DW BUREAU / Chandigarh

Haryana Minister of State for Women and Child Development Aseem Goyal said that the state government is committed to women empowerment and numerous welfare schemes designed to support women.

Aseem Goyal was speaking as Chief Guest at a program held in Nariangarh in Ambala district after honoring women who have achieved distinction in various fields. The Chief Minister's wife, Mrs. Suman Saini, attended as the special guest. The event also saw the presence of Department's Commissioner and Secretary Mrs. Amneet P. Kumar, Director Mrs. Monika Malik, and other officials.

The Minister encouraged women to take advantage of government schemes, specifically addressing the district-level sensitization program for beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana and Chief Minister Matru Sahayata Yojana.

He explained that under the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana, the Government of India provides financial incentives to compensate for wage loss, allowing pregnant and lactating women from low-income backgrounds to refrain from work during pregnancy provided the second child is girl. Benefits include Rs. 5000 in two installments for the first child and Rs. 6000 in a single installment for the second child (girl).

Mr. Aseem Goyal also distributed cheques to beneficiaries of the Education Loan Scheme, the Loan Scheme for Widows, and the Haryana Matrishakti Udyamita Yojana. In addition, to promote education among girls, urban and rural adolescent girls who achieved first, second, and third positions in the Matriculation and 10+2 examinations conducted by the Haryana Board of School Education were also honored.

Special guest Mrs. Suman Saini emphasized in her address that the government prioritizes the advancement of women. She acknowledged that Haryana's women are significantly contributing to the progress of both society and the state through their remarkable work across various fields. The government has undertaken numerous initiatives for the overall development of the state.

Commissioner and Secretary of the Department, Mrs. Amneet P. Kumar provided information about various key schemes being implemented by the state government for women and children.
(editor@dailyworld.in)