VB recommends departmental action against 9 Gazzetted Officers

CHANDIGARH, OCT 29 
 Haryana State Vigilance Bureau has recommended departmental action against nine Gazzetted Officers and 14 Non-Gazetted Officers in eight inquiries, besides criminal case against a Gazzetted Officer and a Non-Gazetted Officer in an inquiry, in the month of August.
        While giving this information here today, a spokesman of the Bureau said that the Bureau has caught seven officers and officials  red-handed while accepting illegal gratifications ranging from Rs. 1,700 to Rs. 40,000. Cases have been registered against them under Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.
        Sanjay Singh, Clerk in the office of District Education Officer, Hisar, was caught red-handed while taking bribe of Rs 40,000 while Sub Inspector Pardeep Kumar in the office of Assistant Registrar, Co-operative Society, Sonipat has been caught taking bribe of Rs 30,000.
        Assistant Sub Inspector, Narender Singh, Incharge and Samay Singh, Special Police Officer, Police Post Alawalpur, Police Station, Chandhut, District Palwal were caught while accepting bribe of Rs 10,000.
          In other separate case, Suresh Kumar, Assistant Treasury Officer, Treasury and Accounts Department, Tehsil Matanhail, District Jhajjar was caught taking bribe of Rs 2,000. Jagbir, Reader and Deepak, Computer Operator, in the office of District Revenue Officer, Panipat were caught taking bribe of Rs 1,700.
CAUGHT RED-HANDED: Haryana State Vigilance Bureau has caught red-handed a Head Constable, Vinod Kumar of Narnaul while accepting illegal gratification of Rs 8,000 from Rati Ram of Narnaul in lieu of taking out his name from the case registered against him in Police Station Sadar Narnaul.
        While giving this information, a spokesman of the bureau said that a case has been registered against him under section 7 of Prevention of Corruption Act at Bureau’s police station at Gurugram.
        In another case, Head Constable, Nayab Singh posted in Police Post No.2, Police Station Ambala City was caught red handed while taking bribe of Rs 2,000 from Rahul of Ambala City in lieu of arresting the remaining accused in a case registered in Police Station Ambala City. A case has been registered against him at Bureau’s Police Station at Ambala, he added.
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DGP advises youth to adopt sport in their lives

CHANDIGARH, OCT 29  
Haryana Director General of Police  B.S. Sandhu said that youth should adopt at least one game in their life as this will not only help in making them a healthy and disciplined citizen but also keep them away from the menace of drugs.
          The DGP was speaking after honoring the players of village Basola team with a cash reward of Rs 11,000, which emerged overall champion in the 9th Kabaddi Championship held at village Rattewali in Panchkula at Police Headquarters here today.
          It may be recalled that Mr Sandhu, announced to honour the winning and runner-up teams during the prize distribution ceremony held yesterday at village Rattewali in Panchkula.
          On the occasion, Mr Sandhu congratulated the team members for their best performance and said that playing any sport builds self-confidence and develops individual personality. He also wished them good luck for the future competitions. 
Mr B.S. Sandhu will inaugurate newly constructed building of DAV Police Public School at Fatehabad on October 30, 2018.
          While stating this here today, a spokesman of the Police Department said that the building was constructed by the Haryana Police Housing Corporation at a cost of Rs.2.70 crore. The construction work of two-storey building was completed with a period of one year. Spread over an area of four aces, the new building of DAV Police Public School has all kind of required modern infrastructure.
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CM to flag off “Run for Unity” meet in Sirsa

CHANDIGARH, OCT 29 
Haryana Chief Minister  Manohar Lal would flag-off the “Run for Unity” program at Sirsa in a State Level Function on October 31.
          While stating this here today, an official spokesman said that with a view to foster and reinforce dedication to preserve and strengthen unity, integrity and security of nation, Rashtriya Ekta Diwas  (National Unity Day) is being observed all over the country on October 31, 2018 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The Haryana Government has also decided to pay befitting tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on the 142^nd birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The Prime Minister, Mr Narendra Modi will dedicate this Statue of Unity to the country on October 31. He said that iron was collected from all over the country for the statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in Gujarat. This ‘Statue of Unity’, tallest statue in the world, measuring 182 meters has been constructed in 42 months.
        The spokesman said that ‘Run for Unity’ programme would be organised at all district headquarters. He said that celebration of the occasion annually helps youth of the country to be aware of and provides an opportunity to everyone to maintain the integral strength of the nation. In 2014, Rashtriya Ekta Diwas was introduced by the Government of India to pay tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. It makes Indian citizens to realize the importance of national integrity, he added.
 

Dignitaries	District
1. Mr Kanwar Pal Gujjar, Speaker, Haryana Vidhan Sabha	Yamunanagar
2. Mr Ram Bilas Sharma, Education Minister	Gurugram
3. Mr O.P. Dhankar, Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister	Jhajjar
4. Mr Anil Vij, Health Minister	Ambala
5. Rao Narbir Singh, Public Works (Building and Roads) Minister	Rewari
6. Mrs Kavita Jain, Urban Local Bodies Minister	Sonipat
7. Mr Krishan Lal Panwar, Transport Minister	Panipat
8. Mr Vipul Goel, Industries and Commerce Minister	Faridabad
9. Mr Manish Kumar Grover, Minister of State for Co-operation	Rohtak
10. Mr Krishan Kumar,Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment	Fatehabad
11. Mr Karan Dev Kamboj, Minister of State for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs	Karnal
12. Dr Banwari Lal, Minister of State for Public Health Engineering	Mahendragarh
13. Mr Gian Chand Gupta, MLA	Panchkula
14. Dr Kamal Gupta, MLA	Hisar
15. Mr Bakhshish Singh Virk, MLA	Kaithal
16. Mr Shyam Singh Rana, MLA	Kurukshetra
17. Mrs Seema Trikha, MLA	Palwal

walk-in-interview for Principals postponed

CHANDIGARH, OCT 25 
Haryana School Education Department has postponed the walk-in-interview for the post of Principals in Model Sanskriti Schools of the State which was scheduled to be held on October 26, 2018 due to administrative reasons. The new schedule would be provided soon.
        An order to this effect has been issued by the Haryana School Education Department today.
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Course on stress management and soft skill development

CHANDIGARH, OCT 25 
 A course on stress management and soft skill development was held at Police Line, Panchkula. This course was second in line after being initiated by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) last week. Present himself at this occasion ADGP, CID Mr Anil Kumar Rao, the think tank behind this course, briefed the guest speakers and the audience present that a police personnel was different in his ability to handle a stressful situation due to the nature of job and the training involved.
          He impressed upon the mental and physical health of his personnel and asked the guest speakers to give them simple and easy techniques to counter stress anger etc.
          The one day course had a panel of speakers. To begin with Professor Shalini Singh, a psychologist from Maharishi Dayanand University, Rohtak. She spoke on the topic of impulsiveness, aggression its management, emotional quotient and she also interacted with the personnel through questionnaire and simple mental exercises. This was a fruitful session as Prof. Shalini Singh was able to comprehend traits of individual personality.
          This session was followed by a talk by Mr Rajiv Batra, who is an art of living expert with Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. Through his talk, he explained the importance of being in the present for a happy state of mind. The importance of positivity and achieving it simply by focussing on one's breath by techniques like Sudarshan Kriya.
    One of the guest speakers was also Commissioner of Police, Panchkula, Mrs Charu Bali. She is a 1995 batch IPS officer and shared with the audience practical examples from her own life. She spoke of tackling stress by forming a positive attitude towards life and focussing on doing the assigned task with belief. She also quoted from the Bhagwad Gita and how it has inspired her.
          The last speaker for the day was Mr Amit Beri, who is a meditation expert and Vedic healer. He did simple mental exercises with the police personnel and reminded them of taking some time out within the day to meditate and exercise.
           The takeaway from the cause today was the sensitive attitude of the Haryana Police for the mental and physical health of its force. The men performing security duties were risking their own lives for the protected and performing duties at significant places.
          Later on, briefing the press, ADGP, CID, Mr Anil Kumar Rao said that this was like an ice-breaking session with his personnel and would remain an ongoing process. He said that Haryana Police would always strive for the best. He said that the morale of the men was high and they were ready to perform any duty.
          Those present included IG, CMFS, Mr Rajinder Singh, DIG, Intelligence, Mr Satender Gupta, SP, Intelligence, Mr Rajesh Kalia, DSP, Hqrs, Mrs Purnima Singh and DSP, CID, Mr Surinder Vats.
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Haryana provides jobs to 253 dependents of martyrs and enhanced ex-gratia

CHANDIGARH, OCT 25
While describing the defense personnel as the pride of the country, Haryana Chief Minister, Mr Manohar Lal said that the present State Government has not only increased the amount of ex-gratia being given to the dependents of martyrs but also provided government jobs to 253 dependents during the last four years by giving relaxation in the policy.
          Mr Manohar Lal who was addressing a press conference on the successful completion of four years of the present State government in Panchkula near here today said that contrary to this only 18 dependents of the martyrs were provided government jobs during the ten years of previous government.
          The Chief Minister said that the State Government has also amended the existing policy as per which now the married daughters of martyrs would also be provided government jobs. It has also been decided that government job of Group B would be provided to the dependents of martyrs of officer rank. Earlier, only Group C and D government jobs were provided to them. Apart from this, a separate Department of Sainik Welfare has been set up for the welfare of ex-servicemen (ESM) of the State. He said that though the State accounts for only 2 per cent of total population of the country, its contribution in the armed forces is 10 per cent.
          While referring to various steps taken in the interest of the farming community in the State, he said the present State Government has taken several path breaking initiatives in the last four years which has never been taken by any previous government. We have successfully implemented the  Bhavantar Barpai Yojana  for vegetables and bajra in the State. Buoyed  by the success of Bhavantar Bharpayee Yojana, the scheme is also being followed by other states. Water has reached to the tail ends in the State and separate Kisan Kalyan Pradhikaran has been constituted.
          The Chief Minister said that Haryana has made sizeable progress in  improving the gender ratio in the State. The efforts made by  the State in the effective implementation of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao programme has earned appreciation at national and international level. He said figure of gender ratio in the State 25 years back were more alarming as it dipped between 700 to 800 girls per 1000 boys.
          He said that Haryana has already been declared Open Defecation Free (ODF) and now the State is heading towards achieving ODF plus status. Haryana also bagged first position in the Swacchta Sarvekshan  Grameen conducted three months earlier. He said that as part of environment conservation, the State Government has also decided to increase the forest cover in the State from 3.9 per cent to 10 per cent. Recently a campaign was launched in the State under which the students of classes 6th to 12th were involved. The students were encouraged to plant atleast one sapling after the name of their ancestors or any great personality and also ensure its upkeep for three years. The students participated overwhelmingly in the campaign as 24 lakh saplings were planted as against the target of 21 lakh.
          Among those present on this occasion included BJP State President Mr Subhash Barala, MP Mr Ratan Lal Kataria , Education Minister Mr Ram Bilas Sharma, Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Mr O.P Dhankar, Finance Minister, Capt Abhimanyu, PW (B&R) Minister Rao Narbir Singh, Transport Minister Mr Krishan Lal Panwar, Industries Minister Mr Vipul Goel, Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Mr Krishan Kumar, Minister of State for Cooperation Mr Manish Kumar Grover, Minister of State for Public Health Engineering Dr Banwari Lal, Minister of State for Employment Mr Nayab Singh Saini, MLAs namely Mr Gian Chand Gupta and Mrs Latika Sharma,  Chief Secretary Mr D.S Dhesi, Principal Secretary to Chief Minister and Additional Chief Secretary, Information, Public Relations and Languages Department Mr Rajesh Khullar , Director General, Information  Public Relations and Languages Department Mr Sameer Pal Srow and   Media Advisor to Chief Minister Mr Rajiv Jain.
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CM generates online transfer of 409 forest guards

CHANDIGARH, OCT 25 

 Taking another step to ensure good governance and transparency in transfer system, the Haryana Chief Minister, Mr. Manohar Lal today generated online transfer list of forest guards with a click and transferred 409 Forest Guards who were found eligible for transfer as per the online transfer policy of Forest department.

          Out of the 409 Forest Guards transferred, 154 got postings as per their first preference of station. Similarly 48, 35 and 22 Forest Guards got postings as per their second, third and fourth preference of station, respectively.

          The activation of online transfer system in the Forest department is a step forward in the direction of transparency and good governance. The draft online transfer policy was prepared in March, 2018 which envisaged the transfer of forest guards through a computerized system based on merit-cum-preference system. The merit points were determined in accordance with the online transfer policy. The posting preferences and acceptance of merit points for posting priority were submitted by the forest guards through an online interface, thus ensuring transparency and fairness in the transfers.

          The software for the implementation of the online transfers was developed by Haryana Knowledge Corporation Ltd. (HKCL) while all the relevant data was prepared by the Forest department. Out of the total 664 forest guards currently deployed in the department, 409 forest guards were identified for transfers by the online system. As per the policy, the guards who have completed more than 30 months in the present posting or have completed more than 54 months in the same district or currently deployed on the frozen beats or were on special duty/awaiting posting, were considered eligible for transfer.

          The online system was activated on August 9, 2018 for the forest guards to give their preferences and acceptance of merit points calculated by the online system. It was ensured that sufficient time was offered to forest guards to verify their particulars, merit points, for redressal of their grievances and providing posting preference online. Subsequently, all the reported anomalies in the data were duly resolved and finally acceptance of the merit points and their posting preference of all the eligible forest guards were submitted by them on the online portal. Based on the posting preference given by forest guards and their merit points, the transfer list was generated by a click of a button on the online transfer portal.

          Forests Minister, Rao Narbir Singh, Chief Secretary, Mr. D.S. Dhesi, Additional Chief Secretary, Forests, Mr. S.N. Roy, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Dr. Anil Hooda were also present on this occasion.

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CM appeals to Haryana Roadways employees to join their duty

CHANDIGARH, JULY 20 
Haryana Chief Minister, Mr Manohar Lal has appealed to the representatives  and office-bearers of Haryana Roadways Employees Unions to join their  duty immediately keeping in view  the festival season and  also the problems  being faced by the general public. The Government is always ready to hold discussions with them. All the Unions’ office-bearers have been appealed to  come to the office of Director General, State Transport, Haryana  located on second floor, 30-bays building, Sector 17-B, Chandigarh at 12 noon on October 21, 2018 (Sunday) for discussion with the  Director General and officers of the department.  Their genuine demands would be considered sympathetically and action would be taken to fulfill them.
          The continuous five days strike by Haryana Roadways employees since October 16 has caused inconvenience to the general public in their daily routine work. It is our Constitutional and moral responsibility that any of our acts should not create problem for the general public. In festival season, on not getting cheap, convenient and reliable travel facility by the Haryana State Transport, public resentment is understandable.
          The representatives of Haryana Roadways Employees Unions have this misconception that by hiring 700 buses of private bus owners would lead to privatization of the department and the employees would be sorted out. Whereas this is not true as the buses hired from private bus owners will have conductors from the department only. Thus according to the norms of the department, 980 conductors would be recruited for these buses. The fare charged from the passengers of these buses would be deposited to the state exchequer. The owners of these buses would be paid as per the fixed rate of the various depots (from Rs 31.01 to Rs 37.30 per km). It is not a stage carriage or contract carriage scheme. In fact, under Public Private Partnership mode, 700 additional buses would be added to the fleet of Haryana State Transport so that the general public would get cheaper, reliable and convenient transport facility. It is pertinent to mention here that these buses hired on per kilometer basis would not be given any permit and these buses would ply on the permit and fixed routes of Haryana Roadways buses. Inspite of this, some representatives of Haryana Roadways Employees Unions are on strike. The state government always protects the interest of the employees but it is also the priority and moral responsibility of the State Government to provide better facilities to the people of the state.
 JAN SAHYOG RALLY: Haryana Finance Minister Capt. Abhimanyu said that Jan Sahyog Rally to be organised in district Jind on October 21 would prove to be a milestone for the development of Jind. Haryana Chief Minister Mr Manohar Lal would inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for 11 development projects worth Rs 570 crore on this occasion.
          Capt. Abhimanyu said this while reviewing the preparations of upcoming Jan Sahyog Rally at Jind today. He said that under the leadership of Mr Manohar Lal, the present state government has completed four years tenure. In these four years,  the number of  development works  completed by present government  have not been  undertaken in the 40 years of the previous governments. He said that by seeing the support of people towards Jan Sahyog Rally, it is very much sure that Jind rally would be historic.
          He said that the previous governments were doing politics based on region or caste. The present government has started various development projects for Jind. The workers and leaders of the BJP are ready for byelection in Jind and the party candidate would surely win here. He said that Jind would not be left behind in terms of development.
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367 new buses to be included in fleet of Haryana Roadways

CHANDIGARH, OCT 17
 Haryana Additional Chief Secretary, Transport Department, Mr. Dhanpat Singh said that soon, 367 new buses would be included in the fleet of Haryana Roadways. For this, orders have been issued for the release of tenders. Besides, 700 buses would be plied on Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mode to provide bus travel facility to the people.
        The Additional Chief Secretary was interacting with media persons at a press conference held regarding strike of Haryana Roadways Employees’ Union, here today.
        Mr Singh said that plying of 700 buses on PPP mode would not  harm the interests of any employee of roadways  infact it would facilitate people.
        He said that in the coming time, Special Purpose Vehicle and formation of a Corporation could also be considered so as to run the Haryana Roadways efficiently. He said that the stand of state government is very clear on buses being plied under Kilometer Scheme. These buses would be plied keeping in view the interest of people and there would be no compromise on this issue.
        In reply to a question, he said that in the last strike held on September 5, 2018, actions were taken against  180  persons,  under which Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA) was imposed on Union leader, Dalbir Kirmara and others. He said that on October 16, 2018, 1,507 buses were plied and some buses were plied even without conductors. At some places, the buses were run with the assistance of the police and Special Police Officers (SPOs). He said that even today, about 40 buses were run in Hisar with the help of heavy vehicle drivers of other departments.
        In reply to a question related to strike, he said that if the strike is not called off then recruitment would be carried out through outsourcing policy and buses would be plied for the facility of people. He said that the drivers and staff on probation period who participated in strike on September 5, 2018 as well as at present on strike for  two days and action is taken against them under ESMA then such employees would be terminated.
        He said that though, the state government has sent the requisition to Haryana Staff Selection Commission for the recruitment of conductors, but till then, 930 conductors and 500 drivers would be recruited under the outsourcing policy for the facility of the people. From ‘Saksham’ portal of the state government, those having license of conductor could be recruited as conductors, he added.
        He said that the department has taken action  against not only on  officials but also against the officers. In this connection, it had been recommended to suspend the General Manager, Haryana Roadways, Palwal, Lajpat Rai. Similarly, Duty Inspector, Rewari, Karan Singh and works manager, Bahadurgarh, Bhagwan Dahiya have been suspended. He said that be it an employee or a leader, whosoever would give provocative  speech, actions would be taken against the one.  
          Others present on this occasion included Transport Commissioner, Mr. Pankaj Agarwal, Additional Director, State Transport, Dr. Virender Kumar Dahiya and  Mr. Samwartak Singh.
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Haryana to ply buses under PPP mode

CHANDIGARH, OCT 17
With a view to ensuring convenience and to facilitate the people of the state, it  has been decided to ply buses under Kilometer(Km)  Scheme throughout the State. These buses would be plied on PPP Mode.
        This was disclosed by Additional Chief Secretary, Transport department, Mr Dhanpat Singh during a press conference regarding his meeting with the Haryana Roadways Employees Unions here today.
        Giving details about the  district wise Kilometer scheme, he said that in Ambala 12 buses would be plied at the rate of Rs. 37.10 per Km. Similarly, in Chandigarh, 20 buses would be  plied at the rate of Rs. 37.30 per Km, 15 buses in Kurukshetra  at the rate of Rs. 36.80 per Km, 10  buses in Yamuna Nagar at the rate of Rs. 36.60 per Km, 20 buses in Karnal at the rate of Rs. 36.50 per Km, 20 buses in Panipat  at the rate of Rs. 34.75 per Km, 15 buses in Kaithal at the rate of Rs. 34.30 per Km, 25 buses in Hisar at the rate of Rs. 36.75 per Km, 20 buses in Fatehabad at the rate of Rs. 36.90 per Km, 17 buses in Sirsa at the rate of Rs. 36.80 per Km, 58 buses in Bhiwani at the rate of Rs. 36.50 per Km, 15 buses in Charkhi Dadri at the rate of Rs. 36.30per Km, 15 buses in Faridabad at the rate of Rs. 36.75 per Km, 40 buses in Gurugram at the rate of Rs. 37.10 per Km, 45 buses in Jhajjar at the rate of Rs. 34.65 per Km, 5 buses in Bahdurgarh at the rate of Rs. 31.01 per Km, 15 buses in Narnaul at the rate of Rs. 36.09 per Km, 5 buses in Nuh at the rate of Rs. 36.75 per Km, 10 buses in Palwal at the rate of Rs. 36.75 per Km, 48 buses in Rohtak at the rate of Rs. 35.65 per Km, 42 buses in Sonipat at the rate of Rs. 35.75 per Km, 5 buses in Rewari at the rate of Rs. 37.24 per Km and 15 buses in Jind at the rate of Rs. 36.40 per Km.
        He said that in this scheme the department would not be required to do any investment.  This scheme would also benefit the people as the buses would be maintained by the operators themselves. The scheme would also benefit the State Government by saving of Rs 5 to Rs 8 per kilometer.
       Others present on this occasion included Transport Commissioner, Mr. Pankaj Agarwal, Additional Director, State Transport, Dr. Virender Kumar Dahiya and  Mr. Samwartak Singh.
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Students’ union elections held peacefully

CHANDIGARH, OCT 17
The students’ union elections in colleges and universities of Haryana were held peacefully today. Till the time of filing of news, results have been declared in 11 state universities and 224 colleges.
        Congratulating the winning candidates of students’ unions, the Education Minister, Mr. Ram Bilas Sharma said that he is sure that the winning candidates would further improve the educational environment and bring the student related issues to the notice of the State Government, and get them implemented in the right manner.
        He said that for 22 years, students’ union elections were not held in the colleges and universities of the state. During these years, several governments were formed in the state, but no one paid attention to this issue. As per its commitment made in the election manifesto, the present State Government has successfully got completed the students’ union elections today in a peaceful manner for which students, teachers and departmental officers of the colleges and universities deserve applause.
        Mr. Sharma said that as per the results received up to 5 p.m. today, elections to 1,108 Class Representatives in 11 state universities were completed in which 517 candidates were elected unopposed, 254 through election process and 296 class toppers were elected. These candidates have cast their votes to elect president, vice-president, secretary, deputy secretary and five executive council members, he added.
        He said that elections were also held in all colleges which have established in 2016-17 or before. As per the results received up to 5 p.m. today, elections to 4,011 Class Representatives were held in 224 colleges out of total 288 colleges in the state. In these elections, 1,862 candidates were elected unopposed, 966 through election process and 1,183 class toppers were elected. The elected candidates had also cast their vote to elect students’ council in their colleges, he added.
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HEB officials to get 7th Pay Commission benefits

CHANDIGARH, OCT 15

Haryana Chief Minister, Mr. Manohar Lal said that officers and officials of Board of School Education, Haryana, Bhiwani would soon get the benefit of 7th Pay Commission. Apart from this, in future, the students belonging to Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes studying in government schools would not have to pay board examination fee.

          The Chief Minister made these announcements while addressing the gathering at the Annual Investiture Ceremony of Haryana School Education Board in Bhiwani today. He also announced that teachers playing significant role in putting a check on use of unfair means cases would be honoured at district level.

          On this occasion, the Chief Minister, Mr. Manohar Lal and Education Minister, Mr. Ram Bilas Sharma released the Swarna Jayanti Logo of the Board. They also laid foundation stone of Atal Multipurpose Auditorium which has been named after former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna, Late. Mr. Atal Bihari Vajpayee. A sum of Rs 55 crore would be spent on this Auditorium.

          Mr. Manohar Lal said that said that the Board has made concerted efforts to put a check on Unfair Means Cases (UMC) in board examinations. The Chief Minister appreciated the Board for this achievement. He said that the Board also has to conduct HTET examination which it had been conducting with full transparency.

          Speaking on the occasion, Education Minister, Mr. Ram Bilas Sharma said that the Atal Multipurpose Auditorium being established in the Board premises would be one of a kind. He said that the Auditorium would have seating capacity of about 2,000 people. He said that there would be no dearth of funds for the education of poor bright students and for this, separate budget provision has been made.

          Member of Parliament, Mr. Dharambir Singh said that the future of the country and the society depends on children. In this direction, education is must for them. “Only that society and country can progress where children will be educated”, he added.

          Earlier on this occasion, the Chief Minister presented Dr. Kalpana Chawla Award, Gold medals and Silver medals to 216 brilliant students of government and open schools who have scored first and second position in Xth and ten plus two classes from 2012 to 2018. Apart from this, he also gave cash prizes of Rs 51,000 and Rs 31,000 respectively to medal winning students. As many as 95 schools which have improved quality of education and remained at top were also honoured with trophies. Similarly, the Chief Minister also honoured nine schools, which have played significant role in considerably eliminating UMC cases, with cash prizes of Rs 25,000 each. In the function, Dr. Kalpana Chawla Award was given to 59 girl students, gold medal to 57 students and silver medal to 100 students.

          Chairman, Haryana Board of School Education, Dr. Jagbir Singh apprised the Chief Minister and Education Minister about the Board’s achievements.

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Rudra emphasizes need of adopting international marketing strategies by farmers

CHANDIGARH, OCT 11: 

Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Mr. Parshottam Rupala emphasized the need of adopting international marketing strategies by the farmers and said that linking of national agriculture market with World Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM) would contribute significantly in development and welfare of farming community.

           Mr Rupala was speaking on the occasion of inauguration of two-day 32nd World Conference of World Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM) being organized in Gurugram today. Delegates from a total of 19 countries from five continents, Embassies and diplomatic officers from 16 countries and over 50 Indian delegates from different State Agricultural Marketing Boards of India are participating in this conference.

           While describing the WUWM conference as an important step towards the progress of farmers, Mr Rupala said that under the leadership of Prime Minister, Mr Narendra Modi, various steps are being taken by the Central Government for enhancing the productivity as well income of the farmers. He said that it is for the time in the history of the country that a conference of wholesale market has been organized in india keeping in view the interest of farmers adding that such type of conferences would prove to be milestone in realizing Prime Minister Mr Narendra Modi’s vision of building a new India.

           Mr Rupala said that farmers would be made more resourceful through linking of e-NAM (National Agriculture Market) system with WUWM. Appreciating the Haryana Government especially Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Mr O.P Dhankar, he said that Haryana is the first state in the country to implement Bhavantar Bharpai Yojna for the benefit of farmers by using digital technology which clearly reflects the pro-farmer approach of the present State Government.

           He said that the Prime Minister, Mr Narendra Modi’s ambition is to ensure that the farmers get remunerative prices of their produce through linking of e-NAM system with International Trade Forums. He said that the suggestions received in the two-day conference here would go a long way in taking concrete decisions in the interest of farming community. Today Haryana is producing rice more than the prescribed quantities of international standards, which is a significant achievement but there is a need to link it with international trade markets, he added.   

            Speaking on this occasion, Haryana Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Mr O.P Dhankar said that modern mandis of international standards were being set up in the State for the prosperity of farmers. He said that a flower mandi would be set up in Gurugram with the collaboration of International Flora market of Rio-De-Janerio. Apart from this, an apple market was being set up in Pinjore. He said that a huge market was also being developed in Gannaur, district Sonipat over 600 acre of land.

            Mr Dhankar said that this two-day conference has been organized for detailed deliberations on the improvement of wholesale markets. He said that persistent efforts were being made by the present State Government  to safeguard the interests of farmers. He said that Bhavantar Bharpai Yojna implemented by the State Government is being emulated by other states also. He said the scheme has been linked with digital technique so as to ensure that the benefit of scheme reached to the actual beneficiaries without the interference of middlemen.

Among those present on this occasion included Chairperson, Haryana State Agricultural Marketing Board Mrs Krishana Gahlawat, Chairman Haryana Kisan Ayog Mr Ramesh Yadav, Director WUWM Dr J.S Yadav, Additional Chief Secretary Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Haryana Mrs Navraj Sandhu, Director Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Mr D.K Behra, Chief Administrator Haryana State Agricultural Marketing Board Mr Hardeep Singh, Director Horticulture Dr Arjun Saini, Deputy Commissioner Mr Vinay Pratap Singh and representatives of delegation of various countries.

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J.C. Bose University announced students election schedule

CHANDIGARH, OCT 11 

J.C. Bose (erstwhile YMCA) University of Science and Technology, YMCA Faridabad has announced the schedule for Students’ Elections to form the University Executive Students’ Council for the Academic Year 2018-19 and appointed Dean Student Welfare, Dr. Naresh Chauhan as University Election Officer to ensure smooth conduct of election. The election would be held on October 17, 2018.

          The University today adopted the recommendations of the committee headed by Prof. Tankeshwar Kumar, Vice Chancellor of GJUST, Hisar to conduct students’ elections in its Executive Council meeting. It may be noted that the Students’ Elections in the Universities and Colleges of Haryana are being conducted after a gap of 22 years. The University is making all arrangements for the conduct of peaceful, transparent and fair elections.

          Congratulating the students on the first election of Students’ Council in the University, Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dinesh Kumar said the students’ election provides an opportunity for students to engage in a structured partnership with University administration for the development and academic growth of the University. It is an opportunity for students to discuss, debate, argue and dialogue over ideas which develops their leadership skills. He urged the students to actively participate in the election process and to follow the code of conduct and guidelines in letter and spirit. He also appealed them to contribute in maintaining a peaceful and academic environment in the campus during the elections.

          The University Executive Students’ Council will consist of four office bearers and five members. The posts of Council include one President, one Vice President, one Secretary and one Joint Secretary. The University has reserved the post of Joint Secretary for Girl Candidate to be elected by the way of draw of lottery. The five members of the Students’ Council will be elected from different faculties which include two members from Faculty of Engineering and Technology, one each from Faculty of Humanities and Sciences, Faculty of Management and Faculty of Informatics and Computing. One member of the Students’ Council as SC representative will be nominated by the DSW.

          The University has also notified and issued schedule of election. As per the schedule, nominations are invited from eligible students for Class Representatives on October 12, 2018 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. for which students can obtain nomination form from the office of their respective Chairpersons and submit it in the same office. The scrutiny of nomination forms would also be done on the same day. The University would display the list of nominated candidates on October 12 at 5 p.m. The objections in respect to the nominations can be filed on October 13, 2018 up to 10 a.m. The nominated candidates would be permitted for withdrawal of candidature up to 12:00 noon on the same day and the final list of candidates would be displayed at 4 p.m. The election of Class Representatives will be conducted in their respective departments on October 17 between 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. The counting of votes will be held on the same day and result would be declared at 1 p.m.

          After the election of Class Representatives, election of office bearers and members of Executive Committee of the Students’ Council will be held on October 17, 2018 in the Multimedia Centre of the University for which elected Class Representatives can file their nominations for various posts between 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. After scrutinising nomination forms, the candidates will be given time to withdraw their candidature, if any, and thereafter, list of final candidates will be displayed on the same day at 3:30 pm. The voting will be held between 3:30 pm and 5:30 pm on October 17, 2018. Immediately after completion of polling, the counting will be initiated and result will be declared by 5:45 pm.

          While giving further information, Dean Student Welfare, Dr. Naresh Chauhan said that the students, who are willing to contest the election, have to comply with the code of conduct, eligibility criteria and other guidelines and procedures given in the recommendation of the Tankeshwar Committee, which is also available on the University website www.ymcaust.ac.in.

          He said that the University has taken a preventive measure to ensure discipline and smooth conduct of election process. The University has imposed complete ban on the entry of outsiders and unauthorized vehicles in the premises. The University has asked the district police administration to deploy sufficient police personnel in the University till the completion of entire election process. Directions have also been issued to ensure the proper functioning of CCTV cameras installed in the University and recording of cameras will also be preserved, he added.

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Haryana Govt planning to set up four big mandis: Dhankar

CHANDIGARH, COT  11: 

Haryana Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister, Mr O. P. Dhankar said that the Government is in the process of setting up four big Mandis in the state to facilitate the farmers in selling their produce at remunerative prices. Out of these, work of setting up 600 acres Ganuar Mandi in district Sonepat is in progress. Besides this, a flower market in Gurugram would be established with the co-ordination of international flower market, Rio de Janeiro to cater the demand of flowers for NCR region. Similarly, a Masala mandi would be set up in  Sonepat and an apple Mandi  would be set up in 250 acres at Pinjore.

            Mr Dhankar gave this information while addressing the media persons after the inauguration session of 32nd World Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM) Conference at Gurugram today.  He said that world level conference is organised for the  first time in our country which would help in taking  progressive decisions in the interest of farmers and the consumers.  Mr Dhankar said that 19 countries are participating directly in this conference including representatives from China, Spain, Mexico, Poland, Serbia, America etc. besides representatives of Embassies of various countries. In addition, representatives from Indian states including Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Orissa, Goa, Jammu Kashmir, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand  and Haryana are participating in this world level conference.

            Talking about  strengthening the Mandis, Mr  Dhankar said that modernizing the big Mandis of the country would be  deliberated in detail  in this conference. Sharing his experiences of various big mandis, Mr Dhankar said that he visited the Beijing market  developed in 1000 acres,  Rungis market and Rio de Janeiro market which also enhanced the knowledge of delegation of the  department  who accompanied him during these visits on how  to develop the wholesale Mandis in a modern way.

             Mr Dhankar said that in the field of agriculture, wholesale mandis serve as a link between farmers and the consumers and modernizing the wholesale Mandis would be beneficial in the interest of the farmers as well as consumers.  He said that at present,  huge market is available and we have to  expedite  the  availability of products to them. He said that farmers in Europe are able to sell their products directly to the consumers,  similarly we need to find out solutions to enable common man in India to easily sell his products directly to consumers. Presently, people in India are facing numerous challenges  in selling their produce and we have to move forward by overcoming these challenges, he added.

            Mr Dhankar said that several initiatives are needed to be taken including steps for minimizing the agricultural wastes and   improving the quality of fruits and vegetables. He said that since the WUWM conference is being organised here, it  was decided in the WUWM  Board meeting yesterday evening that now WUWM would focus on developing big markets or mandis in Asia continent. He said that we should not only focus on adopting  modern techniques like developing cold chain system, but also take care of the farmer's interest.  He said that a  market of about  Rs. 2000 crore is flourishing on expressways in Haryana but these are unorganized and the fruits are sold unpacked whereas in Himachal Pradesh, the farmer's sell their produce after packaging them. Besides this five new cities would be developed under Panchgram Yojna on Kundli-Manesar-Palwal express way (KMP) Express way, which would increase the possibility of more such market opportunities. 

            Mr Dhankar said that we should develop the Mandis according to our requirements and situations, and should not follow other Markets of the world. So we would adopt only those suggestions of this conference which would be suitable to  our market situations.  He said that the representatives would also be taken for a study tour for various works under the e-NAM (Electronic-National Agricultural Market).

            Chairman, WUWM, Mr. Zengjun Ma said that India and China are neighbouring countries and he has visited India for the first time. He said that the wholesale markets of America, Europe and Japan are modern whereas markets of China and India were still lagging behind. He said that the Haryana Government and Haryana Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister, Mr. O.P. Dhankar have provided a great platform to people who are working in wholesale market. This would benefit farmers and consumers of Haryana, he added.

          Mr. Zengjun Ma expressed hope that after this conference, the wholesale market in India would be upgraded.

          Director, WUWM, Dr J.S. Yadav said that there are two types of wholesale markets in the world. On one hand, there are markets of Europe and on the other hand, there are markets of Asia, but both have different conditions. He said that the Board of WUWM has decided that the developed wholesale markets would assist the undeveloped wholesale markets in Asia in next five years. He said that experiences of mandis in different areas are varied but we should keep the farmers interest on top. Similarly, the reforms of mandis should also be done keeping in view the law of the land.

          Replying to a question, Mr. Yadav said that keeping in view the challenges of next five years, emphasis would be laid on stability of the market so that markets should not only become source of income, but interests of farmers should also get priority. He said that a law pertaining to food safety, sanitation and food items would be got enacted and implemented in China by 2020. Similarly, India has a lot to do in this direction, he added.

          Others present on the occasion included Himachal Pradesh Agriculture Minister, Dr. Ram Lal Markanda, Odisha Cooperation Minister, Mr. Surya Narayan Patro, Chairperson, Haryana State Agricultural Marketing Board, Mr. Krishna Gahlawat,  Additional Chief Secretary,  Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Department, Haryana Mrs. Navraj Sandhu and other senior officers and dignitaries.

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OM hails contribution of Haryana farmers, soldiers and sports persons

 CHANDIGARH, OCT  9:
 While paying rich tributes to great leader Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram, the Prime Minister, Mr Narendra Modi today hailed the contribution of farmers, soldiers and sports persons of the State in enhancing the pride of country. He said that Haryana not only contributes maximum in the armed forces of the country but it also contribute 17  per cent in the national food basket, which is a major contribution.  The sportspersons of the state too are bringing laurels to the country and State by winning maximum medals.

          Mr Modi was addressing a mammoth Deenbandhu Samriti Rally in Sampla, district Rohtak today. On this occasion, the Prime Minister unveiled 64-feet tall statue of Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram the tallest in Haryana and laid foundation stone of rail coach factory to be set up at village Barhi in district Sonipat.
          The Prime Minister said that the statue of Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram which he dedicated to the people today would give a distinct identity to the Sampla and Rohtak. He also extended his congratulations in advance to the people of the State on the occasion of Haryana Day on November 1.  
       He said that today there is no village in the State, which did not have the representation in our armed forces. He said that the credit for this achievement goes to Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram as he motivated the farmers to join the Army during the British rule. Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram could not live in the independent India but he had a deep understanding of the challenges and aspirations of the people of the country.
        

  The Prime Minister also appreciated the State Government led by Chief Minister, Mr Manohar Lal for achieving the status of Open Defecation Free especially to the Maharashi Dayanand University which have achieved first position in the Swachhta Survey and said that the State has made a remarkable progress under the ambitious Beti Bachao Beti Padhao programme. The daughters of Haryana are continuously increasing the pride of country, he added. He also appreciated the State for having first beneficiary under the Ayushman Bharat Yojna. He said that within just two weeks after the launch of the scheme, about 50,000 poor people have either got treated or their treatment is in progress.
          While underlining the role of Haryana in the development of country, Mr Modi called upon the people to work unitedly for building a new nation as this would be a real tribute to Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram. He said that it is matter of pride that today that is on October 9 he has unveiled the statue of great leader Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram, the tallest in Haryana and on October 31, he would unveil the statue of Iron man Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel which would be the tallest in the world. Both the leaders had worked for the welfare of farmers, he maintained. He said that Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram was the same leader who envisioned the Bakhra Dam and this is the result of his farsighted approach that farmers and  people of Haryana, Punjab and Rajasthan are getting water.
          The Prime Minister said that the Rail Coach Factory which would come in village Barhi at a cost of Rs 500 crore would give impetus to the industrial development of Haryana and also provide employment opportunities to the youth. He said that with the setting up of Rail Coach Factory, 250 coaches of passenger train would be repaired and modernized every year. There would be no need to send such train coaches to far off factories for their upkeep. This would help increasing the availability of passenger coaches and the passengers would be able to get the facility of modern coaches.
       He said that the material including sheets, fans, fitting required for this Rail Coach Factory would be made available at the local level which would benefit the industries of Haryana. He said that this would also assist local engineers and technicians in enhancing their expertise in the field of rail coach factory. These experts would also be able to render their specialized services in the other parts of the country in the times to come, he added.
          Mr Modi said that during the last four years, the present BJP Government has not only honoured several great leaders and personalities but also tried to follow the path shown by them. Apart from this, various welfare measures have been taken for the welfare of farmers and small traders who were feeling helpless earlier. He said that bank accounts of as many as 66.50 lakh beneficiaries have been opened under the Jan Dhan Yojna. Apart from this, the process of obtaining loan from banks has been simplified. The India Post Payments Bank has been started to provide bank like services at the doorstep of people through postmen.

          While referring to various steps taken by the present government in the interest of farming community, he said that an arrangement has been made right from seed to market. Persistent steps are being taken for ensuring remunerative prices to the farmers, providing hybrid seeds and adequate water for irrigation.
          He said that in Haryana,  50 lakh Soil Health Cards (SHC) has been issued to the farmers to ensure that farmers get the benefit of seasonal crops. Apart from this, claim amount of Rs 350 crore has been distributed among the farmers on account of crop damage due to natural calamities. Water has reached to even those tail ends in the State which were deprived of water for last about 30 years.
          He said that recently a historic pact has been inked between six states for the construction of Lakhwar Dam which would benefit Haryana immensely. He said that on the pattern of Mandi Act got enacted by Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram nine-ten decades back for ensuring remunerative prices to the farmers, the present Government has launched a new scheme namely “Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay SanraksHan Abhiyan” (PM-AASHA). He said that present State Government is also realizing its promise of giving atleast 50 per cent profit to the farmers over and above the cost of production. MSP of 21 crops including wheat and sugarcane has been increased. The MSP of paddy has been increased by Rs 200 per quintal. Now the paddy  farmers would get MSP of Rs 1750 per quintal instead of Rs 1550 per quintal. Similarly the MSP of Maize, Sunflower and Bajra has been increased by Rs 275, Rs 1300 and Rs 525 per quintal respectively. Efforts were being made to double the income of farmers by 2022, he asserted.
          Speaking on the occasion,  the Chief Minister, Mr. Manohar Lal  requested the Prime Minister, Mr. Narendra Modi to inaugurate the remaining section of Kundli Manesar Palwal (KMP) Expressway, the work on which is likely to be completed within one month. He said that Manesar Palwal section of the expressway has already been completed and made functional.
        While blaming the previous government in the state for delaying the project, he said that the present State Government has fastracked the work on the project which was stalled for last several years. He said that the State Government has also decided to develop Panch Gram Yojana along the expressway.
        Mr. Manohar Lal said that during his last visit the Prime Minister had also announced to rename Garhi Sampla village as Chhotu Ram Nagar. Recalling the contribution made by Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram, the Chief Minister said that the great farmer leader had undertaken various welfare works for the upliftment of villagers, labourers and farmers. He said that Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram had got implemented the rule of 8-hour work for labourers and one-day holiday for traders.
        The Chief Minister said that following the vision of Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram, the present Government had launched Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana and Bhavantar Bharpayee Yojana for the welfare of farmers. As a result of the welfare policies and schemes of the government, the state has been moving ahead at both national and international level.
         He said that a provision is being made for the registry of property lying within ‘laal dora’ in villages. Apart from this, the State Government has also abolished ‘Remand Pratha’ in the interest of farmers so that they would not have to make frequent rounds of the Revenue Courts to get their land-related issues settled. He said that the state also ensured transparency in government jobs and now youth were getting jobs on merit basis. He said that 8.25 lakh youth have so far been provided employment under Skill Development Programme.
        Speaking on the occasion, Union Steel Minister, Mr. Birender Singh thanked the Prime Minister, Mr. Narendra Modi for making the farmers financially strong. He said that Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram had resolved to work for the welfare of poor, farmers, people belonging to Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes. It was Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram who raised voice for Minimum Support Prices for crops. He said that Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram envisioned the Bhakra Dam in 1923 and today the farmers of Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan are getting sufficient water.
Himachal Pradesh Governor, Acharya Devvrat also recalled the contribution made by Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram for the upliftment of farmers, poor and people belonging to weaker sections of the society.
        Jammu and Kashmir Governor, Mr. Satyapal Malik said that the Swaminathan Report would immensely benefit the farmers.
        Haryana Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister, Mr. O.P. Dhankar said that Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram had worked for the welfare of farmers and poor. He got the lands of farmers freed from clutches of landlords, got their loans waived off and ensured better prices of their produce. People used to call him as ‘Chota Ram’. The State Government has been working to implement the ideals of Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram in letter and spirit.
        State BJP President, Mr. Subhash Barala said that since independence, if anyone has ever tried to realize the vision of Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram then it was only Prime Minister, Mr. Narendra Modi.
        Others present on the occasion included Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, Mr. Krishan Pal, Haryana Governor, Mr. Satyadeo Narain Arya.
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