Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday distributed property certificates under the Mukhyamantri Shahri Swamitva Yojana to 5,000 people who had been deprived of ownership rights for years. Under this scheme, traders who have been renting for more than 20 years have been granted ownership rights to their property at the collector rate, he added.

At the state-level registry distribution and Urban Lal Dora Property Certificate distribution programme in Manesar, Saini said that people had been suffering from this Lal Dora problem for a long time. “Many individuals had property in urban areas but lacked ownership rights. Numerous disputes were ongoing in court, creating an atmosphere of fear among people that they might lose their property. If someone wanted to sell their property, they could not do so, nor could they secure a loan against it. The present State Government has resolved this issue, alleviating the public's fears,” he said.

The Chief Minister said, “During the 2019 elections, we had promised in the election manifesto to give ownership rights to all such people; and today, 5000 people have benefited, they have got the ownership rights.”

He said that out of the properties located inside Lal Dora, about two lakh citizens across the state have got the benefit of property. “After today, no one can remove them from their property…From today, you have become the owner of your properties. These are the properties whose revenue officials did not have the record of rights,” he said.

Criticizing the opposition, he said that the previous government had promised to provide 100-square-yard plots to the poor but had deceived the innocent people. In contrast, the current government has started delivering papers and possession of 100-square-yard plots to eligible people in a planned manner, he said.

Additionally, for areas where the Panchayat does not have available land to give plots, the government has decided to provide Rs one lakh each for purchasing a plot. Furthermore, Rs 80 crore has been transferred to workers' accounts in a systematic manner.

Lays foundation stone of development projects worth Rs 273 crore under GMDA

On the occasion, the Chief Minister inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for development works under the Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority at a cost of Rs 273 crore, including the inauguration of 12 projects worth Rs 14 crore and the foundation stone laying for 25 projects costing Rs 259 crore.

Sets target to install solar panels on roofs of 1L houses

Saini said that on January 22, 2024, during the Prana Pratishtha ceremony at the holy temple of Lord Rama in Ayodhya, Prime Minister Narendra Modi resolved to install solar rooftop systems on the roofs of every home. For this, he launched the PM Surya Ghar-Muft Bijli Yojana.

“Building on this initiative, we have decided to install solar systems on the roofs of one lakh homes of the poor, providing an additional grant from the Haryana Government. Under this scheme, Rs 60,000 will be provided by the Central Government, and Rs 50,000 by the Haryana Government,” he said.

“Additionally, the Haryana Government has abolished the monthly minimum electricity charge, offering relief to domestic electricity consumers. Now, bills will be charged based on the actual units of electricity consumed,” Saini added.

He also provided information about the ‘HAPPY Scheme’, which offers free roadways travel of up to 1,000 kilometers for poor families.

Urges for increased public engagement with State's Heritage Sites and Museums

In another event, Saini called for enhanced efforts by the Archaeology and Museum Department to raise public awareness about the state’s heritage sites, structures, museums, and artefacts. The Department should work more rapidly in this direction to encourage greater participation from residents and tourists in experiencing Haryana’s rich cultural heritage, he said.

He also released a customized ‘My Stamp’ featuring 12 state protected monuments and unveiled 38 newly-adopted monuments and sites. In addition, he also unveiled five new publications of the department designed to promote the state's heritage and cultural richness.

Saini meets Chahal

In another event, Saini met Yuzvendra Chahal, a member of the T-20 Cricket World Cup winning team in Gurugram. On this occasion, the Chief Minister congratulated the cricketer on winning the T-20 World Cup and wished him success in his future endeavours. Saini honoured Chahal at the PWD Rest House in Gurugram by presenting him with an idol of Lord Krishna and a shawl.