Grand Republic Day celebration held in Panchkula, Governor unfurls the Tricolour

The Constitution has given the nation justice, liberty and equality: Prof. Ashim Kumar Ghosh

Haryana has made significant contribution to the nation’s progress: Governor

Governor Prof. Ashim Kumar Ghosh honours achievers in various fields

Chandigarh, January 26 – Haryana Governor Prof. Ashim Kumar Ghosh said after Independence, India has established its identity as a strong nation on the world stage. He said our leaders, farmers, labourers, artisans and scientists have made a significant contribution to this achievement by working tirelessly day and night to take the country forward. He added that Haryana has played an important role in the nation’s progress.

The Governor was addressing the Republic Day function as the Chief Guest at the Parade Ground, Sector-5, Panchkula, today. Prior to this, he unfurled the National Flag, inspected the parade and took the salute during the march-past. On this occasion, the Governor’s wife, Smt. Mitra Ghosh, was also present.

Extending warm greetings and best wishes to the people of the state and the district on the auspicious occasion of Republic Day, Prof. Ashim Kumar Ghosh said that he also pays homage to the freedom fighters and martyrs whose sacrifices made this glorious day possible for us.

He said that on this very day our Constitution came into force, which granted us the fundamental rights of justice, liberty and equality. On this day, India became the world’s largest independent democratic republic. He said on this occasion he bows to the chief architect of the Constitution, Baba Saheb Dr. BR Ambedkar, and all the members of the Constituent Assembly. He said this historic day inspires us to build a strong nation and reminds us of those great personalities because of whom India became a republic. Leaders like Mahatma Gandhi, Subhash Chandra Bose, Lala Lajpat Rai, Sardar Patel and Dr. Rajendra Prasad made immense sacrifices for the country’s freedom.

The Governor said under the leadership of Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi, India is progressing rapidly today. The country has successfully carried out missions such as Chandrayaan, Suryayaan and Mangalyaan. He said it gives him immense pride that the Freedom Struggle Memorial at Ambala, built in memory of the people of Haryana who played a role in the freedom movement, has been completed. Along with this, Haryana has also set new benchmarks in the fields of education, health and sports.

He said that it is a matter of pride that the youth of Haryana consider joining the armed forces an honour, which is why every tenth soldier in the Indian Army is from Haryana. He expressed gratitude to the brave soldiers who safeguard the nation’s borders. He said the state government has taken several important steps for the welfare of soldiers and their dependents. A separate Department of Sainik & Ardh Sainik Welfare has been constituted, and the assistance amount for soldiers martyred in war has been increased to Rs. 1 crore. Ten percent reservation in recruitment has been provided to Agniveers, and jobs have also been given to the dependents of the victims of the 1984 riots.

Prof. Ashim Kumar Ghosh said the state government is working on the principle of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas and Haryana Ek–Haryanvi Ek. With this vision, continuous efforts are being made for the development and welfare of Haryana and Haryanvis. He said that Haryana has progressed with harmony and balanced development, making people’s lives easier, safer and more convenient. Today, there is direct interaction between the public and the government, and the system has been simplified and made transparent through IT. As a result, benefits such as Shagun amount, pensions, BPL and Chirayu cards, and farmers’ crop payments are reaching eligible beneficiaries directly into their bank accounts with a single click.

Highlighting the government’s priorities, the Governor said that healthcare has been accorded top priority in Haryana. Free dialysis facilities are available for poor patients in all district hospitals, and citizens above 70 years of age are being provided Ayushman Bharat cards with coverage up to Rs. 10 lakh. Under the HAPPY scheme, poor families are being provided free travel up to 1,000 kilometres annually on Haryana Roadways buses. Similarly, under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, nearly one lakh houses have been provided to poor families, and about 50,000 houses are under construction. Under the Chief Minister Housing Schemes, plots have been allotted to the poor in cities and villages, and the remaining plots will soon be allotted through a draw.

Prof. Ashim Kumar Ghosh said through e-governance, the government has simplified and made transparent the system in every sector, including agriculture, education, health and employment, enabling people to avail benefits of schemes from their homes. In agriculture, under Meri Fasal Mera Byora and MSP procurement, the payment for crops is being transferred directly into farmers’ accounts within 48 hours. Farmers are also receiving compensation for crop loss, assistance amounts, and financial support under the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme directly into their accounts. At the same time, indigenous cows, natural farming, animal husbandry and milk production are being encouraged. For better irrigation and water management, canals, wells and rainwater harvesting systems are being developed.

He said that to accelerate industrial development in Haryana, the government has established an Ease of Doing Business system. The process of issuing certificates and licences has been simplified and made online. He added that the government has implemented several schemes to provide government jobs to a large number of youths and to increase women’s participation.

The Governor said that through schemes such as old age honorarium, widow and disability pensions, Beti Bachao–Beti Padhao, and One Stop Centre Sakhi, women are receiving security and benefits. He said that Metropolitan Development Authorities have been constituted to develop Gurugram, Faridabad and Panchkula as smart cities. Along with this, rapid development of roads, rail and Rapid Rail projects is underway.

On this occasion, the Governor also called upon all present to pledge to work together to make the country and the state prosperous and developed by following our great cultural traditions and high moral values.

At the event, the Governor honoured the dependents of freedom fighters and the widows of army officers/soldiers who attained martyrdom in war by presenting shawls.

Earlier, the Governor paid floral tributes at the Shaheed Memorial in Sector-12 and offered homage to the brave martyrs of the nation.

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At Home’ programme organised at Haryana Lok Bhawan on 77th Republic Day

Governor Prof. Ashim Kumar Ghosh and Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, along with ministers and officers, attended the event

Chandigarh, January 26 – On the occasion of the 77th Republic Day, an ‘At Home’ programme was organised at Haryana Lok Bhawan on Monday. Haryana Governor Prof. Ashim Kumar Ghosh and Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini attended the programme and extended Republic Day greetings to the people of the state. Haryana’s First Lady Smt. Mitra Ghosh and the Chief Minister’s wife Smt. Suman Saini were also present on the occasion.

The ‘At Home’ programme commenced with the rendition of the National Anthem. Patriotic songs were played during the programme, and it concluded with the National Song.

On this occasion, Speaker of the Haryana Vidhan Sabha Sh. Harvinder Kalyan, Energy Minister Sh. Anil Vij, Education Minister Sh. Mahipal Dhanda, Cooperation Minister Dr. Arvind Sharma, and Member of Parliament Sh. Naveen Jindal were also present.

Besides them, former Army Chief Sh. V.P. Malik; senior IAS officers Sh. Vineet Garg, Sh. A.K. Singh, Sh. Anurag Agarwal, Sh. Vijayendra Kumar, Sh. Pankaj Aggarwal, Sh. Mohammed Shayin, Dr. Amit Kumar Agrawal; UT Chandigarh Chief Secretary Sh. H. Rajesh Prasad; Smt. Ashima Brar; Chandigarh Home Secretary Sh. Mandeep Singh Brar; Dr. Saket Kumar; Secretary to the Governor Sh. D.K. Behera; Sh. Aditya Dahiya; Sh. Vinay Pratap Singh; Smt. Priyanka Soni; Dr. Shaleen; Deputy Commissioner, Panchkula, Sh. Satpal Sharma; along with other officers and IPS officers were present.

Also present were Vice-Chancellor of Dada Lakhmi Chand State University of Performing and Visual Arts, Rohtak, Dr. Amit Arya, and Vice-Chancellor of Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Sh. B.R. Kamboj.