Haryana Government is creating history by introducing new schemes with respect for all sections of society” – Haryana Energy, Transport & Labour Minister Anil Vij

A historic decision has been taken to launch the ‘Deen Dayal Lado Laxmi Yojana’ for the social security and dignity of women – Anil Vij

Application for availing benefits of the ‘Deen Dayal Lado Laxmi Yojana’ will be launched soon – Anil Vij

Chandigarh, 30 August 2025

Haryana’s Energy, Transport & Labour Minister, Sh. Anil Vij today said that the Haryana Government is committed to respecting every section of society and is creating history by implementing new welfare schemes. In this series, a historic step has been taken for the social security and dignity of women by launching the ‘Deen Dayal Lado Laxmi Yojana.’

Sh. Vij said that the scheme will be formally launched on September 25, 2025, on the birth anniversary of Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Ji. Under the scheme, eligible women in Haryana will receive monthly financial assistance of Rs. 2,100.

Speaking to media persons at his residence in Ambala Cantt. todya, Sh. Vij said that this initiative fulfills a key promise made in the State Government’s election manifesto. To ensure transparency and accessibility, beneficiaries will not need to visit any office. An official mobile application will soon be launched on Apple App Store and Google Play Store, allowing applicants to apply directly through their smartphones. After verification, eligible women will start receiving the benefits of the scheme.

The Minister explained that the scheme will provide Rs. 2,100 every month to eligible women who are either married or unmarried and aged 23 years or above as of September 25, 2025. In the first phase, women with an annual family income of up to Rs.1 lakh will benefit, covering nearly 20 lakh women across Haryana. In the second phase, the income cap will be expanded to Rs. 1.80 lakh per year to include more beneficiaries.

At his Shastri Colony residence in Ambala Cantt., Sh.Vij was presented with a portrait by painter Vidushi Tiwari from Kaithal. Appreciating her artwork, the Minister announced a contribution of Rs. 21,000 from his discretionary fund as encouragement. Vidushi Tiwari informed that she has created more than 70 artworks across private restaurants, depicting cultural themes from Haryana as well as other states.