*R-Day celebrations, CM unfurls National Flag at Rewari*
*The past decade has been marked by inclusive growth, harmony, and coexistence, these changes have significantly improved the lives of individuals, making them simpler, more accessible, and secure,-CM*
*I am confident that Haryana will set an example for development, progress, and excellence in the future- CM*
Chandigarh, January 26- Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday unfurled the National flag during a function organised to mark the celebrations of 76th Republic Day in Rewari.
Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister while highlighting the development works carried out by the state government in the last 10 years, said that the past decade has been marked by inclusive growth, harmony, and coexistence. These changes have significantly improved the lives of individuals, making them simpler, more accessible, and secure, he said.
The Chief Minister expressed confidence that Haryana will set an example for development, progress, and excellence in the future.
Earlier, the Chief Minister paid floral tributes at the Veer Shaheedi Smarak to honour the martyrs. He also inspected and took the salute of the parade by the Haryana Police, Women Police, Home Guards, Scouts, and other contingents.
Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that this is his first time unfurling the flag on Republic Day as Chief Minister, and it is his great honour that this first occasion is in the historic land of Ahirwal, Rewari. He urged the people of Haryana to follow cultural traditions and high moral values to make the country and state cleaner, healthier, wealthier, stronger, and more developed.
He further said that this Republic Day reminds us that our nation, India, encompasses multiple religions, castes, languages, attire, food, and cultures. It is an example of unity in diversity. The world is currently witnessing a celebration of this diversity at the ongoing MahaKumbh in Prayagraj, said Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.
The Chief Minister said that to spread the message of unity to every citizen, ‘Our Constitution, Our Pride’ campaign is being run across the country under the leadership of Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi. This campaign honours the contributions of the framers of the Constitution and raises awareness about the values of the Constitution, he said.
*Several steps taken to honour martyrs, soldiers and their families*
The Chief Minister said that the people of Haryana played a leading role in the freedom movement. The revolution of 1857 started from Ambala Cantonment. To inspire the new generation, the construction of a ‘Swatantrata Sangram Smarak’ (War Memorial) at a cost of Rs. 538 crore in Ambala Cantt is in its final phase. The present state government has increased the pension for freedom fighters and their widows to Rs. 40,000 per month. The ex-gratia amount for the families of soldiers martyred in war has been doubled to Rs. 1 crore. Besides this the present state government has provided government jobs to 416 dependents of martyrs, shared Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.
He further shared that apart from all these welfare steps, the government has decided to give 10 percent reservation to Agniveers in direct recruitments. He said that the government is also providing pensions to the Loktantra Senani who endured imprisonment during the Emergency in order to protect democracy. Recently, this pension has been increased to Rs. 20,000, shared the Chief Minister.
*We have created a transparent and sensitive administration, removing casteism, regionalism, and nepotism - CM*
Emphasizing good governance as the foundation of public service, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini shared that the government has eliminated casteism, regionalism, and nepotism, and in the last 10 years, has created a transparent and sensitive administration. With a strong stance against corruption, a new model of e-governance has been introduced to deliver the benefits of all government schemes and services directly to the people at their doorsteps. Government schemes and services have been linked to the Parivar Pehchan Patra. There is pan India discussion on issues like offering jobs without parchi-kharchi, online transfers, educated panchayats, and the Antyodaya campaign.
He further said that the present state government has ensured equal development across the state, following the principle of ‘Haryana Ek- Haryanvi Ek’, and today Haryana stands among the leading states in the country in terms of development. Through our double-engine government, Haryana's development will now progress three times faster, assured Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.
*Taking key welfare initiatives for the empowerment of the poor and underprivileged remains the topmost priority of our government- CM*
The Chief Minister said that after taking on the responsibility of public service, he provided significant relief to the poor. In the very first Cabinet meeting, the decision was made to start free dialysis services for kidney disease patients at all government hospitals and medical colleges. In the Ayushman Bharat-Chirayu Yojana, free treatment up to Rs. 5 lakh annually has also been introduced for senior citizens above 70 years of age. Approval has been given for the construction of 83 sub-health centers and 22 block public health units in the state, shared Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.
Sharing the key decision taken by his government, for the upliftment of the poorest, the Chief Minister said that the creamy layer income limit for the backward classes has been increased from Rs. 6 lakh to Rs. 8 lakh, reservations have been provided for the backward class B in Panchayati Raj institutions and urban local bodies. He further shared that the reservation for Scheduled Castes in the state has been divided into two categories, providing the rights to those Scheduled Castes who were previously deprived of being part of the mainstream society. Through the Happy Yojana, a provision has been made for free travel up to 1,000 kilometers annually in Haryana Roadways buses, shared Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.
*4,533 plots allotted to eligible beneficiaries*
The Chief Minister said that to provide shelter to the poor, plots of 100 square yards are being allotted in villages and 50 square yards in Mahagram. So far, 4,533 plots have been allotted in 61 gram panchayats and one Mahagram. In addition, under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, 47,573 houses have been built, and nearly 14,000 houses are under construction. The state government has also launched the Mukhyamantri Awas Yojana for poor families. Under this scheme, 15,256 poor families in 14 cities have been given 30 square yard plots. He further shared that under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, the target is to install solar systems on the roofs of 1 lakh houses in the state by March 31, 2025. So far, 12,285 solar systems have been installed under this scheme.
Special care given for safeguarding the interests of the Annadata - CM
The Chief Minister said that the government's policies are centered around the interests of farmers. He said that Haryana is buying all crops from farmers at the Minimum Support Price (MSP). So far, 12 lakh farmers have received a total of Rs. 1,25,000 crore for their crops. Furthermore, to ease the financial burden on farmers caused by delayed rains during the Kharif season, a bonus of Rs. 2,000 per acre has been given. The government has also eliminated the 'Abiyana' (water tax) that had been in place since the British era. Additionally, Rs. 133 crore in arrears have been waived. Moreover, a compensation policy for high-tension power lines passing over fields has been introduced. Under this policy, compensation for tower area land will be 200 percent of the market rate, and for land under the lines, it will be 30 percent of the market rate, shared Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.
The Chief Minister said that three important steps have been taken to strengthen farmers. Trust has been restored between landowners and lessees. Previously, there were disputes over land possession, compensation, etc. between landowners and lessees. Now, with the implementation of the Haryana Lease of Agricultural Land Act, these disputes have been completely resolved, he shared.
Sh. Nayab Singh Saini further shared that the farmers who have been occupying village common land for the past 20 years have been given ownership rights to that land. In addition, people living in houses up to 500 square yards on Panchayati land in villages have been given ownership rights.
*Target set to provide government jobs to 2 lakh youth-CM*
The Chief Minister said that the youth through their achievements have always brought laurels to the state. The National Education Policy has been implemented to provide modern education for the 21st century, he said.
Sh. Nayab Singh Saini further said that over 1.71 lakh government jobs have been provided to youth without any Parchi Kharchi. In the third term, the target is to provide permanent government jobs to 2 lakh youth based on their qualifications, he said.
The Chief Minister emphasized that in previous governments, youth were exploited by contractors, but the present state government has protected them by introducing an ordinance to secure their future.
*President honours 11 athletes from the state*
The Chief Minister expressed that Haryana's athletes have brought immense pride to the state and the nation. Recently, 11 athletes from the state were honoured by President Smt. Droupadi Murmu. One athlete received the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, 10 athletes received the Arjuna Award, and one coach was honoured with the Dronacharya Award, he shared.
Sh. Nayab Singh Saini further said the government is developing state-of-the-art sports infrastructure to provide athletes with training facilities that meet global standards. As part of the government's initiative to open gyms in every village, 250 indoor gyms have been established in rural areas across 19 districts at a cost of Rs. 50 crore.
*Key steps taken for Women Empowerment – CM*
The Chief Minister stated that inspired by the Prime Minister, several schemes for women empowerment have been launched. Under the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao campaign, it has been decided to make all female sarpanches the brand ambassadors of their respective villages, he said. Besides this, women have been given 50 percent representation in Panchayati Raj institutions.
The Chief Minister said that women belonging to poor and unprivileged sections are being provided gas cylinders at just Rs. 500 per month. This benefit is reaching over 13 lakh families in the state. The target is to make 5 lakh women ‘Lakhpati Didis’. So far, nearly 2 lakh women have been made ‘Lakhpati Didis’, he shared.
The Chief Minister said that under the first phase of the Drone Didi Scheme, 5,000 women are targeted to receive free drone pilot training. In this scheme, drones worth up to Rs. 8 lakh are being provided for free. So far, 100 women have received free drones. He further shared that 79 colleges have been opened in the state, with 30 exclusively for girls. Haryana Roadways bus services have been introduced for the safety of girls, ensuring they do not face any difficulties. Additionally, provisions have been made to allocate one-third of the ration depots to women to enhance livelihood opportunities. The operation of Atal Kisan Mazdoor Canteens and Vita Sales Centers has also been entrusted to women, shared Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.
*7.66 Lakh MSME industries established in the last 10.5 Years, Creating 39 lakh jobs- CM*
The Chief Minister said that to speed up the industrial development of Haryana, the state government has created an eco-system of ease of doing business. Today, more than 150 services are being provided online to investors in Haryana and it has been ensured that all approvals are given to them within 12 days. Today, Haryana has become the first choice of investors from the country and abroad, he said.
Sh. Nayab Singh Saini further shared that in the last 10.5 years, 7.66 lakh micro, small and medium industries have been set up in the state and 39 lakh people have got employment in them. He said that to strengthen the economic condition of every region, clusters of small and medium industries are being established at the block level.
The Chief Minister shared that for the convenience of traders and taxpayers, a ‘Kar-Bhawan’ has been constructed in Rewari at a cost of Rs 29 crore. GST Suvidha Kendras have been started in all 27 GST offices in the state. An incentive bonus of Rs 62.58 crore has been given to all the rice millers till August 31, 2024 for custom milled rice delivery in the state during the Kharif year 2024-25.
*Empowering Gram Panchayats with increased authority for rural development-CM*
The Chief Minister said that in order to promote rural development, more powers have been given to the gram panchayats. The limit for work carried out by the gram panchayat has been increased to Rs. 21 lakh. Under the Mhara Gaon Jagmag Gaon scheme, 24-hour electricity is being provided to 5,868 villages in the state. To provide relief to domestic electricity consumers, the monthly minimum electricity charge has been abolished, he said.
The Chief Minister further shared that the present state government has also ended long-standing property disputes in villages by declaring them ‘Lal Dora Free’. Besides this, streetlights are being installed in the 10 most populated villages in each block. So far, streetlights have been installed in 283 villages, with work in progress in 179 villages. He said that under the PM e-Bus Service project, 450 buses have been approved for seven cities in Haryana—Faridabad, Gurugram, Hisar, Rohtak, Panipat, Karnal, and Yamunanagar.
The Chief Minister said that Haryana is now writing a new definition of prosperity. On January 5, the Prime Minister laid the foundation stone of Rithala to Kundli Metro Corridor worth Rs. 6,230 crore. To connect every district in the state to the national highway network, 20 new national highways have been announced, with work on eight already completed, said Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.
On this occasion, children presented a cultural program and the Chief Minister honoured the family members of the freedom fighters and people who have done remarkable work in various fields.
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*Chief Minister flags off 5 AC electric buses for Rewari residents*
*Buses to operate on various routes, passengers will enjoy free travel for one week*
Chandigarh, January 26- Haryana Chief Minister, Sh.Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday flagged off five new AC electric buses to the people of Rewari on the occasion of the 76th Republic Day. He emphasized that these buses would not only be environment friendly but would also enhance regional connectivity, offering a new direction and strength to transportation in the area. The Chief Minister said that this initiative by the government aims to provide convenience to local passengers while playing a significant role in environmental conservation.
The Chief Minister further said that over two dozen electric buses across various districts in Haryana have been started, including Rewari, on Republic Day. He said that passengers would be able to avail of free travel on these electric buses for one week.
Highlighting the state's commitment to promoting electric buses, the Chief Minister said the initiative would enhance passenger convenience and contribute to reducing pollution. With the addition of these five new AC electric buses, the Rewari depot's fleet has expanded, ensuring smoother and more comfortable travel options for passengers, said Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.
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*On R-Day, Chief Minister flags off the first Batch for the Maha Kumbh*
*On January 16, CM had decided to expand the Mukhyamantri Teerth Darshan Yojana for the Maha Kumbh*
*CM fulfills his promise within just 10 Days*
*Government’s aims to provide poor families the opportunity to visit holy sites*
Chandigarh, January 26 – It was on January 16 only when the Nayab Sarkar took a commendable step by extending the Mukhyamantri Teerth Darshan Yojana on to enable senior citizens to visit the ongoing Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj and partake in the holy bath. Fulfilling the government’s commitment in just 10 days, the Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini flagged off the first batch of devotees on Republic Day, sending two buses full of pilgrims from Rewari to the Maha Kumbh Mela. During this, he also interacted with the devotees, offering them his best wishes for a safe and fulfilling journey.
Under the Chief Minister’s guidance, the officers of the Information, Public Relations, and Languages Department worked diligently to update the registration portal and complete all necessary procedures in accordance with the new expansion of the Mukhyamantri Teerth Darshan Yojana. Thanks to their swift efforts, the first batch has successfully left for the Maha Kumbh.
On this occasion, the Chief Minister said that the state government facilitates visits to important pilgrimage sites across the country for devotees under the Mukhyamantri Teerth Darshan Yojana. The government has expanded this scheme to enable devotees to visit the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. Under this scheme, a large number of pilgrims from across the state have already visited Ayodhya and other pilgrimage sites, shared Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.
The pilgrims began their journey by chanting praises of the Lord. Along with the devotees, doctors and security personnel were also sent in the two buses departing for the Maha Kumbh from Rewari to ensure a smooth and trouble-free journey.
Notably, under the Mukhyamantri Teerth Darshan Yojana, the state government provides free pilgrimage to senior citizens aged 60 years and above, whose annual family income is less than Rs. 1,80,000. Registration on the Mukhyamantri Teerth Yatra Yojana portal is mandatory for devotees. The Haryana government aims to ensure that even poor families can benefit from visiting holy sites, as there is no task more sacred than this.
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*A glimpse of Prosperous Haryana seen at Delhi’s Kartavya Path on the 76th Republic Day*
*Haryana’s tableau, prepared on the theme “Prosperous Haryana: Heritage and Development,” was presented*
*From the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita by Lord Krishna to Haryana’s rising sports prowess, the tableau depicted the state’s journey of progress*
*Paralympics players from Haryana were the highlight, with PM Modi accepted their greetings by waving hand towards them*
*Folk artists brought to life Haryana’s traditional culture with the song ‘Har Ki Bhoomi, Jai-Jai Haryana…’*
Chandigarh, 26th January. On the occasion of 76th Republic Day, Haryana’s tableau at Delhi’s Kartavya Path showcased the state’s rich cultural heritage alongside its emerging status as a prosperous and sports-driven state. The Paralympics players on the tableau captured the audience’s attention, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi acknowledging their presence and accepted their greetings by waving his hand towards them. The crowd cheered enthusiastically upon seeing Harvinder Singh, who was recently selected for the Padma Shri award, chanting ‘Jai Haryana.’ Other players on the tableau include Nitesh Kumar, Aruna Tanwar, and Tarun Dhillon, who serve as role models for millions of youth in the country.
The tableau, designed by Haryana’s Information, Public Relations, and Language Department, highlighted the state’s cultural legacy. It depicted the birthplace of the Bhagavad Gita’s teachings, which Lord Krishna imparted to humanity through Arjun. Haryana’s development into a prosperous state was also showcased. The tableau, themed “Prosperous Haryana: Heritage and Development,” featured the ancient wisdom of the Shrimad Bhagwad Gita alongside scenes of modern agricultural practices, where farmers use IT to fill their details of crops sown and monitor market prices. The tableau also showcased Haryana’s growing sports power. In the last section, the stunning skyline of Gurugram, developed on public-private partnership (PPP) model, were presented. Gurugram is a key hub for IT software exports in India.This tableau, depicting a developed Haryana, captivated everyone and sent a strong message that today Haryana is the top destination for industrial investment in the modern era.
The Vibrant Spirit of Haryanvi Culture on Display at Kartavya Path
Along with the tableau, women dressed in traditional Haryanvi attire performed folk dances. During this segment, the song “Har Ki Bhoomi, Jai-Jai Haryana, Ujjwal Iska Vartaman Aur Gauravmayi Itihas Purana, Desh Ki Khatir Ann Upjate, Kisan Ki Karm Dhara, Nari Ka Samman Aur Poojan Haryana Ki Parampara, Hum Seema Ke Sajag Prahari, Khelon Mein Bhi Avval Aate, Olympic Mein Sabse Zyada Padak Jeet Kar Hum Hi Laate, Bharat Ka Parcham Lehrate, Khakar Doodh-Dahi Ka Khana” resonated across the Kartavya Path.
It is a matter of pride for the people of Haryana that the state’s tableau has participated in the Republic Day Parade for the fourth consecutive year. Last year, Haryana’s tableau, based on the theme ‘Mera Parivar Meri Pehchaan,’ focused on gathering family data to ensure that government schemes benefit every eligible individual, while showcasing the state’s transformation through digitization.
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*Republic Day 2025 Celebrations at CISF Unit Punjab and Haryana Civil Secretariat, Chandigarh*
Chandigarh, January 26- The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) Unit Punjab and Haryana Civil Secretariat, Chandigarh, celebrated the 76th Republic Day with great enthusiasm and patriotism.
Senior Commandant CISF Unit Punjab and Haryana Civil Secretariat, Sh. Y P Singh, hoisted the national flag, marking the beginning of the celebrations. On this occasion the stunning march past of CISF Jawans was truly impressive, with every step showcasing their deep discipline and dedication. Their perfectly timed salute to the national flag reflects a powerful respect and embodies the pride of our nation. The CISF troops showcased their exceptional skills in weapon handling and operational requirements, demonstrating their readiness to serve the nation.
On this occasion, Sh. Y P Singh shed light on the remarkable journey of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) since its inception in 1968. He highlighted how the CISF has been bringing laurels to the nation by setting high standards in industrial security. He said that the CISF would leave no stone unturned in strengthening the nation's security.
The event was attended by CISF personnel, their families, and dignitaries from the Punjab and Haryana Civil Secretariat. The celebrations concluded with a sense of pride and renewed commitment to serve the nation.