Laado Laxmi Yojana to empower Haryana women: Minister

Haryana Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shyam Singh Rana said that the ‘Deen Dayal Laado Laxmi Yojana’ would serve as a vital support system for poor women, especially those engaged in farming and daily wage work.

He said that the scheme would help them manage their everyday expenses with dignity and ease.

Calling it a historic step for the women of Haryana, he said that the scheme had been designed to uphold their dignity, respect and security.

The minister shared that under this scheme, every woman aged 23 years and above, whether married or unmarried, would receive financial assistance of Rs 2,100 per month. He said that the scheme would be rolled out on September 25.

He added that in the first phase, families with an annual income below Rs 1 lakh would be covered, with the scope gradually expanding to benefit more households.

“Significantly, there is no cap on the number of women beneficiaries in a single family. For instance, if a household has three women, all three will receive the benefit, provided that the woman or her husband has been a resident of Haryana for at least 15 years,” said Shyam Singh Rana.

He said that this initiative was a ray of hope for families struggling with financial stress as it would enable women, particularly in villages, to cover their small expenses independently while contributing to household income.

“Women suffering from stage-3 and stage-4 cancer, 54 rare diseases, haemophilia, thalassaemia, or sickle cell anemia will receive this benefit in addition to their existing entitlements,” said minister Rana.

He said that nearly 20 lakh women were expected to benefit in the first phase.

“The government will soon issue a gazette notification and launch a mobile app for registration. Eligible women will be informed via SMS and beneficiary lists will be published at the village and ward level, where objections, if any, can be raised,” the minister said.