- Haryana government announced the Kalpana Chawla Scholarship offering up to ₹1 lakh for students.
- Lado Laxmi Yojana to provide ₹2100 monthly financial assistance to women.
- Development plans include new medical colleges, sports insurance, and educational reforms.
In a significant announcement during the Haryana Budget 2025-26, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini introduced several initiatives focusing on women and youth. A key highlight is the introduction of the Kalpana Chawla Scholarship aimed at promoting higher education among girls. This scholarship offers up to ₹1 lakh for deserving students.
Focus on Women Empowerment
The government is set to implement the Lado Laxmi Yojana, allocating ₹5,000 crore for the financial year 2025-26. The scheme guarantees monthly financial assistance of ₹2100 to women, reinforcing economic support across the state.
Infrastructure and Educational Initiatives
The budget also outlines infrastructural advancements, including the establishment of 15 new medical colleges to increase MBBS seats. Additionally, substantial investments will enhance the sports facilities with the launch of a sports insurance program and the Mission Olympic initiative.
Scholarships and Internships for Youth
The introduction of scholarships and the creation of internship opportunities further underscore the emphasis on youth development. Families with a yearly income below ₹3 lakh will benefit from waived tuition fees for B.Sc. courses at state university campuses.
Vocational and Skill Development
The Haryana government is also focusing on vocational training through schemes like the CM Youth Skill Honor Scheme. Under this framework, 2000 students in the final year of their undergraduate or postgraduate studies will receive a monthly internship stipend of ₹10,000.
Revamping Educational and Cultural Institutions
Plans are in place to develop one government college in each district into a Sanskrit college, reinforcing traditional education. Meanwhile, government schools will include French in their curriculum, and all schools will be equipped with CCTV for enhanced security.
Agricultural and Economic Development
The budget allocates funds to establish a new flower market in Gurugram and the development of a herbal park. It also includes provisions for interest-free loans to women engaged in agriculture, horticulture, animal husbandry, and fishery sectors.
Major Financial Outlook
The proposed budget for 2025-26 stands at ₹2.05 lakh crore, marking a 13.7% increase from the previous year. This allocation reflects Haryana’s commitment to comprehensive development across sectors.
Key Highlights of Financial Provisions
| Scheme | Budget Allocation |
| Lado Laxmi Yojana | ₹5,000 crore |
| New Medical Colleges | Increased MBBS seats supported |
| Kalpana Chawla Scholarship | Up to ₹1 lakh per student |
| Interest-Free Loans | Available up to ₹1 lakh for women in agriculture |
These strategic efforts highlight Haryana’s focus on education, women empowerment, and infrastructural development, promising progressive transformations in the coming fiscal year.