CM inaugurates, lays stone of development works worth over Rs 313 crore in Fatehabad

At ‘Pragati rally’, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini announces Rs 10 crore for development works in Fatehabad

Those with poor record of 10 years asking us to give account: Sh. Nayab Singh Saini hits out at Opposition

Wildlife treatment centre to be built in Badopal; electricity wires passing over houses to be removed free of cost: CM

Chandigarh, July 25 - Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday gave a big gift to the residents of Fatehabad district by inaugurating and laying the foundation stone of development works worth more than Rs 313 crore.

At a ‘Pragati rally’ in Fatehabad, the Chief Minister made a series of announcements and announced a sum of Rs 10 crore for development works in the district. He said a wildlife treatment centre will be built in Badopal. As per the government policy, the electricity poles installed in the middle of the roads and the wires passing over the houses will be removed free of cost by the local corporation. In various villages where voltage is low, a big transformer will be installed by the Electricity Department.

The Chief Minister also announced that a boosting station will be built in Ward number 13-14, if land is available. The mini bypass of Fatehabad will also be renovated. He said the committee constituted by the government is considering making Bhuna a sub-division and Bhattu a tehsil, and as soon as the criteria are met, this work will be completed.

Rising above regionalism and nepotism, we worked for the progress and prosperity of the whole of Haryana

Sh Nayab Singh Saini said the presence of such a large number of people in this rally is a symbol of their support and faith in the works and policies of the government. He said the public has seen the work of many governments in the state after the formation of Haryana, but regionalism dominated in terms of development. But the present government has done equal development in every region of the state with the spirit of ‘Haryana Ek-Haryanvi Ek’. “We have risen above the district, city and constituency and looked at the entire state with one vision. Rising above regionalism and nepotism, we have worked for the progress and prosperity of the entire Haryana,” he said.

Previous government worked in commission mode, while our government works in mission mode

Taking a dig at the Opposition, the Chief Minister said those who are demanding an account of the 10-year tenure of the current state government should look into their own conscience. Their government used to work in commission mode, while our government works in mission mode. Corruption was at its peak during their rule, only those who had recommendations and money used to get government jobs whereas the present government worked to change the system in the state and gave government jobs to the youth on merit. “Our government has closed the shops of such middlemen who used to do brokerage in getting government jobs or getting government work done for people. We have made the state a developed state by freeing it from fear, corruption, nepotism and regionalism,” he said.

Those with poor record are today asking us to show report card

The Chief Minister took a dig at the Opposition and said those people whose own records were poor, who gave birth to corruption, nepotism and left the people to fend for themselves, were today asking us for accountability.

He said the account of our tenure is given by those youths who have got government jobs without any expenses and slips. The poor person whose treatment is being done free of cost today is giving the government’s report. The farmer in whose account the amount of crop insurance and compensation is going directly is giving the government’s report. The elderly are also giving the government’s report as they do not have to run around offices to get their pension. Their pension is being given while they are sitting in their homes. Under the previous government, the elderly had to run around offices for 6-6 months to get their pension.

Development of Haryana being discussed not only in country but also abroad

Sh Nayab Singh Saini said during the reign of the Congress, the condition of Fatehabad city was like a remote village. The roads were broken, the drinking water system was in a shambles and there was shortage of electricity. Waterlogging used to happen during rain. In the last 10 years, the government has constantly accelerated the wheel of development here. Development works worth crores of rupees have been completed and works worth crores of rupees are in progress, he said.

The Chief Minister said in the last 10 years, the government has laid a network of 4-6 lane highways in the state. Bypasses, flyovers and railway overbridges and underbridges have been built to facilitate traffic. A new era is being ushered in the field of education by the establishment of high-quality educational institutions. Today, the development of Haryana is being discussed not only in the country but also abroad.

Sant Shiromani Shri Guru Ravidas Government Medical College being built in Rasulpur village of Fatehabad

The Chief Minister said their aim is to open a medical college in every district. Taking a step in this direction, Sant Shiromani Shri Guru Ravidas Government Medical College is being opened in Rasulpur village of Fatehabad. Similarly, under the target of opening a hospital in every district, a 200-bed hospital is being constructed in Sector-9 at a cost of Rs 45 crore. A 100-bed seven-storey hospital is also being constructed in Tohana at a cost of Rs 138 crore. The government has also opened many new institutions to make this district a leader in the field of education.

He said the government has worked to increase its connectivity to accelerate development of this area. The Mandi Dabwali-Sirsa-Fatehabad-Delhi National Highway is passing through here. Similarly, with the construction of Hansi-Maham-Rohtak railway line, the people of this area have got more rail connectivity to Delhi. Maharaja Agrasen Airport being built in Hisar is just 35 km from here. In this way, this area has also got air connectivity.

Agniveers to get reservation in direct recruitment of Haryana Government

Sh Nayab Singh Saini said the government has decided to give reservation to Agniveers in direct recruitment of the Haryana Government. They will also be given a relaxation of 3 years in the maximum age prescribed for government posts in Group-B and C. If any Agniveer sets up his own enterprise, the government will provide him interest assistance on loans up to Rs 5 lakh.

He said the income limit of creamy layer for Backward Classes in Haryana has been increased from Rs 6 lakh to Rs 8 lakh. Apart from this, under the Haryana Antyodaya Parivar Parivahan Yojana (HAPPY), 84 lakh poor people have been given the benefit of free travel up to 1000 km annually in Haryana Roadways buses. He said the limit for getting work done by the Gram Panchayat has been increased from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 21 lakh.

He said in accordance with the vision of Prime Minister Sh Narendra Modi, the government has taken up the task of equal development of entire Haryana and every Haryanvi by following the motto of ‘Sabka Saath-Sabka Vikas’ and ‘Haryana Ek-Haryanvi Ek’.

Chief Minister is leading Haryana towards comprehensive development with everyone's support: Mohan Lal Badoli

Earlier speaking on the occasion, BJP State president, Sh. Mohan Lal Badoli said that Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini is leading Haryana towards comprehensive development with everyone's support. The Chief Minister's working style is appreciated by all, as he listens to people's grievances even until 2 AM. Sh. Nayab Singh Saini has become the voice of the people today, he said. He urged citizens to fully support this public-friendly government in the upcoming assembly elections and help in forming the BJP government in the state for the third time.

He further stated that under the leadership of Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi, Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini is extending the benefits of government schemes to the poor with the spirit of Antyodaya by formulating welfare schemes for the common people.

Chief Minister's residence open 24 Hours for the public: MLA Dudaram

Fatehabad MLA, Sh. Dudaram welcomed the Chief Minister and other guests upon their arrival in Fatehabad, stating that the Chief Minister is honest and hardworking. The doors of the Chief Minister's residence are open 24 hours for the public. He said that the state government has approved crores of rupees for the development of Fatehabad, most of which have been completed, and some development projects are still ongoing.

He stated that several initiatives, including the D Plan, the Khet Khaliyan Yojana, improvements in urban sewerage systems, construction of new Jalghar in villages, grants worth crores of rupees for development works in Bhuna Municipality, a compensation of Rs. 15 crore for the flood in Bhuna, and the establishment of powerhouses in many villages. Apart from this, he said the construction of a new road from Budhlada-Ratia-Fatehabad via Bhattu Kalan to the Rajasthan border, costing Rs.185 crore.

Rajya Sabha, MP, Sh. Subhash Barala, MLA, Sh. Laxman Napa, former MP, Dr. Ashok Tanwar, Smt. Sunita Duggal, Deputy Commissioner, Sh. Rahul Narwal, Panch-Sarpanch, councillors and dignitaries of various villages were present in large numbers.

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Public Representatives of Urban Local Bodies Granted Full Powers

Ward Committee Chairpersons (Councillors) Empowered to Plan and Budget for Ward Development works - Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini

Being Ward Committee Chairman, the concerned Councillor will plan the development works of the ward and prepare the budget - Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini

Councillors of Municipal Corporation, Municipal Council and Committees will now get meeting allowance up to Rs 3000

-Councillors of Municipal Corporation, Municipal Council and Committees have power to spend Rs 30000, Rs 20000 and Rs 10000 respectively for organizing programs of 15 August and 26 January

Councillors will monitor all development works in their respective wards

Councillors of municipalities will get medical facilities under Ayushman Bharat - Chirayu Yojana

Chandigarh, July 25 – Haryana Chief Minister Sh Nayab Singh Saini announced significant decisions to enhance the powers of Councillors within Municipal Corporations, Municipal Councils and Municipal Committees. Besides, he also announced the introduction of meeting allowance for these representatives. Chief Minister stated that until Ward Committees are formally established, the Councillors of the respective wards will be granted full authority to ensure the acceleration of development work within their wards.

In addition, if a Secretary is not appointed to the Ward Committee or is absent from a meeting for any reason, the councillor will have the authority to provide a remuneration of Rs. 1000 per meeting to a graduate for preparing the meeting's proceedings. Councillors will also receive a meeting allowance for serving as chairpersons at each quarterly meeting of the ward committee.

The Chief Minister made these announcements while addressing public representatives from across the state at the state-level conference of urban local bodies in Hisar today.

Committee formed to increase honorarium of Municipal Body representatives

On this occasion, the Chief Minister also announced the formation of a committee led by the Minister of State for Urban Local Bodies, Sh Subhash Sudha, to increase the honorarium for Municipal Body representatives. He mentioned that this committee will soon present its report after consulting with all stakeholders.

Sh Nayab Singh Saini announced that councillors of Nagar Palikas will now receive a meeting allowance of Rs. 1600 for attending quarterly meetings. Similarly, councillors of Nagar Parishads will receive Rs. 2400, and councillors of Nagar Nigams will receive Rs. 3000. Additionally, for organizing events on August 15 and January 26, councillors of Nagar Nigams, Nagar Parishads, and Nagar Palikas will be granted amounts of Rs. 30,000, Rs. 20,000, and Rs. 10,000 respectively, when the Chief Minister or Union Minister attends the program.

Councillors will monitor all development works in their respective wards

The Chief Minister said that all municipal councillors will monitor various tasks within their respective wards. These tasks include budgeting for development works and any change, managing cleanliness, land development or CLU and zoning plan work, maintaining playgrounds, roads, and street lights, monitoring health center activities, ensuring water supply, managing education and health services, and arranging basic services for the urban poor. He also mentioned that it will now be mandatory for relevant department employees to attend ward committee meetings. Councillors will also benefit from medical facilities under the Ayushman Bharat - Chirayu Yojana, he added.

Describing councillors as the "government of cities," Sh Nayab Singh Saini said that the current state government is focusing on strengthening urban infrastructure. The Metropolitan Development Authority has been established for the development of Gurugram, Faridabad, Sonipat, Hisar, and Panchkula. Additionally, the honorarium for the Mayor, Chairman, and members of Municipal Corporations, Councils, and Committees has been significantly increased. He said that the state government has taken several steps to decentralize the powers of urban local bodies, including the direct election of Mayors.

Congress has nothing to offer but lies

Targeting the opposition, Sh Nayab Singh Saini said that the Congress has nothing to offer but lies. He said that opposition leaders misled the public with false statements during the last elections. They claimed that if Narendra Modi became Prime Minister for the third time, he would abolish the Constitution. However, under his leadership, the country has been governed according to the Constitution for the past 10 years. Upon taking office for the third time, the Prime Minister's first actions were to benefit farmers and ensure that the poor have housing.

The Chief Minister said that the opposition now demands accountability from the current government, even though the public has repeatedly rejected them, placing them in opposition for the third time. In a poetic tone, he said, "Ve Dil Mein Kasak Aur Chehre Par Naqab Liye Firte Hain, Jinke Khud Ke Khate Kharab Hain Wo Hamara Hisab Liye Firte Hain”.

He also criticized the previous government for auctioning jobs to the wealthy. In contrast, his government provides jobs based on merit, ensuring that even children from poor backgrounds can become HCS officers in Haryana without any financial burden or favoritism.

Development efforts are being further accelerated under Chief Minister leadership – Sh. Subhash Sudha

On this occasion, the Minister of State for Urban Local Bodies, Sh Subhash Sudha, commended former Chief Minister Sh. Manohar Lal for his developmental work under the "Sabka Saath-Sabka Vikas" initiative over the past nine years. He said that under the leadership of the current Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, development efforts are being further accelerated. Mr. Sudha highlighted that approximately 800 unauthorized colonies have been approved, a 15% discount has been provided for paying outstanding property taxes, and both villages and cities have been freed from Lal Dora. He mentioned that he has visited about 20 local bodies so far and has suspended about 30 officials based on complaints from councillors. Any negligence by officials in respecting elected representatives will result in action against them. The Chief Minister will announce numerous benefits to public representatives today, enhancing their respect and recognition, he added.

There is no shortage of funds for development works – Dr Kamal Gupta

Addressing the program, Health Minister Dr. Kamal Gupta stated that currently, there is no shortage of funds for development works within urban local bodies. He mentioned that during his tenure overseeing urban local bodies, 87 bodies in the state had Rs. 5169 crore in their accounts. He said that the present government is continually taking steps to make municipalities self-reliant. Both former Chief Minister Sh Manohar Lal and the current Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini have undertaken numerous initiatives to enhance the powers of the local governments.

State President of Bharatiya Janata Party Sh. Mohan Lal Badauli, Deputy Speaker of Haryana Vidhan Sabha Sh. Ranbir Gangwa, MLA Sh. Vinod Bhayana, Sh. Jogi Ram Sihag, Commissioner and Secretary of Urban Local Bodies Sh. Vikas Gupta along with other officers and dignitaries were also present.

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Haryana CM Approves Purchase of 186 Walkie-Talkie Sets for Enhanced Prison Security

Chandigarh, July 25 – Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini has approved the purchase of 186 walkie-talkie sets at the cost of around Rs. 56.7 lakh for various prisons in Haryana.

This initiative aims to enhance the communication capabilities of prison staff, ensuring the safety and security of inmates and prison personnel.

The Director General of Prisons, Haryana, highlighted the critical need for robust communication systems among prison staff, including those stationed at watchtowers. Effective communication is paramount for maintaining order and addressing any security concerns promptly, he added.

This initiative underscores the Haryana Government's dedication to ensuring a secure and well-managed prison system to further strengthen its ongoing efforts to uphold law and order in the state.

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Compensation worth Rs. 65 crores for cotton crop released: Agriculture Minister

Rs. 101 crores subsidy given for purchase of Agricultural equipment

Chandigarh, July 25 - Haryana Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister, Sh. Kanwar Pal said that a sum of Rs. 65 crores is being released to compensate the farmers affected by the loss of cotton crop during Kharif 2023. Additionally, a subsidy of Rs. 101 crores has been sent to the farmers' bank accounts for the purchase of agricultural equipment.

In a statement issued here today, he said that the cotton crop in Cluster-2's seven districts namely, Ambala, Hisar, Gurugram, Jind, Karnal, Mahendragarh, and Sonipat was damaged during Kharif 2023. To compensate the affected farmers, the Haryana Fasal Suraksha Yojana was implemented. Currently, an amount of Rs. 65 crores is being directly transferred to the bank accounts of approximately 15,314 eligible farmers as financial assistance.

The Agriculture Minister further shared that under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana for Kharif 2024, crops in Cluster-1 are being insured by Agriculture Insurance Company, in Cluster-2 by HDFC Ergo, and in Cluster-3 by Reliance General Insurance Company.

Sh. Kanwar Pal also informed that the state government has been running various schemes for crop residue management for several years. Under these schemes, agricultural equipment for crop residue management is provided to the farmers.

Presently, a sum of Rs. 101 crores has been directly deposited into farmers' accounts as a subsidy for the purchase of agricultural equipment. Additionally, the state government has invited online applications on the department's website until August 4, 2024, for subsidies on the purchase of crop residue management machines in the current financial year. Farmers who wish to avail of the benefits of this scheme can apply on the department's website as soon as possible, shared Sh. Kanwar Pal.

The Agriculture Minister said that if farmers change the crop recorded in their Kisan Credit Card and sow another crop, they should inform their respective bank branch to ensure proper crop insurance and timely claim settlement. Furthermore, farmers who have not taken crop loans from banks can get their crops insured at CSC centres. Farmers who wish to insure their crops themselves can do so on the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana website www.pmfby.gov.in.

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Publication of Draft Voter List Now on August 2

Final Publication of Electoral Roll on August 27 - Chief Electoral Officer

Chandigarh, July 25 - Haryana's Chief Electoral Officer, Sh. Pankaj Agarwal, stated that changes have been made to the special summary revision program of the voter list. According to the guidelines of the Election Commission, new voters will now be registered considering July 1, 2024 as the qualifying date.

Providing detailed information in this regard, the Chief Electoral Officer mentioned that the draft voter list will be published on August 2, 2024. He mentioned that the revised schedule of June 25 has now been extended to August 1, 2024.

Sh. Pankaj Agarwal informed that claims and objections can be filed from August 2-16, 2024. The resolution of claims and objections will be carried out by August 26. Special dates of 3rd, 4th, 10th, and 11th August will be issued for the BLOs to be present at the polling stations by the office of the Chief Electoral Officer.

He also urged the representatives of political parties to instruct their booth level agents to contact the BLOs on these dates and be present at the polling stations. No voter can cast their vote without their name on the voter list. He mentioned that the final publication of the voter list will be on August 27, 2024.

He directed all concerned BLOs, AEROs, and other employees and officers involved in the election process to perform their duties according to the revised schedule. The first revised list was to be published on 25th July. Now, the commission has amended this schedule.

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CCSHAU signed an agreement with Sugar Mil

Chandigarh July 25- The new varieties COH 188, COH 176 and COH 179 developed by Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University will lead sugarcane cultivation in the state in future. HAU varieties COH 56 and COH 119 have been very popular in their time. While COH 160 is popular not only in Haryana but also in the neighbouring states. These varieties have brought a revolution in sugarcane cultivation. These views were expressed by the Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. B.R Kamboj during a Memorandum of Understanding with M/s Saraswati Sugar Mills Limited, Yamunanagar. In the presence of Vice Chancellor, Prof. B.R Kamboj and Chief Executive Officer, Sugar Mills, Sh. SK Sachdeva, this MoU was signed by Director Human Resource Management, Dr. Atul Dhingra on behalf of HAU and Senior Vice President, Sh. D.P Singh on behalf of the above mill.

Vice Chancellor, Prof. Kamboj informed that sugarcane is a very important cash crop of India and Haryana. Sugarcane is grown in an area of 5.17 million hectares in India with a production of 439.4 million tonnes and productivity of 849 quintals/hectare. In Haryana this crop is grown in an area of 1.07 lakh hectares with a production of 88.82 lakh tonnes and productivity of 819 quintals/hectare. This crop plays a very important role in the economy of the farmers and also plays a very important role in the national and state economy by providing raw material to the sugar industry. This crop and sugar industry has become even more important in the emerging scenario as sugarcane will be the main crop for ethanol production for blending in petrol. He said that the university is striving to develop technology partnerships with sugar mills for rapid development, multiplication and distribution of new sugarcane varieties to the farmers of Haryana. Mill testing is also an important parameter in releasing new sugarcane varieties.

Chief Executive Officer, Sugar Mills, Sh. S.K Sachdeva said that farmers cultivating sugarcane, sugar mills processing this crop and the government provide favourable policy support. There are 14 sugar mills in the state of Haryana. Sugar mills process sugarcane to produce sugar, ethanol and electricity. M/s Saraswati Sugar Mills Limited is one of the largest sugar mills in the country, which has a high crushing capacity. This MoU will go a long way in promoting partnership between research institutes and the sugar industry.

Regional Director, Regional Research Center, Karnal, Dr. Rajbir Garg gave detailed information about the contribution of HAU in the sugarcane crop. Media Advisor, Dr. Sandeep Arya, Dr. Renu Munjal and IPR Cell in-charge, Dr. Yogesh Jindal were present.

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HARCO Bank sets a target of Rs. 100 crore net profit

Home Loan Limit Raised to Rs. 75 Lakh and Education Loan to Rs. 40 Lakh

Chandigarh, July 25 - HARCO Bank has set a target of Rs. 100 crore net profit for the financial year 2024-25. Providing this information, the bank's Managing Director/CEO, Dr. Prafulla Ranjan, stated that a meeting of all branch managers was held to determine this target. He mentioned that the bank has also made changes in its loan distribution schemes, increasing the home loan limit to Rs. 75 lakh and the education loan limit to Rs. 40 lakh.

Dr. Ranjan shared details about the bank's financial status, stating that as of June 2024, HARCO Bank has disbursed loans amounting to Rs. 838.28 crore and has deposits worth Rs. 4,008.37 crore. He also mentioned that the bank is fully prepared to present its schemes on its web platform and is engaging with all sections of society through the ‘Hath Se Hath Milane’ campaign.

The Managing Director emphasized that this is not just a commercial corporate initiative but a step taken to fulfill the bank's social responsibility towards Haryana. In the field of technology, the bank is providing various services to customers using advanced technology, including lockers, RuPay debit cards, flexible loans, mobile banking, RTGS/NEFT/UPI facilities, as well as micro ATMs and mobile ATMs.

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Haryana Becomes First State to Provide Tap Water to Every Household - Dr. Banwari Lal

Public Health Minister Inaugurates and Lays Foundation Stones for 30 Roads and 4 New Tubewells in Kalka, worth around Rs. 80.90 crore

Chandigarh, July 25 - Haryana's Public Works and Public Health Engineering Minister, Dr. Banwari Lal, stated that due to the strenuous efforts the state government Haryana has become the first state in the country to provide tap water to every household under ‘Har Ghar Nal Se Jal’ scheme launched by Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi.

Public Health Engineering Minister Dr. Banwari Lal presented a gift to the people of the Kalka constituency today by inaugurating and laying the foundation stones for development projects worth around Rs. 80.90 crore from both departments. These projects include the inauguration and foundation stone laying of 30 roads costing approximately Rs. 80 crore and the foundation stone laying for 4 new tubewells costing around Rs. 91.86 lakh.

In Kalka, the Public Health Minister inaugurated 11 roads with a total length of 71.24 Kms, costing Rs. 53.47 crore. Additionally, he laid the foundation stones for 19 roads with a total length of 47.63 Kms, costing Rs. 26 crore. He also laid the foundation stones for four tubewells in the villages of Pattan (costing Rs. 22.92 lakh), Ganeshpur Bhoria (costing Rs. 22.96 lakh), Nala Jabrot (costing Rs. 22.92 lakh), and Damdama (costing Rs. 23.06 lakh).

Dr. Banwari Lal remarked that today is a day of joy for the people of the Kalka constituency, as they have received development projects worth around Rs. 81 crore. He said that the initiation of these projects will provide better road connectivity and clean drinking water to the people of Kalka constituency.

The Public Health Minister emphasized that the present government has worked for the holistic development of all regions without any disparity during its nearly 10-year tenure, adhering to the vision of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, and Sabka Prayas'. He mentioned that the government has implemented various schemes for the welfare of the people with a spirit of public service.

Dr. Banwari Lal pointed out that in the last 10 years, a network of roads has been laid across the state. New national highways, state highways, bypasses, and flyovers have been constructed, providing better connectivity and easing traffic. He highlighted that essential infrastructure such as water, electricity, healthcare, and connectivity is crucial for the development of any state. As a result of Haryana's robust infrastructure, foreign companies are now interested in investing in the state. He added that following Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi's commitment to good governance, the Haryana government has brought about systemic changes in the state. Today, beneficiaries are receiving the benefits of various schemes directly into their bank accounts in a transparent manner, which has curbed corruption and saved people from the hassle of making rounds of government offices.

Former legislator of Kalka, Smt. Latika Sharma, and several senior officials and dignitaries were present on this occasion.

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Government to set to upgrade the country’s only Integrated Bee keeping Center, Subhash Sudha

Chandigarh, July 25 - Haryana Urban Local Bodies Minister, Sh. Subhash Sudha said that the government will upgrade the country's only integrated bee keeping development center in Ramnagar, Kurukshetra. Under this project, the centre government will allocate a budget of Rs. 2 crore. This beekeeping center will not only enhance the income of beekeepers in Kurukshetra but also in the entire State.

Sh. Subhash Sudha said that the Integrated Bee keeping Development Center was established in Ramnagar, Kurukshetra in 2017. The primary objectives of this center include increasing honey productivity on a commercial scale through the use of modern technologies and equipment, enhancing the productivity of horticultural and agricultural crops through pollination, improving the extraction, storage, processing, testing, and packaging of honey, promoting its marketing at national and international levels, training a group of beekeepers to increase their income, and creating employment opportunities.

He said that the central government will now upgrade this beekeeping center with an expenditure of approximately Rs.2 crore. He said that this center has become a major hub for the honey trade. The construction of the honey trade center was approved in 2022 under the MIDH scheme at a cost of Rs 2.64 crore, with a storage capacity of 2500 metric tons. The upgrading of this center will benefit farmers in Haryana and neighbouring states.

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Physical measurement test being conducted at Tau Devi Lal sports complex

Adequate arrangements made by Haryana Staff Selection Commission for PMT exam

Chandigarh, July 25 - Haryana Staff Selection Commission, Chairman, Sh. Himmat Singh said that the second phase of the PMT exam will be held at Tau Devi Lal Sports Complex in Panchkula until July 27. Under this phase, a physical measurement test will be conducted for 5000 candidates each day, the list of which is available on the website of the Commission..

Sh. Himmat Singh stated that on July 16, the physical measurement test was conducted for 2000 candidates. After this, the number of candidates has been increased in phased manner, and now 5000 candidates are being called for the test everyday. He stated that the schedule for the PMT exam for female candidates will be released later by the Commission.

Chairman, Commission, Sh. Himmat Singh stated that the final phase will include the PMT for 1000 posts of Female Police Constables (General Duty). Special bus arrangements have been made by Haryana Roadways for candidates travelling from Zirakpur's Singhpura Bus Stand to Tau Devi Lal Sports Complex, he added.

He further said apart from this, parking arrangements have been made near the Indian Oil Pump towards Devi Nagar in Panchkula. Water tankers and mobile toilets have also been provided.

Notably, during the PMT exam, Chairman, Haryana Staff Selection Commission, Sh. Himmat Singh personally reviews the arrangements and gives necessary directions to the staff on duty to facilitate the candidates.