Chandigarh, June 15 - DAYALU Yojana, launched by the Haryana Government with the aim of providing socio-financial security to Antyodaya families, is proving to be a boon.
The Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal who always aims to reach out to the last mile citizen in the spirit of Antyodaya, today digitally transferred Rs. 6.36 crore into the accounts of 223 beneficiaries of Antyodaya families having annual income of upto Rs. 1.80 lakhs in case of death or disability (more than 70 percent) of their family members.
Taking yet another pivotal decision for the families covered under DAYALU Yojana, the Chief Minister, in the meeting only directed the officers to change the age category, so as to ensure that maximum families can be benefitted.
As per the decision, now financial assistance of Rs. 5 lakh will be given for age over 25 years upto 45 years. Earlier the assistance was for age over 25 years upto 40 years. A similar change has been made in the age category of for the age of above 40 years upto the age of 60 years. Now the assistance of Rs. 3 lakh, instead of Rs. 2 lakh will be given for age of above 45 years upto the age of 60 years.
The decision has been taken after Home and Health Minister, Sh. Anil Vij suggested increasing the amount of assistance being given to those who are above 40 and 60 years.
School Education Minister, Sh. Kanwar Pal and Higher Education Minister, Sh. Mool Chand Sharma also remained present on the occasion.
At present, this scheme provides assistance which would vary depending on the age of the person at the time of death or permanent disability. The assistance of Rs.1 lakh upto the age of 6 years, Rs. 2 lakh above the age of 6 years upto the age of 18 years, Rs. 3 lakh for age above 18 years upto 25 years, Rs. 5 lakh for age over 25 years upto 40 years and Rs. 2 lakh for the age of above 40 years upto the age of 60 years.
This scheme also includes the amount received under Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY), Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY) and other insurance schemes.
The Chief Minister said that the state government is committed to the economic and social upliftment of Antyodaya. He said that he considers the entire Haryana as his own family. DAYALU Yojana launched by the state government is a part of the series of initiatives taken by the state government for providing several kinds of financial relief to such families, said Sh. Manohar Lal.
Assistance amount is provided as per PPP data
Under the DAYALU Yojana, on the basis of the PPP verified data, assistance is provided in case of death or disability (more than 70 percent) in respect of a member of a family having an annual income of upto Rs.1.80 lakh. The Government has established a trust namely Haryana Parivar Suraksha Nyas to consolidate existing insurance schemes, ensure standardized and simplified claims processing and provide direct benefits to the people.
Chief Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Sh. D S Dhesi, Additional Chief Secretary and Financial Commissioner, Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Sh. Rajesh Khullar, Additional Chief Secretary, Finance Department, Sh. Anurag Rastogi, Additional Chief Secretary, Industries and Commerce Department, Sh. Anand Mohan Sharan, Additional Chief Secretary, Health and Family Welfare Department, Dr. G. Anupama, Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Sh. V. Umashankar and Chief Executive Officer, Haryana Parivar Suraksha Nyas, Sh. Pankaj and other officers also remained present on this occasion.