Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini marked the auspicious festival of Hariyali Teej by unveiling a comprehensive bouquet of new and strengthened welfare initiatives aimed at empowering women socially, economically, and culturally. Describing these announcements as a symbolic “koathli”\u2014a traditional gift presented by brothers to their sisters during Teej\u2014he celebrated the festival by extending the spirit of love, care, and responsibility towards every woman of the state. The announcements were made during a vibrant state-level Teej Mahotsav held in Ambala district on Monday, where the Chief Minister launched several major initiatives, including the ‘Lado Sakhi Yojana’ and a Digital Learning Ecosystem for children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Launching the ‘Lado Sakhi Yojana’, Chief Minister Saini announced that trained women from among Anganwadi workers, ASHA workers, and ANMs would be designated as \u2018Lado Sakhis\u2019. These caregivers will be responsible for monitoring and supporting the maternal healthcare needs of pregnant women, ensuring their well-being during childbirth. As a gesture of encouragement, every ‘Lado Sakhi’ will receive an incentive of \u20b91,000 upon the birth of a girl child under this scheme. This effort aligns with Haryana\u2019s flagship campaign \u2018Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao\u2019, reinforcing the government\u2019s commitment to enhancing the status of girls from birth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Complementing this, the Chief Minister also unveiled the ‘Badte Kadam: Digital Bal Karyakram’ to be launched across Anganwadi centres in the state. This initiative is designed to equip Anganwadi workers with digital tools and techniques to improve early childhood care and education, helping children access a more engaging and formative learning environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reaffirming his government\u2019s commitment to women-led entrepreneurship, CM Saini stated that Haryana has already achieved 50 percent representation of women in startup initiatives. Building on this momentum, he introduced a plan to provide direct financial assistance between \u20b950,000 to \u20b91 lakh to women-led startups, especially those working in traditional crafts, eco-friendly rural products, health and wellness, indigenous foods, and other handmade sectors. To foster entrepreneurship among young girls, 10,000 \u2018Do-It-Yourself\u2019 kits will be distributed in schools to develop a creative and innovative mindset from an early age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Chief Minister also announced that every development block in the state will host a fair price ration depot managed by women self-help group (SHG) members. This decision is expected to not only ensure livelihoods for women but also deepen their engagement in the governance and economic functioning of their villages. Further, he declared that the Haryana government, in collaboration with NITI Aayog, would launch the Haryana State Chapter of the Women Entrepreneurship Platform. Through this, women entrepreneurs in the state will gain access to over 700 expert mentors, sector-specific training, financial assistance, market linkages, and incubation support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a significant move to encourage women\u2019s employment, the Chief Minister said that Haryana’s upcoming industrial and regional policies will include provisions for offering additional subsidies to industries employing women from the state. Additionally, public procurement norms will be relaxed to ensure wider participation of women entrepreneurs in government supply chains and tenders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As part of the celebration, CM Saini also inaugurated 131 Women Cultural Centres across the state through video conferencing. These centres will serve as platforms for women to participate in cultural activities such as bhajans, folk songs, and dances, thereby strengthening community ties and preserving Haryana\u2019s rich traditions. The government also distributed revolving funds and community investment cheques worth \u20b914.26 crore to SHGs across the state and handed over the keys to rural marts in six districts to women-led SHGs, expanding market access for their products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Artisanship received special attention during the event. Women excelling in handicrafts were honoured with State Handicraft Awards worth \u20b93 lakh, Outstanding Women Artisan Awards of \u20b93 lakh, and 12 consolation prizes of \u20b951,000 each. Additionally, the best-performing SHGs in each district received cash rewards, with \u20b91 lakh for first place, \u20b950,000 for second, and \u20b925,000 for third.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
CM Saini emphasized that Teej is not just a festival but a celebration of India’s rich culture, tradition, and deeply rooted social values. It represents a symbolic harmony between nature, womanhood, and familial love. Festivals like Teej, he said, remind us of our duties towards our relationships, culture, and the environment. He called upon the people of Haryana to join the \u2018Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam\u2019 campaign by planting at least one tree, further underlining the environmental aspect of Teej as a festival celebrating greenery and rejuvenation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Addressing the broader context of women\u2019s development, the Chief Minister reiterated that Haryana is working tirelessly on the five key pillars for women\u2014education, health, safety, economic self-reliance, and empowerment. Under the \u2018Aapki Beti Hamari Beti\u2019 scheme, over 5.36 lakh girls have benefitted so far, receiving \u20b921,000 at birth under various eligibility conditions. The state currently has over 66,000 active SHGs, which are exempt from stamp duty on loans up to \u20b95 lakh. One-third of all fair price shops in Haryana are now operated by women, with 252 already allotted. Additionally, the \u2018Har Ghar-Har Grihini\u2019 scheme is benefitting 18 lakh women by providing LPG cylinders at just \u20b9500.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The government has set an ambitious target to make 5 lakh women \u2018Lakhpati Didis\u2019, and already 2.10 lakh women have achieved this milestone. Women also enjoy 50% reservation in Panchayati Raj Institutions in Haryana. Health schemes such as the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana, Mukhyamantri Matritva Sahayata Yojana, Mukhyamantri Doodh Uphaar Yojana, and Mahila Evam Kishori Samman Yojana are working in tandem to improve the well-being of women and children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On the front of women\u2019s safety, the state has established a dedicated helpline (1091) and 33 all-women police stations. In the education sector, the state has opened 80 new government colleges in the past 10.5 years, including 30 exclusively for girls, significantly improving access to higher education for young women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini\u2019s announcements on the occasion of Teej reflect a deep and holistic commitment to women\u2019s empowerment. With a vision that interweaves culture, tradition, welfare, and innovation, the state is working towards building a Haryana where women are not just recipients of aid but leaders of transformation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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