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ਮਾਫ਼ ਕਰਨਾ, ਇਹ ਖਬਰ ਤੁਹਾਡੀ ਬੇਨਤੀ ਭਾਸ਼ਾ ਵਿੱਚ ਉਪਲਬਧ ਨਹੀਂ ਹੈ। ਕਿਰਪਾ ਕਰਕੇ ਇੱਥੇ ਦੇਖੋ।
Chief Minister launches Deendayal Lado Lakshmi Yojana and mobile application
Approximately 20 Lakh Women to Benefit in the First Phase
Projects worth Rs. 326.25 crore inaugurated and foundation stones laid
Inspired by Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya’s Antyodaya Philosophy, We are Committed to Uplift all Sections of Society – CM
Chandigarh, 25 September 2025
Marking the birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya, regarded as the architect of Antyodaya, the Haryana Government on Thursday dedicated the occasion to development, uplift of the last person in the queue, and women’s empowerment. At a state-level ceremony held at Tau Devi Lal Stadium in Panchkula, Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini unveiled the ambitious ‘Deendayal Lado Lakshmi Yojana’, aimed at strengthening the economic and social standing of women, and launched a dedicated mobile application to ensure seamless implementation of the scheme aimed at strengthening the social and economic status of women.
To address difficulties faced during the application process, the Chief Minister released a toll-free 18001802231 and a helpline number 01724880500. During the programme, live registration of five eligible women was also carried out under the scheme. Sh. Nayab Singh Saini informed the gathering that in a short time of the mobile app launch, nearly 50,000 women had downloaded it and around 8,000 women had already submitted applications.
Furthermore, in a significant push towards strengthening the State’s infrastructure and health facilities, the Chief Minister also inaugurated and laid the foundation stones of projects worth Rs. 326.25 crore during the programme. This included 31 health-related initiatives costing Rs. 78.04 crore, the foundation for 97 projects costing Rs. 78.12 crore, and the renovation of 10 health institutions costing Rs. 80.72 crore. Additionally, the foundation stones were laid of one project each from the Public Works Department and Urban Local Bodies, together amounting to Rs. 89.37 crore.
20 lakh women to benefit in first phase
The Chief Minister said that in the first phase, nearly 20 lakh women in Haryana will be benefitted. The scheme is open to both married and unmarried women between the ages of 23 and 60 years, belonging to families with an annual income of up to Rs.1 lakh. Beneficiaries will receive Rs. 2,100 per month directly in their bank accounts through DBT. Importantly, any number of eligible women within the same household will be entitled to receive the assistance. The government has approved an annual budget of Rs. 5,000 crore for 2025-26 for this initiative.
Sh. Nayab Singh Saini underlined that the scheme has been launched with full transparency and simplicity. All processes like application, verification and grievance redressal will be handled only through the mobile application. Women will not need to visit any Common Service Centres or government offices; they will be able to apply directly from their mobile phones at home. Those eligible as of September 25 can begin applying immediately, while others may apply on the date they become eligible, he said.
The Chief Minister urged girls below 23 years of age to mark their 23rd birthday by applying for this scheme. He further shared that the launch of the Deendayal Lado Lakshmi Yojana marks the fulfilment of the 42nd promise out of 217 commitments listed in the government’s ‘Sankalp Patra’. He assured that 90 commitments will be fulfilled by the end of this year.
Inspired by Deen Dayal Upadhyaya’s vision, we are committed to uplift last mile citizen
The Chief Minister reiterated that the government’s mission is to ensure that the benefits of development reach the last person standing in the queue. Inspired by Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya’s philosophy of Antyodaya, the Haryana Government remains committed to uplifting every section of society, particularly women and weaker sections, he said.
Extending greetings on the occasion of Sharadiya Navratras and the birth anniversary of Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini remarked that Deen Dayal Upadhyaya believed a nation can become great only when its women are safe, educated and respected. The present state government, he added, is determined to ensure that women and daughters are economically empowered, self-reliant and active participants in the mainstream of society.
Union Government has taken several pivotal initiatives for women’s empowerment
The Chief Minister highlighted the historic steps taken under the leadership of Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi towards women’s empowerment. He shared that the ‘Nari Vandana Bill’ has ensured 33 percent reservation for women in Parliament and State Assemblies. Campaigns such as ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’, ‘Beema Sakhi Yojana’, ‘Drone Didi Yojana’ and ‘Lakhpati Didi’ have benefitted lakhs of women. On his birthday on September 17, the Prime Minister launched the nationwide ‘Swasth Nari–Sashakt Parivar Abhiyan’ and the ‘8th Poshan Maah’ from Madhya Pradesh, aimed at strengthening healthcare and nutrition services for women, adolescents and children, he said.
Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that in Haryana, the state government has set a target to create five lakh ‘Lakhpati Didis’, of which over 2.13 lakh have already been empowered. Under the ‘Drone Didi Yojana’, 100 women have received drones and training, with another 100 to be trained this year. The state is also providing gas cylinders to 18 lakh families at Rs. 500 each. Women have been given 50 percent representation in Panchayats, while ‘Atal Kisan Mazdoor Canteens’, Vita milk booths and one-third of ration depots have been entrusted to women, he said.
The Chief Minister further shared that more than 66,000 self-help groups (SHGs) are active across the state. SHGs availing loans up to Rs. 5 lakh are exempt from stamp duty. Under the Outstanding Women Artisan Award Scheme, women receive Rs. 3 lakh as the State Handicraft Award and Rs. 3 lakh under the Excellence Award, along with consolation prizes of Rs. 51,000 each.
He further shared that of the 80 new colleges opened in Haryana, 30 are exclusively for girls. To ensure that no girl is deprived of higher education due to poverty, the government has introduced free education for girls up to post-graduation level. A comprehensive crèche policy, making Haryana the first state in India to adopt such a measure has been implemented to support working women. Presently, 572 Anganwadi-cum-crèches and 273 standalone crèches are functional, alongside 4,000 play-way schools, shared the Chief Minister.
‘Lado Sakhi’ initiative for maternal and child health
Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that to further strengthen the ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ campaign, the state has launched the ‘Lado Sakhi’ initiative, under which Lado Sakhis will be engaged to take care of the health of pregnant women. Each Lado Sakhi will be provided an incentive of Rs. 1,000 for every girl child born. For women’s safety, a dedicated women’s helpline (1091) has been established, along with 33 women police stations across the state to address crimes against women, shared the Chief Minister.
Calling upon the people to join hands, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini urged, Let us take a pledge to build a Viksit Bharat and Viksit Haryana where every woman is complete in herself, empowered, and filled with self-respect.
Deendayal Lado Lakshmi Yojana is a ‘historic step’ for the empowerment of women- Vidhan Sabha Speaker
Haryana Vidhan Sabha Speaker, Sh. Harvinder Kalyan termed the launch of the Deendayal Lado Lakshmi Yojana as a ‘historic step’ for the empowerment of women, particularly on the occasion of Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya’s birth anniversary and Seva Pakwada. This is not merely a scheme but a social revolution, which will enable women to attain new heights in education, healthcare and financial independence, he said.
He said that the Prime Minister’s vision of a developed India by 2047 rests on four pillars, of which women’s empowerment is the foremost. He further remarked that several initiatives including ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’, ‘Lakhpati Didi’, SHGs, ‘Durga Shakti App’ and women’s pensions have already infused new energy and confidence among women. The new scheme, he said, would bring further transformation. He also called upon society to complement government initiatives by instilling in boys the values necessary to ensure a safe and nurturing environment for girls.
The scheme is a milestone in women’s empowerment, says Social Justice and Empowerment Minister
Speaking at the event, Social Justice and Empowerment Minister, Sh. Krishna Kumar Bedi termed the scheme a milestone in women’s empowerment. He said that women aged 23 years and above, with annual family incomes below Rs. 1 lakh, will be eligible to receive monthly assistance of Rs. 2,100 directly into their bank accounts through DBT. The government has made a provision of Rs. 5,000 crore in the 2025-26 budget for the scheme. This initiative will enhance economic independence and improve the health and welfare of women across the state, he said. He added that the mobile application ensures complete transparency, eliminating the need to visit government offices or CSC centres.
Jyotiba Phule Ignited the Flame of Women’s Education – Kumari Arti Singh Rao
Addressing the programme, Health Minister Kumari Arti Singh Rao said that Mahatma Jyotiba Phule had ignited the movement for education. Women like Kalpana Chawla and Sunita Williams have set examples of women’s empowerment, she said.
The Minister said that the country has been enlightened by women’s values and teachings. Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi has emphasized women’s empowerment, she said.
She stated that today, the Chief Minister inaugurated the Deen Dayal Lado Lakshmi Yojana and also laid the foundation and inaugurated projects worth crores of rupees under the Health Department. This includes the inauguration of medical colleges in Bhiwani and Koriyavas Mahendragarh, said the Minister.
She further said that the ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ campaign was launched by Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi from Panipat, and today, in 15 districts, the gender ratio has improved with over 900 girls per 1,000 boys.
Kalka MLA, Smt. Shakti Rani Sharma, former Vidhan Sabha Speaker, Sh. Gian Chand Gupta, Additional Chief Secretary, Health and Family Welfare Department, Sh. Sudhir Rajpal, Additional Chief Secretary, Social Justice, Empowerment, Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes and Antyodaya (SEWA) Department, G. Anupama, Deputy Commissioner, Panchkula, Sh. Satpal Sharma, OSD to Chief Minister, Sh. B.B. Bharti, Media Secretary to Chief Minister, Sh. Praveen Attrey, and other dignitaries and a large gathering of women also attended the programme.
