Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi's visit to Jind on July 17 will mark the beginning of a new chapter of development in the state. On this occasion, the Prime Minister will flag off the country's first hydrogen-powered train, which will run between Jind and Sonipat.
The Chief Minister made these remarks while addressing a press conference at the PWD Rest House in Jind on Wednesday. Addressing the media, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that July 17 will be a historic and proud day for Haryana.
Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi will flag off the hydrogen-powered train connecting Jind and Sonipat. He further said that, in addition, the Prime Minister will dedicate several other development projects worth hundreds of crores of rupees to Haryana, which will greatly benefit the people of the state.
The Chief Minister said that, in line with the Prime Minister's message of reducing dependence on petrol and diesel, the Jind rally will be completely eco-friendly. Most people attending the rally will use electric vehicles, while CNG-powered vehicles, including e-rickshaws, will also be used for transportation to the venue.
He further informed that the Prime Minister's address during the eco-friendly rally will also be broadcast live through LED screens at designated locations across Haryana, enabling lakhs of people to watch and listen to the programme. The Chief Minister said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi, India has earned a new identity on the global stage over the past 12 years.
Haryana has also scripted a new chapter of development during this period, and today every district of the state is connected through the national highway network. Earlier, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini visited the railway station and the rally venue.
At the PWD Rest House, he reviewed the preparations with members of the Cabinet, MLAs, other public representatives and senior state government officials. He sought feedback regarding the arrangements and issued necessary directions to ensure the successful organisation of the programme.
The Chief Minister directed officials to complete all preparations for the Prime Minister's visit within the stipulated timeline. He said there should be no shortcomings in route planning, security arrangements, electricity supply, traffic management, drinking water, sanitation, parking, barricading, medical facilities or any other essential arrangements.
He instructed all concerned departments to work in close coordination, conduct advance inspections of every arrangement and ensure their timely completion. He also asked all departments to discharge their responsibilities diligently to ensure the smooth and successful conduct of the programme.
Among those present during the meeting were BJP State President Dr. Archana Gupta, former BJP State President Mohan Lal Badoli, Development and Panchayats Minister Krishan Lal Panwar, Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Krishan Kumar Bedi, Cooperation Minister Dr. Arvind Sharma, Education Minister Mahipal Dhanda, Deputy Speaker Dr. Krishan Lal Middha, Rajya Sabha MPs Sanjay Bhatia and Subhash Barala, MLAs Ram Kumar Gautam, Devender Attri, and Vinod Bhayana, former Parliamentary Secretary Duda Ram, Haryana Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi, Commissioner and Secretary, Information, Public Relations, Languages and Culture Department Dr. Amit Agrawal, Director General of the Department K. Makarand Pandurang, Managing Director, Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Dr. Aditya Dahiya, Karnal Divisional Commissioner Rajeev Ratan, Hisar Divisional Commissioner Geeta Bharti, and Media Coordinator to the Chief Minister Ashok Chhabra.