Haryana Government Removes Age Retention on Scheme | 08 Jun 2024

Why in News?

Recently, the Haryana government lifted the age limit cap on a scheme aimed at providing financial assistance to farmers and farm labourers in the event of death or disability while operating agricultural machinery.

Key Points

• The government has decided to eliminate the age restriction under the 'Mukhyamantri Kisan Evam Khetihar Mazdoor Jeevan Suraksha Yojana' for farmers, agricultural labourers, and market yard labourers.
• Under this scheme, financial assistance ranging from Rs 37,500 to Rs 5 lakh is provided to farmers, agriculture labourers, and market yard labourers.
  • Previously, the scheme stipulated that the age of the beneficiary should be between 10 and 65 years.
• Now, children younger than 10 years and persons older than 65 years will also be eligible for benefits under the scheme.