Chandigarh, March 1: Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal said that the students of Haryana stuck in Ukraine will be brought back safely. For this, the Ministry of External Affairs and the Government of Haryana are making dedicated efforts. So far, the Haryana government has contacted 700 students through email, WhatsApp and other communication mediums. As many as 90 students have returned safely.
The Chief Minister said this while responding to questions of the media persons during his one-day stay in Karnal on Tuesday.
The Chief Minister said that in view of the crisis in Ukraine, the State Government had already set up a control room. A help desk has been set up at Delhi airport to help the students. Along with this, some students of Haryana have also reached Mumbai by plane from Ukraine and to help them a control room is also being set up there. All possible help will be given to bring these students safely back to Delhi and Haryana, said Sh. Manohar Lal.
The Union Ministry of External Affairs is keeping a close watch on the entire matter. Four Central Ministers have reached four countries adjoining Ukraine, they are making efforts to bring Indian citizens back to the country by holding talks with those countries, shared the Chief Minister.
The Chief Minister said that the Deputy Commissioners are contacting the families of those who are stuck in Ukraine.
Haryana budget will be beneficial for all sections
Speaking on the upcoming Budget Session of the Vidhan Sabha commencing from March 2, Sh. Manohar Lal said that this time the Budget will be beneficial for all sections.
On the lines of the Centre, this time, more emphasis would be given on mission infrastructure. Besides this, special attention will also be given as to how to ensure the reach of various welfare schemes of the government to the eligible persons.
10 years old diesel and 15 years old petrol autos banned in Gurugram
Responding to another question, the Chief Minister, said that the state government has held talks with the Auto Union in Gurugram to discontinue the 10-year old diesel and 15-year old petrol autos. For now, this rule is not applicable to any other district.
The government had given an extension on the notification of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) regarding tractors. This notification has been extended one more time. NGT has drafted a rule regarding NCR, the same is being implemented in Gurugram only. Giving relaxation for this Rule in other districts will be considered after the state's budget.
NCR area upto 100 kms
Responding to another question, the Chief Minister said that the NCR area is up to 100 kms. There was an old demand for Karnal to get out of NCR. Giving information on the Metro project, he said that at present there are 6 projects related to Metro in the state, out of which work is going on on three. This also includes the project of Metro coming from Panipat to Karnal.
In UP elections, results will come in favour of BJP
Responding to a question, the Chief Minister said that the Bharatiya Janata Party will perform well in the Uttar Pradesh elections. The election results will come in their favour.
Responding to the Panchayat elections to be held in Haryana, the Chief Minister said that at present a matter is pending in the Punjab and Haryana High Court. As soon as the decision is announced, then elections will be held.
Chief Minister gifts two projects worth Rs. 34 crore to Karnal
During his stay in Karnal, Chief Minister gifted two development projects to be built at a cost of Rs. 33,77,50,000.
The Chief Minister inaugurated the second phase of the Western Bypass to be constructed from Karnal-Kaithal Road to Ghoghadipur. An estimated amount of about Rs 31 crore will be spent on this work.
Along with this, he also laid the foundation stone of the market committee road from Shergarh to Modipur to be constructed at a cost of about Rs. 2,77,50,000.
On this occasion, the Chief Minister also greeted the people of the state on the occasion of Shivratri.