CHANDIGARH: With a view to encourage the sportspersons of Haryana, especially those from economically weaker sections, but have qualified for Olympic Games, the Haryana government on Wednesday decided to grant preparation money of Rs 5 lakh to them.
A decision to this effect was taken in the meeting of the state cabinet held by chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar in Chandigarh.
Meanwhile, the cabinet also moved a proposal for the replacement of the Haryana Outstanding Sportspersons (Recruitment and Conditions of Service) Rules, 2018 with the Haryana Outstanding Sportspersons (Group A, B & C) Service Rules-2021.
With the introduction of the new rules, a separate cadre will be created to promote sports in the state.
For this, 50 posts of Group-A (deputy director), 100 posts of Group-B (senior coach), 150 posts of Group-B (coach) and 250 posts of Group-C (junior coach) have been got sanctioned.
The upper age limit is also reduced from 50 years to 42 years.
Beside this, some new tournaments have been included in the new rules such as South Asian Games, National Games, Ranji Trophy, etc.
The outstanding sportspersons will be given provisional appointment in case they do not possess the requisite qualifications for the post at the time of the initial appointment.
They will be granted two extra years in addition to the prescribed period required for the attainment of requisite qualification.
The outstanding sportspersons will be eligible to apply for the post within ten years of their sports achievement or up to the age of 42, whichever is earlier.
The provisions have been made for the promotions of the outstanding sportspersons appointed under these rules. Besides this, a provision has been made for granting monthly stipend to the outstanding sportspersons on the basis of their achievements in various sports tournaments of international level, for which separate notification will be issued especially Para Olympics, Asian Para Games, Common Wealth Para Games, World University Games, South Asian Games and four years Blind Cricket World Cup.
Other decisions taken in the cabinet meet
The cabinet has also approved the withdrawal of ‘The Haryana Prohibition of Change of Public Utilities Bill, 2018’. Now after the approval of the state cabinet, the matter will be placed before the state legislature assembly to pass a resolution for withdrawal of the said bill.
Cabinet has approved the proposal for cooperation department for providing state government guarantee for availing term loan of Rs 113.03 crore by HAFED from the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) for construction of 2.72 lakh mt capacity godowns at 16 locations in eight districts of the state so as to further strengthen the storage system.
The cabinet has also approved the amendment in provision of Section-7(2) of Haryana Mechanical Vehicle (Levy of Tolls), Act-1996-Bill, 2021.
As per the amendment, any person who is authorized to demand, collect and retain tolls under an order made under section 4, shall cause to maintain the road, road infrastructure including bridges, tunnels, ferries, approach roads or section of new roads or bye-passes in respect of which the order is made, in good traffic worthy condition.
The cabinet has approved the proposal of Public Works (B&R) Department for disapproval/un-installation of toll at Ateli to Kheri road in district Mohindergarh.
The cabinet has approved to grant exemption in Motor Vehicle Tax to auto rickshaws/taxis operating within NCR as per Contract Carriage Permit issued by National Capital Region States other than the State of Haryana under Reciprocal Common Transport Agreement (Contract Carriage).
This will lead to unrestricted and seamless travel of motor cabs and auto rickshaws in the NCR States and will provide better and efficient transport services to the general public in the National Capital Region.
The cabinet also approved a proposal for an amendment under Section 6 of Haryana Rural Development Act, 1986, to provide for Pension/Pensionary benefits to the employees of Haryana Rural Development Fund Administration Board.