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Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said the State Government is continuously working for the protection and welfare of cows. Along with financial grants for fodder, efforts are being made to make gaushalas self-reliant. The Chief Minister was addressing a ceremony for distribution of fodder grants to gaushalas at Shri Krishna Gaushala, Badopal in Fatehabad district on Saturday. At the event, the Chief Minister paid floral tributes to Shri Rajendranand Maharaj, calling his life a source of inspiration, and urged citizens to take inspiration from his life and carry forward social work. In the gaushalas premises, he planted a Triveni sapling under the “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” campaign to give the message of environmental protection. On this occasion, the Chief Minister handed over fodder grant cheques of ₹7.2 crore to managers of 67 gaushalas in the district. He said that this year, a total grant of ₹88.50 crore is being released for 605 gaushalas of the state. On this occasion, the Chief Minister also announced ₹21 lakh for the development of village Badopal and declared that the wildlife treatment centre in Badopal will be named after Shri Rajendranand Maharaj. He also announced that six demands raised for the Fatehabad Assembly constituency will be fulfilled after checking feasibility at the departmental level. Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare & Animal Husbandry Minister Sh. Shyam Singh Rana, Public Works Minister Sh. Ranbir Singh Gangwa, and Rajya Sabha MP Shri Subhash Barala also announced to give ₹11 lakh each to the Badopal gaushalas. The Chief Minister said under the leadership of Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi, in the past 11 years, the double-engine government has been working for the protection of the cow, the Gita, and the Ganga. Along with financial aid for fodder, gaushalas are also being supported to become self-reliant by providing machinery as per demand. For Panchagavya production, 101 gaushalas have been given a grant of ₹6.50 crore for purchasing machines. He said that in the last 10 and a half years, fodder grants worth ₹358.50 crore have been given. Solar power plants have been installed in 330 gaushalas, and the remaining gaushalas will soon get them. The Chief Minister said that Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi has implemented the Rashtriya Gokul Mission for the protection and promotion of indigenous cow breeds. The Chief Minister stated that till 2014, there were only 215 registered gaushalas in the state with 1.75 lakh cattle. In the past 10 years, the government has increased this number, and currently there are 686 registered gaushalas where 4 lakh stray cattle are being taken care of. In 2014-15, the budget for the Gau Seva Aayog was only ₹2 crore, which the present government has increased to ₹595 crore. For the rehabilitation of cattle, 200 gaushalas have been given grants of ₹10 lakh each for building sheds, out of which 51 sheds have already been completed. He said that 800 e-rickshaws will be given to gaushalas, and the procurement process is underway. Haryana contributing to the dream of a ‘Viksit Bharat’ The Chief Minister said Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi has taken a pledge to make India a developed nation by 2047. Haryana is making a significant contribution in this direction. The state government is implementing welfare schemes for the poor and working strongly towards simplifying people’s lives, thereby playing an important role in building a ‘Viksit Bharat’. Work done for farmers’ welfare Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said the State Government has implemented many schemes for farmers’ welfare. While farmers are being encouraged for natural farming, their crops are also being procured at Minimum Support Price (MSP). He said that between 2004 and 2014, only ₹1,155 crore was given as compensation for crop loss. But between 2014 and 2025, the present government has given ₹15,500 crore as compensation for crop damage. The Chief Minister said a permanent solution will be provided to the problem of waterlogging (sem) in some villages of Fatehabad area, and work has already started. Orders have been issued to HAREDA to check the capacity of solar pumps. On this occasion, Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare Minister Sh. Shyam Singh Rana said the cow is linked to our culture. The cow has historical and mythological importance. The milk of indigenous cows has medicinal properties, and cows embody five elements. He said the main purpose of organizing such a programme is to create public awareness and sensitivity towards serving cows. Every household should have a place for the cow, and citizens should contribute to cow protection and promotion with this spirit. He praised the working style of the Chief Minister and said due to the government’s policies, excellent work has been done in the direction of cow protection and the feeling of ‘gau seva’ has developed among people. MLA Sh. Randhir Panihar, former minister Sh. Devender Babli, Chairman of Haryana Scheduled Commission Prof. Ravindra Baliyala, former MLA Sh. Dura Ram and a large number of villagers were present at the event. No. IPRDH/2025 Dr. Rupam Sandhu of India Elected to Asia-Pacific Regional Committee Chandigarh, August 23 – In a proud moment for the Bharat Scouts and Guides, Dr. Rupam Sandhu has been elected as a Member of the Asia-Pacific Regional (APR) Committee for the term 2025–2028. Her election places India alongside Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, the Philippines, and the Maldives in the prestigious regional body. Dr. Rupam Sandhu, who currently serves as the State Commissioner (Guide) of the Haryana State Bharat Scouts and Guides, was elected through a democratic voting process at the Asia-Pacific Regional Conference held in New Delhi. The conference, hosted by India this year, witnessed participation from over 200 young women representatives from 23 countries. The votes of these delegates led to her well-deserved selection to the Committee. A Senior Dental Surgeon by profession, Dr. Sandhu has been associated with Scouting for many years and has contributed significantly to the movement. Her vision and dedication were widely appreciated by voters across the region, culminating in this remarkable victory for India. On this occasion, Dr. K.K. Khandelwal, IAS (Retd.), Chief National Commissioner of the Bharat Scouts and Guides, congratulated Dr. Sandhu and stated that this is the first time India has secured representation in this world body. He further emphasized that this achievement is a matter of immense pride for the Bharat Scouts and Guides, and through the efforts of Dr. Shandhu, the Girl Guide movement in India will become more empowered and stronger. No. IPRDH/2025 Government working to make cowsheds self-reliant: Dr. Arvind Sharma Chandigarh, August 23 – Haryana’s Minister of Cooperation, Jails, Elections, Heritage and Tourism Dr. Arvind Sharma said that under the able guidance of Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi, the state government led by Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini is fulfilling the resolve to enhance the respect of cattle. Today, the government’s efforts to improve basic facilities in cowsheds and make them self-reliant are being witnessed by everyone. He handed over fodder grant cheques worth ₹4.70 crore to cowsheds of Gohana and nearby areas. Dr. Arvind Sharma was speaking after distributing fodder grant cheques to operators of 9 cowsheds at a programme held in Gohana on Saturday. He said the Haryana Government is continuously taking steps to make the state free from stray cattle and to make cowsheds self-reliant. He added that during the Congress regime, only ₹2 crore per year was allocated for cattle promotion, but in the past 10 and a half years under the BJP government in Haryana, this budget has increased to ₹595 crore. Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini has released ₹88.50 crore as fodder grant for 605 cowsheds from Sirsa, while in the past 10 and a half years, ₹270 crore has already been released for fodder grants. No. IPRDH/2025 Haryana to conduct Swachta Ranking of all cities on the lines of centre’s Swachh Survekshan Model: CM Nayab Singh Saini Cities excelling in cleanliness to be honored Chief Minister meets urban local bodies and health officials on cleanlines Officials urged to work as ‘Team Haryana’ to build a new Haryana Seva Pakhwada to be celebrated across the State from September 17 to October 2 Chandigarh August 23: Haryana Chief Minister Sh Nayab Singh Saini urged the officers to work together as ‘Team Haryana’ to build a new and better Haryana. He said that, with the goal of making the state cleaner, greener, and more beautiful, a Swachta Ranking of all Haryana cities will soon be launched, on the lines of Centre’s Swachh Survekshan. Cities that perform best in cleanliness will be honored for their efforts. Chief Minister Sh Nayab Singh Saini was presiding over a cleanliness review meeting with senior state government officers including Additional Deputy Commissioners from all districts, the Municipal Corporation Commissioners, District Municipal Commissioners, Chief Medical Officers (CMOs), and Principal Medical Officer (PMOs), in Panchkula today. The Deputy Commissioners joined the meeting through video conferencing. Earlier, he inaugurated the newly constructed building of the Swarna Jayanti Haryana Institute for Fiscal Management in Sector-3. Urban Local Bodies Minister Sh Vipul Goel, Public Works Minister Sh Ranbir Gangwa, and Health and Family Welfare Minister Ms. Arti Singh Rao were also present in the meeting. Keeping our surroundings clean is everyone’s responsibility Sh Nayab Singh Saini said that Prime Minister Sh Narendra Modi has envisioned making India a developed nation by 2047, and the officers will play a crucial role in shaping this vision. He recalled that when the Prime Minister assumed office in 2014, he gave a message of Swachh Bharat-Swasth Bharat, which has had a positive impact on future generations. Today, every child is aware of the importance of cleanliness. Sh Nayab Singh Saini emphasized that it is the collective responsibility of all of us to keep our surroundings clean and to guide society towards a new direction. All cleanliness complaints should be addressed promptly He said that ‘Seva Pakhwada’ will be celebrated across the state from 17 September to 2 October, during which many awareness programs will be organized to ensure active public participation. He directed the Municipal Corporation officials to promptly resolve even the smallest cleanliness complaints to further build public trust in the government. He also emphasized involving Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs) and other social organizations in cleanliness efforts. Additionally, he called for the beautification and maintenance of round-abouts (chowks) under CSR initiatives to enhance the beauty of the cities. No stray cattle should be seen on roads in the state While taking cognizance of the problem of stray cattle in the cities, the Chief Minister directed to ensure that not even single stray cattle should remain on the roads. He emphasized that if even a single cow is found wandering, it must be immediately sent to Gaushalas. He said that an unprecedented increase has been made in the budget for the construction of Guashalas in the state. Government committed to improving lives and bringing positive change The Chief Minister said the state government is working with promptness to fulfill the basic needs of the people, including electricity, water, education, health, and sanitation. The government’s goal is to make life easier for the people and bring about positive change. He urged officials to work together as a team and carry out their duties with full dedication and honesty for the benefit of society. Ensure the best medical facilities are available to every patient Sh Nayab Singh Saini said that a doctor is like a god to patients. Every patient visiting the hospital should be listened to patiently and provided with the best medical care. The government’s objective is to ensure that health facilities in all civil hospitals match those of private hospitals, so people do not need to seek treatment elsewhere. To achieve this, district hospitals are being equipped with state-of-the-art facilities such as CT scans, MRI, digital X-rays, ultrasounds, and testing labs. In the meeting, Haryana Urban Local Bodies Minister Sh Vipul Goel said that, following the instructions of Chief Minister Sh Nayab Singh Saini, the drainage system during this monsoon season has improved significantly. He also praised the department officials for their efforts. Sh Goel also informed that the Urban Local Bodies Department will launch an 11-week cleanliness campaign across the state starting August 24, focusing on cleaning buildings, roads, hospitals, and other urban establishments. Health and Family Welfare Minister Ms Arti Singh Rao said that Chief Minister Sh Nayab Singh Saini aims to ensure that civil hospitals provide better medical facilities than private hospitals. She added that renovation and beautification work is underway in civil hospitals to create a more welcoming environment for patients. Chief Secretary Sh Anurag Rastogi, Additional Chief Secretary Health Sh Sudhir Rajpal, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Sh Arun Gupta, Commissioner and Secretary of Urban Local Bodies Department Sh Vikas Gupta, Director General of Information, Public Relations and Languages Department Sh K.M. Pandurang, and other senior officers were also present in the meeting. No IPRDH/2025 CM Nayab Singh Saini inaugurates new building of Swarna Jayanti Haryana Institute of Fiscal Management in Panchkula Chandigarh, August 23 – Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday inaugurated the newly constructed building of the Swarna Jayanti Haryana Institute of Fiscal Management in Sector-3, Panchkula. The state-of-the-art building has been built at a cost of Rs 50.12 crore. Urban Local Bodies Minister Vipul Goyal, Public Works Minister Ranbir Gangwa and Health and Family Welfare Minister Arti Singh Rao were also present on the occasion. Extending his best wishes, the Chief Minister said that the institute would serve as a high-quality think tank, providing the Haryana Government with policy advice, data-driven insights and innovative solutions. He said that the institute would act as the backbone of financial decision-making in the state. Its vision, he said, is aligned with the recommendations of the Seventh State Finance Commission and Haryana’s commitment to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. This initiative would bring new direction and momentum to fiscal management in Haryana, he added. Highlighting the importance of sound fiscal management, Sh Nayab Singh Saini said that effective financial planning plays a pivotal role in accelerating a state’s development. Recalling Prime Minister Sh Narendra Modi’s resolve to make India a developed nation by 2047, he said that Haryana would make a significant contribution towards this national vision. He further said that the Swarna Jayanti Haryana Institute of Fiscal Management, as an apex institution of the state government, will focus on financial policy, research and implementation of SDGs. Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi, Chairman State Finance Commission Sh. Sanjeev Kausal, Director General of the Institute Dr. Anshaj Singh, Panchkula Mayor Kulbhushan Goyal, former Assembly Speaker Gian Chand Gupta, and Deputy Commissioner Monika Gupta along with several senior officers were also present on this occasion.

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