-A state-level Mahila Samman Samaroh organized in Panchkula on the occasion of International Women’s Day
-The Chief Minister announces to increase in leave given to women on special days
-Women in the state will receive interest-free loans of up to Rs. 1 lakh to establish dairy units, as announced by the Chief Minister
-CM virtually inaugurates 44 new Anganwadi centers across the state
-Haryana’s daughters are winning medals in sports and also protecting the nation by joining the army – Chief Minister
New Delhi, March 8 : Haryana Chief Minister, Nayab Singh Saini while addressing a state level Mahila Samman Samaroh organized on the occasion of International Women’s Day in Panchkula on saturday said that women play the most crucial role in the progress of any society. When women progress, they uplift their families, strengthen society, and drive the nation’s growth, he said.
Sh. Nayab Singh Saini expressed his firm belief and pride that in Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi’s vision of a Developed India by 2047, the greatest contribution will come from the mothers, sisters, and daughters of this nation.
Vidhan Sabha Speaker, Sh. Harvinder Kalyan, Women and Child Development Minister, Smt. Shruti Choudhry, and Health Minister, Kumari Arti Singh Rao also present during the programme.
The Chief Minister while extending his greetings on International Women’s Day, announced several key initiatives for women’s welfare, these include increase in the leave granted to the women employees on special days.
Sh Saini announced that regular women government employees in Haryana will now receive 25 annual leaves instead of 20. Similarly, women employees deployed under Haryana Kaushal Rozgar Nigam (HKRN) were previously entitled to 10 annual leaves, but now, they will receive one additional leave every month, increasing their total leave entitlement to 22 days per year.
The Chief Minister also announced that women in Haryana will be provided interest-free loans of up to Rs.1 lakh to establish dairy units. He shared that under the Mahila Kirshi Virdhi Yojana, the government is committed to providing interest-free loans to women from farming families for activities such as livestock rearing, beekeeping, poultry farming, dairy farming, and other agricultural enterprises.
CM launches three new portals
Sh Saini virtually inaugurated 44 new Anganwadi centers across the state and laid the foundation stone for Bal Bhavan in Charkhi Dadri. He also launched three key portals to enhance governance and welfare services, namely the Domestic Violence Complaint Registration and Monitoring portal to streamline reporting and tracking of domestic violence cases, the MIS Portal for Aapki Beti-Hamari Beti to improve the scheme’s implementation, and the Supplementary Nutrition programme (SNP) Demand and Supply portal to ensure efficient monitoring of nutritional supplement distribution.
Gender equality must be turned into a mass movement, Not just a slogan-CM
The Chief Minister said that today is not only a day to honor women but also to express our gratitude towards them. He emphasized that if we see the world as beautiful, empowered, and strong today, it is largely due to the contributions of women. He further remarked that to build a developed India, it is crucial to ensure equal participation of women in the nation’s progress. Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that the theme of International Women’s Day 2025 is ‘For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.’ He said that gender equality should not just be a slogan but a mass movement, ensuring every daughter and woman has the opportunity to move forward and realize her full potential.
My success is a reflection of my mother’s unconditional support and love– CM
Sh Saini expressed that it is impossible to dedicate just one day to honor those who make every day meaningful. However, March 8 provides a special occasion to recognize and express gratitude to them. He shared his happiness that women are now leading in every field, and there is no domain where our mothers and sisters are not excelling. He reiterated the saying, “Behind every successful person, there is a woman,” affirming its truth. Reflecting on his own success, the Chief Minister acknowledged that his achievements are largely due to the unwavering support and contribution of his mother.
State has seen unprecedented improvement in gender ratio- CM
The Chief Minister said that empowering women by making them self-reliant is both a priority and a resolve. He said that over the last 10 years, under the leadership of Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi, the atmosphere towards women in the country has transformed, and respect for women has increased. He recalled that when the state government took charge, the gender ratio and female foeticide was quite alarming.
CM Nayab Singh Saini said that Haryana was seen as a state where daughters were being killed. However, after the launch of the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao campaign by Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi from the historic land of Panipat, the state’s gender ratio, which was 871 in 2014, has now risen to 916. Today, Haryana is not known for female feticide but as a state that empowers its daughters, he said.
The Chief Minister said that Haryana’s daughters are not only winning medals in sports but are also joining the armed forces and defending the nation.
Haryana becomes the first state in India to Implement comprehensive crèche policy for childcare
The Chief Minister said that the Haryana government has taken numerous significant steps to empower women. He said that the state presently has 64,500 self-help groups, and women self-help groups are now eligible for stamp duty exemptions on loans up to Rs. 5 lakh. Additionally, 33 percent of ration depots have been allocated to women, with 252 depots assigned in the last four months, he said.
Sh Saini said that Haryana has become the first state in the country to introduce a comprehensive crèche policy for the care of young children of working women. At present, the state has 572 Anganwadi centers functioning as crèches and 273 stand alone crèches. Furthermore, 4,000 play-way schools have been established with the goal to increase their number to 8,000 this year, shared the Chief Minister.
He said that under the Lakhpati Didi yojana, Haryana is providing skill development training to women, helping them set up micro-enterprises. The target is to make 5 lakh women lakhpati didis, and 2 lakh women have already been made lakhpati didis. In addition, the state plans to expand the Namo Drone Didi initiative by training 5,000 women to become drone pilots. So far, 100 women have been trained to operate drones and have been provided with free drones, said Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.
72 new government colleges established in the last decade, Including 29 for Girls- CM
The Chief Minister shared that numerous initiatives have been launched for the health and safety of women in the state. He said that alongside improving women’s health, the government is also committed to ensuring their safety. To assist women in distress, the Women’s Helpline 1091 has been established. Additionally, to address crimes against women, 31 women’s police stations have been set up, bringing the total number of such stations in the state to 33, shared Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.
Furthermore, significant steps have been taken to promote daughters’ education. Over the past 10 years, 72 new government colleges have been opened across the state, with 29 of them dedicated to girls, he said.
Empowered nations are built through respect, opportunity, and equal rights- CM
The Chief Minister said that gender equality is not just a women’s issue but a responsibility for society as a whole. He said that when women are given the opportunity to move forward, the entire society progresses. He further added that when women receive respect, opportunities, and equal rights, it leads to the creation of an empowered nation.
CM honors districts for remarkable work done in improving gender ratio and nutrition improvement
Earlier, the Chief Minister honored districts with state-level awards for their efforts to improve the gender ratio. Karnal and Yamunanagar districts jointly received the first prize.
The Chief Minister presented cash rewards worth Rs. 2.50 lakh each to Deputy Commissioner of Karnal, Sh. Uttam Singh, and Deputy Commissioner of Yamunanagar, Sh. Parth Gupta. Mahendergarh district, which secured second place, was honored with a cash reward of Rs. 3 lakh, presented to Deputy Commissioner, Dr. Vivek Bharti, while Bhiwani district received third place, with Deputy Commissioner Sh. Mahavir Kaushik being awarded with a cash reward of Rs. 2 lakh.
Besides this, the Chief Minister honored the top three districts for significant improvements in the nutritional status of children under six years of age. Yamunanagar, Kurukshetra, and Bhiwani received first, second, and third positions, respectively, with cash rewards of Rs. 2 lakh, Rs. 1 lakh, and Rs. 50,000 to the respective Deputy Commissioners.
He also presented the Sushma Swaraj Award to Smt. Shanta Ranga from Karnal district with a cash reward of Rs. 5 lakh. Kumari Bala Verma from Hisar district and Rekha Rani Dhiman from Jind district received the Indira Gandhi Mahila Shakti Award, with a cash reward prize of Rs. 1.50 lakh each. During the ceremony, the Chief Minister recognized and honored women who have made notable contributions in various fields with cash awards.
Under the leadership of Chief Minister, Numerous initiatives for Women Empowerment taken- Shruti Choudhry
Speaking on the occasion, Women and Child Development Minister, Smt. Shruti Choudhry said that under the able leadership and guidance of Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, many key initiatives and programmes have been implemented in the state to empower women, directly benefiting our mothers and sisters. She further emphasized that the Chief Minister is tirelessly working day and night for the development of the state. Smt. Shruti Choudhry said that Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi gave the world the message of ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ from the historic land of Haryana.
Conferences to be held to raise awareness among women and students on legislative matters – Harvinder Kalyan
Speaking on the occasion, Vidhan Sabha Speaker, Harvinder Kalyan said that our daughters are filled with immense talent, and today, they are excelling in every field. He acknowledged that the government has taken several concrete steps to provide a safe environment for women and girls, but stressed the need for collective action from everyone in this regard. He said that to raise awareness about legislative matters, the Haryana Vidhan Sabha, in collaboration with the Lok Sabha and the state government, will organize conferences for women and students in the coming times.
The event was attended by Kalka MLA, Smt. Shakti Rani Sharma, Additional Chief Secretary, Women and Child Development Department, Sh. Sudhir Rajpal, Additional Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Dr. Saket Kumar, Deputy Commissioner, Smt. Monica Gupta, former Vidhan Sabha Speaker, Sh. Gian Chand Gupta, Mayor Sh. Kulbhushan Goyal, Media Secretary Sh. Praveen Atrey, along with other officials and women from across the state