Emphasises good governance, merit-based model, transparent recruitment and skill development
Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh-
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini on Friday interacted with youth from Punjab who visited his residence, Sant Kabir Kutir. The interaction focused on governance, public policy and employment opportunities. Highlighting good governance and a merit-based system as the foundation of development, the Chief Minister stressed the importance of a transparent recruitment policy to ensure fair opportunities for deserving youth. He described skill development as a key future requirement and said that promoting training, innovation and entrepreneurship would help make the youth self-reliant.
The Chief Minister said that earning public trust in a democracy is not easy, and maintaining it is an even greater challenge. The third consecutive term of the double-engine government at the Centre and in Haryana reflects the confidence reposed by the people, especially the youth, in the government’s policies. From the very beginning of its tenure, the government ensured that young talent is respected and provided equal opportunities. He said that Haryana and Punjab are not just neighbouring states, but two strong streams of the same culture, traditions and heritage.
Referring to the strict implementation of ‘Bina Parchi Bina Kharchi’ policy, the Chief Minister said that government jobs in Haryana have been provided purely on the basis of merit. Large-scale recruitments carried out over the past years have boosted the confidence of youth and strengthened politics based on trust.
The Chief Minister assured the youth from Punjab that they are welcome to meet him at any time, and reiterated that the Haryana government is fully committed to taking every possible step in the interest of youth.
Youth are the biggest strength of Viksit Bharat 2047
The Chief Minister said that Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi has resolved to make India a developed nation by 2047, and the country’s youth will be the biggest force in achieving this goal. Under the Prime Minister’s leadership, India has emerged among the world’s leading economic powers and is rapidly progressing towards becoming the third-largest economy. He said that for the first time since Independence, the country has leadership that is carrying forward the ideals of India’s great freedom fighters.
Firm action against drugs
The Chief Minister said that the Haryana government is working with complete seriousness to combat drug abuse. From setting up de-addiction centres to providing treatment for addicted youth, sustained efforts are being made at every level. To spread awareness, programmes such as cyclothons and marathons are being organised, with participation ranging from 20,000 to 25,000 young people. He informed that those involved in the illegal drug trade are facing stringent action, including attachment of their properties.
The Chief Minister said that with the establishment of the Foreign Cooperation Department, youth are being provided safe, transparent and dignified overseas employment opportunities. The government is also facilitating legal channels for sending youth abroad. Expressing concern over fraud committed in the name of overseas employment and practices like the ‘dunki route,’ he said that strict action has been taken against those involved in such activities.
Talking about health initiatives, the Chief Minister said that lakhs have benefited under the Ayushman Bharat and Chirayu schemes. So far, around 1.5 crore cards have been issued, and claims worth approximately Rs. 4,500 crore have been settled by the government.
Highlighting Haryana’s achievements in sports, the Chief Minister said that sports nurseries, academies and gymnasiums have been established across the state. Athletes are being provided training, sports kits and financial assistance, enabling more players from Haryana to make their mark at national and international levels.
The Chief Minister recalled that great revolutionaries such as Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Lala Lajpat Rai dedicated their entire lives to the nation so that future generations could live in peace and prosperity. He urged the youth to imbibe these ideals in their own lives.