Haryana Govt to Review Lado Lakshmi Yojana Eligibility Norms

The Haryana government has decided to review the eligibility criteria of the Deen Dayal Lado Lakshmi Yojana following sustained criticism from the Opposition, which has argued that the scheme’s conditions are overly restrictive and the application process excessively complex.

CM Cites Importance of Ground-Level Feedback

As mentioned in the news reports, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said that feedback received during the initial phase of implementation of any major welfare scheme is crucial to ensure that benefits reach the genuinely needy. He stated that the Social Justice & Empowerment Department and the SEWA Department have been directed to undertake a comprehensive review of the scheme’s rollout, including applications received and public responses.

“If it is found that any eligibility condition is excluding deserving beneficiaries, the government will not hesitate to revisit and revise such criteria,” Saini said.

Eligibility Expanded to New Categories

Recently, the government expanded the scheme to include an additional 1.20 lakh women under three new categories, raising the income ceiling to ₹1.80 lakh for these beneficiaries. Additional Chief Secretary (SEWA) G. Anupama said the revised eligibility framework is intended to better align social welfare support with broader development objectives, such as improving children’s nutrition levels and educational outcomes.

About the Lado Lakshmi Yojana

Launched in September 2025, the Deen Dayal Lado Lakshmi Yojana aims to provide financial empowerment to women by offering monthly assistance of ₹2,100 to eligible beneficiaries. Initially, the scheme was limited to women with an annual family income below ₹1 lakh, a Haryana domicile, and an age bracket of 23 to 60 years.

According to officials, around 8.5 lakh women are currently receiving benefits under the scheme. This figure has been drawn from an estimated pool of nearly 10 lakh potential beneficiaries identified through the Parivar Pehchan Patra database.

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