To stimulate Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) units and create employment opportunities, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Friday announced the development of an industrial area spanning 100 acres of land under the Programme to Accelerate Development for MSME Advancement (PADMA) scheme at Khanpur village in Hisar.
Under this scheme, the Khanpur village Panchayat will propose to allocate 100 acres of land. In addition, in response to the requests from Gurana villagers, the Chief Minister has also announced the relocation of the village tehsil from Hansi to Barwala and the shifting of the market committee area to Barwala. The Chief Minister was speaking while interacting with the people during a Jan Samvad held in Gurana village of the Narnaund assembly in Hisar.
Khattar also announced several development projects including, the provision of drinking water supply in Gurana village, construction of a hall and boundary wall at Chhotu Ram stadium, land level improvement at primary and government senior secondary schools in the village, construction of new rooms and halls in schools, construction of a boundary wall, path, and shed at the cremation ground under the Shivdham scheme, establishment of a procurement center in Masoodpur village, construction of Phirni and drainage, construction of a community center in Data village, connecting Sisai village drinking water supply to Bhakra. In addition, approval has been granted for the construction of a road connecting Gurana to Masoodpur provided that farmers made the land available to the Public Works Department at the collector rate.
The Chief Minister said that upon assuming office in 2014, the government introduced a new system, resulting in the implementation of numerous welfare schemes for the benefit of the people. The practices of nepotism and corruption in government jobs were curtailed, and deserving young individuals were provided with employment opportunities. He highlighted that in Gurana village alone, 55 youths secured government jobs based on their qualifications, with 10 of them appointed in central government roles and 45 in state government positions.
The Chief Minister presented battery-operated vehicles to two differently-abled individuals in Gurana village. Notably, he had on Thursday announced the distribution of battery-operated vehicles, replacing conventional tricycles, to differently-abled individuals in Bahbalpur village in Barwala.
Orders assessment of crop damage due to lack of rain
In response to the concerns of farmers in the Narnaund area of Hisar, Khattar has taken decisive action by issuing an order to assess the extent of crop damage resulting from lack of rain in the region. He assured that farmers facing losses due to damaged crops will receive compensation. Farmers in the region conveyed their distress regarding the lack of rainfall, which has led to the withering of their crops. In response during Jan Samvad program at Ugalan village, the Chief Minister promptly directed the Revenue department officials to conduct an assessment using "girdawari", aimed at determining the extent of crop damage. Farmers with crop insurance would be eligible to file claims, while those without insurance would receive compensation from the government, he added.
Urges Sarpanches to spearhead village development and combat corruption
In another event, Khattar called upon the Sarpanches to get the development works done in their villages by utilizing the funds released to the Panchayats for developmental purposes and also to vigilantly monitor against corruption. He emphasized that Gram Panchayats would also have to take responsibility for maintaining government-initiated rural development projects. The Chief Minister was speaking during a Jan Samvad held in Narnaund in Hisar. He also responded positively to all significant demands presented by Sarpanches from various villages. Engaging directly with the people, Khattar said that the present state government is committed to fostering inclusive development and transparency across various sectors.
Khattar announced the allocation of approximately 1.25 acres of land near the SDM office in Narnaund for the court complex. Apart from this, he said that the process of enhancing the road infrastructure between Narnaund and Jind is now underway, with a tender valued at Rs 13.65 crore issued, and construction work slated to commence shortly.
The CM said that the state government is continuously working to eliminate corruption from its roots and the common man will also have to play his role in this work. Emphasizing the importance of ensuring the proper distribution of ration to eligible children, he warned that any complaints regarding ration distribution would lead to action against the responsible officials and employees. Anganwadi centers in the Narnaund area would undergo a thorough inspection one month from now, he added.