Chandigarh, 10 October:- As part of the ongoing initiative to transfer benefits under various public welfare schemes to eligible beneficiaries through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) on the 10th of every month, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday facilitated the direct transfer of ₹1,634 crore and 27 lakh into the bank accounts of 50,46,624 eligible beneficiaries across the state through four beneficiaries. The three women beneficiaries and one farmer who pressed the button to transfer the assistance described the experience as memorable and appreciated Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini’s working style.
The Chief Minister said that the tireless 25 years of national service and determination of Prime Minister Narendra Modi had made it possible for the double-engine government to turn every rupee sent by the Central Government into ₹1.25 and invest it in development works. He contrasted this with the Congress regime, when, he said, there had been Prime Ministers who claimed that only 15 paise out of every rupee sent by the Central Government reached the ground. He said the state government was committed to ensuring that poor people, farmers, women, youth, senior citizens and other needy sections received the benefits of government schemes directly in their bank accounts, without any inconvenience or intermediaries.
The Chief Minister said that Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) and the Family ID-based system had further strengthened transparency in government schemes. By adopting a “proactive model,” the government had established a system to automatically deliver scheme benefits to eligible citizens.
12th Instalment of Deen Dayal Lado Lakshmi Yojana Released
The Chief Minister facilitated the release of the 12th instalment of the Deen Dayal Lado Lakshmi Yojana, transferring ₹212 crore and 16 lakh into the bank accounts of 10 lakh 10 thousand women beneficiaries. He said that a total of ₹2,466 crore and 63 lakh had been released through the scheme’s 12 instalments so far. The second phase of the scheme began on 17 September. The government has expanded its coverage by increasing the annual family income limit from ₹1 lakh to ₹1.8 lakh. In the second phase, 2,57,147 women have registered. These registered beneficiaries will receive the financial assistance in November.
Relief for Beneficiaries of Social Security Pension Schemes
The Chief Minister facilitated the direct transfer of ₹1,131 crore and 7 lakh into the accounts of 35,13,295 beneficiaries under 15 different social security pension schemes. These include the Old Age Samman Allowance, disability allowance and other social security pensions. He said the government had changed the system by adopting a proactive model. Eligibility is determined automatically on the basis of the Family ID database, enabling eligible citizens to receive pension benefits from home without visiting government offices or submitting applications.
Relief for Women under the Har Ghar-Har Grihini Scheme
Under the Har Ghar-Har Grihini Scheme, a subsidy of ₹20 crore and 39 lakh for August was transferred into the bank accounts of 5 lakh 14 thousand women who had refilled their gas cylinders. The Chief Minister said eligible women were being provided gas cylinders for ₹500 per month under the scheme. Including the amount released today, a total of ₹380 crore and 21 lakh had so far been transferred into the accounts of 14 lakh 65 thousand eligible women.
Financial Assistance of ₹158 Crore and 80 Lakh to 4,222 Families under the Dayalu Scheme
The Chief Minister transferred financial assistance of ₹158 crore and 80 lakh to 4,222 families under the Dayalu Scheme. He said that, including the amount released today, a total of ₹3,479 crore and 61 lakh had so far been provided to 92,220 families.
Relief for Farmers through the Bhavantar Bharpai Yojana
The Chief Minister facilitated the release of ₹34 crore and 79 lakh under the Bhavantar Bharpai Yojana for 3,384 potato and cauliflower farmers. This included ₹34 crore and 76 lakh for 3,364 potato farmers and ₹2 lakh 39 thousand for 20 cauliflower farmers. The potato assistance was released to vegetable growers in Ambala, Kurukshetra, Yamunanagar and Sirsa, while the cauliflower assistance was released to farmers in Kurukshetra and Yamunanagar. Including the amount released today, a total of ₹281 crore and 74 lakh had so far been disbursed under the Bhavantar Bharpai Yojana to 49,148 farmers.
Online Registration Portal Launched for 2,651 New Ration Depots
The Chief Minister launched an online registration portal for allotment of 2,651 new fair-price shops, also known as ration depots, in the state. He said eligible applicants interested in obtaining a depot could register online through the portal. Of the new ration depots, 33 per cent have been reserved for women. This will strengthen the state’s public distribution system and provide better facilities to eligible citizens.
‘Pustak Setu Portal’ to Expand Education and Knowledge in Villages
The Chief Minister also launched the ‘Pustak Setu Portal’ for Atal Libraries in villages. He said the initiative was an important step towards providing better study facilities within rural communities for young people, students and candidates preparing for competitive examinations. So far, 996 Atal Libraries have been opened in the state, and all of them have been connected to the Pustak Setu Portal. Each Atal Library has been provided with furniture, an initial set of books and BharatNet connectivity.
The government will soon open another 650 libraries, including 500 new libraries to be established by 25 December 2026. Through the Pustak Setu Portal, anyone will be able to donate books free of cost to the Atal Library in their village.
₹77 Crore for Chaupals of Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini released ₹77 crore and 6 lakh for 1,723 works in 21 districts for the repair and renovation of chaupals belonging to Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes. He said that ₹118 crore and 47 lakh had previously been released for 2,930 works. Thus, a total of ₹195 crore and 53 lakh had been released so far for 4,653 works.
Of these, 1,555 demands had been raised through field officers and 169 directly by villagers on the Jan Samvad Portal. The allocation included ₹8 crore and 80 lakh for the 169 works received through the Jan Samvad Portal and ₹68 crore and 26 lakh for the 1,555 works submitted through field-level channels.
Farmers’ Interests Given Full Consideration in Paddy Procurement
The Chief Minister said paddy procurement in Haryana had begun on 29 September at 278 mandis and would continue until 15 November. He said common-grade paddy was being procured at the Minimum Support Price (MSP) of ₹2,441 per quintal, while Grade-A paddy was being procured at ₹2,461 per quintal.
Nayab Singh Saini said that by 9 October, 14.25 lakh metric tonnes of paddy had arrived at mandis, of which 8.35 lakh metric tonnes had been procured and 2.18 lakh metric tonnes had also been lifted. So far, ₹398 crore had been released to 19,155 farmers.
Public Welfare and Transparent Governance Are Government Priorities
Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said the state government’s objective was not merely to formulate schemes but to ensure that their benefits reached the right people at the right time. Through DBT, Family ID and proactive governance, the government had freed beneficiaries from repeated visits to government offices. He said that, guided by the spirit of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas and Sabka Prayas,” the Haryana government was continuously working for the welfare and dignity of poor people, farmers, women, youth and every section of society.
On the occasion, Development and Panchayats Minister Krishan Lal Panwar, Heritage and Tourism Minister Dr. Arvind Sharma, Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Krishan Kumar Bedi, Food, Supplies and Consumer Affairs Minister Rajesh Nagar, Additional Chief Secretary Sudhir Rajpal, Principal Secretary Amanit P. Kumar, Commissioner and Secretary of the Information, Public Relations and Languages Department K. M. Pandurang, Director Dr. Aditya Dahiya and Additional Director Captain Manish Lohan were also present.
