CM Inaugurates, Lays Foundation Stones of Rs. 77.30-Crore Development Projects
Rs. 1,008 crore spent on development in Hansi Over 11 Years; only Rs. 253 crore spent during Congress Regime
Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh-
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday announced that Hansi will be accorded district status as the 23rd district of Haryana, marking a significant administrative milestone for the region. The Chief Minister further stated that the official notification will be issued within a week, after which Hansi will formally attain district status from the revenue administration perspective.
Addressing a ‘Vikas rally’ in Hansi, the Chief Minister also inaugurated and laid foundation stones of three development projects worth Rs. 77.30 crore.
Recalling Hansi’s rich historical and cultural legacy, Saini described it as a land of valour and sacrifice, once known as the gateway of Hindustan. He paid homage to the sacrifices made during the First War of Independence in 1857, stating that the historic Lal Sadak still bears testimony to the brutal atrocities of the British, where freedom fighters were mercilessly crushed. He said Hansi’s prominence predates even the freedom struggle, noting that the town was earlier known as Asi and Asigarh, and during the reign of Emperor Harsha, it served as the capital of the Satluj province.
Reaffirming the government’s commitment to regional development, the Chief Minister said that no stone would be left unturned for the progress of Hansi. Highlighting development works, he stated that projects worth Rs. 1,008 crore have been executed in the Hansi Assembly constituency over the last 11 years, whereas only Rs. 253 crore worth of works were undertaken during the Congress regime.
The Chief Minister said that out of the 217 promises made in the Sankalp Patra election manifesto, the double-engine government has fulfilled 54 promises within a year, while work on 163 promises is currently underway. Though one year may appear brief, he said, it has witnessed development progressing at three times the earlier pace, reflecting the government’s commitment to non-stop development. He added that during its third term as well, the government has taken decisive steps to ensure inclusive growth and safeguard the interests of all sections of society.
Listing major welfare initiatives, Saini said that under the Deendayal Lado Lakshmi Yojana, eligible women are provided financial assistance of Rs. 2,100, and so far more than seven lakh women have received Rs. 258 crore in two installments. He further said that to support poor households, the government is providing LPG cylinders at Rs. 500 per month, benefiting around 14.7 lakh families across the state.
Speaking on agricultural reforms, the Chief Minister said that the state government is procuring all crops at Minimum Support Price (MSP). He informed that Rs. 1.64 lakh crore has been directly credited to the accounts of nearly 12 lakh farmers for crop procurement.
Over the past 11 years, farmers have received Rs. 15,448 crore as compensation under crop damage and the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana. In contrast, during its 10-year tenure, the Congress government disbursed only Rs. 1,138 crore and left Rs. 269 crore unpaid, which was cleared by the BJP government after assuming office in 2014, said Saini.