The Haryana government has taken a big step to help women earn and be independent. Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini started the Deendayal Lado Laxmi Yojana at Indradhanush Stadium in Panchkula. Under this scheme, about 21 lakh women in the state will get a monthly allowance of ₹2,100. Women do not need to go to government offices to apply. They can register directly through the Deendayal Lado Laxmi mobile app launched by the government.
Launch and Purpose of the Scheme
The scheme was launched on Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay’s birth anniversary. Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini was joined by Minister Krishna Kumar Bedi. The government says this scheme will help empower women and improve the economic well-being of families. Haryana has set aside ₹5,000 crore for this scheme. About ₹415 crore will be sent directly to women’s bank accounts every month.
Words from the Chief Minister
Chief Minister Saini said the scheme is not just financial help. It is also about dignity and self-reliance for women. He said women in Haryana are doing well in agriculture, education, sports, and jobs. The government wants to provide them social security. Social Justice Minister Krishna Kumar Bedi said the scheme is a historic step. It will help millions of women from poor families take care of their families better.
Who Can Benefit?
- Age: Women between 23 and 60 years can apply.
- Family Income: Only families earning up to ₹1 lakh per year are eligible.
- Number of Beneficiaries: In the first phase, about 2,097,256 women will get the benefit. This includes 1,414,621 married women and 682,635 unmarried women. Both married and unmarried women can apply to ensure social and economic equality.
When Will the Money Arrive?
The allowance will start from November 1 (Haryana Day). The government says there will be no delay.
How to Apply
- Mobile App Registration: Women can register through the Deendayal Lado Laxmi app in just a few minutes.
- No Need to Visit Offices: The process is fully digital. Women do not need to go to government offices.
- Multiple Registrations: More than one woman can register using the same phone, which is helpful for families or villages where many women want to benefit.