Chandigarh-Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini has once again underscored his government’s commitment to stand with citizens in their most difficult moments by digitally disbursing financial assistance of Rs. 76 crore for 2,020 families under the Deen Dayal Upadhyay Antyodaya Parivar Suraksha Yojana (DAYALU). The relief amount was directly credited into the bank accounts of the beneficiaries.
Addressing a press conference here today, said a sensitive government must act as the head of the family, offering support in times of adversity. While life itself can not be restored, families can be given the strength to endure their loss through financial security, he added.
The Chief Minister said that launched on April 1, 2023, the Dayalu scheme provides financial security to families with an annual income of up to Rs. 1.80 lakh. It extends coverage to individuals aged between 6 and 60 years, ensuring up to Rs. 5 lakh in assistance in the case of an untimely death or permanent disability of a family member.
He stated that since its inception, the scheme has become a crucial safety net for the state’s poorest households. As of today, 36,651 families have collectively received assistance worth Rs. 1,380 crore.
The Chief Minister asserted that the initiative's objective is not only to provide monetary relief but also to offer dignity and reassurance to vulnerable families in times of distress.