The government’s aim is to ensure that the benefits of its development and welfare schemes reach the eligible beneficiaries
Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini held a review meeting with Divisional Commissioners and Deputy Commissioners
Following the goal of Antyodaya, officers must ensure that eligible beneficiaries receive the benefits of government schemes- Chief Minister
The Chief Minister directed to complete the verification work of special Girdawari at the earliest, compensation will be given to the farmers soon
Chandigarh, January 11: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has directed Deputy Commissioners to prioritize resolving public grievances, emphasizing that the swift resolution of public issues is the state’s top priority. He stated that the government’s objective is to ensure that the benefits of its development and welfare schemes reach eligible individuals, adding that the government will not hesitate to make necessary policy decisions to achieve this goal.
The Chief Minister was presiding over a meeting with all Divisional Commissioners and Deputy Commissioners here today. During the meeting, 23 agenda items were reviewed in detail.
The Chief Minister said that to ensure that the people need not make frequent rounds of offices to get their grievances redressed, Samadhan camps are being organized in all districts for two hours on all working days under the leadership of Deputy Commissioners. He directed the Deputy Commissioners to patiently listen to each complainant and resolve their grievances on the spot. He emphasized that special attention should be given to ensuring a high level of satisfaction among the complainants. He directed them to maintain regular communication with the public and ensure the immediate redressal of issues related to the government’s ambitious schemes.
The Chief Minister emphasized that in line with the goal of Antyodaya, it must be ensured that eligible beneficiaries receive the benefits of government schemes. He further stated that if a complaint cannot be addressed due to policy reasons, detailed information should be provided to the government so that necessary policy decisions can be made, if required.
It was informed during the meeting that a total of 96,000 complaints have been received in the Samadhan camps so far, of which over 75,000 complaints have been successfully resolved.
Surveyors will be appointed to identify new beneficiaries under PM Awas Yojana (Gramin)
The Chief Minister expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stating that the Prime Minister has extended the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin) for an additional five years, until 2029. Under this scheme, the list of 77,000 beneficiaries from the old waiting list will be approved, and funds will be released this year. Additionally, surveyors will be appointed to identify eligible families. By completing the survey work promptly, the government aims to provide deserving, poor families with their dream homes.
The Chief Minister stated that the Haryana HAPPY card Yojana is being implemented to provide free travel of up to 1,000 kilometers annually for 84 lakh people in the state. So far, around 20 lakh HAPPY Cards have been issued and sent to the districts, with approximately 17 lakh cards already distributed. He directed that the remaining cards be distributed as soon as possible to ensure that no poor person faces any difficulty in commuting.
Target of 2,200 Amrit Sarovars this year
While instructing the Deputy Commissioners, the Chief Minister said that a target has been set to develop 100 ponds in each district, that is 2,200 Amrit Sarovars, across the state this year. He emphasized the need to identify suitable ponds in villages for renovation under the Amrit Sarovar initiative. The Chief Minister also directed that the excavation and soil work at the ghats of these ponds be carried out only by MNREGA workers. He further stated that the maintenance of these Amrit Sarovars should be handled by the Panchayats. Additionally, he proposed creating a framework to develop Amrit Sarovars in areas facing water logging issues, aiming to address the problem effectively. In the meeting, it was informed that the Central Government had set a target of developing 1,650 Amrit Sarovars for Haryana. The state has already surpassed this target, developing 2,085 Amrit Sarovars.
The Chief Minister said that under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijlee Yojana, the government has set a target to install free solar systems on the roofs of one lakh houses over the next three years. So far, free solar systems have been installed on the roofs of 11,144 houses. The Chief Minister directed that the remaining installations be completed by March 2025.
During the meeting, it was informed that 13.50 lakh complaints have been received through the CM window, of which 12.50 lakh have already been resolved. The Chief Minister instructed that the remaining complaints be addressed promptly.
The time limit of the old tenders will not be extended, the process of new tender should be started 3 months before the expiry of the time limit
While reviewing the progress of development works, the Chief Minister issued strict instructions that the process for new tenders must begin three months before the expiry of the current tender’s time limit. He made it clear that the duration of the old tender would not be extended. The Chief Minister further directed the Deputy Commissioners to identify suitable land for projects in their respective districts and to expedite other necessary administrative processes. Additionally, the Deputy Commissioners were instructed to closely monitor ongoing development works in their districts and ensure that projects are completed within the stipulated time frame by regularly meeting with officials of the concerned departments. He emphasized the need to complete pending development works, particularly those that remain unfinished in villages, as soon as possible.
The Chief Minister also directed that Administrative Secretaries continuously review the development works being implemented by their departments to ensure that the public benefits promptly. He further instructed the appointment of a nodal officer to address complaints received through the CM Window and Jan Samvad Portal. He emphasized the need to resolve pending claims and objections related to property IDs without delay and advised making the public aware of the importance of verifying the details recorded on property cards.
The verification work of special Girdawari should be completed soon
The Chief Minister stated that following the sudden rain and hailstorm on December 26, the government ordered a special Girdawari to assess the damage to crops in seven districts: Mahendragarh, Rewari, Charkhi Dadri, Fatehabad, Gurugram, Hisar, and Palwal. So far, information regarding 1.67 lakh acres has been uploaded to the E Kshatipurti portal. The Chief Minister directed the concerned Deputy Commissioners to complete the verification of the area received on the portal as soon as possible so that immediate compensation can be provided to the affected farmers.
The Chief Minister stated that the government is committed to opening e-libraries in every village as part of the Sankalp Patra 2024. He directed all Deputy Commissioners to promptly identify public buildings where these libraries can be established. Additionally, he instructed them to ensure that the animal census in their respective districts is completed by March 25, without fail.
Promote cleanliness in government offices
The Chief Minister said that a special campaign is being conducted under the Swachh Haryana Mission, running until January 31, 2025, to promote cleanliness in rural areas, urban local bodies, Panchayati Raj institutions, public places, and government offices across the state. He directed officers to ensure cleanliness in their offices, including the proper disposal of old files and unusable items. Additionally, he emphasized the need for the scientific disposal of legacy waste.
He emphasized the need for special focus on solid and liquid waste management in both urban and rural areas. The maintenance of solid waste management plants established in villages should be ensured, with full attention given to their proper management. He directed the Deputy Commissioners to develop a framework for the cleanliness system in their respective districts, and said that districts excelling in the Swachhta Abhiyan would be recognized and honored.
The meeting was also attended by Chief Secretary Dr. Vivek Joshi, Chief Principal Secretary to the Chief Ministe Rajesh Khullar, Additional Chief Secretary of the Finance Department Anurag Rastogi, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Arun Kumar Gupta, Additional Principal Secretary Dr. Saket Kumar, Deputy Principal Secretary Yashpal, Director General Information, Public Relations, Languages, and Culture Department K. Makrand Pandurang along with administrative secretaries from various departments.
