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Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- General
- Hindustan Times
Our collective duty to keep the environment clean: Haryana CM
Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday urged the people to plant a tree as a step towards environmental conservation and green future on the occasion of World Environment Day. While addressing the gathering in Charkhi Dadri, the chief minister urged the state's residents to take a pledge to stop using plastic with an aim of making the state plastic -free. He launched the second phase of the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam campaign', and the green Aravalli action plan, and the Miyawaki Plantation Campaign. He also flagged -off five electric buses in a push towards making state pollution free. 'As we honour the mother, who gives us birth, we also show the same honour to mother earth. The green Aravalli action plan, which was kicked-off with an aim to rejuvenate and green the Aravalli region, will include five districts of Haryana out of 29 districts across the country,' the CM added. The chief minister said that plastic pollution is causing significant harm to the environment, and its effects will pose serious risks to future generations. 'It is our collective responsibility to keep the environment clean. The state government is focusing on creating a plastic-free natural environment and is implementing various measures to eliminate plastic pollution. The state government had already imposed a ban on single-use plastic. Plastic bags below 120 microns have also been prohibited as part of the broader strategy to reduce plastic waste,' he added. Saini said that the state government is committed in its 'Sankalp Patra' to provide 375 electric buses across 11 municipal corporations across the state. 'Nearly 45 electric buses have already been deployed under the city bus service across nine cities. Around 450 more electric buses will be procured under the Pradhan Mantri E-Bus Seva Yojana by 2026 and will be integrated into the roadways fleet. These buses will be allocated to cities including Gurugram, Faridabad, Panipat, Yamuna Nagar, Rohtak and Hisar,' he added. He further said that as many as 5,250 eco clubs have been established across all districts in Haryana. 'We are planning to create Oxyvan, green spaces ranging from five to 100 acres, at district headquarters across the state. An Oxyvan was successfully established in Karnal last year, and work is currently underway in Panchkula,' he added. The CM said that the government aims to have around 30% of the roadways fleet composed of electric buses. This initiative will significantly reduce diesel consumption and curb air pollution.
Time of India
30-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
100 Days Of Govt: BJP To Highlight Welfare Plans
New Delhi: The current BJP dispensation has listed a number of welfare schemes as its achievements in a document, which is likely to be launched on Saturday as the govt's achievements in 100 days in office. Among the highlights are its presentation of a Rs 1 lakh crore budget for 2025-26, which is the highest ever. It will also list as achievements the regular holding of jan sunwai programmes at the chief minister's camp office and in the districts, the steps taken to clean the Yamuna, health schemes for the poor and elderly, a law to curb arbitrary school fee hikes, and the launch of buses for last-mile connectivity Back in the saddle in Delhi after 27 years, BJP wants to celebrate its first 100 days in office in a big way. An event to commemorate it will be held at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Saturday. According to officials, chief minister Rekha Gupta has asked her council of ministers — Parvesh Verma, Ashish Sood, Manjinder Singh Sirsa, Pankaj Kumar Singh, Kapil Mishra and Ravindra Indraj Singh — to compile the list of work done in the last three months in their respective departments and share it with her to turn it into a report card. "All ministers have submitted the list of substantial work done in the departments they are in charge of. The CM too has compiled a similar list," an official said. The officials added that most of the work started in the last three months were promised in BJP's Sankalp Patra or election manifesto. The rolling out of the Ayushman Bharat health scheme, a monthly honorarium of Rs 2,500 for poor women, cleaning the Yamuna, and tabling the CAG reports pending for the last few years, were among the several promises BJP had made. "We are also trying to make this govt connect with the people of Delhi. The chief minister has the jan sunwai programme at her camp office every morning to listen to people's grievances. Similarly, every district will now have a jan sunwai programme every Saturday," a close aide of the chief minister said. "The CM has also held seven cabinet meetings so far to approve the initiative for the development of the city and frequently visited schools and hospitals apart from roads and drains for inspection," he added.
Time of India
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Voters' mandate in panchayat polls shows support for progress: Saikia
1 2 Guwahati: Terming the performance of the party as a victory for development and progress, BJP's state president Dilip Saikia said the people of Assam cast their votes to further accelerate the unstoppable momentum of progress under CM Himanta Biswa Sarma 's the winning candidates of the BJP alliance, he expressed his gratitude to the nearly 1.81 crore voters for their support in this panchayat polls . He expressed hope that the elected representatives will play a crucial role in building a strong 'panchayati raj' system and a prosperous Assam. He urged all elected members to serve the people with greater responsibility, competence, and a people-centric approach, contributing towards creating a self-reliant and dignified described the public mandate in the panchayat elections as a mature and decisive verdict. Highlighting that BJP alliance candidates secured victories in over 80% of the Zilla Parishad and Anchalik Panchayat seats, he said this resulted in the formation of near-opposition-free panchayats, a significant development in Assam's grassroots emphasized that this massive mandate was earned due to the BJP govt's commitment to comprehensive rural development , focusing on the welfare of the last person in society and implementing policies that positively impacted roads, drainage systems, bridges, education, health, rural infrastructure, and empowerment of women, youth, farmers, and students. Saikia also pointed out that the BJP's inclusive policy of satisfaction over Congress's appeasement politics resonated strongly with the reaffirmed that the BJP will faithfully implement every commitment made in its Sankalp Patra (Manifesto) during the elections.
Time of India
11-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
NDA set to grab majority: BJP state prez
1 2 Guwahati: Based on the current projections in view of the trend so far, the NDA is poised to secure a majority in the anchalik panchayats and zila parishads, signalling a decisive electoral mandate in the panchayat polls, said BJP's state president Dilip added that the trends as of now indicate a commanding lead for the candidates of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) across the state. Saikia, who is also a parliamentarian from the state, described the groundswell of public support for the NDA as "extraordinary and unprecedented."He attributed the alliance's strong performance to the transformative governance under the leadership of PM Modi and CM Sarma. He said the people of Assam once again reposed their faith in the BJP-led coalition to sustain the momentum of inclusive and broad-based development across the state president acknowledged the pivotal role played by senior party figures, including CM Sarma, Union ministers Sarbananda Sonowal, and Pabitra Margherita, and allied party leaders and dedicated grassroots workers. "Their collective effort," he noted, "has contributed significantly in consolidating the alliance's electoral base in rural Assam," he heartfelt gratitude to the electorate, Saikia thanked voters for their overwhelming support, which, he noted, transcended political affiliations. He called the mandate a clear endorsement of the alliance's vision to strengthen grassroots democracy and accelerate rural progress. Reaffirming the BJP's commitment to the 'panchayati raj' system, he assured that every promise made in the party's Sankalp Patra (manifesto) would be implemented in a phased and time-bound the previous Panchayat elections held in 2018, the BJP secured victories in 212 Zila Parishads, while its ally, the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), won in 19. Similarly, BJP candidates triumphed in 1,025 Anchalik Panchayat member constituencies, with AGP candidates winning in 118 seats by defeating opposition contenders. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Mother's Day wishes , messages , and quotes !
Time of India
26-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
BJP manifesto focus on farmers, Class X students
1 2 3 4 Guwahati: Assam BJP unveiled its 'Sankalp Patra', a 15-point manifesto for the upcoming panchayat elections scheduled for May 2 and 7. The document outlines plans for comprehensive optical fibre networks to provide high-speed internet connectivity throughout Assam's villages. The party committed to accelerating financial assistance for farmers who suffer crop losses of 33% or more due to natural calamities. The manifesto features educational initiatives, including a Rs 300 monthly allowance for Class X board examination students. Evening study centres will be established in villages, with local educated youth conducting specialised classes for Class X board candidates. "These classes will run for about five months from Oct for the benefit of the Class X board examinees," stated CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, noting that he drew inspiration from night schools operated by an NGO in Jharkhand during his visit last year. At the state BJP headquarters on Saturday morning, state BJP president Dilip Saikia and CM Himanata Biswa Sarma, along with senior party officials including BJP state in-charge Harish Dwivedi, launched the 'Sankalp Patra'. The document's introduction encompassed the principles of 'Gramoday, 'Sarvoday', 'Antyoday', and 'Rashtraday'. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo "We have governed over the past few years by challenging established thoughts, ideologies, and philosophies. Those entrenched notions that once acted as barriers to holistic development have been consistently challenged by our govt's work over the last four years. There was once a time when Assam's chief ministers almost begged before Delhi, but today, Assam has reached a stage where we are contributing towards the nation's development," said Himanta. The CM emphasised that an effective panchayati raj system would boost local development. Sarma insisted on collaborative efforts between panchayats under MGNREGA and the PWD to speed up road construction. He reported that 3.5 lakh new houses are under construction through the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana , adding that the chief minister's housing scheme would ensure accommodation for all underprivileged families. Despite concerns over the Pahalgam terror incident affecting electoral sentiment, Sarma discussed BJP's ongoing campaign efforts to deliver on promises to villagers. Saikia recognised ordinary citizens as the architects of a safe, developed, and great Assam. He detailed how BJP develops manifestos through public consultation, with this 'Sankalp Patra' incorporating community feedback. "More than 3,500 individuals sent their suggestions via email, and the document was prepared accordingly,' Saikia said. Saikia stressed that BJP treats every election, from panchayat to Parliament, as equally crucial. The manifesto promises Rs 2 lakh each to 5,000 youths per constituency over five years through the Chief Minister's Atmanirbhar Asom Abhijan. Other commitments include competitive exam preparation support, additional cooking gas cylinder subsidies, enhanced road and health services in tea garden areas, and funds for renovating 10 more religious sites in each village panchayat.
