Friday, January 30, 2009
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Monday, January 26, 2009
Haryana state bravery award
Two boys of Gurgaon will be conferred state level bravery award posthumously by the Governor Dr AR Kidwai in Republic Day Function at Rewari. The award will be received by their father Mohan Suri and mother Smt. Kiran. The boys namely master Abhishek, age 9 years and master Suraj age 7 years were brothers. When in 2007, Abhishek and Suraj had gone to their native village Hazampur in District Hisar during holidays, they noticed a boy drowning in water tank. The drowning boy was crying for help. Seeing this, both Abhishek and Suraj jumped into the water to save that boy. They were able to save that drowning boy but in this exercise both of them lost their lives. Abhishek and Suraj were awarded National Bravery Award for this heroic deed by the Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh last year. Their father Mohan Suri, who is working as Pharmacist in District Red Cross Society Gurgaon, received the award from the Prime Minister on their behalf. The Deputy Commissioner Deepti Umashankar has directed the District Child Welfare Officer Sajjan Singh to make arrangements for taking Mohan Suri from Gurgaon to Rewari.
60th Republic Day at Gurgao
Gurgaon, January 26- The 60th Republic Day was celebrated in Ch. Surender Singh Cricket Pavilion today with fanfare. The Haryana Chief Minister Bhupender Singh Hooda was the Chief Guest on the occasion who unfurled the Tri-Colour and took salute of the march-past. The Chief Minister first of all paid tributes to the martyrs by laying wreath at the War Memorial in local John Hall premises and honoured the war widows present on the occasion. He also honoured Freedom Fighters also by presenting shawls to them. In his address, the Chief Minister said that the state government was implementing those welfare schemes about which the makers of constitution had dreamt of. The aim of democracy was being fulfilled by these schemes of welfare and social development, he said and added that today an era of social revolution has ushered in the state. While giving details of the welfare programmes launched by the state government, Mr Hooda said that it has been decided to construct ' Mahila Shakti Sadan' in each village of the state and women above 60 years of age would have to pay half fare while traveling in the Haryana Roadways buses. The Chief Minister told that the state government has launched a scheme named 'Mahatma Gandhi Grameen Basti Yojana' of Rs. 2300 crore for providing 100 Sq. yards free plots each to the houseless people. This would benefit about 6 lakhs families in next two years and more than 65 thousand free plots have been given during the last three months under the scheme. Besides, 4.5 lakh SC families have been given drinking water connection and tank free of cost till now. In his address the Chief Minister also referred to the issue of SYL and said that the state government is committed to bring Haryana's share of Ravi-Beas water through Sutlej-Yamuna link canal and it will spare no efforts in this direction. He told that the BML-Hansi-Butana canal for equitable distribution of canal water was near completion and work on Dadupur-Nalvi canal was going on speedily. A Mewat canal project costing Rs. 326 crore has also be prepared for Mewat district, he added. Mr Hooda said that all health institutions in the state were being upgraded as per Indian Public Health Standards norms. He said that the patients coming to OPD in Government Hospitals were given all medicines free of cost and for this a budget of Rs. 50 lakh has been provided to each Civil Surgeon. Referring to roads, chief minister said that a project costing about Rs. 2000 crore was being implemented for improving the conditions of roads in the state. He said that the state government has fixed a target of making Haryana a power surplus state by enhancing the generation capacity with addition of 5000 MW during the five years tenure. According to the Chief Minister, every year a new power plant would be commissioned upto 2012. Terming Gurgaon as Show-Window of industrial development of the state, Mr Hooda said that HUDA has incurred an amount of Rs. 1385 crore on development of infrastructure in Gurgaon during the last three years and Rs. 500 crore were being spent in the current financial year. He said that the government has prepared a mega plan costing Rs. 6034 crore for strengthening the power system in Gurgaon. He said that 60 per cent work of extension of Metro Rail Project upto Gurgaon has been completed and Metro Rail service would also be extended upto Faridabad and Bhadurgarh. On this occasion the Chief Minister exhorted the people to combat terrorism unitedly by shedding all barriers of caste, creed and religion. A colourful cultural programme along with PT-Show was also presented by the school children. Impressed by the show, the Chief Minister announced holiday for two days in all government as well as private schools in Gurgaon. He also announced to give Rs. 2 lakh for distribution of sweets among the school children. He honoured 26 persons, including Sunil Kumar Yadav a commando with NSG who fought against the terrorist in Mumbai attack, of Gurgaon who excelled in various fields. The Chief Minister also presented awards to the best troops of parade and to the best three tabloids.
Saturday, January 24, 2009
A Prominent Freedomfighter of Haryana
Ch. Ranbir Singh Hooda,
Haryana, India
Ch. Ranbir Singh Hooda,
Haryana, India
Sunday, January 18, 2009
southern Haryana would get their full share of canal water to irrigate their fields
The Haryana Chief Minister, Mr.Bhupinder Singh Hooda today assured the people of southern Haryana that they would get their full share of canal water to irrigate their fields.Mr.Hooda was addressing public meetings at village Brahmanwas and Nizampur of district Mahindragarh after inaugurating a primary health centre at village Brahmanwas.
He said that the district Mahindragarh was considered to be the most backward district of the State, as during the last 40 years no government paid any heed towards this area. However, the present state government had taken a number of historical decisions to ensure all-round development of this district.
Mr.Hooda said that the state government had constructed Hansi-Butana Link canal to ensure equal distribution of canal water in the State. However, some vested interests did not want water to be flowed in this canal and with this objective in their mind they had created some legal hindrances. The Supreme Court would soon deliver its judgment in respect of this canal and water would soon starts flowing into it and reach to village Brahmanwas which is the remotest area of the State.
He pointed out that late Prime Minister, Mrs.Indira Gandhi had decided to construct SYL canal so that Haryana's share in Ravi Beas water could be brought to the State. Later, Mr.Rajiv Gandhi facilitated Rajiv Longowal Accord to get Haryana's share in Ravi Beas water. But, the former Chief Minister, Mr.Devi Lal resorted to agitation against this accord and as such deprived this area of Ravi Beas water.
Coming down heavily on the opposition parties, he challenged his political opponents for an open debate on the performance of their Governments in the past and the achievements of his Government during the last nearly four years. He termed the "Yatra of INLD-BJP" as the "SWARTH YATRA." He said that the Yatra was being undertaken keeping and eye on the parliamentary elections. Taking a dig at the leaders of INLD and BJP, he asked them where they were during the last four years and what prevented them from coming to this area to sort out the problems of the people.
He said that the present state government had given remunerative prices to the farmers for their produce and he had written to the Prime Minister to provide adequate prices to the farmers in future as well. The capacity of Jawahar Lal Nehru canal, which carries water to district Mahindragarh had been increased from 1500 cs. to 2200 cs. and it would further be increased to 2500 cs. All the pump sets installed for lift irrigation scheme were being repaired to ensure adequate irrigation water to the farmers. The Congress Government had also decided to set up Central University, Sainik School and Defence University in district Mahindragarh.
Mr.Hooda said that his government had inherited the problem of electricity. However, the State Government would commission one power plant each year to root out this problem and make the state self sufficient in the field of power. The State Government had formulated an ambitious project to generate 5000 MW of additional electricity in the State.
Mr.Hooda also announced a grant of Rs. 10 lakh each for 13 village of Nalwati area and Rs.25 lakh each to village Brahmanwas and Maukuta of this district. He also announced to construct a road from village Brahmanwas to Maukuta and ordered to conduct a survey for constructing a canal to get irrigation water to village Brahmanwas. He also announced to give a sum of Rs.2.51 lakh for library of village Brahmanwas.
He also inaugurated the newly built Nijampur-Narnaul and Nijampur-Brahmanwash road.
No.IPRDH/2009/
Azad/Sunita
Chandigarh, Jan.18 - The electricity consumers of eight villages of Narwana area will have the power supply through two unmanned 33 KV substations within next ten months. The substations will be constructed by the Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam at an estimated cost of Rs.5.40 crore.
It was stated by Haryana Power Minister, Mr Randeep Singh Surjewala while addressing the public meetings at village Kharal and Belarkha(Jind) today.
He said that the substations to be set up at village Kharal and Belarkha will be the first and second of its own kind in the district and second and third in the State as a whole after Rohtak,where such a substation had already been energised.
He said that each substation would be set up only over an area 750 square yards, whereas about 3 acres of land required for constructing conventional substations. The Nigam had already floated tender enquiry to ensure timely execution of the project.
He said that the State would be self reliant in electricity by the year 2012 after commissioning of the upcoming thermal plants. The state had fixed the most aggressive commissioning schedule for all the power generating units with a view to supply maximum power to the consumers. Simultaneously, it was also being ensured that the quality of the power was good for which the transmission and distribution network was being strengthened with a massive investment of about Rs.13000 crore.
Mr Surjewala said that the Government had planned to add 5000 MW capacity in the State. The arrangements of having 6000 MW of power had been made by the Government so far which is evident from the projects under execution and the Power Purchase Agreements signed by the State.
He said that the Government had commissioned 132 KV substations at Dhanouri,Naguran and Alewa and 33 KV substations at Chhatar, Gangoli,Didwara,Lohchab,Sri Rag Khera, Piplatha, Kakrod, Manoharpur and Rasidon in district Jind during the last over three years. It had been planned to spend Rs. 70 crore on various power development projects during the next 12 to 18 months. The load of 63 feeders out of 73 feeders supplying power to rural areas had been segregated which have benefited the electricity consumers of 240 villages. As many as 5100 new tubewell connections had also been released to the applicants in the district.
MLA Kaithal, Shamsher Singh Surjewala, Haryana Power Utilities Chairman O.S.Lohchab, Director UHBVN, S.L.Kansal, Chief Engineer, R.K.Taneja and senior officers were present on the occasion
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Mahatma Gandhi Power Plant -Jharli
Haryana Chief Minister, Mr. Bhupinder Singh Hooda today laid the foundation stone of 1320 MW Power Plant at village Khanpur Khurd in Jhajjar district and named it after Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi adding that after its commissioning all villages and towns in its radius of 20 kms would get uninterrupted supply of power round-the-clock.
The Chief Minister also announced that the construction company of the power plant, M/s Jhajjar Power Limited( a subsidiary of China Light and Power India Ltd.) would also set up a 100-bed hospital in the area and also set up a district level stadium to promote sports among children.
Mr. Hooda said that when the foundation stone of the adjoining 1500 MW power plant at Jharli was laid, he had announced that after its commissioning villages around a radius of 10kms would get uninterrupted supply of power round-the-clock, but this radius would be doubled with the commissioning of this power plant for which he laid the foundation stone today. He said that the villages of the area would also be developed by the construction company.
The Chief Minister said that the first unit of 660 MW of the Rs. 6000 crore Mahatma Gandhi Power Plant would be commissioned in December, 2011 and second unit of an equal capacity would be made functional in May 2012. This would be the first mega power project to be set up by an independent power producer.
While pointing out that his government had inherited the shortage of power in the State, Mr. Hooda said that in last 40 years the State had installed capacity of only 1587 MW but his Government made effective plans to generate 5000 MW of additional power by setting up of new power generation plants. While a 600 MW power plant had already been commissioned at Yamunanagar last year,now every year upto 2012,one power plant would be commissioned in the State. The setting up of power plants would cost a huge amount of Rs. 40,000 crore and all consumers in the State would get regular supply of power for atleast 20-22 hours a day.
He regretted that there were those who remained Chief Minister in the State for not less than 10 years, but they did not take any step to increase power generation. He sought continued cooperation of the people in checking the shortage of power and added that a time would come when the State would become surplus in power and there would be no breakdowns.
Amidst loud cheers from the responsive crowd, Mr. Hooda said that efforts were also being made to get a 2800 MW nuclear power plant set up at Fatehabad. He said that with the commissioning of new power generation plants in the area, it would become an "energy hub". He said that these plants would be the temples of light in the same spirit with which a young boy had come today from village Gwalison by crawling to join the foundation stone laying ceremony of a "temple of light".The boy was honoured by Mr Hooda.
The Chief Minister criticised the BJP and INLD which ruled the State for six year, but did not take any interest in its development. He questioned the responsive audience to tell him if these parties had taken any major decision for the welfare of the farmers and weaker sections of the society. He said that their leaders were now making a irresponsible statements which had no head or tale. Without naming Mr. Om Prakash Chautala, he reminded that the Central Bureau of Investigation had been investigating charges of corruption against him.
Mr. Hooda also enlisted the significant decisions taken by this Government for the welfare of all sections of the society which included waiving of arrears of electricity bills amounting to Rs. 1600 crore, implementation of a scheme to waive off interest on cooperative loans amounting to Rs. 830 crore. Also, the Government decided to give free residential plots of 100 sq. yards to the poor and also decided to given financial assistance for education of the children belonging to the poor.He said that while the UPA Chairperson Mr.Sonia Gandhi increased the MSP on wheat by Rs. 400 per quintal, the NDA, to which INLD and the BJP were the partners could increase it by Rs. 40 per quintal in five years.
While taking a cue from the statements made by Incharge, Haryana Affairs, Mr. Moti Lal Vora and Member Parliament,Mr.Deepinder Singh Hooda earler at the same function,the Chief Minister also said that the Lok Sabha elections were drawing near and it was time to assess our performance.He said that if they look at the manifesto of his party they would realise that even those schemes have been implemented which were never promised. He said that they might see some shortcomings, but they would understand that the government has clear intentions.
The Congress leader and Incharge, Haryana Affairs, Mr.Moti Lal Vora was all praise for the Chief Minister, Mr. Bhupinder Singh Hooda saying that he was one such Chief Minister who has ushered an unprecedented era of rapid development. He said that it was a matter of immense pleasure that today there was one such Chief Minister who was keen for rapid development and was, therefore, implementing a number of schemes for all sections of society. He said that he had inspired Mr. Hooda to increase generation of power for rapid development and he could do that with this commitment. He pointed out that Haryana had made incomparable progress under the dynamic leadership of Mr.Bhupinder Singh Hooda and "I have never seen such a State before".
Mr.Vora also appreciated the manner in which Member Parliament,Mr.Deepinder Hooda had been delivering speeches and participating in discussions on major issues. He said that there were those who made promises, assured dreams to the people and forgot them. He assured that the Central Government and the Congress led State government were moving together to further improve the quality and life of people. He said that he was confident that Congress would again form Government at the centre. He was also impressed with the large gathering of the people of the area at the venue, which was like a State level rally.
President of Haryana Pradesh Congress Committee, Mr. Phool Chand Mullana said that it was because of the efforts of Mr. Hooda that the stone of the fourth power plant had been laid today. He cautioned the people by saying that some people had been coming to Haryana in the dark of night across Yamuna to mislead the poor sections of the society in the State. He said that Congress would win all the ten Lok Sabha seats in Haryana. To the assertion of MP, Mr. Deepinder Singh Hooda that it was upto the people whether to declare his election as Lok Sabha candidate from the area as 'pass' or 'fail',Mr. Mullana asked the people to raise their hands if they would make him win. The responsive crowd raised hands and also raised slogans in favour of Mr. Deepinder Hooda.
Earlier, Member Parliament, Mr. Deepinder Hooda said that the BJP leader Mr. L.K. Advani, had during discussion on MSP of crops in Parliament had cautioned the Central Government to think twice before raising the MSP. He pointed out to Mr. Advani that the prices for crops would be further raised for the benefit of the farming community and Mr. Advani could dare to prevent it.
Mr. Deepinder Hooda said that when Hansi -Bhutana Link canal was being constructed, the INLD leader Mr.Abhey Singh Chautala had said that he would not let it constructed and had said that if completed, he would get it removed. Mr. Deepinder Hooda challenged Mr. Abhey Chautala saying that he would be there to prevent Abhey from undoing it. The canal has already been completed but water is yet to flow in it.He said that the election promise made for equitable distribution of water would be fulfilled. He also said that he had a dream to get an airport constructed at Jhajjar and bring metro upto Bahadurgarh.
Haryana Power Minister, Mr. Randeep Singh Surjewala said that it was a historic day for Haryana when the foundation stone of a mega power plant has been laid. The Chief Minister has directed them to purchase power even at a higher rate so that the farming community might not suffer. He said that power would come from even Gujarat and Orissa for the consumers in Haryana.
The Chief Executive Officer of China Light and Power Company Mr. Andrew Brandler said that this would be one amongst India's super critical power plants and he was sure that its commissioning would be a model and a symbol of pride for both Government of Haryana and CLP, India. He appreciated Haryana Government's initiative in offering his company a gateway and providing the project with necessary infrastructure to commence operations. Mr.Rajeev Mishra, Managing Director of the CLP said that the company would use super critical technology and would care for social development. This technology reduces harmful emissions.
The Chief Minister and Mr. Vora gave a cheque of Rs. one lakh each to the three NSG commandos of the area who had fought against terrorists in Mumbai recently.They included Mr.Varun Dalal and Surender Singh of village Chhara and Rajesh Kumar of village Chudani. A wrestler Virender of village Sasraul was also honoured on the occasion.
Earlier, Mr. Moti Lal Vora and Mr. Hooda were presented with turbans as a mark of respect
The Chief Minister also announced that the construction company of the power plant, M/s Jhajjar Power Limited( a subsidiary of China Light and Power India Ltd.) would also set up a 100-bed hospital in the area and also set up a district level stadium to promote sports among children.
Mr. Hooda said that when the foundation stone of the adjoining 1500 MW power plant at Jharli was laid, he had announced that after its commissioning villages around a radius of 10kms would get uninterrupted supply of power round-the-clock, but this radius would be doubled with the commissioning of this power plant for which he laid the foundation stone today. He said that the villages of the area would also be developed by the construction company.
The Chief Minister said that the first unit of 660 MW of the Rs. 6000 crore Mahatma Gandhi Power Plant would be commissioned in December, 2011 and second unit of an equal capacity would be made functional in May 2012. This would be the first mega power project to be set up by an independent power producer.
While pointing out that his government had inherited the shortage of power in the State, Mr. Hooda said that in last 40 years the State had installed capacity of only 1587 MW but his Government made effective plans to generate 5000 MW of additional power by setting up of new power generation plants. While a 600 MW power plant had already been commissioned at Yamunanagar last year,now every year upto 2012,one power plant would be commissioned in the State. The setting up of power plants would cost a huge amount of Rs. 40,000 crore and all consumers in the State would get regular supply of power for atleast 20-22 hours a day.
He regretted that there were those who remained Chief Minister in the State for not less than 10 years, but they did not take any step to increase power generation. He sought continued cooperation of the people in checking the shortage of power and added that a time would come when the State would become surplus in power and there would be no breakdowns.
Amidst loud cheers from the responsive crowd, Mr. Hooda said that efforts were also being made to get a 2800 MW nuclear power plant set up at Fatehabad. He said that with the commissioning of new power generation plants in the area, it would become an "energy hub". He said that these plants would be the temples of light in the same spirit with which a young boy had come today from village Gwalison by crawling to join the foundation stone laying ceremony of a "temple of light".The boy was honoured by Mr Hooda.
The Chief Minister criticised the BJP and INLD which ruled the State for six year, but did not take any interest in its development. He questioned the responsive audience to tell him if these parties had taken any major decision for the welfare of the farmers and weaker sections of the society. He said that their leaders were now making a irresponsible statements which had no head or tale. Without naming Mr. Om Prakash Chautala, he reminded that the Central Bureau of Investigation had been investigating charges of corruption against him.
Mr. Hooda also enlisted the significant decisions taken by this Government for the welfare of all sections of the society which included waiving of arrears of electricity bills amounting to Rs. 1600 crore, implementation of a scheme to waive off interest on cooperative loans amounting to Rs. 830 crore. Also, the Government decided to give free residential plots of 100 sq. yards to the poor and also decided to given financial assistance for education of the children belonging to the poor.He said that while the UPA Chairperson Mr.Sonia Gandhi increased the MSP on wheat by Rs. 400 per quintal, the NDA, to which INLD and the BJP were the partners could increase it by Rs. 40 per quintal in five years.
While taking a cue from the statements made by Incharge, Haryana Affairs, Mr. Moti Lal Vora and Member Parliament,Mr.Deepinder Singh Hooda earler at the same function,the Chief Minister also said that the Lok Sabha elections were drawing near and it was time to assess our performance.He said that if they look at the manifesto of his party they would realise that even those schemes have been implemented which were never promised. He said that they might see some shortcomings, but they would understand that the government has clear intentions.
The Congress leader and Incharge, Haryana Affairs, Mr.Moti Lal Vora was all praise for the Chief Minister, Mr. Bhupinder Singh Hooda saying that he was one such Chief Minister who has ushered an unprecedented era of rapid development. He said that it was a matter of immense pleasure that today there was one such Chief Minister who was keen for rapid development and was, therefore, implementing a number of schemes for all sections of society. He said that he had inspired Mr. Hooda to increase generation of power for rapid development and he could do that with this commitment. He pointed out that Haryana had made incomparable progress under the dynamic leadership of Mr.Bhupinder Singh Hooda and "I have never seen such a State before".
Mr.Vora also appreciated the manner in which Member Parliament,Mr.Deepinder Hooda had been delivering speeches and participating in discussions on major issues. He said that there were those who made promises, assured dreams to the people and forgot them. He assured that the Central Government and the Congress led State government were moving together to further improve the quality and life of people. He said that he was confident that Congress would again form Government at the centre. He was also impressed with the large gathering of the people of the area at the venue, which was like a State level rally.
President of Haryana Pradesh Congress Committee, Mr. Phool Chand Mullana said that it was because of the efforts of Mr. Hooda that the stone of the fourth power plant had been laid today. He cautioned the people by saying that some people had been coming to Haryana in the dark of night across Yamuna to mislead the poor sections of the society in the State. He said that Congress would win all the ten Lok Sabha seats in Haryana. To the assertion of MP, Mr. Deepinder Singh Hooda that it was upto the people whether to declare his election as Lok Sabha candidate from the area as 'pass' or 'fail',Mr. Mullana asked the people to raise their hands if they would make him win. The responsive crowd raised hands and also raised slogans in favour of Mr. Deepinder Hooda.
Earlier, Member Parliament, Mr. Deepinder Hooda said that the BJP leader Mr. L.K. Advani, had during discussion on MSP of crops in Parliament had cautioned the Central Government to think twice before raising the MSP. He pointed out to Mr. Advani that the prices for crops would be further raised for the benefit of the farming community and Mr. Advani could dare to prevent it.
Mr. Deepinder Hooda said that when Hansi -Bhutana Link canal was being constructed, the INLD leader Mr.Abhey Singh Chautala had said that he would not let it constructed and had said that if completed, he would get it removed. Mr. Deepinder Hooda challenged Mr. Abhey Chautala saying that he would be there to prevent Abhey from undoing it. The canal has already been completed but water is yet to flow in it.He said that the election promise made for equitable distribution of water would be fulfilled. He also said that he had a dream to get an airport constructed at Jhajjar and bring metro upto Bahadurgarh.
Haryana Power Minister, Mr. Randeep Singh Surjewala said that it was a historic day for Haryana when the foundation stone of a mega power plant has been laid. The Chief Minister has directed them to purchase power even at a higher rate so that the farming community might not suffer. He said that power would come from even Gujarat and Orissa for the consumers in Haryana.
The Chief Executive Officer of China Light and Power Company Mr. Andrew Brandler said that this would be one amongst India's super critical power plants and he was sure that its commissioning would be a model and a symbol of pride for both Government of Haryana and CLP, India. He appreciated Haryana Government's initiative in offering his company a gateway and providing the project with necessary infrastructure to commence operations. Mr.Rajeev Mishra, Managing Director of the CLP said that the company would use super critical technology and would care for social development. This technology reduces harmful emissions.
The Chief Minister and Mr. Vora gave a cheque of Rs. one lakh each to the three NSG commandos of the area who had fought against terrorists in Mumbai recently.They included Mr.Varun Dalal and Surender Singh of village Chhara and Rajesh Kumar of village Chudani. A wrestler Virender of village Sasraul was also honoured on the occasion.
Earlier, Mr. Moti Lal Vora and Mr. Hooda were presented with turbans as a mark of respect
Mahatma Gandhi visited Haryana 19 times
The Father of the nation Mahatma Gandhi visited Haryana 19 times during the freedom struggle. This was stated by the Governor of Haryana Dr AR Kidwai while inaugurating Seminar on 'Freedom Struggle in Haryana, 1857-1947'. The seminar was organized by Department of Archives in Collaboration with Centre for Studies of Haryana History, Culture and Social Development of Haryana Institute of Public Administration (HIPA). The Governor also inaugurated an exhibition in HIPA Complex in which rare documents from India's freedom movement were displayed. Highlighting the contribution of Haryana in the freedom struggle, Dr Kidwai said that in 1803 when Delhi surrendered before the Britishers, people of Haryana took the lead and did not stop revolting. He said that the first war of independence actually started in Ambala of Haryana on 4 May 1857, that is, before Meerut where the revolution initiated on 10th May 1857. He said that Haryana played a significant role in this movement and people of Rohtak, Panipat along with this entire region made great sacrifices. The history is full of heroic deeds of people from Haryana and this rich background make the people here feel proud of. Dr Kidwai lauded the good work done by department of Archives and hoped that the contribution of Haryanavi's in freedom movement would be brought out not only on documents but also be put on the website so that anybody can see it in any part of the world. He said that even private documents with families should also be preserved. The families can keep those documents with them but a copy of that should be given to Department of Archives. He said that one third of Haryana is considered part of National Capital Region (NCR) so it has to play an important role in development of economy of the country. Dr Kidwai underlined the economic development of Haryana and said that Gurgaon has emerged as 2nd largest software generating center next to Bangalore in India. He said that not only in the field of information technology and industrialization, Haryana has excelled in agriculture also and contributed 80 per cent of rice exported from India. With rich cultural heritage and contribution by Haryana in shaping great future of the country, Dr Kidwai hoped that this leadership would continue. Earlier, Minister of state for Archives Meena Mandal told that the aim of exhibition was to preserve the national property in shape of valuable documents. She said that the archives documents were used as testimonial for proving the truthfullness of historical facts. The documents are also helpful in writing history. She said that these archives documents also provide help in political, social, economic and religious analysis of the past activities. She told that the documents were laminated and preserved for 500 years. She also appealed the people to submit old valuable documents with Archives Department so that those can be preserved for future generations. Financial Commissioner and Principal Secretary of Archives Department RR Fulia welcomed the guests and told about the activities under taken by the department. Prof. VN Datta, a well known historian delivered the key note address in which he told about Haryana's contribution in the freedom movement. Director HIPA Rajni Sekhri Sibal proposed vote of thanks and Rajmani from National Archives made presentation on Haryana's freedom Struggle. Prof. KC Yadav deliberated on freedom movement in Haryana, Prof. R. Tanwar told about the role of press in freedom movement, Prof. Azizuddin, Zakir Hussain, Dr MM Juneja and Dr R. Mann also deliberated on various aspects of freedom movement.
Monday, January 12, 2009
water table in Gurgaon
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Gurgaon, January 12- Due to good rains last year, the water table in Gurgaon has shown improvement of 1.08 meters, which may bring some relief to the residents here.
As per the records of Hydrological Department, the average water table in Gurgaon was at 27.25 meters in June 2008 while this level came slightly upwards at 26.17 meters in October 2008. This shows that the water level in the district has improved by 1.08 meters during a period of five months. On block wise analysis, it was found that Gurgaon block registered an improvement of 1.95 meters when the water level reached to 32.65 meters in October 2008 from 34.60 meters in June in the same year. Similarly, the water table in Farukhnagar Block came up by 0.40 meters from a depth of 18.40 meters to 18 meters. Water level in Patoudi block came up from 31.50 meters to 30.15 meters during this period, showing improvement of 1.35 meters and Sohna block registered an improvement of 0.60 meter from 24.50 meters in June 2008 to 23.90 meters in October 2008.
The Deputy Commissioner Deepti Umashankar said that though there is some improvement in the water table of Gurgaon district yet the residents should themselves continue to adopt rooftop rain water harvesting system in their premises. They should also educate others about the useful impact of this system. She told that the Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) had in 2001 declared south and south-west districts of NCT Delhi, Municipal Corporation of Faridabad and Ballabgarh, Municipal Corporation Gaziabad, Gurgaon Town and adjoining industrial areas of Gurgaon district as 'notified areas' in view of depletion of ground water resources due to its over exploitation and deterioration in ground water quality. The Authority in exercise of its powers and functions conferred under section 5 of Environment Protection Act 1986, had directed all residential societies, institutions, hotels, industrial establishments located in these areas to adopt the rooftop rain water harvesting system in their premises.
The Haryana Urban Development Authority (HUDA) also made rules in the same year. Under regulation 81A of Haryana Urban Development Authority (Erection of Buildings) regulations 1979, the Deputy Commissioner told that arrangement of rooftop rain water harvesting was made mandatory for obtaining completion certificate in the buildings where the area of roof is 100 Sq. meter or more. She told that the system of collection, conveyance and dispersion of rain water for harvesting should be made in such a manner that only clear water is able to enter into the earth. No contaminated for waste water from the building or surrounding areas should finds its way in this system. The entry points of rain water for harvesting should be design such a manner that in normal days these remain closed.
The DC while appealing the people to adopt rooftop rain water harvesting system in their premises said that the design can be obtained from the office of Additional Deputy Commissioner or from Hydrologist.
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Gurgaon, January 12- Due to good rains last year, the water table in Gurgaon has shown improvement of 1.08 meters, which may bring some relief to the residents here.
As per the records of Hydrological Department, the average water table in Gurgaon was at 27.25 meters in June 2008 while this level came slightly upwards at 26.17 meters in October 2008. This shows that the water level in the district has improved by 1.08 meters during a period of five months. On block wise analysis, it was found that Gurgaon block registered an improvement of 1.95 meters when the water level reached to 32.65 meters in October 2008 from 34.60 meters in June in the same year. Similarly, the water table in Farukhnagar Block came up by 0.40 meters from a depth of 18.40 meters to 18 meters. Water level in Patoudi block came up from 31.50 meters to 30.15 meters during this period, showing improvement of 1.35 meters and Sohna block registered an improvement of 0.60 meter from 24.50 meters in June 2008 to 23.90 meters in October 2008.
The Deputy Commissioner Deepti Umashankar said that though there is some improvement in the water table of Gurgaon district yet the residents should themselves continue to adopt rooftop rain water harvesting system in their premises. They should also educate others about the useful impact of this system. She told that the Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) had in 2001 declared south and south-west districts of NCT Delhi, Municipal Corporation of Faridabad and Ballabgarh, Municipal Corporation Gaziabad, Gurgaon Town and adjoining industrial areas of Gurgaon district as 'notified areas' in view of depletion of ground water resources due to its over exploitation and deterioration in ground water quality. The Authority in exercise of its powers and functions conferred under section 5 of Environment Protection Act 1986, had directed all residential societies, institutions, hotels, industrial establishments located in these areas to adopt the rooftop rain water harvesting system in their premises.
The Haryana Urban Development Authority (HUDA) also made rules in the same year. Under regulation 81A of Haryana Urban Development Authority (Erection of Buildings) regulations 1979, the Deputy Commissioner told that arrangement of rooftop rain water harvesting was made mandatory for obtaining completion certificate in the buildings where the area of roof is 100 Sq. meter or more. She told that the system of collection, conveyance and dispersion of rain water for harvesting should be made in such a manner that only clear water is able to enter into the earth. No contaminated for waste water from the building or surrounding areas should finds its way in this system. The entry points of rain water for harvesting should be design such a manner that in normal days these remain closed.
The DC while appealing the people to adopt rooftop rain water harvesting system in their premises said that the design can be obtained from the office of Additional Deputy Commissioner or from Hydrologist.
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Mahatma Gandhi Power Plant-Jharli (Haryana)
Khanpur Khurd(Jhajjar), January 10 -Haryana Chief Minister, Mr. Bhupinder Singh Hooda today laid the foundation stone of 1320 MW Power Plant at village Khanpur Khurd in Jhajjar district and named it after Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi adding that after its commissioning all villages and towns in its radius of 20 kms would get uninterrupted supply of power round-the-clock.
The Chief Minister also announced that the construction company of the power plant, M/s Jhajjar Power Limited( a subsidiary of China Light and Power India Ltd.) would also set up a 100-bed hospital in the area and also set up a district level stadium to promote sports among children.
Mr. Hooda said that when the foundation stone of the adjoining 1500 MW power plant at Jharli was laid, he had announced that after its commissioning villages around a radius of 10kms would get uninterrupted supply of power round-the-clock, but this radius would be doubled with the commissioning of this power plant for which he laid the foundation stone today. He said that the villages of the area would also be developed by the construction company.
The Chief Minister said that the first unit of 660 MW of the Rs. 6000 crore Mahatma Gandhi Power Plant would be commissioned in December, 2011 and second unit of an equal capacity would be made functional in May 2012. This would be the first mega power project to be set up by an independent power producer.
While pointing out that his government had inherited the shortage of power in the State, Mr. Hooda said that in last 40 years the State had installed capacity of only 1587 MW but his Government made effective plans to generate 5000 MW of additional power by setting up of new power generation plants. While a 600 MW power plant had already been commissioned at Yamunanagar last year,now every year upto 2012,one power plant would be commissioned in the State. The setting up of power plants would cost a huge amount of Rs. 40,000 crore and all consumers in the State would get regular supply of power for atleast 20-22 hours a day.
He regretted that there were those who remained Chief Minister in the State for not less than 10 years, but they did not take any step to increase power generation. He sought continued cooperation of the people in checking the shortage of power and added that a time would come when the State would become surplus in power and there would be no breakdowns.
Amidst loud cheers from the responsive crowd, Mr. Hooda said that efforts were also being made to get a 2800 MW nuclear power plant set up at Fatehabad. He said that with the commissioning of new power generation plants in the area, it would become an "energy hub". He said that these plants would be the temples of light in the same spirit with which a young boy had come today from village Gwalison by crawling to join the foundation stone laying ceremony of a "temple of light".The boy was honoured by Mr Hooda.
The Chief Minister criticised the BJP and INLD which ruled the State for six year, but did not take any interest in its development. He questioned the responsive audience to tell him if these parties had taken any major decision for the welfare of the farmers and weaker sections of the society. He said that their leaders were now making a irresponsible statements which had no head or tale. Without naming Mr. Om Prakash Chautala, he reminded that the Central Bureau of Investigation had been investigating charges of corruption against him.
Mr. Hooda also enlisted the significant decisions taken by this Government for the welfare of all sections of the society which included waiving of arrears of electricity bills amounting to Rs. 1600 crore, implementation of a scheme to waive off interest on cooperative loans amounting to Rs. 830 crore. Also, the Government decided to give free residential plots of 100 sq. yards to the poor and also decided to given financial assistance for education of the children belonging to the poor.He said that while the UPA Chairperson Mr.Sonia Gandhi increased the MSP on wheat by Rs. 400 per quintal, the NDA, to which INLD and the BJP were the partners could increase it by Rs. 40 per quintal in five years.
While taking a cue from the statements made by Incharge, Haryana Affairs, Mr. Moti Lal Vora and Member Parliament,Mr.Deepinder Singh Hooda earler at the same function,the Chief Minister also said that the Lok Sabha elections were drawing near and it was time to assess our performance.He said that if they look at the manifesto of his party they would realise that even those schemes have been implemented which were never promised. He said that they might see some shortcomings, but they would understand that the government has clear intentions.
The Congress leader and Incharge, Haryana Affairs, Mr.Moti Lal Vora was all praise for the Chief Minister, Mr. Bhupinder Singh Hooda saying that he was one such Chief Minister who has ushered an unprecedented era of rapid development. He said that it was a matter of immense pleasure that today there was one such Chief Minister who was keen for rapid development and was, therefore, implementing a number of schemes for all sections of society. He said that he had inspired Mr. Hooda to increase generation of power for rapid development and he could do that with this commitment. He pointed out that Haryana had made incomparable progress under the dynamic leadership of Mr.Bhupinder Singh Hooda and "I have never seen such a State before".
Mr.Vora also appreciated the manner in which Member Parliament,Mr.Deepinder Hooda had been delivering speeches and participating in discussions on major issues. He said that there were those who made promises, assured dreams to the people and forgot them. He assured that the Central Government and the Congress led State government were moving together to further improve the quality and life of people. He said that he was confident that Congress would again form Government at the centre. He was also impressed with the large gathering of the people of the area at the venue, which was like a State level rally.
President of Haryana Pradesh Congress Committee, Mr. Phool Chand Mullana said that it was because of the efforts of Mr. Hooda that the stone of the fourth power plant had been laid today. He cautioned the people by saying that some people had been coming to Haryana in the dark of night across Yamuna to mislead the poor sections of the society in the State. He said that Congress would win all the ten Lok Sabha seats in Haryana. To the assertion of MP, Mr. Deepinder Singh Hooda that it was upto the people whether to declare his election as Lok Sabha candidate from the area as 'pass' or 'fail',Mr. Mullana asked the people to raise their hands if they would make him win. The responsive crowd raised hands and also raised slogans in favour of Mr. Deepinder Hooda.
Earlier, Member Parliament, Mr. Deepinder Hooda said that the BJP leader Mr. L.K. Advani, had during discussion on MSP of crops in Parliament had cautioned the Central Government to think twice before raising the MSP. He pointed out to Mr. Advani that the prices for crops would be further raised for the benefit of the farming community and Mr. Advani could dare to prevent it.
Mr. Deepinder Hooda said that when Hansi -Bhutana Link canal was being constructed, the INLD leader Mr.Abhey Singh Chautala had said that he would not let it constructed and had said that if completed, he would get it removed. Mr. Deepinder Hooda challenged Mr. Abhey Chautala saying that he would be there to prevent Abhey from undoing it. The canal has already been completed but water is yet to flow in it.He said that the election promise made for equitable distribution of water would be fulfilled. He also said that he had a dream to get an airport constructed at Jhajjar and bring metro upto Bahadurgarh.
Haryana Power Minister, Mr. Randeep Singh Surjewala said that it was a historic day for Haryana when the foundation stone of a mega power plant has been laid. The Chief Minister has directed them to purchase power even at a higher rate so that the farming community might not suffer. He said that power would come from even Gujarat and Orissa for the consumers in Haryana.
The Chief Executive Officer of China Light and Power Company Mr. Andrew Brandler said that this would be one amongst India's super critical power plants and he was sure that its commissioning would be a model and a symbol of pride for both Government of Haryana and CLP, India. He appreciated Haryana Government's initiative in offering his company a gateway and providing the project with necessary infrastructure to commence operations. Mr.Rajeev Mishra, Managing Director of the CLP said that the company would use super critical technology and would care for social development. This technology reduces harmful emissions.
The Chief Minister and Mr. Vora gave a cheque of Rs. one lakh each to the three NSG commandos of the area who had fought against terrorists in Mumbai recently.They included Mr.Varun Dalal and Surender Singh of village Chhara and Rajesh Kumar of village Chudani. A wrestler Virender of village Sasraul was also honoured on the occasion.
Earlier, Mr. Moti Lal Vora and Mr. Hooda were presented with turbans as a mark of respect
The Chief Minister also announced that the construction company of the power plant, M/s Jhajjar Power Limited( a subsidiary of China Light and Power India Ltd.) would also set up a 100-bed hospital in the area and also set up a district level stadium to promote sports among children.
Mr. Hooda said that when the foundation stone of the adjoining 1500 MW power plant at Jharli was laid, he had announced that after its commissioning villages around a radius of 10kms would get uninterrupted supply of power round-the-clock, but this radius would be doubled with the commissioning of this power plant for which he laid the foundation stone today. He said that the villages of the area would also be developed by the construction company.
The Chief Minister said that the first unit of 660 MW of the Rs. 6000 crore Mahatma Gandhi Power Plant would be commissioned in December, 2011 and second unit of an equal capacity would be made functional in May 2012. This would be the first mega power project to be set up by an independent power producer.
While pointing out that his government had inherited the shortage of power in the State, Mr. Hooda said that in last 40 years the State had installed capacity of only 1587 MW but his Government made effective plans to generate 5000 MW of additional power by setting up of new power generation plants. While a 600 MW power plant had already been commissioned at Yamunanagar last year,now every year upto 2012,one power plant would be commissioned in the State. The setting up of power plants would cost a huge amount of Rs. 40,000 crore and all consumers in the State would get regular supply of power for atleast 20-22 hours a day.
He regretted that there were those who remained Chief Minister in the State for not less than 10 years, but they did not take any step to increase power generation. He sought continued cooperation of the people in checking the shortage of power and added that a time would come when the State would become surplus in power and there would be no breakdowns.
Amidst loud cheers from the responsive crowd, Mr. Hooda said that efforts were also being made to get a 2800 MW nuclear power plant set up at Fatehabad. He said that with the commissioning of new power generation plants in the area, it would become an "energy hub". He said that these plants would be the temples of light in the same spirit with which a young boy had come today from village Gwalison by crawling to join the foundation stone laying ceremony of a "temple of light".The boy was honoured by Mr Hooda.
The Chief Minister criticised the BJP and INLD which ruled the State for six year, but did not take any interest in its development. He questioned the responsive audience to tell him if these parties had taken any major decision for the welfare of the farmers and weaker sections of the society. He said that their leaders were now making a irresponsible statements which had no head or tale. Without naming Mr. Om Prakash Chautala, he reminded that the Central Bureau of Investigation had been investigating charges of corruption against him.
Mr. Hooda also enlisted the significant decisions taken by this Government for the welfare of all sections of the society which included waiving of arrears of electricity bills amounting to Rs. 1600 crore, implementation of a scheme to waive off interest on cooperative loans amounting to Rs. 830 crore. Also, the Government decided to give free residential plots of 100 sq. yards to the poor and also decided to given financial assistance for education of the children belonging to the poor.He said that while the UPA Chairperson Mr.Sonia Gandhi increased the MSP on wheat by Rs. 400 per quintal, the NDA, to which INLD and the BJP were the partners could increase it by Rs. 40 per quintal in five years.
While taking a cue from the statements made by Incharge, Haryana Affairs, Mr. Moti Lal Vora and Member Parliament,Mr.Deepinder Singh Hooda earler at the same function,the Chief Minister also said that the Lok Sabha elections were drawing near and it was time to assess our performance.He said that if they look at the manifesto of his party they would realise that even those schemes have been implemented which were never promised. He said that they might see some shortcomings, but they would understand that the government has clear intentions.
The Congress leader and Incharge, Haryana Affairs, Mr.Moti Lal Vora was all praise for the Chief Minister, Mr. Bhupinder Singh Hooda saying that he was one such Chief Minister who has ushered an unprecedented era of rapid development. He said that it was a matter of immense pleasure that today there was one such Chief Minister who was keen for rapid development and was, therefore, implementing a number of schemes for all sections of society. He said that he had inspired Mr. Hooda to increase generation of power for rapid development and he could do that with this commitment. He pointed out that Haryana had made incomparable progress under the dynamic leadership of Mr.Bhupinder Singh Hooda and "I have never seen such a State before".
Mr.Vora also appreciated the manner in which Member Parliament,Mr.Deepinder Hooda had been delivering speeches and participating in discussions on major issues. He said that there were those who made promises, assured dreams to the people and forgot them. He assured that the Central Government and the Congress led State government were moving together to further improve the quality and life of people. He said that he was confident that Congress would again form Government at the centre. He was also impressed with the large gathering of the people of the area at the venue, which was like a State level rally.
President of Haryana Pradesh Congress Committee, Mr. Phool Chand Mullana said that it was because of the efforts of Mr. Hooda that the stone of the fourth power plant had been laid today. He cautioned the people by saying that some people had been coming to Haryana in the dark of night across Yamuna to mislead the poor sections of the society in the State. He said that Congress would win all the ten Lok Sabha seats in Haryana. To the assertion of MP, Mr. Deepinder Singh Hooda that it was upto the people whether to declare his election as Lok Sabha candidate from the area as 'pass' or 'fail',Mr. Mullana asked the people to raise their hands if they would make him win. The responsive crowd raised hands and also raised slogans in favour of Mr. Deepinder Hooda.
Earlier, Member Parliament, Mr. Deepinder Hooda said that the BJP leader Mr. L.K. Advani, had during discussion on MSP of crops in Parliament had cautioned the Central Government to think twice before raising the MSP. He pointed out to Mr. Advani that the prices for crops would be further raised for the benefit of the farming community and Mr. Advani could dare to prevent it.
Mr. Deepinder Hooda said that when Hansi -Bhutana Link canal was being constructed, the INLD leader Mr.Abhey Singh Chautala had said that he would not let it constructed and had said that if completed, he would get it removed. Mr. Deepinder Hooda challenged Mr. Abhey Chautala saying that he would be there to prevent Abhey from undoing it. The canal has already been completed but water is yet to flow in it.He said that the election promise made for equitable distribution of water would be fulfilled. He also said that he had a dream to get an airport constructed at Jhajjar and bring metro upto Bahadurgarh.
Haryana Power Minister, Mr. Randeep Singh Surjewala said that it was a historic day for Haryana when the foundation stone of a mega power plant has been laid. The Chief Minister has directed them to purchase power even at a higher rate so that the farming community might not suffer. He said that power would come from even Gujarat and Orissa for the consumers in Haryana.
The Chief Executive Officer of China Light and Power Company Mr. Andrew Brandler said that this would be one amongst India's super critical power plants and he was sure that its commissioning would be a model and a symbol of pride for both Government of Haryana and CLP, India. He appreciated Haryana Government's initiative in offering his company a gateway and providing the project with necessary infrastructure to commence operations. Mr.Rajeev Mishra, Managing Director of the CLP said that the company would use super critical technology and would care for social development. This technology reduces harmful emissions.
The Chief Minister and Mr. Vora gave a cheque of Rs. one lakh each to the three NSG commandos of the area who had fought against terrorists in Mumbai recently.They included Mr.Varun Dalal and Surender Singh of village Chhara and Rajesh Kumar of village Chudani. A wrestler Virender of village Sasraul was also honoured on the occasion.
Earlier, Mr. Moti Lal Vora and Mr. Hooda were presented with turbans as a mark of respect
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