PM Ujjwala Scheme beneficiaries to get gas cylinder for Rs 500: CM
Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, August 7
On the occasion of Hariyali Teej, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini today announced that under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, beneficiary families in Haryana would now receive gas cylinders for Rs 500. This initiative would benefit approximately 46 lakh families with an annual income of less than Rs 1.80 lakh, he said. Additionally, as part of the Mukhyamantri Dugdh Uphaar Yojana, fortified milk would be provided to schoolgirls aged 14 to 18 for 150 days to combat malnutrition. This programme is expected to support around 2.65 lakh adolescent girls.
The Chief Minister, who was addressing women at a state-level event organised on Hariyali Teej in Jind, also announced an increase in the loan amount for self-employment under the Haryana Matrishakti Udyamita Yojana from Rs 3 lakh to Rs 5 lakh. Furthermore, the revolving fund provided to self-help groups (SHGs) for daily needs would be raised from Rs 20,000 to Rs 30,000. In addition, the monthly honorarium for Group Sakhi would be increased from Rs 150 to Rs 500, he said.
The Chief Minister disbursed interest-free loans amounting to Rs 100 crore during today’s ceremony to empower women in self-help groups. Additionally, the Chief Minister recognised 66 women’s self-help groups from the state, highlighting their growing role as a source of pride and strength for Haryana. He also awarded Rs 38.5 lakh to the top three self-help groups in each districtrict.
During the event, the Chief Minister awarded the Best Self-Help Group (SHG) and honoured high-achieving girl students from classes X and XII. He also districtributed cheques to the beneficiaries of Haryana Mahila Vikas Nigam.
Minister of State for Women and Child Development Aseem Goel Nanyola highlighted the 2015 launch of the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao campaign, which aimed at end female foeticide. A mobile van was flagged off by the Chief Minister, which would visit 10 districtricts with significant sex ratio imbalances to raise awareness about health, education and empowerment among women.
Minister of State for Development and Panchayats Mahipal Dhanda highlighted the significant efforts made over the past decade to empower women.
