The logo not only seeks to symbolise the aspirations of the people of Haryana, but also captures their resolute resolve to find the way forward, said an official release here.
The year-long Golden Jubilee celebrations will kick start with a mega function to be organised in Gurgaon on November 1.
It is on this day that Haryana will complete 50 years of its existence. The state government has drawn up elaborate plans to not only showcase the glorious past of the land of Vedas, Gita and Upanishads, but also show the path to realisation of the dreams the people of Haryana have cherished for long.
Marked by a host of cultural events, the celebrations shall focus on the Haryanvis' contribution to the freedom struggle and the spirit of striving to uphold the best traditions and cultural practices, involving jawans, kisans, sportspersons and young achievers of the state, the release said.
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A symbol that "instantly connects" with the people, the Swarna Jayanti logo has been conceptualised by the Chief Minister of Haryana, developed by Rajesh Khullar, Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, and designed by Sunil Kumar, Graphic Designer, Department of Sports and Youth Affairs.
Khattar said the year-2017 will be dedicated to
the youth and it will be ensured that every youth in the state gets employment.
CM stated this after releasing the logo of the Haryana Swarna Jayanti celebrations in Gurgaon today.
He informed that the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed during the Happening Haryana Global Investors Summit -2016 held at Gurgaon in March last were being given final shape.
About 150 industries have purchased land for setting up of their units. This would not only lead to the development of the state but would also generate employment opportunities, he added.
Every state has its own spiritual and cultural importance which should be highlighted and projected in a big way, he said, adding that this must not be given a religious colour.
On being asked about the preparations about the Swarna Jayanti celebrations, the Chief Minister said that a Swarna Jayanti celebrations Committee comprising 140 members has been constituted which would hold its first meeting in Chandigarh on September 21.
When asked to comment whether it is a state Government's programme, the Chief Minister replied that an all-party meeting was convened recently at Chandigarh in which all the political parties unanimously decided to celebrate Swarna Jayanti year of Haryana at a grand scale.
He said that they would be urged to register their significant contribution in celebrating the Swarna Jayanti year in a "befitting manner."
Apart from this, a NRI sammelan would be organised in the state preferably in the month of January, 2017 in which Haryanvis living in different parts of the country and abroad would be invited.
Khattar further said the state government will formulate a 50 point unique programme which will be both the vision and roadmap for future development of the state.
development and will provide employment opportunities to the youth during the 'Swarn Jayanti Varsh.'
Efforts will be made to provide employment to 2 lakh unemployed youths through entrepreneurs besides giving them Rs 9000 as 'supporting allowance' to the jobless post-graduates.
They will also be provided 100 working hours fromNovember 1, 2016, he added.
A corpus fund of Rs 1000 crore will also be created for start-ups in the state, Khattar said todayin a conference on 'Growth of SME-Role of Capital Market' organised by BSE in Gurgaon.
He said two tool rooms were functioning in Saha and Rohtak and two new tool rooms would be set up at Gurgaon and Faridabad.