Haryana's Landmark Welfare Drive: CM Saini Transfers ₹3,309 Crore to Millions Through DBT

Quick Navigation

• Introduction
• A Landmark in Welfare Delivery
• Multi-faceted Support: Key Schemes and Beneficiaries
• Support for Gaushalas
• Empowering Women Across Haryana
• Social Security for Vulnerable Sections
• Farmers' Relief and Crop Insurance
• DAYALU Yojana for Financial Security
• Housing and Arhtiya Assistance
• The Vision of Transparent Governance
• Looking Ahead: A Model for Progressive Welfare

Introduction

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has overseen the transfer of ₹3,309 crore via Direct Benefit Transfer to millions of beneficiaries across various welfare schemes, emphasizing transparent governance and empowering diverse sections of society. This significant financial outlay underscores the state's commitment to inclusive development and the well-being of its citizens. The comprehensive fund transfer reflects the state government's proactive approach to ensuring that benefits reach the intended recipients efficiently and without intermediaries, aligning with the vision of a 'Viksit Bharat'.

A Landmark in Welfare Delivery

In a series of recent disbursements, the Haryana government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, has collectively transferred ₹3,309 crore directly into the bank accounts of beneficiaries. This substantial financial initiative highlights the state's dedication to strengthening its welfare delivery mechanisms and ensuring that economic support reaches those who need it most. The Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system has been pivotal in achieving this goal, promoting transparency and reducing leakages in the distribution process.

The Chief Minister, Nayab Singh Saini, stated that the state government is committed to fulfilling every promise made to the people, aligning its policies with the vision of 'Viksit Bharat' under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership. He emphasized that the 'double-engine' government in Haryana is continuously working towards empowering farmers, women, youth, and economically weaker sections of society.

Multi-faceted Support: Key Schemes and Beneficiaries

The total amount of ₹3,309 crore was transferred through various tranches over recent days, benefiting a wide array of individuals and institutions across Haryana.

Support for Gaushalas

On March 3, 2026, the state government released ₹68 crore to 602 Gaushalas (cow shelters) across Haryana, reinforcing its commitment to animal welfare and supporting these essential community institutions.

Empowering Women Across Haryana

To mark International Women's Day on March 8, 2026, a significant amount of ₹1,357 crore was transferred to approximately 35 lakh women beneficiaries under various women-centric schemes.

This builds upon earlier efforts, including a disbursement on February 10, 2026, where ₹193 crore was transferred to 9,22,452 women beneficiaries under the Deen Dayal Lado Lakshmi Yojana, bringing the cumulative release under this scheme to ₹634 crore across four installments. The scheme provides monthly financial assistance of ₹2,100 to eligible women aged 23 years and above from families with an annual income below ₹1 lakh, with expanded eligibility for certain categories of families earning up to ₹1.80 lakh annually. The Deen Dayal Lado Lakshmi mobile application was launched on September 25, 2025, to facilitate applications for this scheme.

Additionally, under the Har Ghar Har Grahani Scheme, subsidies for cooking gas were provided, with ₹38.97 crore credited to 12.62 lakh women who refilled LPG cylinders for November and December on February 10, 2026.

Social Security for Vulnerable Sections

On March 9, 2026, an additional ₹1,884 crore was disbursed under various social security and welfare schemes. A substantial portion of this, ₹842.92 crore, was directly transferred into the bank accounts of 26.12 lakh beneficiaries through the Social Security Pension Schemes of the Social Justice, Empowerment, Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes and Antyodaya (SEWA) Department. These benefits include Old Age Allowance, Disability Allowance, and other crucial social security pensions, providing a vital safety net for the state's most vulnerable citizens.

Farmers' Relief and Crop Insurance

The agricultural community also received significant support, with ₹711.69 crore credited to the bank accounts of 1,67,460 farmers as insurance claims for Kharif-2025 crops under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana. This demonstrates the government's commitment to protecting farmers from unforeseen losses and ensuring their financial stability.

DAYALU Yojana for Financial Security

Under the DAYALU Yojana (Deen Dayal Upadhyay Antyodaya Parivar Suraksha Yojana), ₹205.42 crore was distributed to 5,409 beneficiaries/families on March 9, 2026. This scheme aims to provide financial assistance in case of an accident or untimely death of a person aged between 6 and 60 years in a family. Cumulatively, under the DAYALU scheme, a total of ₹2086.77 crore has been distributed to 55,407 families so far.

Housing and Arhtiya Assistance

The 'Housing for All' scheme saw ₹67 crore transferred to 12,353 families, aiding them in achieving the dream of homeownership. Additionally, ₹56.97 crore was directly transferred to the bank accounts of 11,199 arhtiyas (commission agents) as an additional commission for paddy and bajra for the Rabi-Kharif season 2024-25, recognizing their crucial role in the agricultural ecosystem.

The Vision of Transparent Governance

Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini underscored that the recent direct transfer of funds reflects the government's commitment to good governance and public welfare. The implementation of the Direct Benefit Transfer system is a cornerstone of this strategy, ensuring accountability and efficiency. The government has also adopted a proactive approach by integrating the Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP) database for automatic eligibility determination, allowing eligible citizens to receive benefits without needing to visit offices or submit applications.

Looking Ahead: A Model for Progressive Welfare

This significant transfer of ₹3,309 crore through Direct Benefit Transfer underscores Haryana's commitment to social welfare and inclusive growth. By leveraging technology and transparent mechanisms, the state government is setting a precedent for efficient and impactful delivery of public services. The ongoing efforts to empower diverse sections of society through targeted schemes and timely financial assistance are expected to further strengthen Haryana's position as a state dedicated to the well-being of its people.