Haryana has disbursed ₹1,582 crore to 50.20 lakh beneficiaries across 19 welfare schemes, including social security pensions and the Deendayal Lado Lakshmi Yojana. The transfer marks a significant fiscal commitment to direct benefit schemes, with ₹209.69 crore allocated to 9.98 lakh women under the Lado Lakshmi program alone.
Breakdown of Haryana’s Welfare Disbursements
The largest tranche—₹1,121 crore—was distributed under 15 social security pension schemes, benefiting 34.83 lakh recipients. Additionally, ₹107 crore was released to 20,165 eligible households under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin).
- ₹1,121 crore: 15 social security pension schemes (34.83 lakh beneficiaries)
- ₹209.69 crore: Deendayal Lado Lakshmi Yojana (9.98 lakh women)
- ₹107 crore: Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin) (20,165 beneficiaries)
Lado Lakshmi Yojana Budget Hiked to ₹6,500 Crore
Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced an increased annual budget for the Deendayal Lado Lakshmi Yojana, rising from ₹5,000 crore to ₹6,500 crore. The scheme provides ₹2,100 monthly assistance to eligible women. Saini criticized previous governments, alleging delays and corruption in pension disbursements under Congress rule.
Political Criticism and Market Context
Saini also targeted the AAP, accusing the party of unfulfilled job promises in Punjab and suggesting a tacit alliance with Congress. He dismissed Congress’s legacy, stating the Modi government achieved in 10 years what Congress failed to deliver in 55. The remarks underscore the political stakes tied to welfare spending ahead of elections.
For investors, the disbursement scale signals Haryana’s fiscal prioritization of direct cash transfers, a model increasingly adopted by states to ensure efficient subsidy delivery. The budget hike for Lado Lakshmi Yojana may also indicate long-term commitments to gender-focused welfare, a sector attracting ESG-focused capital.
