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, I AM CONFIDENT THAT HARYANA WILL SET AN EXAMPLE FOR DEVELOPMENT, PROGRESS, AND EXCELLENCE IN THE FUTURE- CM  

  

  

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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 : 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.

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.

Taking key welfare initiatives for the empowerment of the poor and underprivileged remains the topmost priority of our government: 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

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

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

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

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.