Deendayal Lado Lakshmi Yojana: ₹2,100 Monthly Assistance for Women from September 25 – Eligibility, Benefits & How to Apply
The long-awaited Deendayal Lado Lakshmi Yojana in Haryana is set to roll out next month, promising monthly financial support to women across the state. Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini officially announced that the scheme will begin on September 25, 2025, ensuring a direct benefit of ₹2,100 per month to eligible women.
The initiative, which had been announced ahead of the assembly elections, aims to improve women’s financial security while addressing social concerns such as gender imbalance in the state.
What is the Deendayal Lado Lakshmi Yojana?
The scheme is a welfare program designed to provide a monthly allowance of ₹2,100 to every eligible woman in Haryana. In the 2025–26 state budget, the government allocated ₹5,000 crore specifically for this initiative. Initially, it was expected to launch during Raksha Bandhan, but the final date has now been confirmed as September 25.
Key Objectives
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To empower women economically by providing regular financial assistance.
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To help tackle the issue of skewed sex ratio in the state by valuing and supporting women.
Major Features of the Scheme
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Eligible women will receive ₹2,100 every month directly into their bank accounts.
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Multiple women from the same family – such as mother-in-law, daughter-in-law, and daughter – can benefit, provided they meet the eligibility conditions.
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The scheme has a massive budgetary support of ₹5,000 crore, reflecting the government’s commitment.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the Deendayal Lado Lakshmi Yojana, women must meet the following conditions:
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Minimum age of 23 years.
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If unmarried, the woman must be a resident of Haryana for at least 15 years.
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If married, her husband must have been a Haryana resident for at least 15 years.
Who Will Receive the Money First?
The rollout will be done in phases. In the first phase, only women from families with an annual income of ₹1 lakh or less will start receiving the monthly allowance. Families with higher incomes will be added gradually in later stages.
Required Documents
Applicants will need the following:
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Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP) – Family ID
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Proof of residence showing 15 years of stay in Haryana
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Aadhaar card issued in Haryana
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Income certificate (mandatory for the first phase, where the family income must be ₹1 lakh or below)
Exclusions from the Scheme
Certain categories of women will not be eligible, including:
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Those already receiving pension or financial aid of ₹2,100 or more per month under other government schemes.
Special Exceptions
Despite the above exclusions, some women will still be given benefits under the Lado Lakshmi scheme, even if they already receive assistance through other programs. These include:
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Women suffering from third-stage cancer.
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Women diagnosed with thalassemia and 54 other rare diseases.
Application Process
The government is expected to launch a dedicated online portal for applications. However, the Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP) will remain the most critical requirement for availing the scheme. Once the portal goes live, women can check their eligibility and application status through it.
FAQs: Common Queries Answered
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When will the scheme start? – From September 25, 2025.
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Is income proof required? – Yes, in the first phase, only women from families earning ₹1 lakh or less annually are eligible.
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Budget allocation? – The state government has earmarked ₹5,000 crore for this program.
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Official website? – Yet to be announced. Once launched, the portal will allow applicants to track and verify their status.
Conclusion
The Deendayal Lado Lakshmi Yojana marks a landmark welfare initiative in Haryana, targeting women’s financial independence while addressing deep-rooted social challenges. With direct transfers of ₹2,100 every month, the scheme promises to uplift lakhs of women and families across the state.
If executed smoothly, this ambitious program could become a model for women-centric welfare across India.
