Haryana Civil Aviation Training Institute
The premier civil aviation training institute in the state of Haryana, established on November 1, 1966, focuses on providing aviation training to pilots. With training centers situated in Karnal and Pinjore, the institute has been recognized for its excellence. In both 2008-09 and 2012-13, it was awarded the Runners-up Trophy for Best Flying Training Institution. The primary functions of the Haryana Civil Aviation Training Institute include the development of airstrips and helipads, pilot training, management of materials required for training, and organizing air transport for key state personnel.
Communication in Haryana
Mass Communication System in HaryanaMass communication in Haryana involves the study and analysis of various resources connecting large segments of the population, such as radio, television, newspapers, and magazines. The state has made significant strides in this field.
The first Post Office Passport Seva Kendra in Haryana was inaugurated in Karnal on March 25, 2017, followed by the 45th Kendra in Faridabad on April 27, 2017.
The communication landscape in the state includes:Print Media:
- Print media, comprising newspapers and magazines, continues to be a vital means of mass communication in Haryana. Noteworthy publications include:
- Hariyana: the first newspaper printed in Haryana, published from Jhajjar, with Pandit Deen Dayal Sharma as its editor.
- Jaat Samachar: an important newspaper dating back to 1889, edited by Babu Kanhiya Lal.
- Hariyana Tilak: a significant weekly newspaper published in Urdu and Hindi from Rohtak since 1923.
- Jyotish Martand, Sawdhan, Bhakti, and others: a range of newspapers initiated in subsequent years, contributing to the rich media landscape.
Magazines
Magazines play a crucial role in showcasing the cultural aspects of society. Some notable magazines in Haryana include:
- Haryana Samvad – a monthly magazine published by the Public Relations and Cultural Affairs Department in Hindi, starting in 2008 and later in Punjabi from 2010.
- Krishi Samvad – launched in 2008.
- Haryana Review – an English magazine started in 2008.
- Tameer-e-Haryana – an Urdu magazine initiated in 2008.
- Ubharta Haryana – a trendy magazine discussing contemporary issues related to the economy, society, and polity.
Newspapers and their Editors
Several newspapers have contributed to the vibrant media landscape in Haryana, with dedicated editors overseeing their publications. Some notable examples include:
- Haryana Sandesh - Mahesh Chandra
- Rangeela Musafir - Pyarelal Sharma
- Amar Jyoti - Ramcharikh
- Chetna - Devavrat Vashisht
- Haryana Kesari - Mushi Ram
- Hariyana Tilak - Sri Sharma
These publications, along with others, have played a significant role in disseminating information and shaping public discourse in Haryana.
Radio:
- In both urban and rural areas of Haryana, radio serves as a highly popular medium of mass communication.
- The first radio station in Haryana, Akashvani Rohtak (AIR Rohtak), was established on May 8, 1976.
- Subsequent radio stations include Akashvani Kurukshetra (established on June 24, 1991) and Akashvani Hisar (established on January 26, 1999).
- Other radio stations in the state include Radio Sirsa, Radio Mewat, Radio Karnal, Radio Ambala, and Radio Gurugram.
- Alfaz-e-Mewat, established in 2012, is a community radio station, and Radio Manav Rachna caters to student needs in the Aravalli Campus and Manav Rachna educational institutions.
- Hisar has a radio station dedicated exclusively to agricultural universities, launched on January 26, 1999.
Television:
- On November 1, 2012, the Television Studio Centre, Satellite Earth Station, and DD-2 transmitter were commissioned in Hisar.
- Hisar Doordarshan Kendra, located in Sector-13, is the only Programme Production Centre in Haryana, inaugurated by Smt. Sushma Swaraj.
- Numerous satellite television channels operate in Haryana, along with well-equipped television studios in Gurugram, Hisar, Sirsa, etc.
Theatre, Television, and Radio Artists from Haryana:
Various artists have contributed to Aakashvani, Delhi, and other platforms, including Pandit Harderam, Duliram, Ranbir Dahiya, Krishna Sharma, Ram Niwas, Seema Dhankar, Narendra Balhara, Karambir Saini, Rajbala Phogat, Rajneesh Kaur, Mahavir Guddu, Yash Tonk, Manish Joshi, Jaswant Singh Tohnavi, and many more.
Mobile Communication:
- Effective communication is crucial for an emerging state like Haryana, which boasts a statewide network for telecommunication facilities.
- Private sector players like Reliance Infocom, Tata Teleservices, Bharti Telecom, Idea, and Vodafone Essar operate in the state, along with BSNL.
Information Technology (IT) in Haryana:
- IT plays a significant role in enhancing efficiency and effectiveness in organizations in Haryana.
- The state government implemented its IT policy in 2002 and revised it in 2017 to promote private initiatives in e-transition.
- Information Technology Park was established in Panchkula in 2008, and Cyber City in Gurugram promotes the IT sector.
- Projects run by Haryana Electronics and Information Technology Department:
State Data Centre:
Established in 2012, the State Data Centre in Haryana provides backend digital services to various government departments.
State Wide Area Network:
The State Wide Area Network (SWAN) in Haryana, operational since 2007, offers internet connectivity and intra-connectivity to all government departments.
Harsamadhan Portal:
Developed by the National Information Centre and Haryana State Centre, this public grievance portal allows users to lodge complaints online and check their status.
E-Disha Electronic Delivery of Integrated Services of Haryana to All:
E-Disha Kendras, set up at district and sub-division levels, provide various services online, including birth certificates, death certificates, land records, marriage certificates, pensions, insurance, passports, driving licenses, and vehicle registration.
HALRIS and HRIS:
- Haryana Land Record Information System and Haryana Registration Information System computerize all land records in the state.
- Biswas is a software system for billing water and sewerage by the Public Health Engineering Department.
- HaPPIS system enables the online disbursal of pensions, and Jansahayak is an e-delivery system for 36 time-bound services to citizens of Haryana.