Chandigarh, August 7 – In a significant push toward women empowerment, Haryana Chief Minister Shri Nayab Singh Saini has reiterated the state government’s commitment to strengthening economic independence among women. Chairing a review meeting on the progress of the state’s “Sankalp Patra” (manifesto commitments), the CM emphasized prioritizing the ‘Lakhpati Didi’ initiative to ensure a greater number of women achieve financial self-sufficiency.
Chief Minister Saini directed officials to link as many women as possible with the ‘Lakhpati Didi’ scheme, which aims to create a generation of economically empowered women capable of earning substantial incomes through self-reliance and entrepreneurship. He also ordered special camps under the Mukhyamantri Antyodaya Parivar Utthan Yojana to facilitate the distribution of bank loans to female beneficiaries for setting up self-employment ventures.
The high-level review meeting was attended by Development and Panchayat Minister Shri Krishan Lal Panwar and other senior officials from departments including Rural Development, Women and Child Development, and Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs.
Over One Lakh Women Empowered
Officials informed the CM that over 1.06 lakh women in Haryana have already become ‘Lakhpati Didis.’ For the current fiscal year, efforts are underway to empower an additional 25,000 women under this transformative scheme. The Chief Minister urged timely achievement of this target.
Boost to ‘Har Ghar – Har Grihini’ Scheme
Reviewing the ‘Har Ghar – Har Grihini’ scheme, the CM called for the organization of special village-level camps to link eligible families with the scheme. These camps will facilitate on-the-spot bank account linkages to ensure eligible Antyodaya families receive LPG cylinders at a subsidized rate of ₹500. To date, around 18 lakh families have already been integrated into this scheme.
Safe Housing for Working Women
In line with providing secure and inclusive living spaces for working women, the government has planned to construct women’s hostels in every district. The CM was briefed that in the first phase, hostels are being built in Panchkula, Faridabad, Gurugram, and Sonipat. He emphasized equipping these hostels with solar power and air-conditioning facilities. Further, the CM proposed prioritizing industrial hubs like Manesar and Panipat for the next phase of hostel development.
Expansion of ‘Saksham Anganwadi’ Centres
To uplift early childhood care infrastructure, CM Saini reviewed the ‘Saksham Anganwadi’ project. He directed that by FY 2025-26, a total of 2,000 Anganwadi centers should be upgraded with modern amenities and converted into fully functional Saksham centers. He also proposed that community halls designated for Scheduled Castes should be developed with solar energy and air-conditioning to ensure consistent utility. A uniform architectural design for such halls across the state was suggested to standardize amenities.
Rural Sports Promotion
In an effort to encourage grassroots sports talent, the CM instructed officials to identify potential sporting talent at the village level and provide the required sports equipment and support. This move aims to create a nurturing environment for young athletes from rural backgrounds.
Courtesy Meet with Newly Promoted IAS Officers
In a separate development, newly promoted Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers met Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini at the state secretariat. During the courtesy visit, the officers presented bouquets and sought the CM’s guidance. Congratulating them, the CM called the promotions a testament to their commitment, diligence, and integrity in service.
He urged the officers to continue their dedication and serve the people of Haryana with transparency, accountability, and compassion. CM Saini reiterated that delivering good governance and reaching the last mile beneficiary with effective services is the true spirit of public administration.
The CM expressed confidence that these officers, with their experience and knowledge, would play an important role in propelling Haryana to greater heights of development.
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