Haryana’s Achievements in Education Sector - II

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”

                                                                                                                    - Nelson Mandela.

Indeed. Nelson Mandela has rightly captured the power of education in ushering a positive change in the world.  In my previous blog, I wrote about the various initiatives taken by the Hooda led Haryana Government to provide access to higher education to all sectors of the society. Digging deeper into the same cause, I would now highlight some other initiates by the state government.

One such initiative is Rajiv Gandhi Education City. It has been set up at Kundli (Sonepat), which would act as a HUB for higher learning and centre for a research in cutting-edge technologies such as nanotechnology, biotechnology and genetics. RGEC will not only provide quality education in the state but also attract reputed domestic and international institutions for higher learning, as well as expert academicians for various disciplines. In RGEC, 25% of the total seats would be reserved for the students of Haryana. The framework of this plan rests on the strength of five pillars: - people, research, trades-technology, transition and globalization, wherein ‘people’ are the source of human capital.

Haryana Government has also established 'Bhagat Phool Singh Mahila Vishwavidyalaya  Khanpur Kalan’ and Indira Gandhi University at Mirpur (Rewari). The Post Graduate Regional Centre of Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak has also been upgraded to the status of a new State University at Mirpur (Rewari).  Government is also accredited with the setting up of Post Graduate Regional Centre Jind and a Post Graduate Regional Centre of Kurukshetra University.

Such steps are sure to bring a drastic change in the society and create a solid foundation for a progressing society. Needless to add, education is a twin-faceted tool for an all-round development of the individual as well as the society. For, not only does a person becomes perfect with the right education, but, he also contributes to the decision-making process and overall development of the nation at large. In this sense, education is the most potent area, which, if managed effectively, can lead to long-term benefits for the society. Hooda Government, clearly, deserves accolades for harnessing the education sector through its holistic reforms. 

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Haryana’s Achievements in the Education Sector- I

Education is unquestionably one of the most important factors that impact the growth and development of a state.  Haryana has witnessed a tremendous expansion in the field of higher education, both in terms of quality and quantity, under the leadership of CM Shri Bhupinder Singh Hooda and Shri Deepender Singh Hooda. It is apparent from the fact that State Govt. has exponentially enhanced the annual budget allocation from approximately Rs. 254.74 crores in 2004-05 to Rs. 1097.69 crores for the year 2013-14. Currently, education at all levels is the priority of the state government.

The enactment of the National Law University, Haryana Act in 2012 was one such measure. The proposed University will be established at Rajiv Gandhi Education City, Sonipat. 25 acres of land has been provided to the higher education department for establishment of this university. The step is clearly aimed to improve the state of higher education in the state.

Another project undertaken by the Hooda led Haryana government is the constitution of Haryana State Higher Education Council. It is an apex advisory body formed to take policy decisions that facilitate access to higher education for all segments of the society. It will also oversee this process with proper planning; promote academic excellence by providing academic input for policy formulation and guide the growth of higher education in accordance with the socio-economic requirements of the state.

Shri Deepender Singh has a keen interest in the technological revolution and the overall impact it is capable of creating.  I am sure under his leadership, technology will improve education to a phenomenal extent. Keeping the same perspective in mind, EDUSAT project has also been launched. It is meant for imparting education through satellite. The project has been implemented in 63 government colleges and 39 private colleges in the state.  A total of Rs. 200 lacs has been sanctioned during the current financial year towards this plan.

In my upcoming blog, I will highlight few other initiatives that have been taken by Shri Hooda and the Haryana government to improve the state of education in Haryana.   

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Haryana: Striving towards Inclusive Growth

Napolean Hill once said “Strength and growth come only through continuous effort and struggle.” And Haryana government lives up to this reality in the current scenario.

The State Chief Minister, Shri Bhupinder Singh Hooda recently announced to observe year 2014 as the “year of inclusive growth” and said 2.65 lakh new job opportunities would be provided to the youth including 65,000 vacancies in the government sector. While the recruitment process for jobs in the government sector is in progress, the remaining job opportunities would be provided in the private sector.

'Mukhyamantri Muft Ilaj Yojna' has been recently implemented in the state, under which, operation facilities, laboratory tests, medicines, dental treatment and emergency ambulance service would be provided to the patients free of cost.

Under this scheme, the enhanced pension of Rs 1,000 would be given to senior citizens, widows and physically challenged. A fixed honorarium of Rs 500 per month would be given to the Accredited Social Health Activists in the state. A 50 per cent increase in the incentive money would also be provided to them on the basis of their performance. Also, the interim relief of Rs 2,000 per month to be given to the employees of the state government would also be admissible to the employees working in boards and corporations.

In addition to these initiatives, 15,041 posts would soon be filled to clear the backlog of posts meant for Scheduled Caste and Backward Classes. Similarly, the backlog of posts reserved for ex-servicemen is also being cleared.

Another significant step is towards the women of the state. All the female applicants would be granted rebate of 50 per cent in the application fee for government jobs. This way, the state is facilitating the necessary impetus for growth to all sections of the state.

Progress counts only when it’s consistent. Haryana Government realizes this fact and ascribes the future of the state to its youth. Their timely schemes for upgrading welfare, education and growth are in line with the same thought for inclusive development.

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Shri Hooda to Miss Active Poll Campaign

I recently heard the news that Shri Deepender Singh Hooda will not be able to campaign actively this time due to his back problem.

In a recent interview, Shri Hooda said that owing to long and strenuous work schedule, he has injured his backbone. In medical terminology, the condition is called (L-1, F1) slipped disc and he is currently undergoing treatment at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi.

"I have acute pain in my backbone. It has been damaged 40% but I can recover after long bed rest. However, this time, it is likely that I may miss active campaigning in the Lok Sabha polls," Shri Hooda said.

Although he is not able to interact on ground with his supporters, but his virtual friends (on Facebook and Twitter) are actively supporting him in the online campaign. Days before Chief Minister Shri Bhupinder Singh Hooda addressed party supporters to inform them that his son would not be able to campaign due to severe back pain, his Facebook friends and Twitter followers were already aware of Shri Hooda’s health and had pledged support in electioneering for him.

Though Shri Hooda’s wife Shweta and mother Asha have been reaching out to electorate and supporters in different segments to seek votes, schedules of workers meeting at Rohtak, Jhajjar, Sampla and Badli were already posted online on Shri Deepender's official page.

Few hours after he posted his 24-page development report card on his Facebook page (which is being 'talked' about by 15,000 people and 'liked' by 410,037), it went viral and was 'liked' and 'shared' yet again, by hundreds of supporters.

The magic of Shri Hooda’s supportive leadership speaks for itself. It is due to this charisma that even in his absence, his followers are carrying the baton forward. I pray for the speedy recovery of Shri Hooda and hope that he will soon be able to campaign actively. 

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Strengthening the Education Sector

The Indian education system is presently facing several issues and challenges. It is the duty of the government to improve the quality of institutions in India. We have several reputed universities and institutions including IISC, IITs, IIITs, IIMs, IIS and NITs.

The importance of education lies in realizing its essence and harnessing the potential of the youth for national development. Today’s need, therefore, is to not only aid the development of intellectual skills but also encourage effective growth and development of Indian Economy. The education system must develop students as great learners, innovators, scholars, researchers and trainers in the future.

This radical thinking is clearly ingrained in the approach of Haryana Government. After continuous efforts by Shri Deepender Singh Hooda, Kendriya Vidyalaya (KV) at Matanhail (Jhajjar), Ramrai (Jind), Fatehabad (Sirsa) and Masana (Kurukshetra) have been approved by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs.

In all, 54 new KVs will be opened across the country. Kendriya Vidyalayas are aimed at providing quality education to children of people working in Military/ Para Military forces, though they are open to the civilian population as well.

The main terminal stages in the general education system are secondary and higher secondary education. This is because the students take important decisions about their career at these points. I am happy to see that Shri Deepender Singh Hooda understands the importance of education in the state and is undertaking constant endeavours to ensure its strengthening. 

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Haryana and the saga of Bhakra Dam

 CM Shri Bhupinder Singh Hooda recently assured people of Haryana that he will do everything to get them their share of water from the Bhakra Dam for which the Hansi-Butana Canal has already been dug.

“Some vested interests are plotting to derail our plan to get water to Haryana through the Hansi-Butana Canal but I would ensure that they do not succeed in their designs,” he said. He gave this assurance while addressing a gathering after laying the foundation stones and inaugurating various projects at Ismaila village in the district.

The canal has been dug to ensure that Haryana’s share of water from Bhakra Dam reaches every part of the state, he said. Shri Hooda said that when he became an MP, he assured the people of the area that he would never compromise on the interests of the state.

“The people of the state are with me and I will fulfill every promise I made to them. When the Congress came to power in 2005 and I became Chief Minister, people said my government won’t last long. But with the blessings of UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, and cooperation of the people, my government has lasted full term and performed excellently,” Hooda said.

Before Congress came to power, the area was backward. The people of the state gave him a chance to remove backwardness and the Hooda family has taken every step to ensure that the state is on its way to prosperity and growth.

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New Projects and Incentives for Haryana

Constant need to bring in new projects and initiatives for sustainable development cannot be denied. Any government that has the desire to bring in development and a positive change in the state would definitely know the importance of the same.      

Haryana Chief Minister Shri Bhupinder Singh Hooda recently announced several projects and incentives for people in the state. Shri Hooda announced to set up a sports university in Bhiwani town. It will be named after former state chief minister Bansi Lal. 

A National Law University, named Baba Sahib Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar, would be set up at the Rajiv Gandhi Education City, Kundli, in Sonipat district, 35 km from Delhi. The chief minister also announced that the regional centre of the Kurukshetra University at Jind would be upgraded to an university. 

He also announced two regional centres of the Bhagat Phool Singh Women University in Rewari and Jind districts. A regional centre of Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Hyderabad, would be set up at Nuh in Mewat district.

Mr Hooda said two new medical colleges would be set up in Bhiwani and Mahendergarh districts. For men aged above 65 years 50 percent concession in fares of the Haryana Roadways buses was announced. Women, aged above 60 years, are already availing this facility.

Giving relief to owners of auto-rickshaws, three-wheelers and goods carriers of one tonne weight, Shri Hooda announced that they would be given facility of paying one-time road tax and passenger tax. 

 These new projects and developments are sure to provide robust growth to the state and help in its overall development.  

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