Making a series of announcements for Arthiyas, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday said that the Arthiyas will get an increase of 20 percent for paddy, which means that commission amount has been increased from Rs 45.88 to Rs 55.00 per quintal, which is the maximum in any States of the country. It comes as the state prepares for Assembly elections later this year.
Addressing the representatives of Haryana State Grain Market Arthiya Association and Haryana Rice Millers and Dealers Association in Chandigarh, the Chief Minister said that the Government would compensate for the losses incurred by Arthiyas due to wheat shortages. For this, he announced compensation of approximately Rs 12 crore.
On the occasion, the issue of wheat shortages was raised by the Arthiyas. They apprised Saini that since 1966, no government has ever compensated for this shortage, which averages around 0.20 percent every year. The shortage in the previous Rabi season was 0.28 percent. Responding to which, the Chief Minister said that the State Government would compensate for the increased shortage of 0.08 percent. The State Government will cover the Rs 12 crore losses due to this shortage, he added.
Saini said that the last date for delivering rice to the FCI for the year 2023-24 was June 30, 2024. Those who delivered by this date have been given a Rs. 10 bonus by the Haryana government. Some millers faced issues due to storage; therefore the government has decided to extend the last date to August 31, 2024. A request has been made to the central government to extend the last date, and it is expected to be approved soon. Therefore, the Haryana government will provide a Rs 10 bonus for rice distributed in July and August.
He further shared that as part of making the state stray cattle-free, Rs 600 per cow and Rs 800 per bull would be paid immediately to bring stray cattle to their gaushalas. He added that for the captured stray animals, a daily feed subsidy of Rs. 20 for calves, Rs. 30 for cows, and Rs. 40 for bulls would be provided.
Approves Rs 3.80 crore Sewerage and IPS Project for Kapal Mochan Pilgrimage site
In another programme, the Chief Minister has approved the provision of a sewerage facility and the construction of an Intermediate Pumping Station (IPS) at Kapal Mochan in District Yamuna Nagar at the cost of Rs. 3.80 crore. A Government spokesperson said that Gopal Mochan and Somsar Mochan, Kapal Mochan attracts approximately 8.50 lakh pilgrims and visitors each year during the annual Kartik Mela. He said that this significant move aims to enhance the sanitation and public health infrastructure at this revered pilgrimage site, which is important to both Hindus and Sikhs. This project to be executed under the Mahagram Yojna as a special case, underscores the government’s commitment to improving the quality of life for its citizens and preserving the sanctity of this religious place.
Will attend State-level Teej festival in Jind today
The Chief Minister will participate as the Chief Guest in the State- level ‘Hariyali Teej’ festival on Wednesday in Jind district organised by the Haryana Government. Around 30,000 women from across the state have been invited to this festival, where Saini will gift ‘Kothlis’ to them as it holds a special significance for ‘Hariyali Teej’. State government is organising ‘Hariyali Teej’, which falls in the holy month of Sawan, is a traditional festival of the state, and celebrating such festivals collectively promotes social harmony. This state-level Teej festival is specially dedicated to women. During the event, 'Lakhpati Didi's’ will share their success tales and the Chief Minister will also distribute bank loans worth Rs100 crore to self-help groups. Apart from this, he will honour members of self-help groups with the Best SHG Award and will also recognize female topper students from the 10th and 12th grades. The Chief Minister will also distribute cheques to the beneficiaries of Haryana Women Development Corporation. At the state-level Teej festival, 101 colourful swings have been set up for women, and as part of the cultural program, women in traditional attire will perform folk dances to traditional Teej songs. The festival will also feature traditional Haryanvi dishes like milk, ghevar, gulgule etc. and cultural programs. Moreover, women will set up more than 50 stalls at the festival, the spokesperson added.