Haryana farmers and women are set for a windfall with the state releasing ₹893 crore under vital support programs. Split as ₹638 crore for PMFBY crop cover and ₹255 crore for Ladli girl child aid, the package addresses pressing needs in agriculture and gender parity.
Crop insurance arrives amid debates on climate resilience—droughts and floods have slashed yields by 25% in vulnerable belts. Families under Ladli gain timely aid, curbing societal ills and fostering self-reliance.
Chief Minister’s vision shines through: inclusive growth sans discrimination. DBT ensures leak-proof delivery, with Aadhaar linkage streamlining verifications. Recent pilots in Rohtak district reported 98% payout success.
Quantifying benefits, over 15 lakh farmers qualify for PMFBY, while Ladli targets BPL households statewide. Synergies with MGNREGA amplify reach, creating jobs alongside cash.
Challenges ahead include documentation hurdles for marginal farmers and urban migration effects on scheme uptake. Targeted drives via panchayats and apps aim to enroll all eligibles.
This fiscal shot-in-the-arm precedes kharif sowing, potentially hiking output 10%. For daughters, it means books over burdens. Politicos weigh in, but ground reality will judge.
Haryana’s model blends welfare with welfare, eyeing sustainable progress. As rupees flow, expect tales of renewed hope from fields to homes.