Haryana Chief Minister Manohar lal on Friday said that the State Government is concerned about the pilgrims of Haryana who had gone to Amarnath in Jammu and Kashmir State, but were stranded there.
The Chief Minister while talking to the mediapersons in Rohtak said that all efforts are being made for the return of about 4,000 to 5,000 pilgrims of Haryana and he himself had spoken to the Deputy Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir for their safe return.
He said that according to an estimate, about 20,000 to 25,000 people are being sent back daily from Jammu & Kashmir. In reply to a question related to Rio Olympics, he said that so far, 21 sportspersons of Haryana have qualified for Rio Olympics.
The Chief Minister said that all participants and medal winners in the Olympics would be honoured.
When asked about the ongoing Swachh Bharat, Swachh Haryana campaign, he said that it has been decided to give awards to villages and wards of municipalities, municipal councils and municipal corporations for their outstanding performance in maintaining sanitation. Efforts were also being made to make the State open defecation free, he added.
About the ambitious Beti Bachao-Beti Padhao campaign, the Chief Minister said that as a result of the efforts of Education, Health and Women and Child Development Departments, the sex ratio has crossed the mark of 900 in the State.
Those found indulged in violating the provisions of MTP and PNDT Acts have been punished in the State. Also, those found indulged in female foeticide, would not be spared, he added.