*Sankalp Patra is a commitment letter for us, we will fulfill every promise outlined in it - Chief Minister*

*Many important decisions in the public interest taken in the Vidhan Sabha*

*Lotus set to bloom in Maharashtra and Jharkhand*

Chandigarh, November 19 – Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that the Sankalp Patra of the State government serves as a commitment letter for us, and we will fulfill every promise outlined in it. We have also fulfilled the promise made in the Sankalp Patras of 2014 and 2019. We are dedicated to supporting Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi's vision for Viksit Bharat by 2047, and alongside a Viksit Bharat, Haryana will also progress at an accelerated pace.

The Chief Minister made these remarks while interacting with media persons in the Vidhan Sabha premises following the conclusion of the winter session of the Haryana Vidhan Sabha today.

Targeting the opposition, the Chief Minister said that the opposition parties tend to forget their manifesto just two years after forming their government, while our government consistently delivers on the promises outlined in the Sankalp Patra. In this context, the government has fulfilled two more commitments from its Sankalp Patra. It has granted ownership rights of land to lessees who were in place prior to the formation of Haryana. Along with this, on the lines of service security of contractual employees of HKRN and Outsource Part-1 and 2, a law has been enacted to secure the services of contractual employees of remaining categories like Extension Lecturers, Guest Faculty of Engineering Colleges and Polytechnics etc.

*The conduct of Punjab Leaders on the New Haryana Assembly building is undignified*

The Chief Minister, in response to a question about the construction of Haryana's new assembly in Chandigarh, stated that Haryana has a rightful claim over Chandigarh, and leaders from all parties in the state are united on this issue. He said that following the new delimitation, Punjab will also require a larger assembly building, and they can acquire land to construct their own facility. However, he criticized Punjab leaders for their disrespectful attitude towards the construction of Haryana's new assembly. We all should sit in this holy temple and make decisions that benefit humanity.

Sh Nayab Singh Saini urged Punjab Chief Minister Sh Bhagwant Mann to focus on the welfare of the people of Punjab and provide the Minimum Support Price (MSP) to farmers, similar to the benefits being given in Haryana. He pointed out that the Supreme Court has also admonished Punjab regarding stubble management, urging Sh Mann to prioritize these pressing issues for the state.

*Lotus set to bloom in Maharashtra and Jharkhand*

Sh Nayab Singh Saini stated that it is the first government under the leadership of Prime Minister Sh Narendra Modi which is genuinely benefitting people at the grassroots level. Under his leadership, poor individuals have been connected to various government schemes. Over the past 10 years, the government has worked to simplify and strengthen the lives of ordinary citizens, resulting in widespread public support for Sh Narendra Modi. He shared that during his recent campaign in Maharashtra, he received a positive response from the people, who expressed their expectation for a second double-engine government under Modi's leadership with a strong mandate. In addition, he said that in Jharkhand, the people is weary of the Congress coalition government and is eager to escape the burdens of corruption. Consequently, a Bharatiya Janata Party government is being formed in Jharkhand too.

The Chief Minister said that a total of four sittings have taken place during the winter session of the Vidhan Sabha, which has been ongoing since November 13. These sittings included approximately 27 hours of constructive discussions. A resolution was passed in honour of the 555th Prakash Parv of First Patshahi Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji. In addition, calling attention notices submitted by various MLAs were clubbed by subject matter, resulting in four proposals being discussed.

The Chief Minister expressed his gratitude to the people of the state for enabling the Non-Stop Government in Haryana for a third consecutive term. He described this as a golden chapter in Haryana's history, adding that such a phenomenon has never occurred before in the past. He said that this historic mandate reflects the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Sh Narendra Modi, as well as a commitment to development, good governance, the welfare of the poor, and a spirit of patriotism.

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*Six Bills Passed on the Fourth Day of the Winter Session of the Haryana Assembly*

Chandigarh, November 19- Six Bills were passed following discussions on the fourth day of the winter session of the Haryana Legislative Assembly here today. These include the Haryana Appropriation (No. 3) Bill, 2024; the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (Haryana Amendment) Bill, 2024; the Haryana Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2024; the Haryana Lease of Agricultural Land Bill, 2024; the Haryana Extension Lecturers and Guest Lecturers (Security of Service) Bill, 2024; and the Haryana Technical Education Guest Faculty (Security of Service) Bill, 2024.

*The Haryana Appropriation (No. 3) Bill, 2024*

To authorize payment and appropriation of certain further sums from and out of the Consolidated Fund of the State of Haryana for the services during the financial year ending on the thirty-first day of March, 2025.

This Bill has been passed to provide for the payment and appropriation of the requisite sum of Rs. 85,91,38,87,000 out of the Consolidated Fund of the State of Haryana to meet the supplementary grants made by the Legislative Assembly for the expenditure of the financial year 2024-25 in pursuance of articles 204 (1) and 205 of the Constitution of India.

*Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (Haryana Amendment) Bill, 2024*

The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (Haryana Amendment) Bill, 2024 was passed to amend the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, specifically for the state of Haryana.

The Central Government has enacted the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (Central Act 46 of 2023), which has come into force from 1st day of July, 2024. Under section 23 (2) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, the Court of a Magistrate of First Class may pass a sentence of imprisonment for a term not exceeding three years, or of fine not exceeding fifty thousand rupees, or of both, or of community service. Further, under section 23 (3) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, the Court of a Magistrate of Second Class may pass a sentence of imprisonment for a term not exceeding one years, or of fine not exceeding ten thousand rupees, or of both, or of community service. It has been observed that under certain Acts like the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, the objective of imposition of fine instead of sentence cannot be achieved due to maximum limit of fine prescribed under sections 23(2) and 23(3) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, as the amount involved in cheque bounce cases may be much higher than the fine, which can be imposed under the above sections. Further, for the violations of traffic rules, fines have been increased under the Motor Vehicles Act. The maximum limits of fines under the aforesaid provisions is also not in commensurate with the sentence, which can be imposed under the above said provisions. Therefore, it has become necessary to increase the limit of fine prescribed under sections 23(2) and 23(3) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.

A legislation namely, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (Haryana Amendment) Bill, 2024 to increase the limit of the fine, which can be imposed by the Magistrates of First Class and Second Class under sections 23(2) and 23(3) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 respectively and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

*Haryana Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2024*

Haryana Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2024 was passed to amend the Haryana Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017. The Haryana Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (the Act) was enacted with a view to make a provision for levy and collection of tax on intra-State supply of goods or services or both by the State Government. It is proposed to amend the Haryana Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017on the basis and to the extent of the recommendations made by the GST Council and on the lines of amendments carried out in the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 by Finance Act, 2024 (Central Act 8 of 2024) and Finance Act (No. 2), 202 (Central Act 15 of 2024). The proposed Haryana Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2024, inter alia, provides for the following.

To amend sub-section (1) of section 9 of the Act so as to not levy state tax on un- denatured extra neutral alcohol or rectified spirit used for manufacture of alcoholic liquor for human consumption.

To insert a new section 11A in the Act so as to empower the Government to regularise non-levy or short levy of state tax where it is satisfied that such non-levy or short levy was a result of general practice.

To amend sub-section (3) of section 13 of the Act so as to specify the time of supply of services in cases where the invoice is required to be issued by the recipient of services in reverse charge supplies. To insert a new sub-section (5) in section 16 of the Act so as to carve out an exception to the existing sub-section (4) and to provide that in respect of an invoice or debit note for the Financial Years 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20 and 2020-21, the registered person shall be entitled to take input tax credit in any return under section 39 which is filed upto the thirtieth day of November, 2021.

To substitute section 20 of the Act so as to provide for Manner of distribution of credit by Input Service Distributor. To substitute sub-section (3) of section 39 of the Act so as to mandate the electronic furnishing of return for each month by the registered person required to deduct tax at source, irrespective of whether any deduction has been made in the said month or not. To insert a new sub-section (12) in section 73 of the Act so as to restrict the applicability of the said section for determination of tax pertaining to the period up to Financial Year 2023-24 and to amend the marginal heading of the said section accordingly.

To insert a new sub-section (12) in section 74 of the Act so as to restrict the applicability of the said section for determination of tax pertaining to the period upto Financial Year 2023-24 and to amend the marginal heading of the said section accordingly.

To insert a new section 74A in the Act so as to provide for determination of tax not paid or short paid or erroneously refunded or input tax credit wrongly availed or utilised for any reason pertaining to the Financial Year 2024-25 onwards.

To amend sub-section (6) of section 107 of the Act so as to reduce the maximum amount of pre-deposit for filing appeal before the Appellate Authority from rupees twenty-five crores to rupees twenty crores in state tax.

To amend sub-sections (1) and (3) of section 112 of the Act so as to empower the Government to notify the date for filing appeal before the Appellate Tribunal and provide a revised time limit for filing appeals or application before the Appellate Tribunal. To insert a new section 122A in the Act so as to provide for penalty for failure to register certain machines used in manufacture of Goods as per special procedure.

To insert a new section 128A in the Act so as to provide for conditional waiver of interest and penalty in respect of demand notices issued under section 73 of the said Act for the Financial Years 2017-18, 2018-19 and 2019-20, except the demand notices in respect of erroneous refund. To amend sub-section (2) of section 171 of the Act so as to empower the Government to notify the date from which the Authority under the said section shall not accept any application for anti-profiteering cases. To amend relevant sections of the Act so as to incorporate a reference to the newly inserted section 74A.

*The Haryana Lease Of Agricultural Land Bill, 2024*

The Haryana Lease Of Agricultural Land Bill, 2024 was passed to provide a mechanism for recognition of leasing of agricultural land and to permit and facilitate lease of agricultural land, protecting the ownership rights of land-owners and for matters connected therewith and incidental thereto.

A Bill to provide a mechanism and formal recognition to the leasing of agricultural land, to permit and facilitate leasing of agricultural land, to ensure equity and thereby improve agricultural efficiency- to provide recognition to farmers cultivating agricultural land on lease, which would enable them to access loans through credit institutions, insurance, disaster relief and myriad support services provided by the Government, while protecting the ownership rights of landowners- and for matters connected therewith and incidental thereto.

It is a established practice that agricultural land is leased out by the landowner. Due to the apprehension that the Lessee may demand occupancy rights, the Lessor often replaces the Lessee every year or keep the land barren, which damages agricultural production. to give his/her land

Due to the above mentioned fact, the Lessor hesitates on lease in writing and prefers to enter into non-written agreement with the Lessee. As a result of this, the Lessee is deprived of receiving any relief from the Central/ State Government during natural calamities and is unable to raise a crop loan. For making optimum use of land resources and to protect the interest of both the Lessor and Lessee, a legal arrangement of giving land on lease money is felt necessary.

*The Haryana Extension Lecturers and Guest Lecturers (Security of Service) Bill, 2024*

The Haryana Extension Lecturers and Guest Lecturers (Security of Service) Bill, 2024 was passed to provide security of service to extension lecturers and guest lecturers and for matter connected therewith or incidental thereto.

Presently, there are 184 Government Colleges where around 2.0 lac students are pursuing higher education at under graduate and post graduate level. There are 8137 sanctioned teaching posts of Assistant Professors in various subjects in these colleges against which 3348 Regular Assistant/Associate Professors are working. The State has a progressive policy of filling up the vacancies of teachers in Schools, Colleges and Universities, which is evident from the fact that an indent to fill up 2424 teaching posts of regular Assistant Professors (College Cadre), HES-II Group-B, has already been sent to Haryana Public Service Commission by the Department of Higher Education, Haryana. Nevertheless, it is also a fact that there is an unmet workload of teachers in Government Colleges. Presently, there are around 2016 Extension Lecturers and 46 Guest Lecturers working in various Government Colleges. Engagement of Extension Lecturers was started in the year 2010 when they were paid Rs. 200/ per period basis and engagement of present Guest Lecturers are working before 2014 they were not regularized under the Regularization Policy dated 16.06.2014. Over the years, significant changes were made in their remuneration and other engagement conditions. Eligible Extension Lecturers and Guest Lecturers are being paid remuneration of Rs. 57,700/- per month on the basis of Equal Pay for Equal Work. They have been making fervent appeals that they may be granted some assurance on the security of their services keeping in view their long years of service in the Government Colleges of the State. The teaching workload in Government Colleges has shown a constant increase on year to year basis and this trend will continue in view of the implementation of National Education Policy, 2020 (ΝΕΡ, 2020). There is workload for Assistant Professors which is way higher than the regular incumbents.

Hence, it is proposed that these Extension Lecturers and Guest Lecturers may be provided security of service till the age of 58 years along with assured financial incentives as some Extension and Guest Lecturers have crossed the minimum age limit for applying for the regular recruitment and in the interest of students.

*Haryana Technical Education Guest Faculty (Security of Service), Bill, 2024*

The Haryana Technical Education Guest Faculty (Security of Service), Bill, 2024 was passed to provide security of service to guest faculty/instructors and for the matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

The Haryana Government is of opinion to formulate a policy for the Guest Lecturers/ Guest Instructors/ Assistant Professors who are working in various Government polytechnics/ Government Society Polytechnics/ State Institute of Engineering & Technology (SIETs) a in the State for a long time. Such faculties/ Instructors/Assistant Professors have given prime years of their life to service of the State and there is a lot of uncertainty in their minds regarding their future as most of them have become overage for employment. It is also against the principle of natural justice to relieve such faculties or replace them with another set of persons.

Therefore, taking cognizance of various representations from various faculties there is need to provide a sense of security of tenure to such faculties who have rendered long service in the department in order to avoid uncertainty and mental restlessness.

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*Compensation Policy for High-Tension Power Lines Passing Through Farmers' Fields Implemented, CM*

*Farmers to receive 200% of market rate as compensation for land coming under tower area*

*Farmers will get 30% of market rate compensation for land under the power lines passing through fields*

Chandigarh, November 19- Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini while speaking during the ongoing session of the Vidhan Sabha here today said that a compensation policy is already in place for high-tension power lines passing through farmers' fields. Under this policy, farmers are entitled to get compensation at 200 percent of the market rate for the land coming under the tower area. Besides this, farmers will get 30 percent of the market rate as compensation for the land coming under the power lines passing through their fields.

The Chief Minister said that for a long time, farmers had been demanding a solution as the land under the high-tension power lines passing through their fields could neither be cultivated nor did they receive any fair compensation for it. To address this issue, Union Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal, upon assuming the charge of Union Minister of Power in the Government of India, prioritized implementing this policy of the central government in favor of farmers.

He said that as per the policy, the land area for compensation is calculated within a radius of 1 meter around the tower base area. A user committee, chaired by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), has been constituted to submit its report to the Deputy Commissioner. If farmers face any issues, then they can appeal to the Divisional Commissioner, said Sh. Nayab Singh Saini. He clarified that the market rate, not the collector rate, is used as the basis for determining compensation.

The Chief Minister further said that farmers from Jhajjar had met him regarding high-tension wires passing over their fields and highlighted the issue of a high tension power line coming from Rajasthan. He assured that the government has worked promptly to address this problem, and farmers can now benefit from the policy.

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*Construction of Haryana Vidhan Sabha complex in Chandigarh is a serious issue, We should rise above politics and unanimously raise our voice on this matter, CM*

Chandigarh, November 19 – Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that the construction of State Vidhan Sabha complex in Chandigarh is a serious issue and all political parties should rise above politics and present their views unanimously.

The Chief Minister said this while speaking on the subject of constructing a new Vidhan Sabha complex in Chandigarh during the ongoing session of the Vidhan Sabha here today.

Meanwhile, extending their support to the government on this issue, the Opposition said, We stand with the government. The Chief Minister should lead, and all parties will come together to present a united front.

Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that Punjab leaders have previously politicized issues like the Satluj Yamuna Link (SYL) canal, depriving Haryana farmers of their legitimate share of water. The Supreme Court has also ruled that Haryana farmers are entitled to this water. Such actions, where even the directives of the Supreme Court are bypassed, should not happen in this country. It is unfortunate that now the Punjab leaders are raising questions about the construction of the State Vidhan Sabha complex in Chandigarh, said Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.

The Chief Minister emphasized that the entire state of Haryana stands united on this issue. He assured that whatever all the me

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Mahatma Gandhi Gramin Basti Yojana was launched in 2008 with the objective of providing 100 square yard plots to Scheduled Castes, Backward Classes, and Families living below the poverty line-Haryana Development and Panchayat Minister, Mr. Krishan Lal Panwar

He further said that the Mukhyamantri Gramin Awas Yojana was introduced in 2024-25 by the Housing for All Department established by the present state government. Under this scheme, a state-level programme was held on June 10, 2024, during which possession certificates for allotted plots were distributed to approximately 7,000 beneficiaries. The state government is also taking steps to ensure that possession is granted to other eligible beneficiaries at the earliest.

Mr. Panwar further informed the House that many beneficiaries had not received plots under the Mahatma Gandhi Gramin Basti Yojana. In light of this, the Housing for All Department launched the ‘Mukhyamantri Gramin Awas Yojana-Vistar’, which aims to provide residential plots of 50 or 100 square yards to landless rural families to meet their housing needs. To expedite implementation, around 1,000 Gram Panchayats were identified in the first phase. These Panchayats have passed proposals to allot plots from Panchayat land to eligible families and submitted them to the state government.

Regarding the provision of basic amenities such as electricity, water, roads, lanes, and drains—in colonies established under the Mahatma Gandhi Gramin Basti Yojana, Mr. Panwar assured that the state government is actively working on these efforts. Under this scheme, approximately 4,573 colonies have been established, with basic facilities provided in around 2,250 colonies where settlements have begun. In the past ten years, a budget of about Rs. 320.5 crore has been allocated for this initiative, including Rs. 94.5 crore for the Electricity Department and Rs. 66 crore for the Public Health Engineering Department to ensure the provision of essential services.

To further accelerate these efforts, a special task force was established at the block level in 2022-23. The task force, led by the Block Development and Panchayat Officer (BDPO) and consisting of Sub-Divisional Officers (SDOs) from the Public Health Engineering, Panchayat Raj, and Electricity (UHBVN/DHBVN) Departments, is tasked with surveying these colonies. The goal is to identify areas lacking basic amenities and submit recommendations for improvements through the Chief Executive Officer of the Zila Parishad. Priority is being given to colonies with a significant population, and guidelines have been issued to activate the task force.

In reference to Sirsa district, Mr. Panwar shared that 269 colonies have been developed under the Mahatma Gandhi Gramin Basti Yojana, of which basic facilities have been provided in 113 colonies, and work is ongoing in 156 others.

The Minister reiterated the government's strong commitment to ensuring the provision of basic infrastructure in all colonies under the scheme. Any colony still lacking these facilities will be given priority for development. Furthermore, if additional funds are needed to complete the necessary infrastructure in these colonies, the state government will allocate the required budget.

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Haryana Urban Local Bodies Minister, Sh. Vipul Goel said that the pasting of posters and flexes on public properties/ buildings by private individuals, institutions, establishments and others for advertising of their own business is an illegal activity under the Haryana Prevention of Defacement of Property Act, 1989 and the Haryana Municipal Acts.

Chandigarh, November 19- Haryana Urban Local Bodies Minister, Sh. Vipul Goel said that the pasting of posters and flexes on public properties/ buildings by private individuals, institutions, establishments and others for advertising of their own business is an illegal activity under the Haryana Prevention of Defacement of Property Act, 1989 and the Haryana Municipal Acts.

Urban Local Bodies Minister, Sh. Vipul Goel was replying during the calling attention motion on the issue of defacement of public properties in the State by the affixation of stickers, bills and posters, during the Haryana Vidhan Sabha winter session here today.

He informed the House that the department will run a mega cleanliness drive in all cities within the next 10-15 days, during which any illegally placed posters, stickers, and other advertising materials will be removed.

He said that as per provisions of the Haryana Municipal Act 1973 and the Haryana Municipal Corporation Act 1994, any advertisement within the municipal limit is prohibited without the prior permission of the municipal authority i.e., the Commissioner in case of Municipal Corporation and the Executive Officer or Secretary in case of Municipal Council or Committee.

Sh. Goel said that the government has notified the Haryana Municipal Advertisement Bye laws on July 15, 2022 for the purpose of regulating and allowing legal way of advertisements within municipal areas.

He said that under these byelaws, the advertisement on properties of Government entities and agencies can only be permitted through Open E-auction for which an online portal has also been launched on October 11, 2022. As per byelaw no. 22, the unauthorized advertisements are also punishable under the provisions of the Haryana Prevention of Defacement of Property Act, 1989.

The entire list of authorized Outdoor Media Device (OMDs) shall be displayed, without ownership display, for scrutiny by public at large and various entities like companies, agencies, brands to identify and ensure that the advertisement being released by them is being mounted only on authorized OMDs. Failure to comply with above requirement shall be punishable under the Haryana Prevention of Defacement of the Property Act, 1989 (11 of 1990). Any unauthorized outdoor advertisement shall be removed promptly by the municipality and shall be immediately disposed-off, said the Minister.

He stated that the municipality shall issue notice to concern individual/ owner for installing unauthorized OMDs as per provisions of the Haryana Prevention of Defacement of the Property Act, 1989 (11 of 1990) and take action of removing the unauthorized OMD and penalizing the individual/ owner. He also informed the house that under the byelaw no. 27, provisions for heavy penalty (three times the applicable permission fees on monthly basis) have been made along with provision to blacklist/ deregister the advertising agencies and property owners for three years.

He further said that whosoever contravenes any provision of these bye-laws, shall also be liable, without prejudice to any other action that may be taken by the municipality to remove such contravention and to pay unauthorized charges for such contravention at a rate equal to three times the applicable fee/ charges (as quarterly rates of the concerned OMD) on the date of commencement of such contravention for the period of such contravention or a quarter, whichever is more. Any registered entity or listed owner (for self-advertisement only) which has displayed the unauthorized media shall also be liable to be deregistered or delisted by the municipality. Any registered entity or listed owner (for self-advertisement only), once deregistered or delisted under bye-law 27 (3) or (4) above, shall not be permitted to register or listed for a period of three years from the date of deregistration. Under the above Acts and Byelaws, municipalities are competent for taking action against such illegal pasting of posters and flexes on Government buildings/ properties, added the Minister.

The Urban Local Bodies Minister said that the municipalities in the State are taking regular action against such illegal stickers/ bills/ posters and flexes on public properties and illegal advertisements by way of their removal and penalizing the violators via enforcement drives undertaken from time to time. As per action taken reports received from the municipalities, total 1915 notices have been issued to violators and total 3022 enforcement drives have been conducted. In these drives total 108334 poster/ bills/ stickers/ advertisements/ flexes have been removed in last two financial years i.e., 2023-24 and 2024-25, under the provisions of the Haryana Municipal Act 1973, the Haryana Municipal Corporation Act, 1994, the Haryana Prevention of Defacement of Property Act, 1989.

He said that the Haryana Municipal Advertisement Byelaws, 2022 also provides a mechanism to allow legal advertisements in the municipalities for generating revenue, via an open auction based online system. Till date, through this system, total 624 public sites have been auctioned for Rs. 133.22 crores and total 3871 permissions on private properties for Rs. 141.14 crores have been granted.

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Women and Child Development Department Urged to Design Concept for Mahila Chaupals, with Locations Near Anganwadi Centers – Shruti Choudhry

Inclusion of Elected Women Representatives from Panchayati Raj Institutions in Mahila Chaupals- Shruti Choudhry

Shruti Choudhry Calls for Immediate Fulfillment of Chief Minister’s Announcements and Filling of Vacant Positions

Chandigarh, November 19 – Haryana Women and Child Development Minister Mrs. Shruti Choudhry directed the officers concerned to quickly prepare a concept for the Mahila Chaupal initiative to promote women's empowerment. She emphasized that basic facilities should be made available at these Chaupals. Additionally, public representatives, including women Sarpanch, Panch, and Block Committee members from local Gram Panchayats, should be included in the Mahila Chaupals. Efforts should be made to establish these Chaupals as close as possible to Anganwadi centers.

Mrs. Shruti Choudhry was presiding over a meeting with senior officers of the Women and Child Development Department late yesterday evening.

She directed the officers to closely monitor the work and activities of the District Project Officer and Women and Child Development Project Officers working in the field. Regular fortnightly reports on the action taken should be submitted to her headquarters.

The Minister stressed the importance of conducting training programs on government schemes, particularly those related to the policies, schemes, and activities of the Women and Child Development Department, in order to accelerate development work across the state. She also emphasized that the process of filling vacant positions within the department should be filled as soon as possible.

During the meeting, department officials apprised the Minister that 63 announcements related to the department had been made by the Chief Minister, of which 56 have already been completed. Work is underway on the remaining ones.

No Tolerance for Negligence or Indiscipline

The Minister also said that any negligence or indiscipline would not be tolerated. She stated that if any officer is found to be negligent, strict action will be taken against them

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