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“हरियाणा सरकार का बड़ा फैसला”The Haryana government has implemented the ‘Grant Provision for Horticultural Crop Cultivation’ scheme to promote horticulture in the state and increase farmers’ income. A spokesperson for the Horticulture Department, Haryana, while providing detailed information in this regard, stated that the government is providing heavy subsidies to the farmers of the state for cultivating fruits, vegetables, flowers, spices, and aromatic plants. Under this scheme, application and grant limits have also been determined, according to which a maximum benefit for up to 5 acres can be availed for establishing new fruit orchards and cultivating spices. Meanwhile, for vegetable cultivation, general category farmers can avail benefits up to a maximum of 5 acres and scheduled category farmers up to 1 acre, whereas for flowers and aromatic plants, this limit is set at up to 5 acres. Elaborating further on the grant amount, the spokesperson informed that farmers will be given a grant ranging from ₹24,500 to ₹1,40,000 per acre for establishing new orchards. For vegetable cultivation, a grant will be provided at the rate of ₹15,000 per acre for the general category and ₹25,500 per acre for the scheduled category, which will be payable only upon adopting integrated models such as mulching, low tunnels, drip, or bamboo staking. Similarly, a grant provision of ₹15,000 to ₹30,000 per acre has been made for spice cultivation, ₹8,000 to ₹40,000 per acre for flower farming, and ₹8,000 per acre for aromatic plants. To ensure transparency, the entire grant amount will be directly transferred to the beneficiary farmer’s bank account. The spokesperson further added that to avail the benefits of the scheme, registration on the ‘Meri Fasal-Mera Biyora’ portal and ‘Hortnet’ is mandatory. Along with this, applicants must possess personal details, Family ID (Parivar Pehchan Patra), complete bank account details (account number, bank name, branch, and IFSC code), and a caste certificate for the scheduled category if required. Appealing to all interested farmers in the state to make maximum use of this scheme, he stated that for detailed information, farmers can contact their respective District Horticulture Officer or call the toll-free number 1800-180-2021. Additionally, information can also be obtained through the departmental website www.hortharyana.gov.in or via email at horticulture@hry.nic.in. SLSVIH/2026 Awareness on Breastfeeding: Women and Child Development Department Issues Special Guidelines for Optimal Health of Mother and Child Chandigarh, September 28 – A special ‘Breastfeeding Awareness’ campaign is being conducted by the Department of Women and Child Development, Government of Haryana, with the objective of promoting better health and nutrition for newborns and mothers. Providing information in this regard, a departmental spokesperson stated that mother’s milk is a child’s first vaccine, first meal, and first love, which plays a vital role in the overall development of the child. He mentioned that breastfeeding is beneficial not only for the child but also for the mother’s health. Highlighting the benefits to the mother, he said that breastfeeding helps the uterus return to its normal size faster, reduces the risk of breast and ovarian cancer, assists in weight loss, and strengthens the emotional bond between mother and child. Furthermore, it is also economically helpful, as mother’s milk is always clean, safe, and easily available. Mentioning its benefits for the child, he shared that it provides natural immunity to protect the child from diseases, aids in brain development, and offers every nutrient in the required proportion. It is easily digestible, reducing the risk of allergies, diarrhea, and infections, and is always available as a safe and ready meal. The spokesperson shared detailed guidelines regarding when and how breastfeeding should be done. He stated that breastfeeding should be initiated immediately after birth, i.e., within one hour. After this, the baby should be fed exclusively mother’s milk for the first 6 months. Upon completing 6 months, breastfeeding should be continued alongside the introduction of adequate complementary foods, and can be sustained until the child is 2 years of age or older. Offering essential advice for breastfeeding mothers, the spokesperson said that mothers themselves should consume clean, nutritious food and plenty of fluids. Along with this, taking complete rest, staying away from smoking, alcohol, or any substance abuse, and washing hands thoroughly before breastfeeding are crucial. He also appealed to family members to provide full support and encouragement to breastfeeding mothers. Delivering the message, “Mother’s milk is priceless — adopt it, secure the child’s future,” the spokesperson stated that for any assistance or information, one can contact the Women Helpline number 181 or the Child Helpline number 1098. Additionally, detailed information is also available on the departmental website www.wcdhry.gov.in.

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September 28, 2026

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Council chaired by Singapore’s Minister for Communications and Information Mr S Iswaran to bolster thought leadership in the region

SINGAPORE, 2 December 2019 (Press Ki Taquat Int. Bureau) – The Singapore Media Festival (SMF) today announced the launch of the Media International Advisory Council (IAC), which gathers top international industry leaders from the media sector to exchange views and develop insights to the rapidly evolving media landscape, and discuss how policy makers and industry players could work together to increase the vibrancy of the industry in Southeast Asia. To be convened annually in Singapore as part of the Singapore Media Festival, the first Council meeting was held today to exchange views and develop insights on how the region’s media companies can respond to the rapidly evolving media landscape.
The media sector in Asia is fast developing, with content investment expected to reach US$4.4 billion by 2024. The set-up of the Council is timely to provide critical insights on potential opportunities for Singapore and the region to play a relevant and more significant role in the changing global media industry. Comprising global media industry leaders, the Council offers their expertise to help companies forge new models of partnership, content creation and financing to seize the rising opportunities in Asia.
The inaugural Council, chaired by Minister Iswaran, consists of 11 members who have been appointed by IMDA for a period of two years. The members are:

Mr Alvin W. Sariaatmadja, President Director, PT Elang Mahkota Teknologi Tbk (Emtek)
Mr Bill Holmes, Chief Business Development Officer, Netflix
Mr Chase Carey, CEO and Executive Chairman, Formula One Group
Mr Chatri Sityodtong, Founder, Chairman, and CEO, ONE Championship
Dr Gong Yu, Founder and CEO, iQIYI
Ms Janice Lee, Managing Director, PCCW Media Group
Mr Joe Ravitch, Co-Founder and Partner, Raine Group LLC
Mr Li Ruigang, Chairman and CEO, CMC Capital Group
Mr Robert Gilby, Founder and CEO, Blue Hat Ventures
Mr Uday Shankar, President, The Walt Disney Co. (APAC)

Mr Vivek Couto, Executive Director, Media Partners Asia
The inaugural Media IAC was held at Marina Bay Sands as part of the Singapore Media Festival which takes place from 21 November to 8 December, and gathers thought leaders, content creators and talents from the global film, television, digital media and pop culture industries to celebrate the best of Asian storytelling. For more information, visit www.sgmediafestival.com.