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Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Haryana to allot land in 2,000 villages to support Prajapati potters: CM Saini
Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday announced land allotment to the Prajapati community in 2,000 villages within 15 days to facilitate access to soil for pottery. Addressing a state-level Maharaja Daksha Prajapati Jayanti event in Bhiwani, he said land details, including khasra numbers, would be shared with beneficiaries. Land rights letters were also distributed to community members. Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini during an event in Bhiwani on Sunday. (Sourced) Under the Haryana Rural Industrial Scheme, Prajapatis will receive a 15% subsidy on machinery and building construction (B, C, D categories) to set up micro-enterprises. Additionally, a 7% annual interest subsidy on term loans—up to ₹8 lakh annually for seven years—will be provided. Highlighting the cultural value of pottery, Saini said it reflects the skill and vision of the Prajapati community. He also inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for 19 development projects worth ₹234.38 crore in Bhiwani and announced ₹1.29 crore for community dharamshala works. The CM emphasised the state's commitment to welfare schemes for the backward Class-A communities, including 8% Panchayati Raj representation, ₹51,000 Shagun for daughters' marriage, ₹4,000 annual aid under the Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme, and free coaching for competitive exams. The Mati Kala Board was also credited for promoting traditional clay artistry.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Land in 2k villages within 15 days: CM Nayab Saini in outreach to Kumhars; assures aid under Rural Industrial Scheme
Chandigarh: Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday announced land allocation for Prajapati community in 2,000 villages of the state within 15 days, marking another move by the BJP govt to woo the state's backward classes (A) community. Saini's announcement came during an event to mark the birth anniversary of Maharaja Daksha Prajapati in Bhiwani. The Prajapati community is linked to the Kumhars, who are traditionally associated with pottery and clay work. They make up for 2.7% of the state's population, according to a 2019 estimate. During the day, the CM also inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of 19 projects worth Rs 234.38 crore. This included the inauguration of six projects worth Rs 87.42 crore and the foundation stone of 13 projects worth Rs 147 crore. Saini announced that in the next 15 days, land will be allocated to the Prajapati community in 2,000 villages of the state where panchayat land is available, ensuring the community has access to soil for making earthen pots. Beneficiaries will receive detailed information, including khasra numbers, about the land, he said. The CM also distributed land rights letters to Prajapati community members in Bhiwani. He announced that financial assistance will be provided to the people of the community who start micro-enterprises under the 'Haryana Rural Industrial Scheme'. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is it legal? How to get Internet without paying a subscription? Techno Mag Learn More Undo Under this, a capital subsidy at the rate of 15% will be given on investment made on machinery and building construction in B, C, and D category blocks of the state. Apart from this, an interest subsidy of 7% per annum on term loans, with a maximum benefit of Rs 8 lakh annually, for a duration of 7 years would also be provided. Saini said the art of crafting clay utensils was a treasured heritage. "Pottery making is not just an art; it symbolizes the artistic vision, skill, and expertise of the Prajapati community," he said. The CM announced Rs 1.29 crore for various works in the Prajapati community dharamshalas across the state.
