Himachal chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday assailed the BJP for trying to topple his government through what he called "unethical means.   Addressing a public meeting in Chopal, he said, "The nefarious designs and an evil attempt of BJPs to topple the democratically elected government through unethical means shows their hunger for power and they will never succeed in their motive to unseat the elected congress Government by their malicious intentions. He said the state government and all of its MLAs are united and are working tirelessly to realize the dream of making Himachal a self-reliant state, adding that the welfare of the people was the only priority. "I have been serving the people of the state for more than 45 years in my political career and will continue in my endeavours" remarked Sukhu, adding that he was a warrior and will fight till his last to ensure the welfare of the State and its people.  Speaking on the guarantees as promised in the election manifesto before the assembly elections, Sukhu said that our government has fulfilled five guarantees in one year of its regime despite the challenging financial situation and the rest of the guarantees would be fulfilled in a phased manner. He said that Indira Gandhi Pyari Behna Sukh Samman Nidhi Yojana, was announced on Monday under which all the eligible women of the state, above 18 years of age will be provided Rs. 1,500 per month. Counting guarantees, he said the first guarantee was fulfilled as soon as the state government assumed power and started the Old Pension Scheme (OPS).  The second, third and fourth guarantees were fulfilled by launching Rs. 680 crore Rajiv Gandhi Start-up Scheme, followed by starting English medium from first class in all the Government school, Support Price for procurement of cow and buffalo milk to Rs. 45 per litre and Rs. 55 per litre, respectively. Himachal has also become the first state in the country to provide a minimum support price for wheat and maize obtained through natural farming, remarked the Chief Minister. Hry Cabinet approves land ownership policy for four villages in Hisar PNS Chandigarh Presiding over a State Cabinet meeting, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Tuesday granted approval for the formulation of a policy granting proprietary rights of residential land or plots to occupants in four villages namely Dhandoor, Peeranwali, Jhiri (Chikanwas), and Babran (Basti and Diggi Tal). Under this policy, occupants with constructed dwellings on 1873 kanal 19 marla land pertaining to the Government Livestock Farm, Hisar, as of March 31, 2023, will be eligible for ownership rights. A spokesperson said that the residents who have constructed an area of up to 250 square yards of land will be granted ownership rights after paying a fee of Rs. 2000 per square yard. Those who have constructed an area ranging from 250 square yards to 1 kanal will receive ownership rights upon payment of Rs. 3000 per square yard. Families with properties spanning from 1 kanal to 4 kanal will need to pay Rs. 4000 per square yard for ownership rights. The maximum permitted plot size under this policy is 4 kanal. Claims for plots larger than 4 kanal will be accepted up to 4 kanal only, the spokesperson added. Grants ex-facto approval for providing State Government Guarantee of Rs 500 crore for UHBVN In the meeting, the Chief Minister accorded ex-post facto approval to a proposal for providing State Government Guarantee of Rs 500 crore in favour of Punjab National Bank, against the sanctioned Capex loan of Rs 500 crore to Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Ltd. for meeting the Capital expenditure. The Nigam manages its day-to-day operations by using fund-based and non-fund-based working capital limits sanctioned by various banks. To meet the fund based requirements, UHBVN had requested the bank to sanction the Capex loan of Rs. 500 crore. The Punjab National Bank has considered the Nigams request and sanctioned a Capex Loan of Rs. 500 crore. Approves amendments in Registration and Renewal fees for Real Estate Agents The Chief Minister approved a proposal to amend the registration fee and renewal fee charged from real estate agents by the Haryana Real Estate Regulatory Authority Gurugram and Panchkula. The registration fee and renewal fee for individuals and for sole proprietorship firms be revised to Rs. 50,000 and Rs. 10,000 respectively from the existing corresponding rates of Rs. 25,000 and Rs. 5,000. For other than individuals and sole proprietorship firms, the registration fee and renewal fee will be Rs. 2.5 lakh and Rs. 50,000 respectively. Enhances pension under Matribhasha Satyagrahis of Hindi Aandolan-1957 and Shubhra Jyotsna schemes In the meeting, the Cabinet has accorded approval to enhance the monthly pension of Matribhasha Satyagrahis of Hindi Andolan-1957 and The Haryana State Shubhra Jyotsna Pension and other Facilities Scheme, 2018 from Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 15,000. The amended Pension for eligible beneficiaries with the increased monthly pension will come into effect immediately. Approves draft of Haryana Village Common Lands (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2024 The Cabinet has also accorded approval to draft of the Haryana Village Common Lands (Regulation) Amendment Bills, 2024 to further amend the Haryana Village Common Lands (Regulation) Act 1961. According to the proposed amendment, ownership of land in shamilat deh, which was allotted on lease basis for a period of 20 years under the East Punjab Utilization of Lands Act 1949, and has been under cultivation possession of the original allottee, transferee, or their legal heir, is slated to be excluded from the ambit of shamilat deh with immediate effect. In addition, it is proposed that the original lessee, transferee or their legal heir will be required to pay a determined amount to the concerned Gram Panchayat for transfer of ownership rights to them. This amount will be determined by the collector upon application by the occupant, following principles and procedures as prescribed.

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