Solar Revolution within 120 Days:Aman Arora

Tuesday: 7 Jan, 2025, 18:21 Development News from Gurjeet Billa//DPR PUNJAB Edit By Karthika Kalyani Singh

Solar Revolution within 120 Days:Aman Arora 

 663 More Agri-Solar Pumps to be installed

*Directs PEDA officials to make all-out efforts to achieve the target of 20K solar pumps

*New & Renewable Energy Sources Revolution in Punjab

*Minister hands over work order to a firm for the installation of solar pumps

Chandigarh:7th January 2025: (Gurjeet Billa//Punjab Screen Desk)::

In order to give further impetus to natural energy for decarbonizing the state’s agricultural sector, the Punjab Government will install additional 663 solar water pumps for agricultural use within the next 120 days. This was announced by Mr. Aman Arora, Minister of New and Renewable Energy Sources Punjab.

 

Mr. Aman Arora, on Tuesday, handed over work order to M/s. AVI Renewables Energy Pvt. Ltd. for the installation of 663 solar pumps for agricultural use in the state. He also mentioned that a work order for the installation of 2,356 solar pumps had already been issued last month.

 

He directed the PEDA officials to make all-out efforts to achieve the target of installing 20,000 agricultural solar pumps in the state for the welfare of the farmers.

 

This company was selected through a transparent and competitive bidding process. A subsidy of 60% is available for general category farmers, while Scheduled Caste (SC) farmers can receive an 80% subsidy for solar pumps with capacities of 3, 5, 7.5, and 10 HP. In dark zones (over-exploited groundwater blocks), these pumps will be  installed to farmers who already have micro irrigation systems, such as drip or sprinkler systems, set up on their bore-wells, he added.<yyw

 

With the installation of these solar pumps, Mr. Aman Arora said that this will not only reduce fuel costs but also lead to zero carbon emissions, promoting more sustainable farming practices. The farmers will no longer need to visit their farms at night for irrigation, as these pumps operate during the daytime.

 

Director PEDA Mr. M.P. Singh, Joint Director Rajesh Bansal and representatives of the respective firm were also present on the occasion.

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Captain making more strong structure of PLC

Sunday: 9th January 2022 at 7:31 PM

Punjab Lok Congress appoints 5 vice presidents, 17 general secretaries

Chandigarh: 9th January 2021: (Gurjit Billa//Punjab Screen)::

The Punjab Lok Congress, Chief Capt Amarinder Singh has appointed five vice presidents and seventeen general secretaries. According to Kamal Saini, General Secretary in-charge organization, the orders were issued here today.

The five Vice Presidents include Amrik Singh Aliwal, Prem Mittal, Farzana Alam, Harjinder Singh Thekedar and Sanjay Inder Singh Bunny Chahal.

The General Secretaries, include Rajwinder Kaur Bhagike,

Rajinder Singh Raja,  Pushpinder Singh Bhandari, Anu Gandotra, Jagjivan Pal Singh Gill, Sandeep Sikri, Jagdish Kumar Jassal, Raghubir Pradhan, Sanjiv Rocky Bharghav, Jagdish Kumar Jagga, Avtar Singh Goniana , KK Sharma, Harpreet Singh Hero, SMS Sandhu,  Amrik Singh Happy, Sardar Ali and Sarita Sharma

Rohit Kumar Sharma has been appointed District President, Mohali and advocate Sandeep Gorsi has been appointed Chairman Legal Cell, Punjab Lok Congress

No civilised society can approve of such killings:Capt.

21st December 2021 at 7:08 PM

Accused should have been handed over to the police

National security, Punjab interest, top priority: Capt Amarinder

Rajpura (Patiala): 21st December 2021: (Gurjit Billa//Punjab Screen)::

Former Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh today said that national security and the welfare of Punjab was on top of his agenda and hoped that next PLC-BJP goverment will successfully work on that.

Addressing a public meeting after inducting senior Congress leader,  Jagdish Kumar Jagga into the party, here today, Capt Amarinder said, the two parties were working in close coordination to ensure success in the ellections.

Later talking to reporters, Capt Amarinder said, the case registered against Akali leader Bikram Singh Majithia will not stand legal scrutiny as the government had not followed due process of law.

He also condemned the killing of the sacrilege accused in Durbar Sahib and Kapurthala, saying the accused should have been handed over to the police.

Responding to a question on registration of an FIR against Majithia, he asked on what basis the government had registered the case against him since the report on drug trafficking was still lying with Punjab and Haryana High Court in a sealed cover. "After all there is a law in the country and I am sure it will not stand the legal scrutiny in the court of law", he said, while adding, "just because you don't like someone, you can't put him behind bars".

To a question on lynchings in Amritsar and Kapurthala, Capt Amarinder said, the accused should have been handed over to the police. No civilised society can and should approve of such killings.

On the issue of people getting angry for denial of justice over Behbal Kalan sacrilege, thus resorting to such killings, the former Chief Minister said, his government had pursued it from day one.

He said, first the state had to fight a long legal battle to get the inquiry back from the Central Bureau of Investigation and then the investigation was started and 22 people including police officials and civilians were arrested who are on bail now.

He said, there is no justification for mob lynching, whatsoever and it is condemnable.

Earlier Capt Amarinder was accorded a rousing reception by people of this industrial town. His cavalcade of cars was led by a motorcycle rally, participated over by hundreds of youth. He was greeted and cheered by people and was showered with flowers all through the route.

Capt Amarinder recalled his sentimental association with Rajpura town. He said, his father late Maharaja Yadwinder Singh had settled the refugees from Bahawalpur in this town and his mother Late Rajmata Mohinder Kaur used to look after the refugees and he used to visit the camps with her.

Responding to the complaints of harassment, arm twisting, intimidation and registration of false cases at the behest of local MLA, Capt Amarinder said, he will ensure that he (the MLA) is held accountable very soon. "The time for this government is up and it is just a matter of few days when code of conduct will be imposed", he said, while adding, "neither this MLA, nor this government will be seen anywhere after the elections".

Capt Amarinder thanked the Bharatiya Janata Party leadership, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Home Minister Amit Shah in particular, for their whole hearted support for Punjab.

He said, his top most priority was national security and good governance in Punjab. He warned against the designs of the enemy country which was continuously sending in weapons for creating trouble here. He emphasised the need for close coordination between the Punjab Police and various central security agencies.

Congratulating Jagdish Jagga for organising an impressive public meeting, Capt Amarinder said, this reflected his popularity among the people.

On the issue of ticket distribution, Capt Amarinder said, his party and the Bharatiya Janata Party will work together to finalise the winning candidates only.

He also thanked the BJP leaders and workers who attended the meeting.

‘We need to look beyond stubble burning to improve

Thursday: 9th December 2021 at 6:16 PM

Include road dust, municipal waste, industries, and burning of plastic 

Symbolic Photo

Chandigarh: 09 December 2021: (Gurjit Billa//Punjab Screen)::

“We need to go beyond the stubble burning issue and include road dust, and emissions from  municipal waste, industries, and burning of plastic while dealing with air pollution,” said Shri Rana Gurjeet Singh, Cabinet Minister, Government for Punjab. He was speaking at ‘Vision:Clean Skies for Punjab’, organised by the Center for Study of Science,Technology and Policy (CSTEP), one of India’s leading think tanks in Chandigarh.

“Comprehensive solutions to deal with air pollution are the need of the hour. To make this happen, government departments have to align their vision,” he said. Given the large agricultural yield of Punjab, immediate measures are needed to tackle the problem of stubble burning. “We will be able to convince farmers to stop burning stubble only if we present them with alternative solutions. Industry, agricultural universities, pollution control boards, and the government need to work together to find holistic solutions to manage the issue,” he said.

Speaking at the event, Mr Krunesh Garg, Member Secretary, Punjab State Pollution Control Board observed that stubble should not be treated as a problem but rather as an opportunity to make fuel or fertilisers. This could help farmers financially while contributing to better air quality, he said.

Meanwhile, Dr Kamal Kumar Garg, Municipal Commissioner, Mohali, stressed the need for incorporating environmental safety in the manifesto of all political parties. Numerous reports recently have highlighted Punjab’s deteriorating air quality. While most discussions centre around the issue of stubble burning in winter, citizens of Punjab are affected by poor air quality levels throughout the year.

The State of India’s Environment 2021 reported as many as 41,900 deaths in Punjab due to air quality issues in the state. In 2018, Punjab featured among the top four states with maximum cities that failed to meet India's national air quality standards. It is in this context that CSTEP organised the event to find practical solutions to improve the air quality in the state.

Speaking at the event, Dr. Jai Asundi, Executive Director, CSTEP said, “The primary objective of this discussion is to understand all the causes and impacts of air pollution in 2 www.cstep.in Punjab, identify practical challenges in policy implementation, expedite the development of sustainable solutions, and build the technological capacity of state departments.”

Dr. Pratima Singh, Lead of the Centre for Air Pollution Studies at CSTEP said, “The issue of air pollution in Punjab receives a lot of attention during the winter months because of stubble burning which affects neighbouring states such as Delhi. But many factors contribute to Punjab’s air pollution. Through these discussions, we hope to initiate a deeper conversation on these factors and through scientific assessments and by engaging with local communities, we will prepare a comprehensive and strategic plan for improving the state’s air quality.”

Efforts of MP Manish Tewari pays off

Friday: 3rd September 2021 at 7:17 pm

Upgradation of Banga-Garhshankar-Sri Anandpur Sahib road

Pb. Govt. approves Rs 40 crore for the purpose

Mohali: 3rd September 2021: (Gurjit Billa//Punjab Screen)::

Tireless efforts of Member of Parliament from Sri Anandpur Sahib & former Union Minister Manish Tewari for the development of Sri Anandpur Sahib Lok Sabha constituency have borne fruit as the Punjab Government has approved the upgradation of Banga-Garhshankar-Sri Anandpur Sahib road. In a press statement issued here today Mr. Tewari said that the Punjab Government has sanctioned Rs. 40 crore for this road development project.  

Lok Sabha Member Manish Tewari said that this road connects two holy cities Sri Amritsar Sahib and Sri Anandpur Sahib. This is also one of the main road connectivity routes for the devotees of Mata Naina Devi who go to Mata Naina Davi Mandir in Himachal Pardesh almost every year especially during the Savan Navratras. He especially thanked the Chief Minister Capt. Amarinder Singh for sanctioning this project which would benefit thousands of travelers and pilgrims. He said that this was one of the major demands of the people of Sri Anandpur Sahib Lok Sabha Constituency. 

Mr. Tewari said that he has also strongly raised voice for upgradtion and strengthening of this important road in the Lok Sabha. He said that now this project has been approved by the Punjab Government for which he once again extended gratitude towards the Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh.

Further disclosing the facts he said that Rs 40 crore has been approved for this road project and work would also start soon.

PSIEC had no role to play in the auction of industrial land

10th August 2021 at 10:00 PM

Govt Clarifies the situation on land of 31 acres located in Mohali

Chandigarh: 10 ਅਗਸਤ 2021: (Gurjit Billa//Punjab Screen)::

Reiterating that the auction of industrial land plot measuring 31 acres located in Phase VIII, Mohali had been auctioned by Assets Reconstruction Company of India Ltd (ARCIL), which is an agency duly registered with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) under the provisions of SARFAESI Act, 2002, the Industries department spokesperson on Tuesday clarified that state government had no role to play in the process. 

PSIEC had no role to play in the conduct of said auction, the spokesperson said adding ARCIL had taken over the possession of the property as per law after JCT Electronics, the allottee of the plot, had been liquidated as per order of Hon’ble Courts after defaulting in making repayment of loans extended by various financial institutions/ banks. 

Responding to media reports published in a section of media today, the spokesperson further pointed out that subsequently in the online public auction conducted by ARCIL under the provisions of the SARFAESI Act in an open transparent manner, the plot was auctioned at the price of Rs. 90.56 crore in February 2020. Thereafter, PSIEC had submitted claim of unearned increase in pursuance of the provisions of the lease deed executed with JCT Electronics amounting to Rs. 45.28 crores i.e. 50% of the sale value. PSIEC had obtained advice of Senior Advocate in this matter before submitting the claim with ARCIL.

A tripartite agreement was executed between PSIEC, ARCIL and M/s GRG Developers& Promoters LLP, in order to safeguard the financial interests of the Government/ PSIEC, which had bound the auction purchaser to clear the dues of PSIEC in a timely manner. 

It was further clarified that PSIEC has not even issued NOC for effecting transfer of property in favor of auction purchaser. In fact to protect its interests, PSIEC had categorically conveyed to ARCIL and auction purchaser that NOC for transfer will be provided only after the matter is decided by the Finance Department, Govt. of Punjab. Neither PSIEC has issued NOC for transfer nor possession of the property has been given to the auction purchaser.

Now the said advice of Finance Department, Govt. of Punjab has been received in this matter. In compliance, Government at the level of Industries & Commerce Minister, Punjab has ordered the termination of the above mentioned Tripartite Agreement. It was further informed that the matter is sub-judice and is listed for hearing in the Hon’ble Punjab & Haryana High Court on 24.08.2021.

SIT Files Challan in Bargari Sacrilege Case

 Friday: 9th July 2021 at 8:08 PM

Challan filed Before Faridkot Court

Chandigarh: 9th July 2021:  (Gurjit Billa//Punjab Screen)::

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted to investigate sacrilege cases on Friday filed the first challan in a case of desecration of Sri Guru Granth Sahib before the court of JMIC Faridkot.

Disclosing this here today, SIT head and IGP Border Range Amritsar S P S Parmar said that the challan has been presented against 6 accused arrested in this case of desecration pertaining to strewing of torn pages of Sri Guru Granth Sahib at Bargari on October 12, 2015 with the next hearing fixed for July 20. The SIT after informing the Illaqa Magistrate regarding the starting of investigation on 16.05.21 had arrested all the accused wanted in this case, the IGP added.

It may be recalled that an FIR No. 128 dated 12.10.2015 U/S 295, 295-A, 153-A, 201, 120-B IPC at Police Station Bajakhana was registered on the statement of Manager of Gurudwara Sahib Bargari Kulwinder Singh.

Pertinently, this SIT was constituted under the Chairmanship of S P S Parmar IGP Border Range, Amritsar, with other members being Rajinder Singh Sohal, AIG/CI Punjab, Lakhbir Singh, ACP/ERS Amritsar and Insp Dalbir Singh, IC CIA Faridkot and others, after the handing over of cases to Punjab Police by the High Court.

The six accused arrested were Sukhjinder Singh @ Sunny, Shakti Singh, Ranjit Singh @ Bhola, Baljit Singh, Nishan Singh and Pardeep Singh, a spokesperson said.

The above case was transferred to CBI for investigation on 2.11.2015, following which Govt of Punjab on 6.09.2018 had notified to take back sacrilege cases from CBI. The CBI had submitted Joint Closure Report on 4.07.2019 in all the 3 cases.

Later in the the Punjab and Haryana High Court had transferred the investigation of this case to Punjab Police, the spokesperson added.

KLF backed terror-module busted in Punjab

Tuesday 6th July 2021 at 8:32 pm

Ex-soldier, who escaped from Patiala Jail among 4 held

*Jaspreet alias Noopi, who joined Indian Army in 2012, had raised a terror module to carry out targeted killings, says DGP Punjab Dinkar Gupta

Chandigarh//Khanna: 6th July 2021: (Gurjit Billa//Punjab Screen)::

Punjab Police on Tuesday has busted another targetted killing module backed by Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF) handlers based abroad with the arrest of its 4 operatives, including a former Indian Army Sepoy, who had managed to escape from Patiala Jail in April 2021.

Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Dinkar Gupta said that accused Jaspreet Singh alias Noopi, who had joined the Indian Army as a Sepoy in 2012, was lodged in Jail in a murder case in 2017. “After escaping from Jail, Noopi came in contact with foreign based KLF handlers who  motivated and induced him to raise a terror module to carry out targeted killings in the state,” he said.

The other three arrested persons have been identified as Jaswinder Singh, a resident of village Fatehpur Bunga in Ropar, Gaurav Jain alias Minku of village Kaliawala in district Sirsa and Parshant Silelan alias Kabir, a native of Meerut UP and presently staying at Dhanas in Chandigarh, the DGP added.

Sharing details, SSP Khanna Gursharan Singh Grewal said that, following inputs, the Khanna Police had stopped an Etios car during a special checking at GT Road Khanna and three persons, who got out of the car, tried to flee after opening fire at the Police Party. However, the Police party managed to nab Jaswinder and Minku on the spot, while Noopi was arrested later, alongwith Kabir, his another accomplice.

The Police have also recovered two .32 bore Pistols, alongwith 4 magazines and ammunition from the possession of accused persons besides an Etios car bearing fake registration number PB01AS6845, which had been snatched by Noopi at gunpoint from Zirakpur last month.

DGP Dinkar Gupta said that, during investigations, Noopi confessed to have snatched the Etios car, besides looting Rs 50000 from a Petrol pump in Kharar on July 3, 2021, with the help of his associates.

“Noopi disclosed that he had come in contact with militant anti-India individuals and elements based abroad with links to KLF terrorist outfit, who had funded him from abroad for carrying out target killings in Punjab and also arranged Pistols for him from UP to carry out terror acts in Punjab,” said DGP Dinkar Gupta, while adding that Noopi also did recce of sensitive targets in Punjab towards in pursuance of his violent intentions.

SSP Khanna said that preliminary investigations had revealed that the module had received funding from abroad via various digital platforms including Western Union, Paytm etc and foreign handlers also provided three weapons to the module from Rudrapur in Uttrakhand. Further investigations are on, he added.

Meanwhile, an FIR no. 140 dated 04.07.21 has been registered under sections 379-B, 411/34, 307, 332 and 336 of the IPC and section 25 of the Arms Act at City-2 Police Station Khanna.