Haryana Cabinet approves providing financial assistance to Widowers and Unmarried men and women | 10 Jul 2023
Why in News?
The Cabinet meeting chaired by Haryana Chief Minister, Mr. Manohar Lal on July 7, 2023 has approved the proposal to provide financial assistance to widowers and unmarried men and women.
Key Points:
- The scheme will come into effect from July 1, 2023. Under this, unmarried men and women in the age group of 45 to 60 years will also be provided a monthly financial assistance of Rs 2750, whose annual family income is less than Rs 1.80 lakh.
- Apart from this, widowers who have attained the age of 40 years and whose annual income is less than Rs. 3 lakh will also be eligible for financial assistance of Rs. 2750 per month.
- The financial assistance under this scheme will be provided till the age of 60 years. After that, 'Old Age Honor Allowance' will be provided to the eligible persons.