Indian Railways set up title clash with Punjab & Sind Bank Delhi in finals

JALANDHAR, OCT 30

 Indian Railways Delhi will clash swords with holders Punjab & Sind Bank of  Delhi in the finals of the 38th Indian Oil Servo Surjit Hockey Tournament at Katoch Astroturf Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar Cantonment on Sunday at 2.00 p.m. 

The winners will receive a cheque of Rs 5 lakh  and the Winners Trophy whereas runners-up will get a prize money of Rs 2 lakh and the trophy.

.Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi will give away the prizes to the teams. Whereas Education, Sports Minister  Pargat Singh and NRI Affairs Minister will preside over the function.

  In the first semi-finals Indian Railways Delhi beat Punjab National Bank Delhi by 2-1 to book a berth in the finals. In second semi finals Punjab & Sind bank Delhi edged out Punjab Police by 1-0 to enter finals. Railways entered in the final for the third time whereas Punjab & Sind Bank for the 18th time.

 In the first semi finals Indian Railways Delhi displayed controlled play. The first two quarters were goalless. In these two quarters Indian Railways dominated but were not able to score. In the third quarter’s 34th minute Pardeep Singh of Indian Railways scored a field goal (1-0). 

In the 54th minute Varinder Singh consolidated for Indian Railways with a field goal (2-0). In the 57th minute of the play Punjab National bank reduced the margin when their Bhagat Singh Dhillon converted the penalty corner (1-2).  

 In the second semi-finals Punjab & Sind Bank and Punjab Police displayed good hockey. In the second quarter’s 25th minute Gaganpreet Singh put Bank ahead with penalty corner conversion (1-0).After that Punjab Police wasted three penalty corners in a row. At half time Bank was leading by 1-0. In Last quarter Punjab Police wasted three chances to score.   

  Fixture for October 31  (finals)

 Indian Railways Delhi vs Punjab & Sind Bank Delhi  ( 2.00 p.m).

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24-hour power supply to 100 more villages

  Chandigarh, October 30

 The Haryana Government has given a gift to the villagers by connecting them with feeders that ensure 24-hour power supply to 100 more villages of the state on Haryana Day i.e. November 1, 2021.

Haryana Power Minister Ranjit Singh said that under the 'Mhara Gaon-Jagmag Gaon' scheme, now 5487 villages of the state are being supplied 24 hours electricity, and 24 hours power supply will be ensured to the remaining villages.  It is noteworthy that on the lines of the city, the Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal had started this Manohar Yojana from Dayalpur village of Kurukshetra district on July 1, 2015, for the supply of electricity for 24 hours in the rural areas as well.  Taking a step in this direction, 67 more villages of Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (UHBVN) have been included in this scheme on the occasion of Haryana Day. These include 33 villages of Sonipat district- Harsana Khurd, Harsana Malcha, Sersa, Khatkar, Safiabad, Saboli, Nangal, Patala, Raipur, Shahpur Turk, Kishora, Kamashpur, Bhuri, Rajpur, Kami, Debru, Kurad, Sardhana, Bali, Nayabans, Ahir Majra, Gangana, Rana Khedi, Sivanamal, Noorankheda,  Kohla, Ishapur Khedi, Lath, Jolly, Bidhal, Thaska, Ahulana, Mohana, 9 villages of Panipat district - Dikadla, Garhi Kewal, Ujha, Jalpad, Kurad, Dhanshauli, Urlana Khard, Dariyapur and Jitgarh, 10 villages of Rohtak district - Garhi  Khedi, Taza Majra, Giravad, Singapura Khard, Bahujamalpur, Sampal, Basana, Muradpur Tekna, Nirothi, Khurampur, 14 villages of Jhajjar district - Matanhel, Mohanbari, Jhanswa, Jharli, Khanpur Kalan, Khanpur Khurd, Cheda, Dariyapur, Lagarpur, Amadalpur  , Bilouchpura, Shahjahanpur, Kanujia and Bhindawas and 1 village Nand Singh Wala of Kaithal district is included.

        Similarly, 33 villages of Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (DHBVN) including 6 villages of district Charkhi Dadri - Jagram Bas, Hui, Dalawas, Mandi Kehar, Fatehgarh and Sehuwas, Bhiwani district  16 villages of - Kairu, Asalwas Dubia, Asalwas Mareta, Lhalana, Bhakra, Haripur, Golpura, Dhani Shankar, Chainpura, Sherpura, Moila, Ghadwa, Kalound, Gudha, Bakhtwarpura and Kharkari and 11 villages of Mahendragarh district - Bewal, Jhingwan, Khairana  , Mundiya Kheda, Mudain, Karira, Kotia, Buchawas, Aghiyar, Patheda and Kamla villages will be given 24 hours electricity under the scheme. Earlier, 5387 villages of the state were being provided 24x7 power supply, but now 100 more villages have been added under the 'Mhara Gaon-Jagmag Gaon' scheme. 

        Sh. Ranjit Singh said that at present more than 77 percent villages of the state have been completely illuminated, due to which 10 districts of the state, which include Panchkula, Ambala, Kurukshetra, Yamunanagar, Karnal, Gurugram, Faridabad, Sirsa, Rewari and Fatehabad being provided power 24 hours a day. 

       Under this scheme issuance of new connections, replacement of faulty meters, rectification of electricity bills, regularization of unauthorized electricity load, effective distribution of electricity bills, replacing old and damaged conductors with AB cable and replacement of cables and shifting of electricity meters of consumers outside the premises is included.  Under this scheme, villagers are urged to pay the outstanding electricity bills, and asked to stop electricity theft, as a result of which uninterrupted power supply is started 24 hours by identifying the rural feeders whose line loss is less.

      The Power Minister said that the work of 'Mhara Gaon-Jagmag Gaon' scheme is going on at a fast pace so that the entire state can be illuminated by including the remaining villages in this scheme soon.  This scheme has brought a positive change in the rural consumers of the state in the direction of timely payment of electricity bills, preventing theft of electricity and cooperating with the employees of the Electricity Corporation. All this has been possible only with the hard work, honesty and cooperation of the villagers, technical and non-technical employees of the Power Corporation.   The Corporation is committed to provide uninterrupted and continuous power supply to all its consumers.

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Haryana and Africa to strengthening India-Africa relations

Chandigarh, October 28, 

Haryana and Africa will write a new chapter in further strengthening India-Africa relations by cooperating in the field trade, commerce and mutual development. This was stated by Governor of Haryana Shri Bandaru Dattatreya while speaking as the Chief Guest at Haryana-Africa Conclave Series-1 program here on Friday.

 

Union Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Shri V Muralidharan, Haryana Deputy Chief Minister Shri Dushyant Chautala, Principal Secretary, Foreign Cooperation Department Shri Yogender Chaudhary, Director General, Foreign Cooperation Department Shri Anant Prakash Pandey and other distinguished guests, and diplomats from Madagascar, Tanzania, Mauritius, Kenya, Uganda, South Africa, Zambia, Mozambique, Ghana, Botswana, Nigeria, Morocco, Senegal were present on the occasion.

                      

“A watershed moment has been inked in India-Africa bilateral relations through Haryana-Africa Conclave Series-1. It will go a long way in strengthening India’s bilateral ties with Africa in more ways than one, and Haryana being the harbinger of this important development,” said Shri Dattatraya.

 

“India and Africa are meant for each other. The two regions have set multiple milestones so far in the domain of bilateral cooperation. There is no scope for any complacency, we can do much more. We must keep exploring new areas of convergence for mutual engagements including areas like capacity building, training, e-commerce, financial services, health, technical education, Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence, and so on.

                          

“There is a huge scope for co-operation between Africa and Haryana, a small State of India but has emerged as a hub of sustainable and resilient development at all levels. From higher education to skill development, IT enabled services to logistics development, Haryana is well prepared to partner with Africa and work in a win-win situation,” said Shri Dattatraya.

 

“Agriculture and mining are two important pillars of the African economy. I am glad to say that Haryana has proven expertise to help you in the mining sector, and agriculture like anything. I am delighted to share with you the fact that Haryana has played a very important role in ensuring India’s food security,” said Shri Dattatraya.

    

The Governor said that Haryana’s higher education institutions in agriculture, science & technology, and skill development are setting new standards in the arena of innovation and research. “College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology of Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, has developed the country’s first electric tractor. It shows the power of innovation and research, our universities possess in abundance.” he said.

 

Shri Dattatraya said: “We are now living in a different world order. Covid-19 has put us in a different situation where we have to convert adversities and challenges into opportunities. Together, Haryana and Africa have to script new chapters of mutual cooperation, growth and ease of life. The build back process has become our collective responsibility.”

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12 African Nations take part in ‘Haryana-Africa Conclave, Series-1’

 

 

CHANDIGARH, NOCT 29

While further strengthening diplomatic connections and bilateral relations, Ambassadors, Senior Embassy Officials from 12 African Nations, Ministers and Bureaucrats from Haryana came together at Chandigarh for a two-day long ‘Haryana-Africa Conclave, Series-1’ , focused to boost bilateral trade and connectivity between the two regions.

        The morning session of second day of the Haryana-Africa Conclave started with the lighting of lamp by Haryana Governor, Sh. Bandaru Dattaraya along with Minister of State for External Affairs, Sh. V. Muraleedharan and Haryana Deputy Chief Minister, Sh. Dushyant Chautala. The welcome address was delivered by the Principal Secretary of Foreign Cooperation Department, Sh. Yogender Chaudhary. Director, Foreign Cooperation Department, Dr. Anant Prakash Pandey, Vice-Chancellors of various Universities, senior officers and officials of Haryana Government were also present on the occasion.

        While addressing the valedictory session of the conclave the Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal said that the Haryana Government will engage with African countries in various fields to develop frameworks of cooperation, maintain brotherhood, promote cultural exchange and people-to-people contact with the vision to increase bilateral relations.

        He said, I welcome you to land of Karma that is– Land of Haryana. I welcome you all to the land of PPP. This is not just PPP (Public Private Partnership- a business model) but this is a new definition of PPP given by Haryana by virtue of its quality that is a Land of Karma is a land of Possibilities, a Land of Potentialities and a Land of Prosperity.

        He said that today the world is at the crossroad of transformation. New Technology and digital interfaces are creating a world which is  opening both new opportunities and challenges. New processes and new products are opening new ways of economic development.

He emphasized that people and human values are always at the center of development and progress. Therefore, we also need to give impactful thought by mutual engagements, which will have far-reaching effects on the people and economy of countries & states like  ours.

        He further said that a welcome result of these engagements will reflect on the globe. The World will be flatter. Those who can take advantage of this  will be able to make more progress. However, it is little early to say what effect of the growing inequalities and rapid changes will have on society and on human values.

         But there will be fundamental changes in industrial production, design, and manufacturing. Digital platforms, automation, and data-flows are reducing the importance of geographic distances. When digital platforms, e-commerce and marketplaces connect with such technologies, a new type of industry and business leaders will emerge in the developing society, he added.

He said that the way and the speed with which the technology moves, is becoming a landmark which was never before recorded in human history and it is clear that whatever happens will be deep and remarkable.

As such, I believe that our discussion in this “THE HARYANA AFRICA CONCLAVE SERIES –1” will help all of us to create a new association “HARYANA AFRICA TIES” for socio economic development, he added. 

While focusing on employment he said that an important question will be the types and opportunities of employment! As far as we can see, traditional manufacturing will continue to be a major source of employment for our youth. On the other hand, it will be very important for our human resources to bring changes in their lives by enhancing their skills.

Therefore, our approach and policies towards education and skill development will have to change rapidly. School and university curricula have to be designed in such a way that they can prepare our youth for the future.

Shri Vishvakarma Skill University, Haryana & Haryana Skill Development Mission have been launched for this purpose. Their aim is to provide relevant technical and vocational skills to our youth, he added.

        He said we have to be very careful that the rapid changes coming in the field of technology can at least find a place in the educational courses at the same pace. In this Industrial Revolution, talent will be more important than capital. High-skill but temporary work will be the new face of employment. Therefore we need to focus and invest equally in the Development of Human Capital as in the Economic development. Proper utilization of new opportunities can on the one hand make the job seekers to become job creators, he added.

        He said that the Government's emphasis is on ensuring that women, men, youth and all sections of the society have equal access to affordable and quality technical, vocational trainings, agricultural and higher education and all Government schemes.

        He said that State Government believes in ACT (Accountability Communication and Transparency) in the system which includes an Accountable Governance System by Providing a tool “ Right to Service" by "Auto Appeal Software", through Consistent & Continuous Dialogues for Effective Communication  by setting a communication protocol (Brainstorming to Decision Making) and through a Transparent System by integrating digital systems in the existing systems.

Upliftment of Last person standing in the line

Sh. Manohar Lal said that the portability of social security benefits will ensure mobility of skilled & employable workers in the digital age. We had created PPP (Parivaar Pehchan Patra–Family Id for all Haryana Citizen) to ensure the benefits of the schemes for the society. Technological innovations and digital interventions can help for better service delivery, increasing productivity levels and better management of relevant issues, he added. He said that the experience in Haryana has been very positive in this regard.

        Compliance of various laws, social security, health insurance and direct payment of many government schemes to the beneficiaries are examples of better delivery by technology, he added.

        Addressing a more global concern the Chief Minister said that globalization and migration from such disruption will have to be better managed through multilateral coordination and collaboration. He said that Haryana is ready to work closely with all on the theme of multi-dimensional development of the people and the state together. In this regard, we should share best practices and policies together.

        Sh. Manohar Lal said that every single day Haryana is growing, flourishing and achieving new milestones. Our clear vision to serve the society, our political will, our good governance, empathy for last person in the line, empowerment and partnerships with stakeholders of the socio economic development, will be the keywords to drive future success, he added.

        As we know, there are basically 4 ways of commuting i.e. Highways, Railways, Airways and Waterways. He added that ways of commute and bringing the lands closer is EWays / I-Ways (Electronic /Information technology ways). Today we all together are adding new ideas of fast growth through THE HARYANA AFRICA CONCLAVE SERIES -1.

        Assuring the visiting countries of Haryana's support, the Chief Minister said that Africa will be at the top of our priorities. Haryana will continue to intensify and deepen it's engagement with Africa which will be sustained and regular.

He said that development partnership will be guided by their priorities. We will build as much local capacity and create as many local opportunities as possible. It will be on terms that will be comfortable for you, that will liberate your potential and not constrain your future.

He said that we will keep our markets open and make it easier and more attractive to trade with Haryana. We already have a significant trade and businesses with Africa and will support our industry to work in Africa, he added.

He assured that Haryana’s experience with the digital revolution will be harnessed to support Africa’s development; improve delivery of public services; extend education and health; spread digital literacy; expand financial inclusion; and mainstream the marginalized.

        The Chief Minister said that Africa has approximately 60% of the world’s arable land, but produces just around 10% of the global output. Similarly we at Haryana constitutes 1.5% of India's area, yet contributes 15% of its agricultural produce. We will work with you to improve Africa’s agriculture through long term engagements in sharing and implementing the best practices in the sector.

        He said that our continued and unconditional partnership will address the challenges of climate change.

        We will work with you all. Haryana Africa is not apart. Our History of struggle , Our basis of Culture, Our Life style , Our Family System, Our Needs, Our Capacity, Our Vision to See the Globe, Our Intent and Nature to serve the society are similar and thus we should integrate as partners for sustainable socio economic development, he added.

        He stressed that the world needs cooperation and not competition. We are always there for mutual cooperation and coordination. He said that we all must work together to ensure that Africa becomes a nursery for the aspirations of Africa’s youth and our Haryanvi Diaspora there, he added.

He said that Haryana is the land of the Holy Gita. Haryana is the land of Karma. My idea is to consider the human element along with the business or economic aspects and hence out of various models of businesses like B2B ; G2G, B2G etc , we believe in H2H model of working. H2H – Heart to Heart approach. I welcome you all to utilize this opportunity, he added.

Sh. Manohar Lal said that he strongly believes that THE HARYANA AFRICA CONCLAVE SERIES -1 will strenghten HARYANA AFRICA TIES which will set new definition of collaborations and mutual growth. I would like to suggest that our team AFH (Africa Haryana Team) should consider this subject in comprehensive  manner. Let’s join hands and change the global perceptions, he added.

        In the end he thanked the Excellences of African Countries, representatives of the industry, High Commissions and Ambassadors of India In Africa. Students from African Countries who joined virtually, Ministry of External Affairs GoI, Team Haryana and the media for being a part of the conclave and making it a success.

Earlier, Sh. Rajasekhar, OSD (States), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India and Ambassadors and Senior Embassy Officials from Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Nigeria, Tanzania, Uganda, Democratic Republic of Mozambique, Senegal and Zimbabwe also gave presentations.

        On this occasion, the Chief Minister and representatives of 12 African countries released a book titled Haryana-Africa Relations Towards Progressive Future, prepared by the Department of Foreign Cooperation.  Sh. Manohar Lal presented mementos to the representatives of African countries.

        On this occasion, Chief Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Sh. DS Dhesi, Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Sh. V. Umashankar, Principal Secretary, Foreign Cooperation Department Sh. Yogendra Chaudhary and Director General, Dr. Anant Prakash Pandey, Advisor Sh. Varun Chaudhary and other officers of Haryana Government were present on the occasion. 

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All-round development of Sohna due to Rail-Road Network: Manohar Lal

 All-round development of Sohna due to Rail-Road Network - Chief Minister

Chandigarh, October 23 

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said that rail-road network is the fulcrum of development and the connectivity of Sohna region with this developmental network will lead to all-round development of the area and enhancement of employment opportunities here. About 5 railway and road corridors from Sohna region will strengthen the industrial development along with enhancing employment in Sohna region.

The Chief Minister was addressing the gathering at a Vikas Rally organised in village Sarmathala of Sohna Assembly Constituency today. Before the Rally, the Chief Minister also unveiled a 23-feet tall statue of Maharana Pratap in the village. The convener of the Vikas Rally and MLA from Sohna, Kanwar Sanjay Singh felicitated the Chief Minister and other guests on the stage.

Pleased by the huge gathering at the rally, the Chief Minister said that he has come to Sohna earlier as well but has never come across such an enthusiastic gathering prior to this. The Chief Minister also sanctioned an amount of Rs.125 crore for about 50 developmental projects in Sohna region and gave a bonanza of developmental schemes to Sohna region.

Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal while congratulating the people of Sohna region said that at present several developmental works are going on in Sohna, including KMP Expressway, Orbit Railway Corridor, Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, Western Dedicated Expressway and Gurugram-Alwar Highway, which will pave the way for industrial development in the region. At the same time, with the advent of industrial units, the youth of the area will also get employment and it will further bring prosperity to the area.

He said that today is a historic day in which we have got the opportunity to unveil the statue of the great warrior Maharana Pratap. He added that various developmental works  are gaining momentum post Corona period. He said that today the government is moving ahead on the path shown by brave heroes like Maharana Pratap and the dream which was envisioned in the year 2014 is getting fulfilled gradually. He said that while maintaining complete transparency with e-governance, the government is taking steps with a view to ensure that the benefits of the schemes reach each and every person of the society.

Haryana’s SVAMITVA Scheme becomes model for the country

The Chief Minister said that in the last seven years, the government has implemented the schemes in the spirit of public service. He proudly said that today the developmental schemes of Haryana are becoming exemplary in the country. The Prime Minister had said this and it is a big thing for me, he said. Citing an example, he said that the Haryana Government has done the work of giving the ownership of land to the villagers by making it Lal Dora-free in the villages of the State. Now, people in the villages are being handed over their land documents by linking them with the SVAMITVA Scheme. He expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi, for appreciating the working style of the Haryana Government at a public platform recently. He said that the Haryana Government is working with the ideology of equal development without discrimination and the government is fulfilling its responsibility in giving a concrete shape to various welfare schemes so that every eligible person gets the benefits of the scheme effectively. He said that during the time of the previous governments people's representatives were confined to their respective areas, but after the present government formed the government in the State in 2014, with the slogan 'Haryana Ek, Haryanvi Ek', meaningful initiatives were made for development.

Needy families will be covered in Chief Minister Antyodaya Parivar Utthan scheme

Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal said that the Haryana Government is moving ahead with the goal of covering each and every poor and needy person under Mukhya Mantri Antyodaya Parivar Utthan Yojana. He said that according to the survey in Sohna region, all the families who are living below poverty line will be benefitted by taking steps at the departmental level so as to increase their income by connecting them with various ongoing government schemes.

He said that today developmental works are being done in every field in the entire state and the government is contributing towards women empowerment, including creating employment for farmers, labourers and the youth. Besides this, the process of giving Rs 1,100 with a box of sweets through the administration at the wedding of a girl has been started by the Government. He told the farmers that along with the availability of seeds, the government is cooperating at every step to ensure smooth sale of the crop in the market. He said to the farmers that there is no shortage of DAP in any form and adequate quantity of manure is being provided to every farmer of the State and asked them not to make unnecessary storage. He said that in order that no area of Haryana should remain neglected in any way, he himself is taking the initiative to give the gift of developmental schemes in the second term of the government and today he has initiated this from Sohna Assembly Constituency.

Warriors like Maharana Pratap are our source of inspiration - Sh. Mool Chand

Welcoming the Chief Minister in the Vikas Rally, Haryana Transport Minister, Sh. Mool Chand Sharma said that the government is working on the path shown by immortal warriors like Maharana Pratap. He said that today everyone is participating in the developmental change taking place in the State with equal development and Haryana is being recognized across the world.

The convener of the Vikas Rally and MLA from Sohna, Sh. Kanwar Sanjay Singh placed a demand letter before the Chief Minister regarding the developmental plans. He said that the people of Sohna are now becoming a participant in the development of the State and the public welfare decisions of the Government will give a new look to the people.

On this occasion, MLAs, Mr Nayanpal Rawat, Mr. Satyaprakash Jarawata, Media Advisor to CM, Mr Amit Arya, Media Coordinator, Mr Mukesh Vashisht, CM's Political Secretary Ajay Gaur, and other dignitaries of the area were present.

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CM calls upon alumni to make Haryana universities self-reliant

 

 Chandigarh, October 23 

 Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal has called upon the alumni to come forward to contribute in making Universities of the State self-reliant. He said that the alumni should adopt their alma-mater and set a target to make it zero Government aid University.

The Chief Minister was addressing the Alumni Meet of J.C. Bose University of Science and Technology, YMCA, Faridabad here today. He also laid the foundation stone of Deendayal Upadhyaya Knowledge Resource Centre in the University, to be constructed at a cost of about Rs. 13 crore. This Centre will be the knowledge resource hub of different disciplines in the University. On this occasion, the Chief Minister garlanded the statue of the great Indian scientist Acharya Jagdish Chandra Bose installed in the University. The University was named after JC Bose by the Chief Minister in the year 2017. The Chief Minister also planted saplings in the University campus.

On this occasion Vice Chancellor Professor Dinesh Kumar apprised the Chief Minister about the development activities and future projects of the University, including the project of the second campus of the University to be built on the Faridabad-Gurugram road. The Chief Minister also gave his suggestions regarding the implementation of the project of the second campus of the university.

Addressing the function, the Chief Minister said that the universities would have to adopt the old Gurukul system. Gurukul has been self-sufficient in Indian Education System. Gurukul used to mobilize its resources through Guru-Dakshina. Similarly, universities have to activate the role of alumni to mobilize financial resources.

Describing the alumni as the capital of the educational institution, the Chief Minister said that all the universities should create a separate Alumni Cell and create a database from the first batch till date. Interaction between the University Andrew the alumni should be encouraged so that the alumni have a sense of contribution to the development of the institution. He said that if all the universities are successful in doing this, then soon all the universities will be completely or partially free from government aid.

The Chief Minister said that the benefits of government grants should reach the needy. Therefore, Universities should formulate such slabs for fees, in which full fee exemption on the minimum income limit, followed by 50 percent and above full fee. There should also be a provision that if any family wants to bear the fees of another student, it can do so. He said that there are 48 universities in the government and private sector in the state, in which J.C. Bose University has its own distinct name and identity.

He said that it is the endeavor of the State Government that government grants reach the needy person, for which the registration Parivaar-Pehchan-Patra has been initiated and, so far 65 lakh families have been registered. He said that Mukhyamantri Antyodaya Parivar Utthan Yojana has also been started by the government, in which efforts are being made to identify the families having income less than one lakh and to increase their income.

Addressing the function, Union Minister of State for Power and Heavy Industries, Sh. Krishna Pal Gurjar appreciated the contribution of the University’s alumni in industrial development. He said that being successful entrepreneurs, the alumni of this institute are partners in the progress of the country by contributing through production, employment and revenue.

Earlier, addressing the function Vice Chancellor Professor Dinesh Kumar presented the details of academic and infrastructural development projects of the university. He said that the university is working towards mobilizing its resources so that the dependence of the university on government grants can be reduced.

The President of Alumni Association Dr. Navin Sood also spoke on this occasion. At the end of the programme, Registrar Dr. S.K. Garg proposed the formal vote of thanks.

During the function, the University called upon the alumni and eminent entrepreneurs to invest in R&D and Innovation facilities in the University. On the call of Vice Chancellor Professor Dinesh Kumar, alumni and entrepreneurs present on this occasion contributed an amount of Rs. 1 crore to the University and expressed commitment to contribute an amount of Rs. 5 five crore in a phased manner.

The Chief Minister also launched J.C. Bose Haryana Start-up Contest-2021. This contest, being organized by the Incubation Foundation of the University, will be continued till  November 30, the birth anniversary of Jagadish Chandra Bose, in which the winners will be given a cash prize of Rs. 10 lakh for the first prize, Rs. 5 lakh for the second prize and Rs. 3 lakh for the third prize.

During the function, the distinguished alumni of the University were also felicitated. These include Raj Bhatia, Managing Director of Bony Group of Companies, Naresh Kumar, Chairman of Deepwater Drilling and Industries, Rakesh Bharti Mittal, Managing Director of Bharti Enterprises, Sukhdev Singh, Managing Director of Hind Hydraulics and Engineering, well-known voice-over artist and entrepreneur Shammi Narang, Dr. Rakesh Mudgal, Vice Chancellor of D.Y. Patil Deemed University, Kolhapur, Kanwaljeet Jawa, Managing Director of Dainik Airconditioning India, Kailash Chandra Gupta, Director Defense Estates, Western Command, Arun Bhatia, Managing Director of Carrier Global Corporation, Anil Kumar Bhardwaj, Advisor of TRAI Broadcasting Services, Vinay Khungar, Managing Director, Carrier Commercial Refrigeration and Mohit Vohra, Managing Director of MV Electrosystems and Jitender Yadav, Deputy Commissioner of Faridabad. Another eminent alumnus Ashok Nehra, Managing Director of Bellz Instruments, was honored as COVID Warrior for his contribution during the pandemic.

Cabinet Minister Mool Chand Sharma, MLAs Smt. Seema Trikha, Mr Narender Gupta, Mr Rajesh Nagar, Sh. Nayanpal Rawat, Political Secretary to Chief Minister, Mr Ajay Gaur and senior officers of district administration were also present on the occasion.

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Complete drainage work at earliest directs: CM

Chandigarh, Oct 14

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal has directed the officers concerned to ensure drainage of water from the waterlogged areas at the earliest so that farmers can sow the next crop in time. 

While presiding over a review meeting held through video conferencing here today, the Chief Minister directed the Deputy Commissioners to complete this work within the stipulated time frame.

The Chief Minister also directed the Deputy Commissioners to ensure adequate availability of manure too. Deputy Chief Minister Sh. Dushyant Chautala and Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister, Sh. J.P. Dalal were also present in the meeting.

The Chief Minister said that if required, adequate arrangements should be made for more pumps so that water could be drained from the fields in time. After drainage, the water should be used for recharging purposes instead of wasting it in the drain, this will also improve the water level, said the Chief Minister.

Sh. Manohar Lal directed the Deputy Commissioners to hold review meetings of departments, corporations, societies and committees regularly within the stipulated time period.  He further directed them to send daily reports after doing physical verification of the incidents of stubble burning.

Ensure 24 hours power supply for drainage

The Chief Minister said that electric pumps should be used for drainage. He further directed the electricity department to give connections on a priority basis and ensure a 24-hour power supply so that drainage can be done within the set time frame.

Meri Fasal Mera Byora  portal opened till October 17

The Chief Minister was apprised that in view of the problems being faced by the farmers in some areas, 'Meri Fasal Mera Byora' portal has been opened and farmers can register on this portal till October 17, 2021.

Ensure adequate availability of gunny, lifting and labour

The Chief Minister directed the Deputy Commissioners that farmers should not face any problem during the procurement of paddy. He further directed them to ensure adequate availability of gunny, lifting and labor etc in the mandis.

Ensure Bajra Bhavantar payment is disbursed soon

The Chief Minister directed the officers concerned to give the benefit of Bhavantar Yojna for Bajra crop on priority basis to the smallholding farmers. The amount of Bhavantar compensation should be transferred in the accounts of the farmers at the earliest, directed Sh. Manohar Lal.

Set up a Committee for stubble management

The Chief Minister directed the officers concerned to set up a committee for the management of paddy crop residue. He further directed that these Committees should be formed at the local level so that these Committees can make proper arrangements for stubble management.  Sh. Manohar Lal also directed them to make such a scheme so that farmers can get economic benefits for stubble.

Repairing of roads should be completed as soon as possible

The Chief Minister said that the roads damaged due to rain should be repaired at the earliest.  He also directed the officers to ensure repairing of the link roads around the Singhu and Tikri border at the earliest.

Chief Secretary, Sh. Vijai Vardhan, Chief Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Sh.  D. S Dhesi, Additional Chief Secretary Financial Commissioner, Revenue and Disaster Management and Consolidation Department, Sh. Sanjeev Kaushal, Additional Chief Secretary Power Department, Sh. P.K Das, Additional Chief Secretary Public Works (B&R) and Architecture Department, Alok Nigam, Additional Chief Secretary Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department, Dr. Sumita Misra, Additional Chief Secretary Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department,  Sh. Anurag Rastogi, Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Sh. V. Umashankar, Deputy Principal Secretary to Chief Minister,  Smt. Ashima  Brar and other senior officers of many departments also remained present on this occasion.

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Haryana procures 6.24 lakh MT paddy from 127 mandis

 

Chandigarh, October 14

 In view of procurement of Paddy having started in the State on October 3, 2021 Managing Director, HAFED, A. Sreenivas, visited Barwala, Mullana, Mustafad and Jagadhari mandis to review procurement of paddy at MSP by the HAFED. Hafed is procuring Paddy at Minimum Support Price (MSP) as one of the State Procuring Agencies.

        He informed that till date Hafed has procured 6.24 lakh MT paddy from 127 mandis and purchase centres allotted to Hafed throughout the State, which comes to approx. 32% of total procurement of 19.83 lakh MT paddy in the State benefitting more than 60,000 farmers. This procurement shall continue till November 15.

        He informed that the procurement of paddy is going on smoothly in the State. So, far 50% of the paddy has already been lifted from the mandis and allotted to various rice mills for custom milling. The payments to the farmers are also being released within 24-48 hours of lifting as against the target of 72 hours. 

So far, Hafed has already released payment amounting to Rs. 439 crore directly in the bank account of farmers. Sh. Sreenivas assured that Hafed shall always work in the best interest of farmers of the State.

Meamwhile HAFED chairman Kailash Bhagat  visited the mandis at Pehowa, Ismailabad and Ambala on October 13, 2021 for inspection of procurement operations of paddy being made by HAFED. During the visit, he instructed the HAFED officials for smooth purchase of paddy from the farmers of the state.

During the visit, Mr. Kailash Bhagat also held meetings with the rice millers and addressed their  issues. Sh. Bhagat also instructed the HAFED officials and the mandi secretaries that farmers should not face any difficulty during the paddy procurement season.

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Chief Minister directs Yuva Morcha workers to spread awareness about government schemes and achievements

Chandigarh, Oct  1 

 Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal said that while realizing the spirit of Antyodaya as envisioned Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay, Haryana Government is making continous efforts to ensure that benefits of the schemes of the State Government reach the eligible beneficiaries.

The Chief Minister called upon the workers of BJP Yuva Morcha to contribute to the government's ambitious scheme, Parivar Pehchan Patra while they were at his residence here today. During this, Political Secretary to Chief Minister,  Sh. Krishan Bedi, OSD to Chief Minister, Sh. Bhupeshwar Dayal and MLA, Sh. Rai Mohan Lal Badauli were present.

The Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal, today started a series of programmes to interact with the workers of Bharatiya Janata Party while interacting with the office bearers of Yuva Morcha. This chain of meetings of the Chief Minister with the workers and office bearers of various fronts of BJP will continue till October 26.

Call to reach out to maximum youth

Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal took detailed feedback from the youth workers regarding government schemes and asked them to work to ensure that the schemes reach maximum number of beneficiaries.  He said that we have to contact maximum youth and connect them with us. He added that the Haryana government has formulated a conprehensive action plan for the youth to move forward. In government jobs, appointments are being given on the basis of merit by eliminating kharchi-parchi system, this has boost the confidence in the youth and now they emphasize on the preparation of the exam. He said that the Parivar Pehchan Patra Scheme will make the dream of Antyodaya come true.

Youth to become a partner in government schemes

The Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal said that youth should become partners in government schemes. The information about many schemes are not available to the eligible beneficiaries of those schemes and they are not even able to fill the form.  The youth not only have to reach out to such people and fill their forms but also provide them the benefits of the scheme.  He called upon the workers to run a campaign against drug de-addiction to empower the society and motivate people towards social work like blood donation.

Every inch of land will be identified in the state

The Chief Minister said that our government is working on schemes that give long term results SVAMITVA public welfare.  Under this, now a person living in the village can also get his residential land registered. He said that Haryana government is registering properties after drone mapping of the villages thereby making these villages Lal Dora-free.  He said that the work of registration would be done by measuring every inch of land in the State.

Stay updated with facts

Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal said that social media is a wide platform in present times. Those spreading rumours on this platform need to be reverted with facts.  He said that one needs to be constantly updated with accurate information to respond to such rumours.

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Ensure timely disbursal of payments of sugarcane to farmers, directs CM

  Chandigarh, Oct  1

 Taking an important decision for sugarcane farmers in the State, Haryana Chief Minister  Manohar Lal while presiding over high level meeting here today has directed the officers concerned to ensure timely disbursal of payments of sugarcane farmers at the earliest. Besides this, Mr. Manohar Lal also directed the officers concerned to strictly ensure that the crushing season of Naraingarh Sugar Mill starts before November 25, 2021 along with clearance of all the payments of the farmers of this Mill.

        “The crushing season in both government and private sugar mills will begin from November 5, 2021. While the crushing season of Bahadurgarh and Saraswati Sugar Mills should begin before November 20, 2021.  Also, adequate arrangements should be made to ensure smooth crushing at the Karnal and Panipat Sugar Mills as both the Mills would start their crushing operations with enhanced capacity from December this year and January next year respectively,” directed Mr. Manohar Lal.

        While directing the officers concerned to ensure necessary work of maintenance and repair in all the Sugar Mills of Haryana, Mr. Manohar Lal said that management of both the government and private Sugar Mills should be directed to ensure timely start of crushing season as well as the payment of the farmers.

        Additional Chief Secretary, Cooperation Departmensint, Mr. Sanjeev Kaushal, Additional Chief Secretary, Finance Department, Mr. T.V.S.N. Prasad, Additional Chief Secretary, Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Department, Dr. Sumita Misra, Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Mr. V. Umashankar, Secretary, Cooperation Department, Mr. A.Sreenivas, Director General Agriculture Department, Ne. Hardeep Singh and other senior officers also remained present on this occasion.

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