Haryana Cabinet meeting convened at Haryana Civil Secretariat under the chairmanship of Chief Minister
Chandigarh, March 23- The Haryana Cabinet which met under the chairmanship of Chief Minister, Sh Nayab Singh her today, expressed heartfelt congratulations and extended best wishes to the citizens of the state on the auspicious occasion of Holi and wished them a joyous and prosperous life.
Haryana Cabinet meeting is convened at Haryana Civil Secretariat today.
Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Sh Kanwar Pal, Industry and Commerce Minister Sh Moolchand Sharma, Energy Minister Sh Ranjit Singh, Finance Minister Sh Jai Parkash Dalal, Public Health Engineering Minister Dr. Banwari Lal, Health Minister Dr. Kamal Gupta, Minister of State for School Education Smt. Seema Trikha, Minister of State for Development and Panchayat Sh Mahipal Dhanda, Minister of State for Transport Sh Aseem Goyal, Minister of State for Irrigation and Water Resources Dr. Abhey Singh Yadav, Minister of State for Urban Local Bodies Sh Subhash Sudha, Minister of State for Social Justice Empowerment and Welfare of Scheduled Caste and Backward Class Welfare Sh Bishamber Singh, Minister of State for Environment and Forests Sh Sanjay Singh, Chief Secretary Sh TVSN Prasad, Chief Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Sh Rajesh Khullar, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Sh V. Umashankar, Additional Chief Secretary of Finance Department Sh Anurag Rastogi, Additional Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Smt. Ashima Brar, Director General of Information, Public Relations, Language and Culture Department Sh. Mandip Singh Brar and other officers were also present in the meeting.
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Haryana Chief Minister Sh Nayab Singh assumed charge to the newly appointed ministers in their respective offices following the Cabinet meeting today. He also congratulated and extended best wishes to all the ministers.
Chandigarh, March 23 – Haryana Chief Minister Sh Nayab Singh assumed charge to the newly appointed ministers in their respective offices following the Cabinet meeting today. He also congratulated and extended best wishes to all the ministers.
Those who have assumed charge included Health Minister Dr. Kamal Gupta, Minister of State for School Education Smt. Seema Trikha, Minister of State for Development and Panchayat Sh Mahipal Dhanda, Minister of State for Transport Sh Aseem Goyal, Minister of State for Irrigation and Water Resources Dr. Abhay Singh Yadav, Minister of State for Urban Local Bodies Sh Subhash Sudha, Minister of State for Social Justice Empowerment and Welfare of Scheduled Caste and Backward Class Welfare and Antodaya Sh Bishamber Balmiki and Minister of State for Environment and Forests Sh Sanjay Singh.
On this occasion, Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Sh Kanwar Pal, Industry and Commerce Minister Sh Mool Chand Sharma, Energy Minister Sh Ranjit Singh, Finance Minister Sh JP Dalal and Public Health Engineering Minister Dr. Banwari Lal were also present.
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Holi Safety Measures in Place; Haryana Police Gear Up for Peaceful Celebrations
Chandigarh, March 23- Haryana Director General of Police, Sh. Shatrujeet Kapur with Holi fast approaching (March 24th-25th), has issued comprehensive directives to district police officers across all districts. These directives prioritise public safety and aim for a harmonious festival celebration.
Haryana DGP said that recognising potential issues such as throwing colors at religious sites, public intoxication, harassment, and noise pollution, the Police are implementing a comprehensive plan.
Maintaining Peace and Order
Increased Police Presence- The police force will be deployed across the state, with intelligence-gathering units on alert to prevent any untoward incidents.
Patrolling for Safety- Foot and mobile patrolling will be intensified in public areas to deter disorderly behaviour and ensure public safety. The police control room will also be on alert mode.
Strict Action on Intoxication- Stringent action will be taken against public consumption of alcohol and drunk driving.
Promoting Respectful Celebrations
Regulation of Music- Organizers of Holi events and processions are warned against playing vulgar or provocative songs/slogans through loudspeakers.
Social Media Monitoring- Social media platforms and messaging apps will be closely monitored to identify and remove provocative or offensive content.
Security for Sensitive Areas- Heightened security will be implemented in areas with mixed populations and around religious sites.
Intelligence Gathering- Local intelligence units will be activated to gather information on any potential threats to disrupt the festivities.
Anti-Harassment Measures- Dedicated efforts will be made to prevent harassment during the festivities, particularly to ensure the safety of women and girls. This will create a more inclusive and enjoyable environment for everyone.