Haryana State PCS

• 01 Jul 2024

Haryana CM Releases Benefits Under Welfare Schemes

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.