Gurugram (Haryana) [India], February 14 (HBTV): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said there is no difference between the government’s words and its actions, adding that the state is writing a new definition of prosperity.
Addressing a gathering at a Republic Day function in Gurugram, he said Haryana is moving forward step by step with the Prime Minister’s vision of a ‘Viksit Bharat’ and that the government has launched and effectively implemented schemes for the upliftment of the poor.
The Chief Minister paid floral tributes to martyrs at the Veer Shaheedi Memorial, unfurled the National Flag, inspected the parade and took the salute from contingents including Haryana Police, Women Police, Home Guards and Scouts.
He said Republic Day is not only a day to remember the past but also an occasion to envision the present and future shaped over the last 11 years. Out of 217 resolutions taken in the manifesto during the last Assembly elections, 54 have been fulfilled within one year while work on the remaining 163 is progressing.
He added that initiatives such as ‘bina parchi-bina kharchi’ recruitment, online registry system, transparent transfer policy, educated panchayats and the Antyodaya initiative are strengthening the image of a transparent Haryana.
Saini said Haryana, despite having only 1.34 per cent of the country’s geographical area and 2.09 per cent of its population, contributes 3.7 per cent to the national GDP. With a per capita income of INR 3.53 lakh, the state ranks first among major states and also leads in per capita GST collection. He said Haryana is among the top achievers in Ease of Doing Business rankings and ranks second in the country and first in North India in logistics facilities for industries. The state also leads in medals won in the Olympics and other international sporting events.
He said Haryana has become a preferred destination for investors, with 12.92 lakh micro, small and medium enterprises established over the past 11 years, generating employment for about 49 lakh people. More than 150 services are now available online for investors and approvals are ensured within 12 days.
Industrial development is being promoted across the state, including a major automobile plant in IMT Kharkhoda, manufacturing clusters and logistics hubs, while Gurugram has emerged as a global hub for IT and startups with a township being developed under the Global City Project.
The Chief Minister said the government has focused on youth employment, providing 24,000 government jobs on October 17, 2024. In the last year, 34,000 youths were employed, taking the total to 1.80 lakh in 11 years. He added that 1.14 lakh youths have received skill training and a law has been enacted to curb illegal travel agents.
He said women empowerment is essential for development and that several schemes have been implemented to make women self-reliant. Under the Deendayal Lado Lakshmi scheme, 8.64 lakh women receive INR 2,100 per month and INR 441 crore has been disbursed. Around 15 lakh families receive gas cylinders at INR 500. Fifty per cent reservation has been ensured for women in Panchayati Raj institutions and 2.34 lakh women have become Lakhpati Didis.
On law and order, he said operations against crime and drugs have led to more than 2,200 arrests since December 1 and over 6,000 arrests under the Drug-Free Haryana campaign, with illegal property worth around INR 12 crore seized.
He added that farmers’ welfare remains a priority and all crops are procured at Minimum Support Price, with INR 1.64 lakh crore credited to 12 lakh farmers so far. Compensation of INR 15,448 crore has been provided over 11 years through the e-Kshatipurti portal.
The Chief Minister said Gurugram’s emergence as a hub for IT, BPOs, startups and automobiles reflects the success of strong policies and citizen participation. He announced an incentive of INR 11 lakh for school students presenting cultural performances and declared a holiday in schools on January 27. Dependents of martyrs and individuals with notable contributions were also honoured.
(ANI)