Centre and Haryana Government Committed to Farmers, Youth, Women and Rural Development; Eligible Youth Getting Jobs on Merit: Krishan Lal Panwar
Chandigarh,
Haryana Development and Panchayats Minister Sh. Krishan Lal Panwar said that the Central and State Governments are committed to the overall development of rural areas, the prosperity of farmers, providing employment opportunities to youth and empowering women. The government aims to provide basic amenities in every village and improve the standard of living of rural residents. He said that the sentiments and demands of the residents of Harsana Kalan village would be respected, and further action would be taken as per the rules after receiving a proposal from the Gram Sabha.
The Minister was addressing a programme held in Harsana Kalan village of Sonipat on Sunday as the chief guest. He listened carefully to the demands of the villagers and informed them about the initiatives being undertaken by the State Government for rural development and various public welfare schemes.
Sh. Panwar said that a large part of Haryana comprises rural areas, and the Panchayats Department plays a significant role in village development. Rural development works are being carried out through 6,230 Gram Panchayats, 22 Zila Parishads and 143 blocks across the state. He said that the government would install streetlights along the phirnis in all villages. Streetlights have already been installed along the phirnis in 908 villages, while work is underway in 500 villages. The streetlighting project will cost ₹175 crore. The government aims to ensure better lighting in villages and provide residents with a safe and convenient environment.
He said that Atal Libraries have been established in 996 villages at a cost of ₹75 crore, and work is underway to establish 1,000 new Atal Libraries during the current financial year. These libraries will provide young people with access to reading facilities. Indoor gyms are also being established to provide modern amenities to rural youth. So far, indoor gyms have been set up in 427 villages at a cost of approximately ₹28 crore, while 234 villages have been approved under the second phase. In addition, work is underway to establish Women’s Cultural Centres in every village. Such centres have already been established in 647 villages, and the facility will be extended to more villages.
The Minister said that vyayamshalas are being developed to provide villagers with better facilities for yoga and exercise. These centres have been established in 1,025 villages at a cost of approximately ₹411 crore. Gram Sachivalayas are also being expanded. Establishing e-libraries for village students, particularly young people preparing for competitive examinations, is another government priority.
Sh. Panwar said that India is an agriculture-based country and the prosperity of farmers strengthens the state’s economic progress. An increase in farmers’ income gives momentum to the rural economy and boosts economic activity in the market. He said that under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana, financial assistance is being provided to lakhs of farmers in Haryana. Various schemes are also being implemented to provide relief to farmers in the event of crop damage, extend financial assistance to livestock owners and encourage farmers to adopt alternative farming practices. He informed that under the Pashu Kisan Credit Card scheme, approximately 2 lakh livestock owners have received benefits amounting to ₹3,449 crore. Under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, assistance has also been provided to farmers to compensate for crop losses.
Sh. Panwar said that the State Government has accorded priority to transparency and merit in the recruitment process. On the occasion, Haryana Public Enterprises Bureau Chairman Sh. Mohan Lal Badoli, Rai MLA Krishan Gahlawat, Sonipat MLA Nikhil Madan, Kharkhoda MLA Pawan Kharkhoda, Municipal Corporation Mayor Rajiv Jain, Sumitra Jaglan, Babita Dahiya, village Sarpanch Jagbir and several other prominent persons were present.