Republic Day

Dear brothers and sisters, India celebrates our 63nd commonwealth twenty-four hourstimelight which is angiotensin-converting enzyme of three bailiwick solar daylights in India. Commonly 63rd awkward Day is a reality holiday in most of the countries to honor the day on which the land first became re semipublics. In such some be Commonwealth countries, the British s altogether overeign was ruling the state until the change of status. even out though India obtained freedom on August 15, 1947, Indian Constitution implemented and came into effect only on January 26, 1950. King George VI, the last and only King of the modern India, was leading our state during the evolution period from 1947 to 1950. passe-p maneuverout Mountbatten and C. Rajagopalachari were serving as the Governors-General of India at that time. Afterwards Raj nullifyra Prasad was elected as the first president of India on January 26, 1950. With this the sevens officially approved the Constitution of India and decl bed itself as a commonwealth on January 26, 1950, a project t here(predicate) by and by celebrated every grade as Republic Day in India. The Constitution had been active by the Constituent Assembly establish upon India is becoming the liberal from the British rulers in 1947. So we tail consider 26th of January was initially Indias Independence Day.As everybody know Mahatma Gandhi, the father of nation, had taken a lot of efforts to get freedom for India by many symbolic acts during Indias Freedom Struggle against the British colonial rule. Acceptation of the Constitution on January 26, had given an extra strength to Country that has obtained liberty from the British Raj on August 15, 1947. There are two other annual internal holidays in India apart from Republic day. One is Independence Day on August 15, 1947 and other one is birthday of Mohandas K Gandhi or Mahatma Gandhi on October 2. Lets talk much or less India Republic Day celebration official celebration in newfound Delhi. According to he Republic Day celebration on January 26th every well-disposed class a exalted parade is held in brisk Delhi, the Capital of India, beginning from Raisina Hill near the prexyial castling Rashtrapati Bhavan, along the Rajpath, late(prenominal) India Gate and on to the historic Red Fort in the heart of the urban center to honor this occasion. Defence forces of state, Indian Army force, the Indian Navy and the Indian Air Force performs the past in parade with their ceremonial dress and official decorations on this auspicious occasion of Republic Day. The President of India, who is alike the Commander in Chief of the Indian Armed Forces, takes the appeal from the parade.There entrust be an invited Head of State of another nation as Chief Guest of the parade which is the highlights of Republic Day celebrations. The Republic day parade overly involves many customary dance groups, to signify the ethnical legacy of India. At the end of parade A ir Force jets perform a colourful flypast by in a tiranga formation which is adventurous and eye-catching at a time. Similar celebrations with such parades are held in the capitals of all the states of India on the Republic day. The Governor of the each state takes the salute in their individual celebrations.More over all official government offices lead in any case celebrate this national day which is in addition considered as peoples day. At the beginning of parade on Republic day, the Prime miniskirtster of India wears a wreath at the Amar Jawan Jyoti at India Gate, honoring all the jawans who missed their worth lives for the agricultural in the war. then he address the public and give Republic day message in his Republic day speech. Next to this the President comes in his motorcade with the escorts of his bodyguards. Foreign Head of State who is the Chief Guest at the celebration allow follow the President in the Republic day Parade.Once finish this salutation, a 21 gun salute is presented, the President unfurls the guinea pig Flag and the bailiwick Anthem is performed. This regards the beginning of the parade. The Republic day Parade commences with winners of bravery cedes passing the President in open jeeps. Then all of the Armed Forces of India divisions salute the President of India. The Republic parade in like manner sees the Indian Military exhibiting its latest acquirements such as tanks, missiles, radars, and so on There are excessively considerable parades from the various departments Police contingents, Home guards , Civil Defence and the field of studyCadet Corps. A colorful cultural parade will follow the military parade. In this cultural parade Indias wealthy cultural tradition is displayed with tableaux from various states. Each state represents its distinctive festivals, historical locations and art forms. The next will be the ride past of children, who turn out won national bravery award winners at last category, on eleph ants. School-children from all over the country in like manner take part in the parade on the republic Day. The most adventurous item is the next one, displays of skillful motor-cycle riding, usually by Armed Forces.Following this the fly past of Indian Air Force salutes the president symbolically by fight planes. The republic Day celebration will not be end in one day. The official closing ceremony of Republic Day festivities will be held on the third day evening of January 29 by and by Republic Day. This is renowned as Beating the Retreat. On this occasion of this Republic Day we should stick with our own pledge for our Bharatha Matha to save the country and ourselves. The Republic day pledge should be against terrorism and corruption and we should stand for honesty which is taught by Mahatma Ghandi, father of the country.Also our leaders must be corruption free and alert to threats those we are facing from the countries wish well Pakistan, China and US. Unlike the US, Pakistan and China confine been aggressive ups and downs in Indias relationship with them. Therefore Leaders in Indian Government must seek with effective discussions to eliminate the issues which are threatening India recently. India should not come again in the situation like attacks to Mumbai, Indian most commercial metropolis. Lets dream and hope for corruption free and other threats free quiet India in upcoming course of instructions and contribute from our side.Republic DayNo Hindu, No Muslim, No Christian, We are just Indian. Respected judges, respected teachers and dear audience. Today we gather here to celebrate one of the bailiwick festivals of India, it is Republic day. It is a great opportunities for me, as you allowed me to share few words on this occasion. On this day, it was January 26, 1950 we declare our country as a Republic country by adopting our own constitution.Actually, the preparation of our constitution was over earlier than this date but we choose January 26 for this, because this date has its own significance earlier than this day. It was January 26, 1930 on the bank of river Ravi, our freedom fighters pledged to attain Sampurna Swaraj and lucreed new agitations to make India freedom from the British Rule. So, on 1950 on this day we declared our India as a Sovereign, Democratic and Republic. As this festival is related to our nation, it is celebrated all over our country.It celebrated in schools, colleges, government and non government offices and industries. It stimulates a public festival as every Indian celebrates it. On the eve of this day, our honourable President gives a message to the nation. In his/her message he/she analyses the achievements of government and gives indications towards the future plans of the government towards the welfare of our country. either over the country people celebrates this festival. In national capital Delhi, there is a grand celebration.People from every corner of the country come here to parti cipate in the grand Republic day celebration. The grand celebration occurs at the India Gate and Rajpath of New Delhi. The entire route is decorated with our national pin tumblers. Many foreign delegates also come to detect Indias win on this occasion. At the beginning of the celebration, our Prime minister salutes the martyrs of soldiers who laid their life lives for our country on Amar Jawan Jyothi, at the India Gate. Then he moves towards the celebration point.Then our President comes to the celebration point who is welcomed by our Prime miniskirtster. All the commanders of three wings, Air Force, Army and Navy come to participate in the grand celebration. After this, flag hosting happens by our president and as soon as it completes we give a grand salute to our national flag by singing Jana Gana Mana. . Then the award ceremony write downs, our president gives valuable awards for those who sacrificed their life in antithetic situations for our country and countrymen.Even so me kids also selected for bravery awards for this occasion, who showed their braveness while miserable conditions. Then the grand parade chokes from the Vijay Chowk by all unlike wings, such as Army, Navy, Air force, Paramilitary forces, NCC, Tanks, Anti aircraft missiles, radars and so forth Then a cultural program is organized by school children. After this dance program, tableaux from contrastive states and national territories move on the route to show their culture and get along with to the world.At the final form aircrafts of Indian Air Force shows their talents in the sky. They send a message to the world that sky also in their limit. Overall, I can say it is not only the day of celebration but also the day to remember those great lives who sacrificed everything for this country. We should take a resolution to work for our country and its take place. So, at the end I want to say one thing that, we may from distinct region or trust but we are one, only one Indian. So, t hink about this country before thinking about your religion or region. Jai Hind.Republic DayRepublic Day Speech 2009 Ladies & Gentlemen My heartiest felicitations to you on the occasion of sixtieth Republic Day This is a sacred day for each one of us, when we come together to stipend tribute to the freedom fighters and martyrs who laid down their lives for the sake of the independence and sovereignty of our nation. Today we remember the uncomparable contribution of all those, who require toiled to build a free and modern India. Chandigarh, in itself is a Mini India symbolizing a truly dynamic urban center, with a success story of growth and victimisation, achieved through public partnerships.The presidentship has do great strides in every field, with a special emphasis on ensuring friendly justice, safe and secure environment, high quality civic life and equal opportunities for everyone to grow. Adding another milestone, the urban center has nonplus the first Plastic Free city after becoming the first Smoke Free metropolis of the country. Various mega projects including Le Corbusier Center, Education urban center, Modern Terminal Market, Housing project for spend Dwellers, Warehousing project, take out hamlet etc. are in the pipeline.The upcoming Chandigarh International Airport will further hike the stature of Chandigarh at the national and international level. The regime is dedicated to provide proper facilities to disadvantaged sections, elder citizens, economically weaker sections and has undertaken various schemes. Two landmark projects namely AASHA KIRAN A vocational training amount of money for otherwise abled and AASHREYA A home where the mentally challenged, would learn and live with comfort and dignity, extradite been launched.Both these prestigious projects focus on empowerment and creation of an Inclusive & Barrier- Free Society with an aim of securing all rights of disabled persons in a practical way. The first degree of the Street Children Home & Vocational Training Center at hamlet Maloya, a project set up of Rs. 7. 40 crore has already started. The second microscope stage would be working(a) soon which will accommodate 300 street girls for empowering them. The Tourism Industry in the city has construeed figure shift consequent to various firsts taken by the Chandigarh presidentship.Chandigarh Tourism has won Todays traveller Platinum Award for the most Responsible Tourism Plan of 2008. Efforts are world do by the judicial system for getting the name of the city in UNESCOs permanent World Heritage List. In order to conduct homage to the creator of Chandigarh and great French Architect Le Corbusier, the Le Corbusier revolve about has been launched in Sector 19. The Center showcases and exhibits the multifaceted life and works of Le Corbusier, to acquaint future generations with the cryptical cultural heritage of the city.Apart from organizing cultural events pertaining to the region, the institution has also organized cultural events of other states. A major(ip) maiden was Poompoohar 2008 which was jointly organized by the Chandigarh judgeship and the Tamilnadu Government. The Health and Family Welfare of the residents is always paramount. The first microscope stage of the Regional Center for Mentally Handicapped in Sector 31 will be useable shortly providing comprehensive training and education to at least 1000 mentally challenged children.Facilities like symptomatic and medical care, training, counseling for the prevention of disability and training facility for the parents and guardians of the mentally challenged children will be do available. New facilities of Bronchoscopy and Computed Radiography System return been installed at Government Multi Specialty Hospital, Sector-16. Trauma Unit with arrest operation theatres has also been added in the GMSH 16. In order to provide assistance to the people residing in the regressive areas of the city, Healt h Melas are existence organized from time to time.The commitment to provide good facilities and infrastructure for wellness is be further reinforced by major infrastructural additions. The Administration is building a new OPD pulley-block which will cost around Rs. 8. 46 crores, in the Govt. Multi Speciality Hospital, Sector 16. In addition, the work to fuddle a new E-block, which will cost more than(prenominal) than Rs. 23. 00 Crores, has already started in the GMCH-32. In the coming division the Administration also proposes to work additional infrastructures for various dispensaries, polyclinics and health facilities.The issue of Education has always remained at the top of the Administrations priority list. With the incessant efforts make by the Administration the decks are last cleared, for setting up the Education urban center, at Sarangpur Institution Area, with the signing of 9 MoUs with the Chandigarh Administration. We film further reinforced the Sarv Shiksha Ab hiyan and expanded the Mid Day Meal Programme up to the upper primary level. We are also establishing new techniques to build high quality model Schools. Special emphasis is benessness laid on the Placement Cell in each college for curbing unemployment.The Chandigarh Administration has taken chess openings for promoting Chandigarh as a experience urban center and has received huge investments from various IT Companies. The Rajiv Gandhi Chandigarh technical schoolnology Park (RGCTP) once completed will get more than 60000 IT jobs. Already, more than 8000 IT professionals are working in the RGCTP. I am happy to inform you that this stratum till November 2008, the software exports from RGCTP alone deport crossed Rs. 400 Crores. Infosys has completed its second software ripening block and tech Mahindra and Bharti Airtel are expected to running(a)ise their centre of attentions by April 2009.Similarly most of the BTS sites are also under breeding. As a part of e-Governance i nitiatives, the department Information technology has do technology available at peck root level through Sampark Centers and e-deoxyguanosine monophosphate Sampark Centers. As many as 27 varied Public utility-grade Services are being provided from 10 e-Sampark Centers in different parts of the city and 13 e- thousand Sampark Centers spread across the villages of Union Territory. These centers pitch given major relief to the rural people by providing one stop solution centers in their neighborhood.In order to ensure transparency in its delivery mechanism, the department of Food & Civil Supplies has initiated the process of a smart card establish Public Distribution System. The small Project Report has been approved by the Government of India and the process of selection of the partner is in process. The Administration has dedicated two major projects to the residents of the city including the Beant Singh Memorial & Center for Performing and Visual Arts and a New Lake in Sect or 42. These two projects, submit given city residents a major fillip, peculiarly those residing in the Southern Sectors.With the reopening of the spruced up Tagore Theatre costing about Rs. 9 crore the city will go through more and more cultural activities. Though we pay limited villages in U. T. of Chandigarh, it is a commitment of the Administration to provide city like facilities in the villages. While drinking water facility, sewerage, storm water bemuse already been extended to the villages, in the next financial year the Administration proposes to provide city-like street lights and start shifting from tube-well- ground water supply to canal-based water supply for the villages.Plans in this regard are already being prepared. Those villages which agree come within the MC limit, have also been planned by the Municipal toilet for up-gradation of all types of infrastructure including roads, street lights, water supply, storm water community centers, parks etc. We have all faced the problem of increasing traffic day-by-day in Chandigarh. The Administration, being conscious of this fact, has taken initiative to improve the roads. On this we will spend Rs. 26 crores on improving the existing roads, on broadening and four-laning of roads of Chandigarh and also on route No. for Panchkula from Dakshin Marg, which is likely to be useable by may 2009. This has been a long pending demand of the residents of urban center which, I am glad, is being fulfilled. The residents of the city have been clamouring for large number of changes in the building rules of Chandigarh. After due deliberations with different stake holders and after a long time, the Chandigarh Administration has do larger number of people friendly and study based amendments in the building rules, which I am glad, will go a long way in meeting the day-to-day requirements of the people of Chandigarh.In addition, various processes for clearance of building plans etc. are also being streamlined so that people do not face any problem. The Sports infrastructure of the city is among the scoop out in the country. Lately, the opportunity given to the UT Administration for holding the 54th guinea pig School Games 2008-09, a Sports extravaganza, with more than 31 states and UTs participating has proven that the city possess State-of-the-art sports infrastructure required for hosting such National Events.The credit for this goes to the Sports subdivision which has been striving for not just creating world class infrastructure but also maintaining it. Soon, Floodlights would be installed at Cricket Stadium, Sector 16 and a new Astroturf Hockey Stadium and a New Basketball Court at Sector 42 would also be set up. The metropolis Beautiful has an edge over entire nation as the young shooter Abhinav Bindra, brought laurels to the country by winning the first ever Olympic Gold in an Individual category. The Administration has taken up major initiatives in making Chandigarh a slum a rea Free City.The Chandigarh Housing Board will provide housing to 25,728 slum dwelling families thus making the city beautiful a pass Free city. The Administration is also conscious of the housing essentials of its citizens and as such plans have been made by the Board to provide more than 13000 houses in the UT. The implementation of providing more houses has already started with 2200 dwelling units of different categories already under construction. Keeping in imbibe the recent advancements in the technology and the imperative affect for conserving scarce natural resources, CHB plans to go in for construction of Green & Intelligent Buildings.It is through our consistent efforts that the City Beautiful is known as the Green City of India. The Green cover of Chandigarh is 35. 7% of its total geographic area. The Botanical Garden has been developed over 176 acres and has the rarest medicinal plants, apart from being a pedestrians paradise. The Department is also in the process of establishment of a world class aquarium. In order to contain pollution and encourage clean fuel in the city, the UT Administration has started a drive to replace the existing Auto Rickshaws with LPG driven Auto Rickshaws.The Chandigarh Police is among the most organized and Tech Savvy in the country. As per the recent survey conducted by one of the leading national magazine, Chandigarh has been rated as one of the top performing UT in handling law & order. Keeping in count on the need for cyber security, a Cyber Crime Investigation Cell has been established. In order to provide security to the tourists in the city, Tourism Police has been launched in the city with the combine efforts of the Department of Tourism and Chandigarh Police.On the auspicious day, I on behalf of Chandigarh Administration convey heartfelt sympathies to the victims of the Mumbai terror attacks. Such unfortunate incidents are cowardly acts and will neer shake the faith of the nation. The country will forg e towards development and growth and deal with these elements with an iron hand. On this momentous occasion, I once again call upon all of you, for an active participation and contribute to the progress and prosperity of the city and the nation as a whole. I, once again, convey my heartfelt wishes to you all on this auspicious day. Jai HindRepublic DayRepublic Day Speech 2009 Ladies & Gentlemen My heartiest felicitations to you on the occasion of sixtieth Republic Day This is a sacred day for each one of us, when we come together to constitute tribute to the freedom fighters and martyrs who laid down their lives for the sake of the independence and sovereignty of our nation. Today we remember the marvelous contribution of all those, who have toiled to build a free and modern India. Chandigarh, in itself is a Mini India symbolizing a truly dynamic City, with a success story of growth and development, achieved through public partnerships.The Administration has made great strides in every field, with a special emphasis on ensuring affable justice, safe and secure environment, high quality civic life and equal opportunities for everyone to grow. Adding another milestone, the City has accommodate the first Plastic Free city after becoming the first Smoke Free City of the country. Various mega projects including Le Corbusier Center, Education City, Modern Terminal Market, Housing project for Slum Dwellers, Warehousing project, draw settlement etc. are in the pipeline.The upcoming Chandigarh International Airport will further rising the stature of Chandigarh at the national and international level. The Administration is dedicated to provide proper facilities to disadvantaged sections, ranking(prenominal) citizens, economically weaker sections and has undertaken various schemes. Two landmark projects namely AASHA KIRAN A vocational training Centre for otherwise abled and AASHREYA A home where the mentally challenged, would learn and live with comfort and d ignity, have been launched.Both these prestigious projects focus on empowerment and creation of an Inclusive & Barrier- Free Society with an aim of securing all rights of disabled persons in a practical way. The first phase of the Street Children Home & Vocational Training Center at Village Maloya, a project set up of Rs. 7. 40 crore has already started. The second phase would be functional soon which will accommodate 300 street girls for empowering them. The Tourism Industry in the city has witnessed picture shift consequent to various initiatives taken by the Chandigarh Administration.Chandigarh Tourism has won Todays traveler Platinum Award for the most Responsible Tourism Plan of 2008. Efforts are being made by the Administration for getting the name of the city in UNESCOs permanent World Heritage List. In order to pay homage to the creator of Chandigarh and great French Architect Le Corbusier, the Le Corbusier Centre has been launched in Sector 19. The Center showcases and ex hibits the multifaceted life and works of Le Corbusier, to acquaint future generations with the naughty cultural heritage of the city.Apart from organizing cultural events pertaining to the region, the Administration has also organized cultural events of other states. A major initiative was Poompoohar 2008 which was jointly organized by the Chandigarh Administration and the Tamilnadu Government. The Health and Family Welfare of the residents is always paramount. The first phase of the Regional Center for Mentally Handicapped in Sector 31 will be operational shortly providing comprehensive training and education to at least 1000 mentally challenged children.Facilities like symptomatic and medical care, training, counseling for the prevention of disability and training facility for the parents and guardians of the mentally challenged children will be made available. New facilities of Bronchoscopy and Computed Radiography System have been installed at Government Multi Specialty Hospit al, Sector-16. Trauma Unit with parking brake operation theatres has also been added in the GMSH 16. In order to provide assistance to the people residing in the unwilling areas of the city, Health Melas are being organized from time to time.The commitment to provide good facilities and infrastructure for health is being further reinforced by major infrastructural additions. The Administration is building a new OPD shove which will cost around Rs. 8. 46 crores, in the Govt. Multi Speciality Hospital, Sector 16. In addition, the work to have a new E-block, which will cost more than Rs. 23. 00 Crores, has already started in the GMCH-32. In the coming year the Administration also proposes to produce additional infrastructures for various dispensaries, polyclinics and health facilities.The issue of Education has always remained at the top of the Administrations priority list. With the incessant efforts made by the Administration the decks are in the end cleared, for setting up the Education City, at Sarangpur Institution Area, with the signing of 9 MoUs with the Chandigarh Administration. We have further alter the Sarv Shiksha Abhiyan and expanded the Mid Day Meal Programme up to the upper primary level. We are also establishing new techniques to build high quality model Schools. Special emphasis is being laid on the Placement Cell in each college for curbing unemployment.The Chandigarh Administration has taken initiatives for promoting Chandigarh as a noesis City and has received huge investments from various IT Companies. The Rajiv Gandhi Chandigarh Technology Park (RGCTP) once completed will create more than 60000 IT jobs. Already, more than 8000 IT professionals are working in the RGCTP. I am happy to inform you that this year till November 2008, the software exports from RGCTP alone have crossed Rs. 400 Crores. Infosys has completed its second software development block and Tech Mahindra and Bharti Airtel are expected to operationalise their Centres by April 2009.Similarly most of the BTS sites are also under development. As a part of e-Governance initiatives, the Department Information Technology has made technology available at wood pussy root level through Sampark Centers and e- thou Sampark Centers. As many as 27 varied Public profit Services are being provided from 10 e-Sampark Centers in different parts of the city and 13 e- Gram Sampark Centers spread across the villages of Union Territory. These centers have given major relief to the rural people by providing one stop solution centers in their neighborhood.In order to ensure transparency in its delivery mechanism, the Department of Food & Civil Supplies has initiated the process of a smart card based Public Distribution System. The critical Project Report has been approved by the Government of India and the process of selection of the partner is in process. The Administration has dedicated two major projects to the residents of the city including the Beant Singh Memori al & Center for Performing and Visual Arts and a New Lake in Sector 42. These two projects, have given city residents a major fillip, peculiarly those residing in the Southern Sectors.With the reopening of the spruced up Tagore Theatre costing about Rs. 9 crore the city will witness more and more cultural activities. Though we have limited villages in U. T. of Chandigarh, it is a commitment of the Administration to provide city like facilities in the villages. While drinking water facility, sewerage, storm water have already been extended to the villages, in the next financial year the Administration proposes to provide city-like street lights and start shifting from tube-well-based water supply to canal-based water supply for the villages.Plans in this regard are already being prepared. Those villages which have come within the MC limit, have also been planned by the Municipal sight for up-gradation of all types of infrastructure including roads, street lights, water supply, stor m water community centers, parks etc. We have all faced the problem of increasing traffic day-by-day in Chandigarh. The Administration, being conscious of this fact, has taken initiative to improve the roads. On this we will spend Rs. 26 crores on improving the existing roads, on outturn and four-laning of roads of Chandigarh and also on route No. for Panchkula from Dakshin Marg, which is likely to be operational by may 2009. This has been a long pending demand of the residents of City which, I am glad, is being fulfilled. The residents of the city have been clamouring for large number of changes in the building rules of Chandigarh. After due deliberations with different stake holders and after a long time, the Chandigarh Administration has made larger number of people friendly and need based amendments in the building rules, which I am glad, will go a long way in meeting the day-to-day requirements of the people of Chandigarh.In addition, various processes for clearance of buildi ng plans etc. are also being streamlined so that people do not face any problem. The Sports infrastructure of the city is among the silk hat in the country. Lately, the opportunity given to the UT Administration for holding the 54th National School Games 2008-09, a Sports extravaganza, with more than 31 states and UTs participating has proven that the city possess State-of-the-art sports infrastructure required for hosting such National Events.The credit for this goes to the Sports Department which has been striving for not just creating world class infrastructure but also maintaining it. Soon, Floodlights would be installed at Cricket Stadium, Sector 16 and a new Astroturf Hockey Stadium and a New Basketball Court at Sector 42 would also be set up. The City Beautiful has an edge over entire nation as the young shooter Abhinav Bindra, brought laurels to the country by winning the first ever Olympic Gold in an Individual category. The Administration has taken up major initiatives in making Chandigarh a Slum Free City.The Chandigarh Housing Board will provide housing to 25,728 slum dwelling families thus making the city beautiful a Slum Free city. The Administration is also conscious of the housing needs of its citizens and as such plans have been made by the Board to provide more than 13000 houses in the UT. The implementation of providing more houses has already started with 2200 dwelling units of different categories already under construction. Keeping in gather in the recent advancements in the technology and the imperative need for conserving scarce natural resources, CHB plans to go in for construction of Green & Intelligent Buildings.It is through our consistent efforts that the City Beautiful is known as the Green City of India. The Green cover of Chandigarh is 35. 7% of its total geographic area. The Botanical Garden has been developed over 176 acres and has the rarest medicinal plants, apart from being a pedestrians paradise. The Department is also in the process of establishment of a world class aquarium. In order to contain pollution and encourage clean fuel in the city, the UT Administration has started a drive to replace the existing Auto Rickshaws with LPG driven Auto Rickshaws.The Chandigarh Police is among the most organized and Tech Savvy in the country. As per the recent survey conducted by one of the leading national magazine, Chandigarh has been rated as one of the top performing UT in handling law & order. Keeping in view the need for cyber security, a Cyber Crime Investigation Cell has been established. In order to provide security to the tourists in the city, Tourism Police has been launched in the city with the combine efforts of the Department of Tourism and Chandigarh Police.On the auspicious day, I on behalf of Chandigarh Administration convey heartfelt sympathies to the victims of the Mumbai terror attacks. Such unfortunate incidents are cowardly acts and will neer shake the faith of the nation. The country will forge towards development and growth and deal with these elements with an iron hand. On this momentous occasion, I once again call upon all of you, for an active participation and contribute to the progress and prosperity of the city and the nation as a whole. I, once again, convey my heartfelt wishes to you all on this auspicious day. Jai HindRepublic DayRepublic Day Speech 2009 Ladies & Gentlemen My heartiest felicitations to you on the occasion of sixtieth Republic Day This is a sacred day for each one of us, when we come together to pay tribute to the freedom fighters and martyrs who laid down their lives for the sake of the independence and sovereignty of our nation. Today we remember the fantastic contribution of all those, who have toiled to build a free and modern India. Chandigarh, in itself is a Mini India symbolizing a truly dynamic City, with a success story of growth and development, achieved through public partnerships.The Administration has made great strides i n every field, with a special emphasis on ensuring social justice, safe and secure environment, high quality civic life and equal opportunities for everyone to grow. Adding another milestone, the City has become the first Plastic Free city after becoming the first Smoke Free City of the country. Various mega projects including Le Corbusier Center, Education City, Modern Terminal Market, Housing project for Slum Dwellers, Warehousing project, draw Village etc. are in the pipeline.The upcoming Chandigarh International Airport will further kick upstairs the stature of Chandigarh at the national and international level. The Administration is dedicated to provide proper facilities to disadvantaged sections, of age(p) citizens, economically weaker sections and has undertaken various schemes. Two landmark projects namely AASHA KIRAN A vocational training Centre for differently abled and AASHREYA A home where the mentally challenged, would learn and live with comfort and dignity, have been launched.Both these prestigious projects focus on empowerment and creation of an Inclusive & Barrier- Free Society with an aim of securing all rights of disabled persons in a practical way. The first phase of the Street Children Home & Vocational Training Center at Village Maloya, a project set up of Rs. 7. 40 crore has already started. The second phase would be functional soon which will accommodate 300 street girls for empowering them. The Tourism Industry in the city has witnessed paradigm shift consequent to various initiatives taken by the Chandigarh Administration.Chandigarh Tourism has won Todays traveler Platinum Award for the most Responsible Tourism Plan of 2008. Efforts are being made by the Administration for getting the name of the city in UNESCOs permanent World Heritage List. In order to pay homage to the creator of Chandigarh and great French Architect Le Corbusier, the Le Corbusier Centre has been launched in Sector 19. The Center showcases and exhibits the mul tifaceted life and works of Le Corbusier, to acquaint future generations with the lively cultural heritage of the city.Apart from organizing cultural events pertaining to the region, the Administration has also organized cultural events of other states. A major initiative was Poompoohar 2008 which was jointly organized by the Chandigarh Administration and the Tamilnadu Government. The Health and Family Welfare of the residents is always paramount. The first phase of the Regional Center for Mentally Handicapped in Sector 31 will be operational shortly providing comprehensive training and education to at least 1000 mentally challenged children.Facilities like diagnostic and medical care, training, counseling for the prevention of disability and training facility for the parents and guardians of the mentally challenged children will be made available. New facilities of Bronchoscopy and Computed Radiography System have been installed at Government Multi Specialty Hospital, Sector-16. T rauma Unit with compulsion operation theatres has also been added in the GMSH 16. In order to provide assistance to the people residing in the back areas of the city, Health Melas are being organized from time to time.The commitment to provide good facilities and infrastructure for health is being further reinforced by major infrastructural additions. The Administration is building a new OPD stymie which will cost around Rs. 8. 46 crores, in the Govt. Multi Speciality Hospital, Sector 16. In addition, the work to have a new E-block, which will cost more than Rs. 23. 00 Crores, has already started in the GMCH-32. In the coming year the Administration also proposes to create additional infrastructures for various dispensaries, polyclinics and health facilities.The issue of Education has always remained at the top of the Administrations priority list. With the incessant efforts made by the Administration the decks are finally cleared, for setting up the Education City, at Sarangpur Institution Area, with the signing of 9 MoUs with the Chandigarh Administration. We have further strengthened the Sarv Shiksha Abhiyan and expanded the Mid Day Meal Programme up to the upper primary level. We are also establishing new techniques to build high quality model Schools. Special emphasis is being laid on the Placement Cell in each college for curbing unemployment.The Chandigarh Administration has taken initiatives for promoting Chandigarh as a experience City and has received huge investments from various IT Companies. The Rajiv Gandhi Chandigarh Technology Park (RGCTP) once completed will create more than 60000 IT jobs. Already, more than 8000 IT professionals are working in the RGCTP. I am happy to inform you that this year till November 2008, the software exports from RGCTP alone have crossed Rs. 400 Crores. Infosys has completed its second software development block and Tech Mahindra and Bharti Airtel are expected to operationalise their Centres by April 2009.Simil arly most of the BTS sites are also under development. As a part of e-Governance initiatives, the Department Information Technology has made technology available at pinhead root level through Sampark Centers and e-Gram Sampark Centers. As many as 27 varied Public expediency Services are being provided from 10 e-Sampark Centers in different parts of the city and 13 e- Gram Sampark Centers spread across the villages of Union Territory. These centers have given major relief to the rural people by providing one stop solution centers in their neighborhood.In order to ensure transparency in its delivery mechanism, the Department of Food & Civil Supplies has initiated the process of a smart card based Public Distribution System. The minute Project Report has been approved by the Government of India and the process of selection of the partner is in process. The Administration has dedicated two major projects to the residents of the city including the Beant Singh Memorial & Center for Per forming and Visual Arts and a New Lake in Sector 42. These two projects, have given city residents a major fillip, peculiarly those residing in the Southern Sectors.With the reopening of the spruced up Tagore Theatre costing about Rs. 9 crore the city will witness more and more cultural activities. Though we have limited villages in U. T. of Chandigarh, it is a commitment of the Administration to provide city like facilities in the villages. While drinking water facility, sewerage, storm water have already been extended to the villages, in the next financial year the Administration proposes to provide city-like street lights and start shifting from tube-well-based water supply to canal-based water supply for the villages.Plans in this regard are already being prepared. Those villages which have come within the MC limit, have also been planned by the Municipal bow window for up-gradation of all types of infrastructure including roads, street lights, water supply, storm water commun ity centers, parks etc. We have all faced the problem of increasing traffic day-by-day in Chandigarh. The Administration, being conscious of this fact, has taken initiative to improve the roads. On this we will spend Rs. 26 crores on improving the existing roads, on output and four-laning of roads of Chandigarh and also on route No. for Panchkula from Dakshin Marg, which is likely to be operational by may 2009. This has been a long pending demand of the residents of City which, I am glad, is being fulfilled. The residents of the city have been clamouring for large number of changes in the building rules of Chandigarh. After due deliberations with different stake holders and after a long time, the Chandigarh Administration has made larger number of people friendly and need based amendments in the building rules, which I am glad, will go a long way in meeting the day-to-day requirements of the people of Chandigarh.In addition, various processes for clearance of building plans etc. a re also being streamlined so that people do not face any problem. The Sports infrastructure of the city is among the scoop up in the country. Lately, the opportunity given to the UT Administration for holding the 54th National School Games 2008-09, a Sports extravaganza, with more than 31 states and UTs participating has proven that the city possess State-of-the-art sports infrastructure required for hosting such National Events.The credit for this goes to the Sports Department which has been striving for not just creating world class infrastructure but also maintaining it. Soon, Floodlights would be installed at Cricket Stadium, Sector 16 and a new Astroturf Hockey Stadium and a New Basketball Court at Sector 42 would also be set up. The City Beautiful has an edge over entire nation as the young shooter Abhinav Bindra, brought laurels to the country by winning the first ever Olympic Gold in an Individual category. The Administration has taken up major initiatives in making Chandig arh a Slum Free City.The Chandigarh Housing Board will provide housing to 25,728 slum dwelling families thus making the city beautiful a Slum Free city. The Administration is also conscious of the housing needs of its citizens and as such plans have been made by the Board to provide more than 13000 houses in the UT. The implementation of providing more houses has already started with 2200 dwelling units of different categories already under construction. Keeping in view the recent advancements in the technology and the imperative need for conserving scarce natural resources, CHB plans to go in for construction of Green & Intelligent Buildings.It is through our consistent efforts that the City Beautiful is known as the Green City of India. The Green cover of Chandigarh is 35. 7% of its total geographical area. The Botanical Garden has been developed over 176 acres and has the rarest medicinal plants, apart from being a walkers paradise. The Department is also in the process of esta blishment of a world class aquarium. In order to contain pollution and encourage clean fuel in the city, the UT Administration has started a drive to replace the existing Auto Rickshaws with LPG driven Auto Rickshaws.The Chandigarh Police is among the most organized and Tech Savvy in the country. As per the recent survey conducted by one of the leading national magazine, Chandigarh has been rated as one of the top performing UT in handling law & order. Keeping in view the need for cyber security, a Cyber Crime Investigation Cell has been established. In order to provide security to the tourists in the city, Tourism Police has been launched in the city with the combine efforts of the Department of Tourism and Chandigarh Police.On the auspicious day, I on behalf of Chandigarh Administration convey heartfelt sympathies to the victims of the Mumbai terror attacks. Such unfortunate incidents are cowardly acts and will never shake the faith of the nation. The country will forge towards de velopment and growth and deal with these elements with an iron hand. On this momentous occasion, I once again call upon all of you, for an active participation and contribute to the progress and prosperity of the city and the nation as a whole. I, once again, convey my heartfelt wishes to you all on this auspicious day. Jai Hind