Haryana
Haryana CM Releases Benefits Under Welfare Schemes
- 01 Jul 2024
- 2 min read
Why in News?
Recently, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini released benefits worth ₹100.68 crore to 83,633 beneficiaries under three welfare schemes at Anaj Mandi in Panipat.
Key Points
- The benefits were distributed at a state-level programme under the Social Security Pension, Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar Housing Renovation Scheme and Chief Minister Rural Housing Scheme.
- An amount of ₹22.59 crore was released as pension to 75,330 new beneficiaries of the Social Security Pension Scheme.
- Under Dr BR Ambedkar Housing Renovation Scheme assistance amount of ₹15.09 crore was released to 2,003 beneficiaries for house repairs.
- Under the Chief Minister Rural Housing Scheme, 6,300 beneficiaries of 100 square yard land each were given letters of authority and letters of financial assistance of ₹1 lakh each.
Dr BR Ambedkar Housing Renovation Scheme
- It was started in 2021, by the Haryana state government.
- The main purpose of this scheme is to provide grants for the repair of houses to all families , whose annual income is less than and equal to Rs 1.80 lakh in Parivar Pahchan Patra , whose house needs repair an amount of Rs 80000 is provided for this purpose.
Haryana Mukhyamantri Shahri Awas Yojana
- Launched in 2023, the main objective of this scheme is to provide houses at affordable rates to the weaker and low-income group families of the state.
- Under the scheme, plots will be allotted to those who do not have land to build a house.
- This will lead to social and economic development of the poor families of the state and will give them a chance to live a safe and stable life.
