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Hindustan Times
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Haryana: ₹76cr disbursed to 2020 poor families under ‘Dayalu' scheme, says CM Saini
Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday disbursed financial assistance of ₹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. Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini also said that the state government is taking strict action against drug traffickers. (HT) Saini said a sensitive government must act as the head of the family, offering support in times of adversity. 'Launched on April 1, 2023, the Dayalu scheme provided financial security to families with an annual income of up to ₹1.80 lakh. It extends coverage to individuals aged between 6 and 60 years, ensuring up to ₹5 lakh assistance in case of an untimely death or permanent disability of a family member. Since its inception, the scheme has become a crucial safety net for the state's poorest households,' the chief minister said, adding that 36,651 families have so far collectively received assistance worth ₹1,380 crore. The CM also reiterated that the state government has zero tolerance towards criminal activities affecting the law and order situation in the state. He said that the state government is taking strict action against drug traffickers. 'If drugs are being sold anywhere, residents should file a complaint on the government portal. Prompt action will be taken against the culprits and identity of the informer will be kept confidential,' the CM said, adding that state-of-the-art infrastructure is being provided in government hospitals and 10 new district hospitals will be inaugurated soon.
Hindustan Times
11-07-2025
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Haryana rejects claim under ‘DAYALU Scheme', human rights body seeks report
Taking cognizance of 'arbitrary rejection' of a claim filed under the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Antyodaya Parivar Suraksha Yojana (DAYALU) by a 'deserving complainant', the Haryana Human Rights Commission (HHRC) has sought detailed reports from concerned authorities. The case will come up for the resumed hearing on August 21. (Getty Images/iStockphoto) According to the HHRC spokesperson, the complainant had informed the Commission that his claim was rejected due to a mismatch in the age of his deceased father as recorded in the death certificate and the family ID. The complainant submitted that this discrepancy was a clerical error, which has since been rectified. Despite presenting the corrected death certificate, the authorities failed to reopen or reconsider the claim, the spokesperson said. In his order, the HHRC chairperson justice (retd) Lalit Batra observed that such welfare schemes are aimed at providing social protection to economically weaker sections. 'The rejection of the complainant's claim despite documentary compliance defeats the very purpose of the scheme and reflects non-adherence to its guidelines by the implementing agency… As state instrumentalities, the respondent authorities are duty-bound to ensure timely delivery of welfare benefits, especially to economically weaker sections, instant case reflects procedural unfairness and administrative apathy, resulting in a breach of basic human rights,' reads the order. The HHRC has directed the concerned authorities to submit reports, explaining the reasons why the claim was not reconsidered despite correction of records. The case will come up for the resumed hearing on August 21.
Hindustan Times
05-06-2025
- Health
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Sterilisation halted: Panchkula grapples with rising stray dog menace
Residents of Panchkula are increasingly carrying sticks for protection during their morning and evening walks, a direct consequence of a surging stray dog population and a two-month halt in sterilisation efforts. As per the livestock Census-2019, there were 2,340 dogs in Panchkula. An MC official informed, no new survey was conducted recently. The municipal corporation (MC) acknowledged the stalled sterilization drive, stating that a new tender is currently undergoing technical scrutiny and will be allotted soon. Meanwhile, daily dog bite cases at civil hospital, Sector-6, range from 12 to 15. Mayor Kulbhushan Goyal said 300 to 400 dog bite cases are reported every month. Despite a November 2023 directive from the Punjab and Haryana high court mandating compensation for dog bite victims (minimum ₹10,000 per tooth mark and ₹20,000 per 0.2 cm wound where flesh is torn), the district administration currently lacks a clear policy or dedicated funds for such compensation. Sources indicate the local administration has sought guidance from the chief secretary on policy formulation. While applications for compensation are being considered, it remains undecided whether the policy will cover victims retrospectively. Goyal added that the MC is prepared to provide compensation but is unable to do so without a decision from higher authorities. However, the state government's Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Antyodaya Parivar Suraksha Yojana (DAYALU) scheme does offer financial assistance to families who have suffered accidental death or permanent disability due to stray animals, including dog bites. However, this scheme covers only those families with an annual income below ₹1.80 lakh. A health officer from the MC informed that around 2,000 dogs were sterilised last year at the Sukhdarshanpur village centre. The Animal Birth Control (ABC) and Anti-Rabies Vaccination (ARV) programmes, costing ₹1,500 per dog for sterilisation, are outsourced to firms responsible for catching and releasing the dogs at the same location post-procedure. Experts suggest that public affection and feeding of street dogs inadvertently contribute to their increased numbers as they tend to settle and multiply in those areas. Colonel SK Datta (retired), RWA president of Sector 12, emphasised the difficulty for residents to use parks and even roads due to the escalating stray dog presence, making carrying a stick a 'necessary' precaution.
