Hooda jr dedicates projects worth Rs 35 crore
Chandigarh: Rohtak MP, Deepender Singh Hooda dedicated three projects costing Rs 35 crore to the residents of village Machhrauli in Jhajjar on Sunday. These included inauguration of a water works costing about Rs 14 crore, a 132 KV Sub Station set up by Haryana Vidyut Parsharan Nigam at a cost of Rs 17.5 crore and laying the foundation stone of District Institute of Education and Training (DIET) which would be constructed at a cost of Rs 3.5 crore. Hooda said that he was very happy to see the completion of the water works as he had also contributed in preparing its design. later, he honoured hockey player lokesh and also laid foundation stone of an eye hospital set up by Sant Garib Das Foundation in the village.
Haryana’s per capita health sector cost rises
Chandigarh: Haryana’s per capita expenditure on health services has increased to Rs 734 in 2013. The health sector, this year, witnessed a new drug policy, strengthening of infrastructure and implementation of many other initiatives like inclusion of other categories in free surgery package programme to further improve health services in the State. A spokesman said that the State Government’s total budget for health services in the year 2013-14 is Rs 1,224.86 crore. It is supplemented by additional funding of about Rs 426 crore from National Rural Health Mission (NRHM). In addition, there is provision of Rs 810 crore in 2013-14 for medical education. With a view to tide over shortage of Medical Officers HCMS-II, the departmental selection committee has conducted interview to fill vacant posts this year and 152 doctors were recommended, he added.
land in 10 districts of Haryana to be utilised
Chandigarh: Union Government has approved 10,000 demonstrations of one hectare size each in 10 districts of Haryana on intercropping in Poplar under CS Crop Diversification scheme being implemented under Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) during financial year 2013-14. A spokesman said that 10 districts which would be covered under the scheme included Ambala, Yamunanagar, Kurukshetra, Karnal, Kaithal, Panipat, Sonipat, Jind, Sirsa and Fatehabad. Under the scheme, financial assistance of Rs 5,000 per hectare would be provided for intercropping of pulses and wheat to the farmers in terms of critical inputs for organising cluster demonstrations in poplar for promoting agro-forestry in order to raise the income of the farmers. In these districts, 12,000 hectares of land had been identified for wheat and pulses with financial targets of Rs 6 crore.
CMA organises seminar on Health
Chandigarh: Chandigarh Management Association (CMA) organised a seminar on Health Management — Issues & Problems at University Business School (UBS), Panjab University (PU). Wing Commander
Dr Gurbir Singh, Regional Advisor Fortis, Mohali was the key note speaker on the occasion. Dr Gurbir Singh explained the concept of “ageing gracefully” and dissemination of knowledge about health risks of different stages of life, their symptoms and practical tips was the high point of the lecture. The experts also spoke about various myths that are generally related with ageing and helped changed the perception of many with scientific facts and figures.
Free eye checkup camp organised
Chandigarh: A free eye checkup camp was organised by Nirguna Prema Bhagti Organisation from on Sunday in Milk Colony at Dhanas here. A 123 people from Dhanas, Bhaskar colony, lahora khuda and newly shifted people from Colony no 5 were checked up by team of eye specialists belonging to Vasan Eye Care Hospital in association with Grover Eye Hospital Sector 35 here. Ten needy persons were identified for cataract surgery which will be performed by doctors of the hospital within a week's time and these expenses would be paid by Nirguna Prema Bhagti Organisation.
Mahesh Gupta takes over as V-P PHD chamber
Chandigarh: Mahesh Gupta, chairman Kent Ro Systems limited has taken over as the vice-president of PHD Chamber of Commerce at the conclusion of 108th annual general meeting of PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industries, India. Gupta, a seasoned entrepreneur is known worldwide for revolutionising water purifiers industry in the country. Gupta had joined PHD Chamber, two years ago as a managing committee member and he was chairman of UP committee for 2012-13. During 2013-14, he was serving as chairman Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Committee.
Solan resident honoured in lMV category
Shimla: Ratan Soni, a resident of Darlaghat (district Solan) bagged title for the light Motor Vehicle (lMV) category at Ambuja Steering Ka Badshah 2013 Championship. Steering Ka Badshaah is a first-of-its-kind initiative in the cement industry by Ambuja, aimed at recognising the efforts of truck drivers and sensitising them on road safety. The championship witnessed 25 participants hailing from various states. Ratan Soni was crowned winner of the lMV category after a neck-and-neck battle with other experienced drivers, who had made it to the finals. He was felicitated as champion for this particular category and awarded with a gold coin and certificate, at a grand award distribution ceremony.
Tewari Inaugurates Cultural Programme
Chandigarh: “Indians have an inbuilt trait of taking their culture to wherever they go,” said Union Minister of Information & Broadcasting, Manish Tewari after inaugurating the cultural programmes organised by Kumaon Sabha at Tagore Theatre here on Sunday. The Minister said that the myriad colours of India’s varied culture are reflected in the cultural programmes organised by organisations from various parts in areas other than to which they belong. The Kumaon Sabha is duly keeping this Indian tradition alive by organizing such a culture programme. The Minister appreciated the Sabha’s role in institutionalizing this effort by proposing to setup up a ‘Kumaon Bhawan’ in the city. Tewari promised all possible assistance for the proposed building.