CM to inaugurate the ‘Third Panchkula Book Fair’

Chandigarh, November 02- To realise Haryana the dream of ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’, on the initiative of Energy Culture Committee, the ‘Third Panchkula Book Fair’ is being organised from November 4 to 10, 2024 at Indradhanush Auditorium, Sector-5, Panchkula in collaboration with various departments.

Sharing information in this regard, an official spokesperson said that Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini will inaugurate the Book Fair on November 4.

The spokesperson said that on the initiative of the Energy Culture Committee and in collaboration with the Energy Department Haryana, Environment Department, Police Department and HSVP, the world of books of more than 100 publishers of Hindi, English, Punjabi language is being displayed for the civil society.

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Agriculture Minister Engages with Radaur Assembly Villagers: BJP Government Prioritizes Development; All Demands Will Be Met

Chandigarh, November 2 – During the Thanksgiving program in the villages of Chamrodi, Sagdi, Topra Khurd, Modli, Unhedi, Marupur, Tehi Saini, Akbarpur, and Nacharon in the Radaur assembly constituency, Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shyam Singh Rana addressed the concerns of local residents and assured them of prompt solutions. He emphasized that the country is developing under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and that Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini is committed to equitable development throughout the state.

While interacting with villagers at the residence of Sarpanch Khushboo Tiwari in Sagdi, Minister Rana pledged to fulfill all 15 of the village's demands. He said that Rs 20 lakh and Rs 14.39 lakh has already been released for the SC Chaupal and promised to construct Ambedkar Bhawan and two ponds in the village. "It is our responsibility to meet your expectations," he stated. "You supported the BJP in both assembly and Lok Sabha elections; now it's our turn to deliver." He criticized Congress leaders for prioritizing personal gain over public service, contrasting this with his government’s commitment to transparency and merit-based job allocations.

Sarpanch Devendra Goldy welcomed the minister in Topra Khurd and expressed hope that he would address the village's pending issues. He raised concerns about cleaning the Raksha river to mitigate flood risks during the rainy season. The Minister said that people gained voted the BJP; now it is our responsibility to take action. He assured residents that issues like ration card suspensions and BPL colony grant distributions would be resolved.

In Modhli village, Minister Rana encouraged residents to voice their problems freely, reaffirming the government's dedication to farmers' welfare. He urged farmers to refrain from burning crop residues, highlighting that this practice preserves soil fertility and protects the environment. He reiterated that all necessary development initiatives will be completed within the next five years.

In addition, the Sarpanch of Unhedi presented his demands to the minister, who assured that all concerns would be addressed.

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Haryana Scheduled Caste Finance and Development Corporation Provides Financial Assistance of Rs 368.76 Lakh to 436 Beneficiaries

Chandigarh, November 2 - The Haryana Scheduled Caste Finance and Development Corporation has disbursed financial assistance totaling Rs 368.76 lakh to 436 beneficiaries under various schemes as of September 2024 during the current financial year. This amount includes a subsidy of Rs 32.01 lakh.

A spokesperson for the corporation stated that it offers loans to individuals from Scheduled Castes across various categories to help them establish their businesses and pursue self-employment. These categories encompass agriculture and allied sectors, industrial sectors, trade and business sectors, and self-employment sectors. Financial assistance is also provided under schemes implemented with the support of the National Scheduled Caste Finance and Development Corporation.

The spokesperson said that, within the agriculture and allied sectors, loans amounting to Rs 181.10 lakh have been granted to 227 beneficiaries for activities such as dairy farming, sheep rearing, pig rearing etc. Of this, Rs 168.62 lakh has been released as bank loans and Rs 12.48 lakh as subsidies. In the trade and business sector, Rs 58.10 lakh has been allocated to 61 beneficiaries, which includes Rs 46.52 lakh as bank loans, Rs 5.77 lakh as subsidies, and Rs 5.81 lakh as margin money.

The spokesperson said that under schemes supported by the National Safai Karamchari Finance and Development Corporation, a total of Rs 17 lakh has been disbursed to 17 beneficiaries during this period. This includes a direct loan share of Rs 5 lakh from the National Scheduled Caste Finance and Development Corporation and Rs 12 lakh from the Haryana Scheduled Caste Finance and Development Corporation.

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Haryana Government urges farmers to avoid burning crop residue

Chandigarh, November 02 – The Haryana government has appealed to the farmers of the state to refrain from burning crop residue after harvesting paddy as burning crop residue not only leads to air pollution but also depletes soil nutrients. Instead of burning, farmers should mix the residue into the soil using machinery. Incorporating paddy residue into the soil will enhance soil fertility and will contribute to a cleaner environment as well.

Sharing information in this regard an official spokesperson of the Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Department said that the government has started the ‘Haryana Parali Protsahan Yojana 2024-25’ to promote crop residue management. Under the scheme, a subsidy of Rs.1,000 per acre is being provided and to apply for the scheme one has to register themselves on ‘Meri Fasal Mera Byora portal’. Interested farmers can apply online at the departmental portal agriharyana.gov.in until November 30, 2024, to avail benefits of the scheme.

The spokesperson further stated that the scheme aims to refrain farmers from burning stubble and to provide them with financial assistance. This initiative will not only protect the environment but also encourage farmers to manage crop residue properly. This will also help to combat the air pollution caused due to the stubble burning.

The spokesperson further said that the Department of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare is also conducting awareness campaigns to educate farmers about the harmful effects of burning crop residue. Agricultural experts are providing farmers with information about government schemes.

The crop residue management scheme is a significant government initiative. Under this scheme, farmers are provided with agricultural equipment such as super seeders, zero tillage machines, straw choppers, happy seeders, reversible ploughs, etc., at subsidised rates. These tools can help farmers mix the stubble into the soil to improve soil fertility.