Haryana’s glorious story scripted during last 50 years would be showcased through a magnificent light and sound and water laser show at the inaugural function of its Swarna Jayanti at Gurgaon on November 1.
State Chief Secretary DS Dhesi on Wednesday reviewed the preparations going on at Tau Devi lal Stadium for the inaugural function and
also, held a meeting with district officials at Gurgaon.
On November 1, Haryana would complete its 50 years of foundation and the State Government has decided to celebrate its golden jubilee festival from this day upto October 31, 2017. Prime Minister, Narendra Modi would inaugurate this festival in Gurgaon on Haryana Day, which falls on November 1.
The Chief Secretary said that apart from Members of Parliament, Ministers and MlAs of Haryana, various Union Ministers and Chief Ministers of other states have been invited for the function.
He said that during the function, the historical background of the state would be presented through light and sound and water laser show. This included the contribution of people of Haryana in the first War of Independence n 1857, Battles of Panipat, achievements of Haryana in the field of sports, bravery exhibited by the soldiers of Haryana, and achievements like ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ campaign.
The historians are being contacted to gather more information about the history of the state so that it could be presented during the festival. Also, a short film based on the Digital Haryana and achievements of the state would also be presented. During the programme, Prime Minister Narendra Modi would launch 50 new schemes, he added. Dhesi also directed the concerned officials to complete the preparations of the festival in a time-bound manner.
A day before, the State Government had decided that the logo of swarna jayanti utsav would be uploaded on websites of all Departments, Boards, Corporations, Universities and other government organisations.
The Chief Secretary said that Haryana Government has earmarked about `1,700 crore for various schemes to be launched in the state during the swarnajayanti year.
Apart from this, a special grant amounting to `25,000 would be given to each
village for organising Swarna Jayanti programmes.