Haryana CM visits arinirvana Sthal of Mahatma Buddha

CHANDIGARH, JAN 30

 Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal today visited Parinirvana Sthal of Mahatma Buddha at International Tourist Centre in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh and performed Parikarma of the statue of Mahatma Buddha. 

          Speaking on this occasion, Mr Manohar Lal said that he is feeling same knowledge and wisdom at the Parinirvana Sthal of Mahatma Buddha here which he feels at Kurukshetra, the sacred land of Bhagavad Gita.           He said that Mahatma Buddha carry forward the message of ‘Karma’ as delivered by Lord Krishna and disseminated it throughout the world. On this occasion, he also wished for the peace and prosperity of all. Guide Mr Abhay Kumar Rai gave detailed  information to the Chief Minister about the Mahatma Buddha Sthali.           Earlier, on his arrival at Kushinagar, Mr Manohar Lal was accorded warm welcome by MP Mr Rajesh Pandey, MLA Kasaya Rajnikant Mani, MLA Hata Mr  Pawan Kedia, MLA Fazilnagar Mr Ganga Singh Kushwaha, MLA Khadda Mr Jata Shankar Tripathi and BJP District President Mr J.P Shahi. District Magistrate Kushinagar Dr Anil Kumar and Superintendent of Police Mr Rajiv Narayan Mishr also welcomed Mr Manohar Lal.           The Chief Minister  watched a short film based on the life and history of Mahatma Buddha and get detailed information about  his life and teachings. He was also presented  with a book based on the history of Mahatma Buddha by the MP and MLAs of Kushinagar.           Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Mr Rajesh Khullar and other senior officers of district administration Kushinagar were also present on this occasion. 
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Haryana Cabinet to meet on February 4

CHANDIGARH, JAN 30 
 Haryana Cabinet will meet under the chairmanship of Chief Minister, Mr. Manohar Lal at committee room, fourth floor, Haryana Civil Secretariat, Chandigarh on February 4, 2019 at 3 p.m. 
ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVALS: Haryana Chief Minister  Manohar Lal has accorded administrative approval amounting to over Rs 22.18 crore for the construction of 30 Multi Storied Judicial Houses in Sector-8, Faridabad.
 In addition to above, he also accorded administrative approval of over Rs 6.60 crore for the construction of nine houses for Judicial Officers, three residences for Additional District Judge (ADJ) and six residences of Chief Judicial Magistrates (CJM) at DC Colony, Kurukshetra.
The Chief Minister has also accorded administrative approval of over Rs 2.67 crore for the construction of Welfare Centre in Police Line, Panipat.
           Giving this information here today, Director General of Police (DGP), Mr B.S. Sandhu said that 13 such Welfare Centres have already been established in Ambala Range, Hisar Range, Karnal Range, Rewari Range, Rohtak Range, Police Commissionerate of Gurugram and Panchkula.
           He said that these Welfare Centres are mainly constructed for police personnel to use for social activities for the families living in the Police Lines.
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Haryana to start ‘Kisan Ratan Puraskar’ : O.P Dhankar

CHANDIGARH, JAN 30 
In order to encourage farmers,  the Haryana Government will  start ‘Kisan Ratan Puraskar’ from this year under which cash prize of Rs five lakh and a citation would be presented.
        Haryana Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister, Mr. O.P. Dhankar made this announcement during a function organised, here today. The State Government has organised this function to honour the farmers, whose names have been announced for Padma Shri 2019 award.
        Mr. Dhankar said that he is thankful to Prime Minister, Mr. Narendra Modi who has decided to give the highest honour of the country to 12 farmers. These included five prominent personalities from Haryana. He said that he also appreciate the officers of Haryana Kisan Ayog and Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Department, who have arranged this function within five days of announcement of Padma awards. With this, Haryana has become first state where Padma Shri awardees have been honoured.
        He said that Haryana is also the only state to organise consecutive 4th Agri Summit. This year the Summit will be organised from February 15 to 17 at International Fruits and Vegetables Terminus, Ganaur, Sonipat. He said that 38 farmers have so far been honoured with Ratan title in the Summits and awards carrying cash amount of Rs one lakh is given in each category. Apart from this, five awards would be given everyday to farmers participating in Krishi Melas which included two tractors, a motorcycle and scooty for women. He expressed hope that the Padma Shri awardees would become source of inspiration for other farmers. 
        The Minister said that person to be honoured with Padma Shri in the field of Animal Husbandry and Dairying would inspire young farmers and would definitely lead the initiative taken by the Haryana Government to fulfil the vision of Prime Minister, Mr. Narendra Modi to double the farmers’ income by 2022.
        Padma Shri, Jagdish Prasad Parik from Rajasthan also shared his views in the function.
        It is worth mentioning here that Darshan Lal Jain would be receiving Padma Bhushan for social work, Kanwal Singh Chauhan for Agriculture, Narendra Singh and Sultan Singh for Animal Husbandry and Dairy, and Wrestler Bajrang Poonia would receive Padma Shri in the field of sports.
Farmers of Haryana namely Kanwar Singh Chauhan would receive Padma Shri for production of mushroom and baby corn, Narender Singh of village Deedwari district Panipat for improvement in Murrah breed and Sultan Singh of Nilokheri, Karnal for fisheries. The farmers expressed gratitude towards the Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister, Mr. O.P. Dhankar.
          Chairman, Kisan Ayog, Dr. Ramesh Yadav, Additional Chief Secretary, Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Department, Mrs. Navraj Sandhu, Additional Chief Secretary, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Department, Dr. Sunil Gulati, Director, Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Department, Mr. Ajit Balaji Joshi also spoke on this occasion.
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National Voters Day on January 25

CHANDIGARH, JAN 23 
 The 9th State Level Program will be organized on National Voters Day on January 25 in Ambala City, where Haryana Chief Secretary, Mr D.S. Dhesi will be the Chief Guest. On the occasion, Toll-Free number 1950 will be launched and vans for the demonstration and awareness of Electronic Voting Machines and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) will be flagged off.
     While giving this information today, Chief Election Officer, Haryana, Mr Rajiv Ranjan said that the State-Level programme would be held in Ambala while in rest all districts the district level programme would be held on the occasion of National Voters Day.
     He said that EVM or VVPAT Demonstration and Awareness Van, being sent to all the districts, would provide information about the working of these machines in every city, every village and every neighbourhood.
     On January 25, National Voters Day would be celebrated at all the booths along with district headquarters by organizing programmes. On the occasion, those who would show good performance in quiz contest organised at state and district level would be honoured. On the day, the staff working in all departments would be administered  voters' oath, he added.
     He said that the main aim of celebrating National Voters Day is to generate awareness among the youth who attained the age of 18 years, about the importance of the vote, so that they apply to make their voters' card to cast their vote. In a democratic set up, even a single vote matters a lot, so one must make their voters card to cast their vote.
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CM directs departments to ensure 100% compliance on BRAP

CHANDIGARH, JAN 23
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal today directed the departments to ensure hundred per cent compliance on Business Reform Action Point (BRAP) - 2018 by January 31, 2019 so as to further improve the Ease of Doing Business (EODB) ranking in the Country, which is expected to be  out by March 2019. 
          Mr Manohar Lal was presiding over the meeting to review the progress regarding implementation of Business Reform Action Plan-2018 here today.
          As a result of industrial reforms, Haryana has made a considerable progress in terms of EODB ranking by climbing up from 14th spot to third position in the country in 2018, said the Chief Minister directing  the departments to gear up to achieve top slot in EODB ranking this year. He said that the departments who have not still achieved the hundred per cent compliance on Business Reform Action Point (BRAP) – 2018 should ensure the same by January 31. “I will again review the progress of departments in this regard on February 6 and by then the pending reform points should be covered by the Departments”, he added. This year there would  be 80 reform questions with weightage of 143 points.
          He said that as this year, besides the compliance of reform questions, hundred per cent feedback of consumer getting various services of departments   would also form the base of ranking; the administrative secretaries should personally review the feedback and send the scrutinize list by end of January. 
          It was informed that at the time of giving service through the portal of Haryana Enterprises Promotion Centre (HEPC), the consumers are asked to give feedback whether they are satisfied with the service delivery or not. All the Administrative Secretaries have been given user Ids and password through which they could personally review the feedback at their own level. In case, any consumer is found dissatisfied, the officers should reach him with improvement in the delivery system so as to further enhance the goodwill of the government at the ground level. 
          Among those present in the meeting included Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Mr Rajesh Khullar, Additional Principal Secretary Mr V.Umashankar, Deputy Principal Secretary Mrs Ashima Brar, Additional Chief Secretary Revenue Mrs Keshni Anand Arora, Additional Chief Secretary Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Mr Ram Niwas, Additional Chief Secretary Excise and Taxation Mr Sanjeev Kaushal, Additional Chief Secretary Environment and  Climate Change Mrs Dheera Khandelwal, Additional Chief Secretary  Home Mr S.S Parsad, Additional Chief Secretary Industries Mr Devender Singh, Principal Secretary Labour and Employment Dr Mahavir Singh, Principal Secretary Urban Local Bodies Mr Anand Mohan Sharan and other senior officers of the State Government. CM'S SURPRISE VISIT TO GURUGRAM: The Chief Minister  visited Gurugram on a surprise inspection of various development works including Dwarka Expressway in Gurugram.
           The Chief Minister along with administrative officers inspected the construction work of Dwarka Expressway, another alternative for connectivity between Delhi and Gurugram. He also reviewed the progress various development works in Gurugram today.
          During the inspection, the Chief Minister was informed and shown the complete design of Dwarka Expressway project by the Project in-charge of L & T Infrastructure Engineering Limited, Mr Sarfaraz. He was informed that the expressway would be elevated and Clover Leaf would be made on National Highway-48, with which it get connected to the road going towards Sohna near Kherki Daula toll plaza. It would reduce the traffic pressure on NH-48.
          The total length of the Expressway is 26 Km, out of which 17 Km falls in Gurugram district. The part of expressway falling in the district would be signal free and elevated. The present six-lane road of the expressway would be made 10 lane on ground level, by adding two service roads on both the sides. On this, 8-lane elevated highway would be constructed. The expressway would also be connected with Indira Gandhi International Airport. 
          The construction work of this expressway has been initiated one month before by L & T Infrastructure Engineering Limited and the project would be completed in about two years. The Chief Minister congratulated the officers  for starting work of this expressway and said that its construction would provide relief to commuters from the traffic jam on NH-48 in Gurugram.
          The Chief Minister said that the wall blocking the way connecting Dwarka expressway and NH-48, would be removed. He said that Kherki Daula Toll Plaza would also be shifted soon to a place identified for this.
      During inspection, the Chief Minister also visited IFFCO Chowk and directed the concerned officers to remove the High Tension and Low Tension wires of electricity. The Deputy Commissioner, Mr  Vinay Pratap Singh informed the Chief Minister that the work of shifting underground all kinds electricity wires, is in progress. For this, tunnel has been constructed and wires are being laid. After the activation of underground lines, the over head lines would be removed within one and a half month.
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“The Military Heritage of Haryana” annual conference

CHANDIGARH, JAN 23
Haryana Academy of History and Culture, Kurukshetra  has decided to organise its 3^rd Annual Conference and  also an exhibition “The Military Heritage of Haryana” on February 1 and February 2, 2019 at the campus of Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra.
          While giving details, Director, Haryana Academy of History and Culture, Prof.  Raghuvendra Tanwar  said that the conference would be presided over by Prof. K.C. Sharma, Vice Chancellor, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra. Prof.  Kapil Kapoor, Chairman, Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Shimla would be the chief guest and Mrs. Dheera Khandelwal, Additional Chief Secretary, Art and Cultural Affairs Department Haryana would be the guest of Honour. On this occasion Prof. Arvind P. Jamkhedkar, Chairman, Indian Council of Historical Research would deliver keynote address on “the Aryan Problem and Recent Evidences from Harappan Sites in Haryana and Punjab” and special lecture by Mr R.S. Verma, Former Chief Secretary, Haryana on “Emergence of the State of Haryana and its Development”  on  February 1.
          Similarly, the exhibition “The Military Heritage of Haryana” would be inaugurated by Param Vir Chakra Awardees Sub.  Maj. Yogender Yadav, PVC and Sub. Sanjay Kumar,  PVC at Bhagwad Gita Sadan followed by an interactive session with these awardees. An exhibition “the Significance of Rakhigarhi” would also be organised on this occasion. The exhibition would be on display from 10:30 am on February 1 to 5 pm on February 2.
          He said that on February 2, a Valedictory function would be organised with Prof. Vijay K. Kayat, Vice Chancellor, Chaudhary Devi Lal University, Sirsa as the Chief Guest followed by  Valedictory address on ‘Hindi Literature and its Contribution to Haryana’ by Prof. Lal Chand Gupt ‘Mangal’ of Department of Hindi, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra.
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Haryana CM holds talks with US delegation to attract investment

CHANDIGARH, JAN 20

Haryana Chief Minister  Manohar Lal met a  25-member US delegation led by Governor of Kentucky  Province of America, Mr Matthew Griswold Bevin and held detailed deliberations  to attract investment  and for setting up new industries in the state.

The Chief Minister met the delegation late yesterday evening during his visit at Ahmedabad in Gujarat.  Deliberations regarding Hisar Aviation hub, overall development of area comprising both sides of KMP expressway and to develop it as an industrial corridor were held during the meeting.

Welcoming the US delegation, the Chief Minister said that he got an opportunity to visit America three years back and there he had an opportunity to explore the industries established in America. He said that Haryana has an immense potential to develop new industries in areas like Civil Aviation, IT sector, Smart City, Agro Industry, Food Processing and Packaging. American companies can invest in Haryana in these sectors. The Chief Minister assured the delegation that all facilities will be provided to set up the industries in Haryana.

He said that under Ease of Doing Business, the industrial sector is facilitated under one roof.  Unlike earlier, no one has to make rounds of the offices for getting their work done. Cashless transactions are promoted in a big way which has brought complete transparency.   The Chief Minister said that skill training is being imparted to the youth to make them technically sound so that they can contribute to the development of the country and the state.

          Mr Manohar Lal said that Gurugram is being developed as a Global City. Apart from this, the areas of Haryana falling under NCR  is also being seen  as high potential areas for development.

          Mr Matthew Griswold Bevin assured the Chief Minister mutual cooperation in the industrial sector. He said that India's economy has huge potential and possibilities. In the next 15 to 20 years, India will emerge as an economic power. He said that in his province, new dimensions of development have been made in the areas of aerospace, aviation, auto, petro, rubber, plastic, medicines, roads and shipping etc. He said that better road, rail and air connectivity can boost industrialization in a big way. Haryana is a fast moving state in this direction. He said that the meeting held today would establish good relations and this will lead to better business prospects in both Haryana and Province of Kentucky.

On this occasion,   President of the U.S.-India Business Council (USIBC), Ms Nisha Biswal assured that in the coming times big companies of US will invest in Haryana.

In the meeting, IBM's Executive Director and Country Head Vivek Vashishtha said that from March 11, 30 thousand girls from Haryana state will be given training in Skill development. Besides, the Company has carried out various development works under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in Mewat area.  Several prominent personalities of industrial sector were present during the meeting.

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Vice President appreciates Haryana CM for effectively implementing various schemes

CHANDIGARH, JAN 20

Vice President of India, Mr. M. Venkaiah Naidu has appreciated the Haryana Chief Minister, Mr. Manohar Lal for implementing various schemes and programmes effectively in the state.

        Mr. Naidu was speaking at the valedictory session of Vibrant Gujarat 2019 at Gandhi Nagar in Gujarat today.

        Describing Haryana as among the most developed states of the country, he said that the credit goes to the present State Government. Gujarat Governor, Mr. O.P. Kohli and Gujarat Chief Minister, Mr. Vijay Rupani and other ministers of the Central and the State Governments were also present on this occasion.

        Speaking on the occasion, Haryana Chief Minister, Mr. Manohar Lal said that as a result of the schemes and programmes launched on the vision of the Prime Minister, Mr. Narendra Modi, India has emerged as a powerful country of 21^st century. He said that Modi has set a holistic vision of taking India through a surge of economic and social empowerment by launching various priority initiatives such as Make in India, Skill India, Digital India, Swachh Bharat Mission, Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana and Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Yojana Programme.

        He said that during last four years, several significant steps have been taken in Haryana for industrial development. A Single Window mechanism has been developed with statutory backing- Haryana Enterprise Promotion Centre (HEPC) wherein more than 70 industrial services are provided in a time-bound manner.

        Mr. Manohar Lal said that under Digital India, the State Government has launched four policies namely IT and ESDM Policy, Startup and Entrepreneurship Policy, Communication and Infrastructure Policy and Cyber Security Policy.

        Inviting the investors to invest in Haryana, the Chief Minister gave detailed information about the sound system and opportunities for investors in the state. He congratulated the Gujarat Government for successfully organising the Summit.

        Mentioning the achievements of the Haryana Government, the Chief Minister said that Haryana was conferred with the ‘Champion of Change’ award under the category of Best State for engaging maximum apprentices per lakh of population under the Apprentices Act 1961. Apart from this, Antyodaya-SARAL is a unified platform through which 485 services are available through faceless, paperless and cashless service and scheme delivery model.

        He said that under the Swachh Bharat Mission, the top six districts in the country under Swachh Survekshan Grameen included three districts from Haryana namely Gurugram, Karnal and Rewari. He said that multiple initiatives have been taken under the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Programme as a result of which the gender ratio has increased to 914 girls per 1,000 boys. Lauding the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, he said that Haryana is among the kerosene-free states. For effective implementation of this scheme, free-of-cost LPG connections are provided to poor families, he added.

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Jind bye-elections: Sector Magistrate and Supervisor Officer appointed

CHANDIGARH, JAN 16 

 In view of the bye-elections to Jind Assembly Constituency, Deputy Commissioner and District Electoral Officer, Mr. Amit Khatri has appointed Sector Magistrate and Supervisor Officer, and directed them to discharge their duties dedicatedly.

        Mr. Khatri has appointed Executive Engineer, Public Health Engineering Department, Mr. Sanjay Sharma has Sector Magistrate for polling centres located at villages Kandela, Amarheri, Shrirag Khera, Ahirka, Kairkheri, Roopgarh and Jeetgarh. Similarly, Principal of Government Senior Secondary School for Girls, Naguran has been appointed as Supervisor Officer. He said that Mr. Sanjay Sharma has also been appointed Sector Magistrate fir polling centres located at villages Haibatpur, Khokhri, Bohatwala, Barsana, Raichandwala, Khunga and Dalamwala. The Principal of Government Senior Secondary School for Girls, Mr. Satender Singh has been appointed Supervisor Officer for these villages.

        He said that DMEO, Marketing Board, Jind, Mr. Hawa Singh has been appointed as Sector Magistrate for polling centres at villages Kheri Taloda, Lohchab, Manoharpur, Nirjan, Mando Kheri, Pindara and Sector 74 to 91 and Sector 110 and Sector 111 of Jind City. He said that Principal of Government Senior Secondary School for Girls, Raichandwala, Mr. Rajender Sing has been appointed Supervisor Officer for villages Kheri Taloda, Lohchab, Manoharpur, Nirjan and Mando Kheri. Similarly, Principal of Government Senior Secondary School for Girls, Shamdo has been appointed Supervisor Officer for village Pindara and Sector 74 to 91 and Sector 110 and Sector 111 of Jind City.

        The spokesman said that Executive Engineer, Public Health Engineering Department, Narwana, Mr. Harbhajan Singh has been appointed Sector Magistrate for polling centre no 38 to 57, 92 to 105, 112 to 123 and polling centres established at village Jalalpur Khurd. He said that Principal of Government Senior Secondary School for Girls, Penga, Mr. Ghasiram has been appointed Supervisor Officer for polling centre number 92 to 105 and 112 to 123 of Jind City. The Principal of Government Senior Secondary School for Girls, Naguran, Mr. Krishan Kumar has been appointed Supervisor Officer for booth no. 38 to 57 of city and booth no. 138 and 139 of village Jalalpur.

        He said that ME, Market Committee, Jind, Mr. Satish Garg has been appointed Sector Magistrate for polling centre no. 58 to 73, 106 to 109 of Jind city and booth no. 127 of village Jhanj Khurd, booth no. 20 of village Badodi, booth no. 128 and 129 of village Jhanj Kalan and booth no. 130 to 132 of village Barsela. Similarly, Principal of DIET, Ikkas, Mr. Naveen Nara has been appointed Supervisor Officer for polling centre no. 58 to 73 and 106 to 109 of Jind city. Principal of Government Senior Secondary School for Girls, Ital Kalan, Mr. Kalyan Singh has been appointed Supervisor Officer for booth no. 127 of village Jhanj Khurd, booth no. 20 of village Badoli, booth no. 128 and 129 of village Jhanj Kalan and booth no. 130 to 132 of village Barsola.

        The DFSO of District Food and Supplies Department, Mr. Rajesh Kumar has been appointed Sector Magistrate for villages Ikkas, Julani, Dhanda Kheri, Dariawala, Ittal Khurd, Ittal Kalan, Jajwan, Jalalpur Kalan and Sangatpura. He said that Principal of Government Senior Secondary School for Girls, Ahirka, Mr. Rajbir Deswal has been appointed Supervisor Officer for villages Ikkas, Julani, Danda Kheri, Dariawala and Ittal Khurd. Similarly, Principal of Government Senior Secondary School for Girls, Ghimana, Mr. Krishan Singh has been appointed Supervisor Officer for villages Ittal Kalan, Jajwan, Jalalpur Kalan and Sangatpura. Apart from this,

District Horticulture Officer, Mr. Virender Hooda, Deputy Director Agriculture, Mr. Surender Singh and Programme Officer, Women and Child Development Department, Ms. Usha Munjal have been appointed Reserve Sector Magistrates. Principal, Government Senior Secondary School, Jajwan, Mr. Jairam, Principal, Government Senior Secondary School, Manoharpur, Mr. Sushil Kumar Jain and Principal, Government Senior Secondary School, Bibipur, Mr. Surender Kumar have been appointed Reserve Supervisor Officers.

PILOT REHEARSAL: Meanshile the pilot rehearsal will be organised in the auditorium of Government College for Women on January 17 at 10 a.m. The Presiding Officers and Assistant Presiding Officers will take part in this rehearsal.  

While giving this information, Deputy Commissioner and District Electoral Officer, Mr  Amit Khatri said that rehearsal  would be  done with 210 Presiding Officers and 210 Assistant Presiding  Officers. Apart from this, ten women officers and ten persons with disability would also be included in this rehearsal. He said that this time, as per the Election Commission's order, women booths would also be set up during elections and only women officers would be deployed on these booths. Similarly, special booths would also be set up for the people with disability.

SDM and Returning officer, Jind Assembly Constituency, Mr Virender Singh Sehrawat said that during the pilot rehearsal, information related to the use of EVM would be provided to the personnel deputed for the election duty. As per the directions of General Observer, the detailed information about Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) machines would also be given to the officers. He said that as the VVPAT machines are being used for the first time so information regarding working of these machines would be given to the officers. He said that special campaigns to provide necessary information about VVPAT machines have also been arranged for the general public.  

Returning Officer said that, during rehearsal, a documentary film prepared by the Election Commission to conduct elections in a fair and transparent manner would also be shown. Apart from this, information about Model Code of Conduct would also be given. During the pilot rehearsal, General Observer, Mr Saurabh Bhagat, Expenditure Observer, Mr S.K.H. Meshram, District Electoral officer and DC, Mr Amit Khatri, Special Superintendent of Police, Mr  Ashwin Shenvi would also be present, he added.

COUNTING CENTRE: The multipurpose hall of Arjun Stadium has been made as counting center for the purpose of counting of votes.

General Observer, Mr Saurabh Bhagat visited the counting centre to ensure all kind of arrangements. On this occasion, Returning officer Jind Assembly Constituency, Mr Virender Singh Sehrawat, Assistant Returning Officer and Tehsildar, Mr Parveen Kumar, Executive Officer of the Municipal Council, Mr Deepak Goyal, Executive Engineer of Public Works Department, Mr Navneet Kumar were also present.  

          Mr Saurabh Bhagat directed the concerned officers to ensure proper electricity arrangement for the counting centre. Besides this, there should be proper sitting arrangement for the agents.  He also directed the concerned officers to get the washrooms of the stadium repaired well in time with proper water arrangement. He also directed   to arrange fire extinguishing system at the counting center. Keeping in view the safety of the centre during counting of votes, system for diversion of traffic should also be ensured, he added.

          Executive Engineer of Public Works Department informed that arrangements has already been started in the counting centre.

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DITAC bags Excellence for Smart Policing initiative award

CHANDIGARH, JAN 15
Digital Investigation, Training and Analysis Centre (DITAC) of CID Haryana has bagged Award in the category of ‘Excellence for Smart Policing initiative’.
          The award was presented by Haryana Finance Minister, Capt. Abhimanyu during a National Summit on Digital Innovation and Cyber Security organised by the Department of Information, Technology, Electronics and Communications, Haryana at HARTRON innovation Campus, Gurugram today.
          The award was received by IGP Security, Haryana, Mr Saurabh Singh alongwith DSP DITAC, Mr Jitender Gahlawat and Sub Inspector, Gunpal Singh Incharge DITAC on behalf of ADGP/CID, Mr Anil Kumar Rao.
          Mr Rao also congratulated the team of officers and men posted in DITAC for their excellent performance and receiving this award. He assured that all out efforts are being made to further strengthen the DITAC.
          The team from CID, while receiving the award, gave details about the DITAC and informed that it was established under the aegis of CID Haryana at Gurugram in collaboration with National Technical Research Organization (NTRO) at Gurugram. The MoU was signed in August 2016. With the personal efforts of CID Chief, Mr Anil Kumar Rao, the DITAC was established in a record time and was inaugurated by the Chief Minister, Haryana, on December 28, 2016.
          This Centre is equipped with highly sophisticated tools and software. It has three wings namely Social media Monitoring Cell, Cyber Lab and Training Lab.
Meanwhile Crime Investigation Agency (CIA) of Haryana Police has seized 900 gram doda post from a person in Kalanwali area in district Sirsa.
          While stating this here today, a spokesman of Police Department said that arrested accused was identified as Gurpreet Singh alias Gopi, a resident of gali number 8, Desu Road, Mandi Kalanwali.
          Divulging the details, he said a CIA team during patrolling in Mandi Kalanwali area spotted a suspicious person who tried to flee away after seeing the police. The police team immediately nabbed the accused and when searched 900 gram doda post was recovered from his possession.
          A case under NDPS Act was registered against the accused at Police Station, Kalanwali. He will be taken on remand by producing in the court.
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Haryana becomes first state to launch Cyber Security portal

CHANDIGARH, JAN 15
 Haryana becomes the first state to launch Cyber Security portal and toll free number for cyber security and cyber alerts, which were launched by Haryana Finance Minister Captain Abhimanyu after inaugurating the ‘National Summit on Digital Innovation and Cyber Security’ organised in Hartron Campus at Gurugram today.
          Now anybody in the state of Haryana can log on ‘haryanaismo.gov.in (Cyber Security Portal)’ and know the ways for securing oneself against cyber threats. The Portal has information about how to keep children safe online. In the Summit, the Principle Secretary to Government of Haryana for Electronics& Information Technology Department Mr Ankur Gupta said that as the children use mobile phones and internet, they need to be educated about how to keep themselves safe from cyber threats, so in the portal, there is a set of questions for students of different classes, which they need to answer. This will be introduced in Haryana schools, he said and added that it is first time in the country that any state has launched such a portal.
          The Finance Minister Capt Abhimanyu also launched a Toll Free number 1800-180-1234 for reporting cyber security issues and cyber alerts. Haryana is the first state to start such a facility in the country. The minister also inaugurated an exhibition put up by various Start-Ups and IT Companies at the Summit site and saw the exhibits. He appreciated the efforts of the participants and showed keen interest in knowing about the IT solutions and desired to spend one half day in Gurugram to learn the new technological interventions for protection from cyber threats. Delegates from various states, who did commendable job in the field of cyber security, were also honoured in the Summit. The Digital Investigation Training and Analysis Centre (DITAC) team of Haryana police was awarded for Smart Policing initiatives and the award was received by IGP Security Saurabh Singh. The other members of the team were Jitender Gahlawat DSP DITAC and Sub Inspector Gunpal Singh, Incharge DITAC. A special edition of ‘e gov’ was also released by the Finance Minister.
          Addressing the participants of the Summit, Capt Abhimanyu said that Haryana has taken so many initiatives which have enabled IT driven governance from physical governance. He said that before becoming part of Haryana government, he could hardly believe that any state government can take so many innovative steps because governments are generally lethargic. He said, “We have plunged into a virtual world of internet, completely unprepared. There is so much less to govern and regulate the cyber world, in which we are now living in. So, there is need to make rules and laws to regulate it.” He said that even if one finds route by using Google Maps, his or her data can be retrieved even without his or her knowledge. Now the internet has entered into our homes. But everybody has a right to protect the data available with him or her. It should not be taken without his consent. This summit will help in dealing such issues and making us more aware about cyber world, the minister opined. He said that the technology should be used for fast delivery of services and to facilitate people but not as threat.
          Earlier, the Principal Secretary, Electronics and IT Department Haryana Mr Ankur Gupta said that the next war is going to be cyber war and we all are under attack. Thats the reason why this national summit has been organised here to sensitise the masses about the cyber use. Giving data, he said that India is 5th largest country facing data breach attacks. It is better to destroy your mobile or laptop instead of selling it as your data can be retrieved from it, even after five formats. So, we need to be more secure, vigilant, resilient and adopt continuous updation. He said that Haryana launched its Cyber Security Policy in 2017 and now we are implementing it. MD Hartron and Secretary IT Mr Vijayendra Kumar welcomed the participants and told about the importance of cyber security in wake of day-to-day reports of data breach. 
          CEO of CSC e- Governance Services India Limited De Dinesh Tyagi, National Cyber Security Coordinator in PMO India Dr Gulshan Rai, Country Head- Public Sector HPE Kamal Kashyap, Founder CEO and Editor in Chief, Elets Technomedia Pvt Limited Dr Ravi Gupta were also present in the summit. 
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academic, Re-Appear and Open School exams on March 7

CHANDIGARH, JAN 11 

Haryana Board of School Education, Bhiwani will conduct the Secondary and Senior Secondary (Academic, Re-Appear and Open School) examinations from March 7, 2019. The date-sheet of these examinations has been uploaded on the Boards’ website www.bseh.org.in.

          A spokesman of the Board said that the Secondary (Academic, Re-Appear and Open School) examinations would be conducted from March 8, 2019 till March 30, 2019 and Senior Secondary (Academic, Re-Appear and Open School) examinations would be conducted from March 7, 2019 till April 3, 2019. The timing of one session has been fixed for the examination that is from 12.30 pm to 3.30 pm.

          He said that in secondary examination, the examination of English subject would be held on March 8, Hindi on March 11, Physical and Health Education on March 13, Social Science on March 16, Sanskrit / Urdu / Punjabi / Drawing / Agriculture and various elective subjects on March 19, Science on March 25, Mathematics on March 29 and IT and ITES (Information Technology) for Govt. Model Senior Secondary School, Sector-28, Faridabad only on March 30.

He said that in senior secondary examination, English (Core/Elective) on March 7, Hindi (Core/Elective) (English special for foreign students in lieu of Hindi Core) on March 9, Physics/ Economics on March 12, Fine Arts (All Options) on March 13, History/ Bio-Technology on March 14, Musical Hindustani (All Options)/ Computer Science on March 15, ITES (Information Technology and Enabling Services) for Govt. Model Senior Secondary School, Sector-28, Faridabad only on March 16, Mathematics on March 18, Military Science/ Agriculture/ Dance (All Options) on March 19, Geography on March 22, Punjabi on March 25, Political Science on March 26, Chemistry/ Accountancy/ Public Administration on March 27, Physical Education on  March 28,  Psychology/ Biology/Philosophy/Business Studies on March 30, Home Science on April 1, Sanskrit/Urdu on April 2 and Retail/Security/Automobile/IT and ITES/Patient Care Assistant/ Physical Education and Sports/ Beauty and Wellness/ Office Secretaryship and stenography in Hindi/English/ Travel and Tourism and Hospitality/ Agriculture Paddy Farming/ Media Animation on April 3.

COUNCELLING: Haryana School Education Department would conduct counselling of newly appointed clerks (waiting) at Shiksha Sadan Panchkula on January 14, 2019. These clerks would have to bring along original and attested photo copies of documents of educational qualifications.

        While stating this here today, a spokesman of the Department said that list of 45 clerks (waiting), who have been appointed, has been uploaded on the website of the Department. The selected candidates as per seniority serial number 7, 16 and 28 would also have to bring photocopy of their application form, he added.

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Brazil and Haryana sign MoU for Murrah breed improvement

CHANDIGARH, JAN 10 

Brazil has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Haryana for assistance in Murrah breed improvement. In this direction, a five-member Brazilian Delegation called on the Haryana Animal Husbandry and Dairying Minister, Mr. O.P. Dhankar, at his residence here late evening yesterday.

The delegation included Dr. Jose Ribamar Felipe Marques, Director, Buffalo Research and Development, Embrapa Eastern Amazon, Dr. Tarisio da Cruz Mesquita, Minister of Agriculture and Livestock and Dr. Guilherme Minssen, Technical Director, Federation of Agriculture and Livestock, Bele̓m, State of Para, Brazil, and Dr. Jose Otavio Lemos, Animal Scientist, ABCZ High Director, Uberaba, Minas Gerais, Brazil and Mr. Venugopal Badaravada, Brazilian Citizen cum Member of Central Advisory Committee, Rashtriya Gokul Mission, Government of India.

        On the occasion, Additional Chief Secretary, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Department, Dr. Sunil Gulati informed that Haryana is interested in A2A2 Breed Improvement program with the help of ABCZ for testing A2A2 indigenous cows. Apart from this, the State is also willing to go for exchange of semen and can provide good quality of Murrah semen. He said that the experts from Brazil would impart training to teachers, students and officers of the Department at Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Hisar. Initially the training programme would be organised for three months, he added.

        Others present on the occasion included Director General, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Department, Mr. Hardeep Singh, Chairman, Pashudhan Vikas Board, representatives of Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Hisar and officers of the Department.

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15,278 farmers avail benefit under MIDH scheme

CHANDIGARH, JAN 10 

Under Direct Benefits Transfer system in Haryana, a total of 15,278 farmers have availed the benefit under Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) scheme.

        This was informed in the 29^th meeting of State Level Executive Committee of Haryana State Horticulture Development Agency held under the chairmanship of Additional Chief Secretary, Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Department, Mrs. Navraj Sandhu, here today.

Mrs. Sandhu reviewed the component-wise progress with utilization of funds and appreciated the efforts of officers and officials of State Horticulture Mission. She directed to give wide publicity to various programmes run by government under Horticulture Mission through various news papers and other means to make the farmers and stakeholders aware about subsidy programmes of the government.

The committee approved total 56 project proposals of mushroom cultivation, banana ripening chamber, roof top solar, cold storages, refrigerated van, planting infrastructure development and Integrated Post Harvest Management with the subsidy of Rs 14.50 crore under MIDH. The objective of setting up of these projects is to promote horticulture by doubling farmer income in the state with focus on post harvest management, marketing infrastructure development and mushroom cultivation.

Mission Director, State Horticulture Mission, Dr. B.S. Sehrawat informed that Government of India has approved AAP 2018-19 for an amount of Rs 183.33 crore under MIDH scheme. He said that first installment amounting Rs 50 crore has been released by Government of India. Funds amounting Rs 79.52 crore were available during the financial year 2018-19 (including balance of 2017-18). Till date Rs 77.73 crore was utilized which is 97.69 per cent of funds available, he added.

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42 nominations filed for bye-elections to Jind Assembly Constituency

CHANDIGARH, JAN 10  

As many as 42 nominations have been filed on the last day of filing nomination papers for the bye-elections to Jind Assembly Constituency.

        While stating this today, Sub Divisional Magistrate and Returning Officer, Jind Assembly Constituency, Mr. Virender Sehrawat said that Dr. Krishan Lal Middha has filed nomination from BJP, Mr. Randeep Singh Surjewala from Congress Party, Mr. Umed Singh Redhu from INLD party and Mr. Digvijay Singh Chautala from Jannayak Janta Party.

        Others who have filed nomination papers included Ms. Sheetal from Rashtriya Mazdoor Ekta Party, Ms. Sunita from People’s Party of India, Ms. Vidyavati (Covering Candidate) from BJP Party, Independent Candidates Mr. Mangeram and Mr. Om Parkash, Pawan Jain from Rashtriya Azad Manch, Independent Candidate Mr. Rajender Singh, Mr. Satender Singh Dhull (Covering Candidate) from INLD Party, Independent Candidate Mr. Anshul Kumar Singla, Independent Candidate Mr. Ashok, Independent Candidate Mr. Harish Kumar, Independent Candidate Mr. Ramesh, Radhey Shyam from Samajik Nyay Party, Mr. Karamveer from People’s Party of India, Independent Candidate Mr. Vijender, Independent Candidate Mr. Ravinder Kumar, Mr. Sunil Kumar from Republican Party of India, Independent Candidate Mr. Sandeep Kumar son of Pirthi Singh, Independent Candidate Mr. Sandeep Kumar son of Ramphal, Mr. Kamal Kumar from Bhartiya Samajik Nyay Party, Independent Candidate Mr. Sukhbir Singh, Independent Candidate Mr. Anil Kumar, Independent Candidate Mr. Satpal, Mr. Vinod Aashri from Loktantra Suraksha Party, Independent Candidate Mr. Surender Bibipur and Independent Candidate Sant Dharambir Chotiwala.

        Mr. Sehrawat said that some candidates have filed two to four nominations. Therefore the total number of candidates is 34 and total number of nominations is 42. While Dr. Krishan Lal Middha has filed four nominations, Independent Candidate Mr. Mangeram has filed two nominations, Mr. Umed Singh and Mr. Digvijay Singh from INLD Party both have filed two nominations each and Mr. Randeep Singh Surjewala from Congress Party has filed two nominations.

BYE-ELECTIONS: Meanwhile, with a view to ensure peaceful and transparent conduct of bye-elections to Jind Assembly Constituency, the Election Commission has appointed senior IAS officer Mr. Saurabh Bhagat as General Observer. A.E.E.O Mr. Rambhaj has been as Liaison Officer for the General Observer.

        Mr. Bhagat said that any person who has any issue related to the bye-elections can meet him at PWD Rest House, Jind from 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m. or can contact him on telephone number 01681-245052.

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One IAS and two HCS officers transferred

CHANDIGARH, JAN 10
The Haryana government has issued transfer and posting orders of one IAS and two HCS officers with immediate effect.
          Geeta Bharti, Special Secretary, Public Works (Building and Roads) and Public Health Engineering Departments has been given the additional charge of Director and Special Secretary, Women and Child Development Department, during the leave period of Hema Sharma, HCS.
          Among HCS officers, Ved Prakash, City Magistrate, Bhiwani has been posted as Managing Director, Cooperative Sugar Mills, Kaithal relieving Kanwar Singh of the said charge.
          Kanwar Singh, Managing Director, Cooperative Sugar Mills, Kaithal and Registrar, National Institute of Design, Kurukshetra has been posted as City Magistrate, Bhiwani vice Ved Prakash.
VANDANA DESIGNATED: Haryana Government has designated Mrs. Vandna Malik, Senior Accounts Officer, Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes Department as State Public Information Officer in respect of the Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes Department for the purpose of the Right to Information Act, 2005 and Rules.
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CHANDIGAH, JAN 9

 Haryana Higher Education Department will organise a workshop for the nodal officers of all government colleges, to impart training related to  Information Technology on January 18, 2019 in Panchkula.  

          While giving this information today, a spokesman of the department said that in all government colleges, the department has initiated placement modules, complaints and redressal, Asset management, Student-teacher mapping, Education Setu application like E.R.P (Enterprise Resource Planning software) module and mobile application. For this, the teachers of colleges are required to be proficient about computer and in these software applications.

          He said that Principals of all the government colleges have been directed on behalf of Director, Higher Education Department to send a senior teacher who has computer knowledge in the workshop to be held on January 18 in Government Post Graduate College, Sector 1, Panchkula. He said that these nodal officers appointed by the colleges, would work as master trainer in college, who would later impart training to all teachers and students of college.

          He said that the nodal officers would be imparted training from 10 am to 12 pm in Ambala, Panchkula, Kurukshetra, Karnal, Yamunanagar, Kaithal, Panipat and Jind districts and from 1 pm to 3 pm in Sonipat, Faridabad, Gururgram, Rohtak, Mewat (Nuh), Mahendragarh, Bhiwani, Charkhi Dadri, Fatehabad, Sirsa, Palwal, Hisar and Jhajjar districts.

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Eight Assistants promoted

Chandigarh, Jan 8
The Haryana Government has promoted eight Assistants of Haryana Civil Secretariat as Deputy Superintendents with immediate effect.
          Those promoted as Deputy Superintendents include Mewa Singh from Delay Checking Unit, Nirmal Kumari Sharma from Accounts Branch, Mohinder Singh from Health-III Branch, Nimmi Jain from B&R Works Branch, Rajiv Sindhu from Haryana Staff Selection Commission, Panchkula, Sangeeta Kaushal from Printing and Stationary Branch, Om Parkash from Office of Haryana Tourism Corporation Limited, Panchkula and Urmila Devi from F.A. Branch.
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Election Commissioner reviews election preparedness of Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh

CHANDIGARH, JAN 7 

The Chief Election Commissioner of India, Mr. Sunil Arora reviewed the election preparedness of Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh in connection with the forthcoming Lok Sabha Elections in 2019, here today.

The Commission began the review with a meeting with the Chief Electoral Officers of Punjab, Haryana and UT of Chandigarh and discussed multifarious issues related to provision of Assured Minimum Facilities (AMFs) at the Polling Stations, strengthening of manpower and infrastructure of CEO’s offices, filling up of all vacant positions of elections functionaries at the field level, availability of EVMs/VVPATs and other election material, adequate budget provisions. The Chief Electoral officers of Punjab, Haryana and UT of Chandigarh also briefed the Chief Election Commissioner about the progress of Special Summary Revision, with respect to January 1, 2019, Voter Helpline (1950) and other IT related Applications.

This was followed by a comprehensive discussion with the Chief Secretary, DGP, Home Secretary and other senior Officials of Punjab and Haryana, as also with the Advisor to Administrator and other senior officials of Union Territory of Chandigarh on the various election related arrangements to be secured for the smooth and peaceful conduct of elections a free, fair, inclusive, participative and credible manner.

The Chief Election Commissioner directed the CEOs to ensure that all Contact Centres with a uniform number – ‘1950’ would be made operational as a single point contact for all election related information and facilitation to voters. It was also directed that urgent and time-bound action must be taken to ensure the availability of Assured Minimum Facilities (AMFs) at every polling station for the convenience and facilitation of the voters.

He also emphasized the urgent need to create a comprehensive data base of Persons with Disability (PwD) voters along with their PS-wise mapping to ensure that adequate assistance is provided to all PwD voters on day of Poll, which is very important to realize the Commission’s motto of ‘No Voter to be Left Behind’. The Chief Election Commissioner directed that forthcoming Lok Sabha Elections should be made most friendly for voters and all necessary facilitations should be provided specially to gender, Persons with Disability and senior citizens.

Mr. Arora also stressed on the imperative of imparting robust and comprehensive training to all levels of election related officials on the entire spectrum of election related matters including ERO-NET, BLO-NET, revision of Electoral Rolls and implementation of IT- applications like Suvidha, Samadhan, Sugam and C-VIGIL App, as also Electronically Transmitted Postal Ballot System (ETPBS).

The review meeting was attended by senior officers of ECI including Senior Deputy Election Commissioner, Mr. Umesh Sinha, Director General, Mr. Dhirendra Ojha and Director, Mr. Nikhil Kumar.

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