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Haryana CM Disburses Rs 1,431 Crore to 56 Lakh Beneficiaries in Mega Welfare Push

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini led a massive direct benefit transfer, disbursing Rs 1,431 crore to 56.34 lakh beneficiaries under 18 public welfare schemes. The funds included the fourth instalment of the Deen Dayal Lado Lakshmi Yojana, providing monthly financial aid to eligible women, and over Rs 1,098 crore for various social security pensions. The release also covered cooking gas subsidies for 12.62 lakh women under the Har Ghar-Har Grihini Yojana. To address grievances, the government has instructed Additional Deputy Commissioners to hold dedicated redressal hearings twice weekly.

Key Points: Haryana Disburses Rs 1,431 Crore to 56 Lakh Beneficiaries

  • Rs 1,431 crore single-day disbursement
  • Benefits 56.34 lakh people across 18 schemes
  • Includes Lado Lakshmi Yojana & social security pensions
  • Direct subsidy for LPG cylinders under Har Ghar-Har Grihini Yojana
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Haryana CM disburses Rs 1,431 crore among 56.34 lakh beneficiaries

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini transfers Rs 1,431 crore under 18 welfare schemes, including pensions and gas subsidies, to over 56 lakh beneficiaries.

"from February onwards, Rs 1,100 will be credited directly to beneficiaries' savings accounts each month - Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini"

Chandigarh, Feb 10

In a significant push to direct benefit transfer-driven welfare, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday disbursed Rs 1,431 crore among 56.34 lakh beneficiaries under 18 public welfare schemes, marking one of the largest single-day benefit releases by the state in recent months.

The disbursement included the fourth instalment of the Deen Dayal Lado Lakshmi Yojana, social security pensions, cooking gas subsidies under the Har Ghar-Har Grihini Yojana, and incentives for milk producers, underscoring the government's emphasis on targeted support for women, the elderly, the vulnerable and small producers.

The Chief Minister said under the Deen Dayal Lado Lakshmi Yojana, Rs 193 crore was transferred directly into the bank accounts of 922,452 beneficiaries, taking the cumulative release under the scheme to Rs 634 crore across four instalments.

The scheme provides monthly financial assistance of Rs 2,100 to eligible women aged 23 years and above from families with an annual income of less than Rs 1 lakh, with expanded eligibility for certain categories of families earning up to Rs 1.80 lakh annually.

He said 10,51,029 women applied through the Deen Dayal Lado Lakshmi mobile application, launched on September 25, 2025, to mark the 109th birth anniversary of Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya.

Of these, over 922,452 applicants were found eligible after scrutiny. He said from February onwards, Rs 1,100 will be credited directly to beneficiaries' savings accounts each month, while Rs 1,000 will be placed in a government-operated fixed deposit account.

A notable feature of the scheme is that all eligible women within a family can avail its benefits.

The Chief Minister said on the same day, the state released Rs 1,098 crore towards old-age, widow, differently-abled and other social security pensions, benefiting 34.14 lakh people.

Acknowledging complaints related to pension delays and income-based eligibility, the government has directed Additional Deputy Commissioners (ADCs) in all districts to conduct dedicated grievance redress hearings twice a week, i.e. every Monday and Thursday, to ensure timely and impartial resolution.

The Chief Minister said under the Har Ghar-Har Grihini Yojana, Rs 38.97 crore was credited as a subsidy for November and December to 12.62 lakh women who refilled LPG cylinders.

The scheme enables eligible women to obtain a gas cylinder every month at a subsidised rate of Rs 500.

Earlier, on January 1,7 subsidies amounting to Rs 18.56 crore were released to 608,842 beneficiaries.

Cumulatively, Rs 223.31 crore has been transferred to 14.38 lakh women under the scheme so far.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Direct benefit transfer is the best way to ensure money reaches the right people without middlemen. But Rs 1,431 crore in one day? I hope the backend systems can handle this scale without glitches. We've seen issues with other DBT schemes where money gets stuck.
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Sarah B
The pension grievance redressal system is a good move. My nani in Karnal often faced delays. Having dedicated days for complaints with ADCs should bring accountability. Implementation is key though – hope it works on the ground and isn't just an announcement.
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Aman W
Subsidised gas cylinder at ₹500 is a big relief for middle-class families. Cooking fuel costs have pinched everyone's budget. Hope this scheme continues and more women become aware of it. The mobile app approach for applications is also very modern and accessible.
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Karthik V
While the intent is good, I have a respectful criticism. Such large disbursements right before the code of conduct for elections raises questions about timing. Welfare should be consistent, not concentrated around political cycles. The state must ensure these schemes are sustainable long-term.
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Meera T
Helping 56 lakh people in one go is impressive scale! The focus on women, elderly, and small milk producers covers vital sections of our society. The FD component in the Lado Lakshmi Yojana is smart – promotes saving. Bhagwan unki mehnat safal kare. 🙏

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