CM Nayab Singh Saini gifts 29 development projects worth ₹564 crore to Faridabad district
Chandigarh, August 14 – On the occasion of Vibhajan Vibhishika Smriti Diwas (Partition Horrors Remembrance Day), Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini today inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for 29 development projects in Faridabad district, with a total cost of ₹564.27 crore. These include the inauguration of 7 projects worth ₹61.20 crore and the foundation laying for 22 projects worth ₹433.15 crore.
On this occasion, Union Minister Sh. Manohar Lal, Union Minister of State Sh. Krishan Pal Gurjar, BJP State President Sh. Mohan Lal Kaushik, and Cabinet Minister Sh. Vipul Goel were present.
The Chief Minister inaugurated new buildings costing ₹3.24 crore at Government Senior Secondary School, Badoli; ₹3.14 crore at Government Boys Senior Secondary School, NIT-1; and ₹3.96 crore at Government Girls Senior Secondary School, Tigaon. He also inaugurated buildings costing ₹1 crore at Government Primary School, Sector-23, Ballabhgarh, and ₹4.42 crore at Government Girls Senior Secondary School, Sector-22, Ballabhgarh.
To promote rural connectivity, he inaugurated a pontoon bridge over the Yamuna River at village Mahavatpur (Bhaskola) built at a cost of ₹3.16 crore, and a 66 KV sub-station at Kheri Gujaran built at a cost of ₹42.28 crore.
The Chief Minister laid the foundation stones for new school buildings costing ₹3.31 crore at Government Senior Secondary School, Sagarpur, Ballabhgarh; ₹3.10 crore at Kheri Kalan, Faridabad; and ₹1.01 crore in Sector-7 and 8, Ballabhgarh. For the expansion of administrative facilities, he also laid the foundation stone for an SDO Civil Complex in Badkhal costing ₹31.67 crore.
In the health sector, the Chief Minister laid the foundation stones for a Mother & Child Hospital and Service Block at BK Hospital, Faridabad costing ₹161.11 crore, and a Critical Care Hospital Block at Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Government Medical College, Chhainsa costing ₹21.33 crore.
Under sports and infrastructure development, he laid the foundation stone for a stadium in village Bukharpur costing ₹7.22 crore. He also laid the foundation stone for an ROB on Ballabhgarh–Pali–Dhauj–Sohna Road costing ₹69.16 crore, and a drinking water project from village Atali to Sector-25, Faridabad costing ₹77 crore.
The Chief Minister also laid the foundation stones for projects worth ₹55 crore for the construction, improvement, and special repair of more than 17 roads in various areas including Prithla, Tigaon, Mohna, Atali, Ballabhgarh, Badshahpur, Dalelpur, and Sarooppur.
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On Vibhajan Vibhishika Smriti Diwas, Chief Minister pays tribute to the grit and resilience of those affected by the Partition
Vibhajan Vibhishika Smriti Diwas held in Faridabad, CM announces Exhibition of Literature and Documents Related to Partition
History of Partition Horrors to be Included in School Curriculum
Difficulties due to Name Change After Marriage for Daughters will be removed; Haryana to make Special Provision for Name Amendment
Chandigarh, August 14 — Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday observed 'Vibhajan Vibhishika Smriti Diwas' (Partition Horrors Remembrance Day) in Faridabad, solemnly recalling the immense upheaval and pain endured by countless individuals during one of the most tragic chapters in India’s history.
Paying heartfelt tributes to the countless ancestors who lost their lives during the 1947 partition and to the lakhs of families uprooted in one of the darkest chapters of India’s history, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini announced that Haryana will hold an exhibition of literature and documents related to the partition to keep the memory alive. The history of the 'Vibhajan Vibhishika Smriti Diwas' will also be formally incorporated into the school curriculum, ensuring that future generations understand the suffering and resilience of their forebears.
In a significant social reform measure, the Chief Minister said the state government will introduce special provisions to address the difficulties faced by women whose names are changed after marriage, easing the process of amending official documents. He also announced to give Rs. 51 lakh from his discretionary fund for the construction of a Partition Horrors Memorial in Kurukshetra.
Partition Pain Runs Deep in Haryana, says CM
The Chief Minister said the land of Haryana bore the Partition’s wounds more acutely than most, with many families migrating to Pakistan while a large number of displaced people from erstwhile West Punjab made Haryana their new home. Faridabad itself, he noted, stands as a living testament to that tragedy, having been developed specifically to resettle those who lost their everything during partition. These families arrived with nothing, no homes, no land, no possessions, only courage and determination. However with their hard work, they not only rebuilt their lives but transformed Faridabad into one of Haryana’s leading industrial hubs, he said.
The Chief Minister underlined that memorials dedicated to Partition victims are being established across the state, including an existing site in Badhkal, Faridabad. The upcoming world-class martyrdom memorial at Masana, Kurukshetra, will add to these efforts.
While the day was one of grief and remembrance, the Chief Minister stressed it was also a reminder to safeguard India’s unity and integrity. We must learn from the mistakes that led to such a calamity, he said, warning against the perils of spreading hatred on the basis of religion, caste, or language.
The Chief Minister lauded the Partition survivors for refusing to compromise on their faith, dignity, and patriotism despite severe hardships. He credited their toil for significantly contributing to Haryana’s development.
This day is a call to strengthen the bonds of brotherhood, he said, urging citizens to build a Haryana and an India rooted in peace, harmony, and unity.
Union Minister Manohar Lal Attacks Congress on Partition Legacy
Addressing the gathering, Union Minister for Power, Housing, and Urban Affairs, Sh. Manohar Lal described Partition as a cataclysm that shook lakhs of lives. He criticised the Congress for failing to honour the martyrs of partition, accusing the party of preferring to ‘forget’ their sacrifices. Targeting the party’s ‘dynastic politics’, he said it began under Indira Gandhi, who imposed the Emergency, ‘killing democracy’.
Hailing Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi’s rise from a humble background and Sh. Nayab Singh Saini’s appointment as Chief Minister as an example of true democracy, Sh. Manohar Lal said the BJP had become the people’s choice in 2014 as a credible alternative to Congress.
Never forgive or forget those who are responsible for Partition- Union Minister of State for Cooperation
Union Minister of State for Cooperation, Government of India, Sh. Krishan Pal Gurjar, called upon citizens to neither forgive nor forget those responsible for the Partition of India. Speaking at a programme to mark 'Vibhajan Vibhishika Smriti Diwas' (Partition Horrors Remembrance Day), observed nationwide on the eve of Independence Day at the behest of Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi, he recalled the “dark night” of August 14, 1947, which he said was triggered by the ambition of Jinnah and Nehru to become Prime Minister and the Muslim League’s insistence on creating a religion-based nation.
The Minister said the decision forced lakhs to abandon their homes, subjected countless women to atrocities, and claimed innumerable innocent lives. He lauded the Prime Minister’s initiative to ensure future generations learn about the tragedy, adding that former Haryana Chief Minister and Union Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal was the first to formally observe the day in Haryana.
Sh. Krishan Pal Gurjar accused the Congress of being “driven by the desire for power then, and even today, alleging that the party is tarnishing the Army’s image globally for political gain. Congress never trusted the people of this country; nor does it trust the elected government, the armed forces, the judiciary, the Constitution, or constitutional bodies,” he remarked.
1947 Partition Among Humanity’s Worst Tragedies- Deputy Speaker
Haryana Vidhan Sabha Deputy Speaker, Dr. Krishan Lal Middha paid solemn tribute to the lakhs who perished during the Partition, describing it as one of the most catastrophic events in human history.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Krishan Lal Middha said that the 1947 Partition claimed the lives of 10 to 12 lakh people, displaced lakhs of families, and saw relatives sacrifice their lives to protect the honour of women, while trains arrived at the borders filled with corpses, he said.
The Deputy Speaker said the anguish of that time still lingers in the collective memory, blaming the Congress’s ‘power-hungry leadership’ for plunging the country into the fire of Partition. The boundaries drawn, he added, not only divided territory but also ‘split hearts in the name of religion and borders.’
Expressing gratitude to Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi for officially declaring 'Vibhajan Vibhishika Smriti Diwas' from the Red Fort in 2021.
Future generations must know why partition happened – BJP State President
BJP Haryana president, Sh. Mohan Lal Kaushik stressed the importance of educating future generations about the causes and culprits of Partition, which he said subjected countless people to atrocities and claimed innumerable lives. Today, we pay tribute to those martyrs, he said, noting that the Prime Minister’s 14 August observance has allowed the nation to honour their memory 75 years after Independence.
Sh. Mohan Lal Kaushik laid primary responsibility for the Partition on the Congress Party, alleging that it continues to mislead the public even today. He urged that the truth be continually reminded to the youth.
Panchanad Trust’s Effort to Preserve Partition Memories ‘Unparalleled’- Subhash Sudha
Panchanad Memorial Trust State President, Sh. Subhash Sudha hailed the sacrifices of the nearly 10 lakh people who died during Partition as an eternal source of inspiration. He recalled that the Trust began working in 2003 to preserve the memories of victims and resolved to establish a grand museum dedicated to the tragedy.
Sh. Subhash Sudha said that through this memorial, he said, future generations would learn about the suffering and heroism of Partition survivors while being reminded of their duty to the nation. He praised the resilience of ancestors who, despite grave hardship, rebuilt their lives with dignity, never begging for aid but relying on hard work, a legacy he described as “our true identity.
National President, Panchnad Memorial Trust Swami Dharmdev, Cabinet Ministers Sh. Krishan Lal Panwar, Sh. Vipul Goel, Dr. Arvind Sharma, Sh. Shyam Singh Rana, Smt. Shruti Choudhry, Ministers of State, Sh. Rajesh Nagar, Sh. Gaurav Gautam, MLAs Sh. Moolchand Sharma, Sh. Satish Fagna, Smt. Bimla Chaudhary, Sh. Dinesh Adlakha, Sh. Vinod Bhyana and Sh. Laxman Yadav and other dignitaries were also present in the programme.
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Pending hospital payments being processed without delay: State Health Authority
In last 7 days, Rs 170 crore released to empanelled hospitals in state
Chandigarh, August 14 — The State Health Authority (SHA), Haryana, has clarified on the recent concerns regarding the call for withdrawal of services by empanelled private hospitals under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) from 7th August, 2025.
In response to communications from the Indian Medical Association (IMA), Haryana, a spokesperson of the SHA said all pending payments to empanelled healthcare providers are being processed and disbursed strictly in accordance with the First-In-First-Out (FIFO) methodology. The SHA has assured that all outstanding dues will be settled without delay.
The SHA has also addressed multiple legitimate requests raised by IMA and participating hospitals. These include inclusion of hospital and IMA representatives in the State Empanelment Committee, State Grievance Redressal Committee, and District Grievance Redressal Committees and adoption of the latest package master, to ensure transparency and better operational alignment.
As of now, claims submitted up to the 2nd week of June 2025 have been paid. Since the inception of the scheme, over ₹3,050 crore has been disbursed to hospitals. For the current financial year 2025–26, up to 13th August 2025, approximately ₹480 crore has been received from the Central and State Governments and has been fully utilized for eligible claim settlements. In the last 7 days, Rs. 170 crore have been released to empanelled hospitals in the state.
The spokesperson said claims are processed through the NHA’s online platform by a team of 60 doctors, using an impartial and transparent allocation system that randomly assigns cases to processors. All deductions are strictly made per NHA guidelines, and only when there is insufficient clinical justification or documentation.
Hospitals are given an opportunity to upload supporting documents including vital charts, OT notes, clinical images, and lab reports before any claim is rejected or deducted. In case of disagreement, hospitals may appeal through the portal, and such appeals are reviewed by a Medical Audit Committee.
Regarding hospital empanelment and NABH incentives, all hospitals that received NABH incentive approvals via HEM 1.0 will continue to be eligible, provided their NABH certifications are valid. Hospitals applying a new must submit updated documentation via the HEM 2.0 portal, and these applications are being reviewed on priority.
The spokesperson said a large number of private hospitals across the state have distanced themselves from IMA’s service withdrawal call and continue to provide services. On an average, 2500 ‘pre-auths’ per day are being registered by empanelled hospitals with private hospitals raising pre-auth of Rs. 2 Crore approx. per day on average.
A recent grievance was received regarding denial of treatment to a beneficiary in Rewari. The SHA acted promptly by issuing a show-cause notice. The hospital clarified that cashless treatment is being provided under the scheme and admitted patient under the scheme. Any violation/denial of treatment report shall be dealt strictly by State Health Authority as per the rules and guidelines.
The SHA emphasized that there is no valid basis for any disruption or withdrawal of services under AB PM-JAY, as all raised issues have been effectively addressed.
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Haryana moves to end child begging racket
State launches SMILE-backed Rescue and Rehabilitation Drive
Chandigarh, August 14- In a decisive move to dismantle organised begging rackets and protect vulnerable children from exploitation, the Haryana State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (HSCPCR) has rolled out a state-backed rescue and rehabilitation initiative under the Union Government’s SMILE scheme (Support for Marginalised Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise).
A State-level Inter-Departmental Meeting, chaired by Additional Chief Secretary, Women and Child Development Department (WCD), Haryana, Sh. Sudhir Rajpal, brought together top police, child protection, health, labour, and social welfare officers to target the root causes of child begging and create a clear roadmap for its eradication.
He said that child begging is not an isolated act of poverty in many cases, it is a criminally organised industry where children are forced into the streets by cartels, traffickers, or even relatives for monetary gain. It strips children of education, exposes them to abuse, and traps them in lifelong cycles of vulnerability.
The Panchkula Pilot — Three Phases to Break the Cycle:
The first phase is mapping the Problem; Joint mapping of begging hotspots — traffic lights, religious places, and markets — by District Administration, WCD, and NGOs, Headcount of child beggars and identification of orphans, abandoned children, or those without family support. Second phase is Swift Rescue and Protection; District Task Force to rescue children in immediate need of shelter, Cases to be presented before the Child Welfare Committee (CWC) for legal protection, and Social Investigation Reports prepared under the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015, leading to personalised rehabilitation plans and, in third phase Long-Term Rehabilitation and Tracking; it will focus on preventing re-victimisation and trafficking, Regular monitoring of rehabilitated children and education, skills training, and family reintegration wherever possible. The meeting recognised that begging in many urban centres operates under well-structured rackets, exploiting children as income sources. The pilot aims not just to remove children from the streets but to dismantle these criminal networks through police action, intelligence sharing, and coordinated follow-up.
Sh. Sudhir Rajpal said that child begging is an exploitation of innocence and a violation of basic human rights. Haryana is committed to breaking this vicious cycle through rescue, rehabilitation, and strict action against those who profit from it. He further said that a follow-up meeting will be held in 15 days to assess progress, review the first rescue operations, and finalise strategies for scaling the model across the state.
DCP Crime and Traffic, Panchkula, Sh. Manpreet Singh, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Panchkula, Smt. Nisha and other officers remained present during the meeting.
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DGP Haryana Reviews Emergency Response Vehicle Operations, Issues Directions to Improve Response Time
Chandigarh, August 14 – Haryana Director General of Police (DGP) Sh. Shatrujeet Kapur held a meeting with senior officers to review the functioning and performance of Emergency Response Vehicles (ERVs) with the aim of enhancing their efficiency. On the occasion, the DGP stated clearly that providing quick, reliable, and high-quality service to the public during emergencies is the police’s top priority, and ERVs must be continuously strengthened to achieve this goal.
In the meeting, the DGP said that ERVs are the face of the police’s first response, and to maintain public trust, their services must be fast, accurate, and sensitive. He directed the officers present to continuously improve ERV efficiency by reducing response time, providing regular staff training, and strengthening technical monitoring. He further clarified that each vehicle is monitored 24/7 by Police Headquarters, and no negligence or indiscipline will be tolerated. The meeting also discussed in detail the performance parameters set for ERV personnel.
Reviewing the average response time of ERVs across districts, the DGP directed concerned officers to prepare concrete and time-bound action plans to further reduce it. He stressed that delayed ERV responses not only affect the image of the police but also hinder timely assistance to victims.
Performance Analysis through Data and Dashboard
During the meeting, representatives of the Haryana 112 team gave a detailed PowerPoint presentation on dashboard and data analysis systems. They explained how each ERV’s location, speed, response time, and call handling are tracked in real time. Based on this data, the efficiency of each vehicle is assessed and areas needing improvement are identified.
Training for ERV Staff
The presentation also mentioned that a special training program on the “Audit Module of ERV” has been organised for ERV nodal officers and ERSS staff in each district. The training includes live demonstrations of the module, its Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and first-aid guidelines.
Sh. Kapur said ERVs are the backbone of public safety and emergency services. Haryana Police’s goal is to ensure that emergency responses are not only quick but also of high quality and humane in approach. Continuous improvement will be made on all three fronts—technology, training, and monitoring.
Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order) Sh. Sanjay Kumar, Additional Director General of Police (Traffic & National Highways) Sh. Hardeep Doon, Inspector General of Police (Law and Order) Sh. Simardeep Singh, and several other senior officers were present during the meeting
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Pending hospital payments being processed without delay: State Health Authority
In last 7 days, Rs 170 crore released to empanelled hospitals in state
Chandigarh, August 14 — The State Health Authority (SHA), Haryana, has clarified on the recent concerns regarding the call for withdrawal of services by empanelled private hospitals under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) from 7th August, 2025.
In response to communications from the Indian Medical Association (IMA), Haryana, a spokesperson of the SHA said all pending payments to empanelled healthcare providers are being processed and disbursed strictly in accordance with the First-In-First-Out (FIFO) methodology. The SHA has assured that all outstanding dues will be settled without delay.
The SHA has also addressed multiple legitimate requests raised by IMA and participating hospitals. These include inclusion of hospital and IMA representatives in the State Empanelment Committee, State Grievance Redressal Committee, and District Grievance Redressal Committees and adoption of the latest package master, to ensure transparency and better operational alignment.
As of now, claims submitted up to the 2nd week of June 2025 have been paid. Since the inception of the scheme, over ₹3,050 crore has been disbursed to hospitals. For the current financial year 2025–26, up to 13th August 2025, approximately ₹480 crore has been received from the Central and State Governments and has been fully utilized for eligible claim settlements. In the last 7 days, Rs. 170 crore have been released to empanelled hospitals in the state.
The spokesperson said claims are processed through the NHA’s online platform by a team of 60 doctors, using an impartial and transparent allocation system that randomly assigns cases to processors. All deductions are strictly made per NHA guidelines, and only when there is insufficient clinical justification or documentation.
Hospitals are given an opportunity to upload supporting documents including vital charts, OT notes, clinical images, and lab reports before any claim is rejected or deducted. In case of disagreement, hospitals may appeal through the portal, and such appeals are reviewed by a Medical Audit Committee.
Regarding hospital empanelment and NABH incentives, all hospitals that received NABH incentive approvals via HEM 1.0 will continue to be eligible, provided their NABH certifications are valid. Hospitals applying a new must submit updated documentation via the HEM 2.0 portal, and these applications are being reviewed on priority.
The spokesperson said a large number of private hospitals across the state have distanced themselves from IMA’s service withdrawal call and continue to provide services. On an average, 2500 ‘pre-auths’ per day are being registered by empanelled hospitals with private hospitals raising pre-auth of Rs. 2 Crore approx. per day on average.
A recent grievance was received regarding denial of treatment to a beneficiary in Rewari. The SHA acted promptly by issuing a show-cause notice. The hospital clarified that cashless treatment is being provided under the scheme and admitted patient under the scheme. Any violation/denial of treatment report shall be dealt strictly by State Health Authority as per the rules and guidelines.
The SHA emphasized that there is no valid basis for any disruption or withdrawal of services under AB PM-JAY, as all raised issues have been effectively addressed.