjit Singh and many dignitaries of many communities were present.

The Chief Minister partook langar alongwith the devotees

Chandigarh, July 10 – Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal, on the birth anniversary of Baba Makhan Shah Labana and Baba Lakhi Shah Vanjara, had langar sitting among the devotees at Kurukshetra today.

        During this, MP, Sh. Naib Singh Saini, Minister of State for Sports and Youth Affairs, Sh Sandeep Singh, MLA, Sh. Subhash Sudha and other dignitaries along with office bearers of Labana and Vanjara Samaj were also present. Amidst heavy rains, a huge bhandara was organized for the people under the shed set up in the grain market of Thanesar. The Chief Minister also partook langar with everyone. There was a feeling of happiness among the people that the Chief Minister joined them for langar in a very simple manner. Under the supervision of Nodal Officer Municipal Corporation Commissioner, Ms. Mamta Sharma, the langar service was organized in a very spectacular and well-planned manner. There was a feeling of great reverence and affection among the people towards the langar service and everyone had the langar with great fervor.