Public complaints resolved in Rohtak
Chandigarh: Haryana Development and Panchayat Minister Krishan Lal Panwar on Friday said that the state government has passed a bill during its first assembly session. This bill aims to grant ownership rights to individuals who have constructed houses between 100 and 500 square yards on land situated outside the 'Lal Dora' and separate from pond or 'firni' land for over 20 years. The land will be valued at the collector rate. Panwar was presiding over the monthly meeting of the District Public Relations and Grievances Committee in Rohtak. Out of the 16 complaints in the agenda, nine were resolved on the spot, while officers were directed to submit reports on the remaining ones.
Officers must address public complaints Promptly: Minister
Chandigarh: Haryana Public Health Engineering and Public Works (Buildings and Roads) Minister Ranbir Gangwa on Friday said that the people of Haryana have given the BJP government a strong mandate for the third consecutive term. He assured that there will be no compromise on development initiatives, stating that the government's top priority is public welfare. He urged officers and officials to promptly address and resolve legitimate public complaints at the earliest. Gangwa said this while presiding over a meeting of the District Public Relations and Grievances Committee in Karnal. Gangwa addressed 13 cases brought before the Committee. Of these, 9 cases were resolved immediately, while 4 cases were sent for further investigation as the minister was not satisfied with the initial responses.
Minister asks National Water Development Agency to prioritize construction in Panipat
Chandigarh: Haryana Irrigation and Water Resources Minister Shruti Choudhry on Friday urged the National Water Development Agency (NWDA) to prioritize the construction of the Mavi Barrage near Panipat. Highlighting its significance, she stated that the proposed barrage could supply more water to Rajasthan than the Hathnikund Barrage, while also providing additional water resources to Haryana. The Irrigation Minister presented this demand during the 38th Annual Inter-State River Linking Meeting, held virtually under the chairmanship of Union Minister of State for Jal Shakti Raj Bhushan Choudhary. Choudhry emphasized that Haryana lacks adequate water storage facilities on the Yamuna river, which flows through the state. She said that during the monsoon season, surplus water from the Yamuna river flows wastefully into the Bay of Bengal. The construction of the Mavi Barrage as part of the Sharda-Yamuna Interlinking Project would secure additional water for Haryana, ensuring sufficient resources for both irrigation and drinking water.
Special campaign under Swachh Haryana Mission to promote cleanliness in Hry: Chief Secy
Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Secretary Vivek Joshi on Friday said that a special campaign will be launched under the Swachh Haryana Mission to promote cleanliness across rural areas, urban local bodies, panchayati raj institutions, public spaces, and all government offices until January 31. Joshi shared these details after a virtual meeting with V Srinivas, Secretary of the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), Government of India. The campaign will be conducted in two phases. Under this initiative, Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRI) and Urban Local Bodies (ULB) will create activity calendars to ensure continuous cleanliness, waste management, and sustainability initiatives, he added. The Chief Secretary further said that the special campaign also aims to enhance cleanliness in all department offices, including their attached/subordinate offices, PSUs, etc., to improve the public's experience with government offices and officials. The focus of the campaign will be on field/outstation offices responsible for service delivery and those with public interaction, along with administrative departments and directorates, Joshi added.
Online sports portal launched in Chandigarh
To improve infrastructure development, conduct sporting events and address the challenges faced by athletes, UT Chandigarh Administrator and Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria on Friday presided over a meeting with the representatives of various sports associations and launched a new online portal for the membership of various Sports Complexes of the Sports Department. This portal will simplify the procedure for obtaining membership of Sports Complexes in Chandigarh with minimal human interface. This digital platform will save time for individuals by eliminating the need for multiple office visits, such as fee payments or membership card collection. It will significantly reduce administrative hassle, enabling citizens to gain quick access to our sporting facilities. Managers/Coaches at various Sports Complexes can check the credentials of the players/citizens visiting the Sports Complex by simply scanning the QR Code on the membership card. Fee payment for obtaining membership of Sports Complex can now be made through digital modes such as UPI, Net Banking, Debit Card and Credit Card etc, said the official in a statement.