Haryana State PCS

• 09 Nov 2021

Udan Sikh Sardar Milkha Singh Sports Stadium

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On November 8, 2021, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar announced the name of the mini sports stadium built by Karnal Smart City Limited in about 4 acres as Udan Sikh Sardar Milkha Singh Khel Maidan.

Key Points

• The Chief Minister said that a statue of Sardar Milkha Singh would also be installed at the gate of this stadium and community center and library would be set up on its first floor on about 2.5 acres of land adjoining it.
• A yoga shed will be built at one corner of the sports ground, where yoga classes will be held. Apart from this, an astroturf field for hockey will be built at a cost of about Rs.8 crore on 7 acres of land available in Kailash village, adjacent to Karnal.

One Year Exemption in Property Tax for Private Educational Institutions

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On November 8, 2021, Haryana Urban Local Bodies Minister Anil Vij decided to give one year exemption in property tax to private educational institutions of the state.

Key Points

• Vij informed that private educational institutions established in the state will get the benefit of property tax of Rs 23.50 crore with the relaxation of one year.
• Government educational buildings have also already been given one year exemption in property tax and this will entail financial expenditure of Rs 10.35 crore.
• With this decision, 8986 educational institutions of 88 bodies of the state will benefit about Rs 33.85 crore.