Govt working to uplift poor: Vij

Haryana Cabinet Minister Anil Vij said the present government, following the principles laid down by Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay, is working tirelessly for uplifting the poor both at the Centre and in state.

Vij was addressing the gathering at a district-level launch of the Deendayal Lado Lakshmi Yojana at Civil Hospital, Ambala Cantonment. Rajya Sabha MP Kartikeya Sharma was also present on the occasion.

Vij said the Central and state governments were implementing numerous welfare schemes for the poor, including Ayushman Bharat, Ujjwala Yojana, and many more. Several initiatives were also being implemented for women’s empowerment.

“The Deendayal Lado Lakshmi Yojana aimed at empowering women. As per the election manifesto commitment, the scheme is now being rolled out. An official mobile app for the scheme was also launched. The scheme will be implemented in phases to ensure benefits reach all eligible women”, he added, and further said, “This scheme will prove highly effective in uplifting women. Beneficiaries do not need to visit government offices, registration and access to benefits can be achieved seamlessly through the mobile app.”

Earlier, Vij inspected a health check-up camp jointly organised by the ESIC and Health Department on the hospital premises. He also visited stalls set up by various departments showcasing welfare schemes. He reviewed the digital registration process for the Lado Lakshmi Yojana via the mobile app.

Rajya Sabha MP Kartikeya Sharma described the scheme as an ambitious initiative of the government that would undoubtedly empower women.