Haryana

• 16 Nov 2021

Haryana Pavilion at the 40th Indian National International Trade Fair

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The theme of this year's Haryana Pavilion at the 40^th India International Trade Fair being organized at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from November 14 to November 27, 2021 is 'Atmnirbhar Bharat - Atmnirbhar Haryana'.

Key Points

• Haryana state is one of the most progressive states of the country. The details of various Mega Food Parks, Footwear Parks, IMT and other industrial areas of Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation have been displayed with the message of 'Ideal Investment Destination - Endless Opportunity' for the progress made in various sectors in Haryana State.
• Details of Haryana Agriculture and Business Policy, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Policy and Haryana Enterprises and Employment Policy, one segment-one product, integrated aviation hub have been displayed in the Haryana Pavilion.
• A detailed description of the family identity card scheme has been displayed in the pavilion. Haryana is the first state in the country to make family identity card. The 'Sarman' program towards the expansion of volunteer service has been brilliantly showcased. Also, the details of the expansion of health services are depicted in the pavilion.
• In the power sector, Haryana's Electricity Corporations are in profit and as a result of the 'Mhara Gaon Jagmag Gaon' scheme, round the clock power supply in ten districts of Haryana has been shown.
• Haryana has been showcased as a hub of sports. Details of prize money and other facilities given to the winning players of Olympics and Paralympics are also given.

'Jagriti Yatra' Cycle Rally

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On November 15, 2021, Director General of Police, Haryana flagged off a month-long cycle rally 'Jagriti Yatra' started by Haryana Police to raise social awareness about women safety and empowerment across the state at Police Headquarters.

Key Points

• Haryana DGP informed that the objective of this initiative is to promote women safety by making people, especially women and girls aware about their rights and educating about the role of various agencies including police in protecting women.
• The 'Jagriti Yatra' will cover all the districts of Haryana and there will also be an awareness program on the arrival of this rally. The team of women police cyclists participating in the rally will inform the women present in the program and college/school girls about crime prevention tips, sensitivity towards women empowerment and the roles of various agencies.
• With the slogan 'Jagruk Nari, Shakti Hamari' of Jagriti Yatra, Haryana Police aims to make women aware of their rights and the support facilities available in the state.