Chandigarh, May 16 -- Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday inaugurated the two-day Prashikshan Maha Abhiyan-2026 in Yamunanagar. Earlier, the Chief Minister offered prayers at Saraswati Udgam Sthal Shri Adi Badri Narayan Temple and prayed for the progress and prosperity of the state.
He also inaugurated an exhibition showcasing the development works of Haryana.
The Chief Minister said that the state government has launched the Deendayal Lado Lakshmi Yojana to provide economic and social security to women and girls.
Under the scheme, financial assistance of Rs 2,100 is being provided. So far, Rs 1,415 crore has been given to around 9.76 lakh women beneficiaries. Poor women are also being provided LPG cylinders at Rs 500 every month to help manage household expenses. Under this scheme, Rs 243 crore has been transferred to the bank accounts of around 14.38 lakh eligible women in the state.
He said that farmers' welfare is at the centre of the government's policies. All 24 crops are being purchased at the Minimum Support Price (MSP). So far, Rs 1,80,000 crore has been transferred into the accounts of 12 lakh farmers for crop procurement. During the last 11 years, farmers have been given compensation worth Rs 16,160 crore under compensation schemes and the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana for crop losses.
Under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana, around 20.18 lakh farmers have received Rs 7,562 crore in 22 instalments directly into their bank accounts.
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