Haryana Chief Minister Manohar lal on Monday announced that artistes who are recipients of the State award would be provided facility of free travel in Haryana Roadways buses in the State.
The Chief Minister while speaking at Haryana State Day function in India International Trade Fair-2016 being organised at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi said that the State Government is committed towards promoting art and culture in Haryana.
He said that several initiatives are being taken through the Haryana Kala Parishad to provide training and other facilities and opportunities to the artistes, especially in villages, and enhance their talent.
The IITF-2016 provided a platform for ‘Bharat darshan’ to the visitors by showcasing the industrial products and art and culture of different states at a single venue, said he.
The Chief Minister said that the trade fair instilled the spirit of national unity besides encouraging competition amongst the states.
Expressing pride over Haryana being invited as the focus state of the IITF-2016, he said that under the
‘Digital India’ initiative, which was the theme of the
trade fair, Haryana Government has taken several unique initiatives to facilitate the people.
These included e-Services such as e-Registration, Aadhar-based services and 117 e-Services being provided through Gram Sachivalayas established in the villages. The number of these services would soon be increased, said he.