Haryana CM Saini Releases Pensions Worth ₹1144 Crore

April 10, 2026

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini distributed benefit amounts of ₹1144.55 crore to 35.55 lakh beneficiaries under various social security schemes at Haryana Niwas in Chandigarh. Under the Deen Dayal Lado Lakshmi Scheme, ₹203.28 crore was distributed to 9.68 lakh beneficiaries.

Meanwhile, under the Dayalu Scheme, ₹298.07 crore was given to 7,875 beneficiaries. In addition, under the Tractor Accessibility Scheme for Scheduled Caste farmers, ₹19.35 crore was issued to 645 farmers.

₹6,500 crore budget for women

The CM announced that the benefits of the schemes will be directly transferred to beneficiaries on the 10th of every month. On this occasion, the sixth installment of the Lado Lakshmi Scheme was released. The government has allocated a budget of ₹6,500 crore for women and is preparing to expand the scope of the scheme. Now, women with an annual income of ₹1.80 lakh will also benefit from the scheme.

Benefits are now being received at home – CM

The CM, highlighting the government’s efforts on pensions and transparency, said that pensions are now automatically applied after the age of 60. He said that arrangements have been made so that the elderly do not have to face any difficulties. Transparency and good governance have been ensured through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) by the government, whereas earlier there were only announcements; now the benefits are being received at home.

CM takes aim at the opposition

Targeting the Congress government, the CM alleged that pensions did not increase during their tenure and corruption was higher. He advised the opposition to present their points with facts and said that work being done in the national interest should not be opposed. Commenting on Rahul Gandhi as well, he said that he should not lie.

Central and State Government Schemes for Farmers

The Prime Minister has arranged to give installments to farmers three times a year, under which so far 22 installments have been released to the farmers. Farmers of Haryana have been given more than ₹7500 crore. In addition, farmers from Scheduled Castes are being provided assistance of ₹3 lakh on each tractor.

Update on Crop Damage and Wheat Procurement

It has been reported that crops have been damaged in some districts due to weather conditions, prompting the opening of a compensation portal for Hisar, Sirsa, and Fatehabad. The portal for Kurukshetra will also be launched soon. So far, 1.737 million metric tons of wheat have arrived in the markets, out of which 0.392 million metric tons have been purchased. Farmers have been paid ₹13.09 crore at the rate of ₹2585 per quintal.

CM’s Statement on Bank Scam

CM Saini said that a committee was initially formed to investigate the bank scam, but now the case has been sent to the CBI. The CM said that this is the money earned through the sweat of the people, therefore it is a serious matter. He stated that the government is accountable to the public and action has been taken to recover the money from the scam.