Haryana government runs numerous welfare schemes targeting women, youth, farmers, and economically weaker sections. For HTET, questions typically test your knowledge of scheme names, their objectives, eligibility criteria, and key benefits. This topic appears in the Haryana General Knowledge section across all three levels (PRT, TGT, PGT).
The state has been particularly active in addressing gender imbalance (Haryana historically had one of India's worst sex ratios), youth unemployment, and social security. Understanding flagship schemes like Beti Bachao Beti Padhao and Saksham Yuva is essential—these are frequently tested. You should also know schemes related to education, health, and agriculture that directly impact the communities you will serve as a teacher.
Key Concepts
**Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP)** was launched on 22 January 2015 from Panipat, Haryana by PM Modi. It is a joint initiative of Ministry of Women and Child Development, Health, and Education targeting districts with low Child Sex Ratio (CSR).
**Saksham Yuva Yojana** provides unemployment allowance to educated unemployed youth of Haryana while they seek employment, linking financial support with skill development.
**Ladli Yojana** provides financial assistance for the second daughter in a family to combat female foeticide and promote girl child welfare.
**Mukhyamantri Vivah Shagun Yojana** provides financial assistance for marriage of daughters from SC/BPL/widow/destitute families.
**Ayushman Bharat - Chirayu Haryana** extends health coverage beyond the central scheme to cover families with annual income up to Rs 1.80 lakh.
**Haryana Kaushal Rozgar Nigam** replaced the outsourcing policy to provide contractual employment to youth through a transparent online system.
**Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP)** is a unique family ID system that serves as the backbone for delivering targeted welfare benefits across schemes.
Formulas / Key Facts
| Scheme | Year | Key Benefit | |--------|------|-------------| | Beti Bachao Beti Padhao | 2015 | Awareness, education, survival of girl child | | Ladli Yojana | 2005 | Rs 5,000 per year for second daughter (classes 1-12) | | Saksham Yuva Yojana | 2016 | Rs 3,000/month (graduates), Rs 1,500 (10+2), Rs 900 (matric) | | Mukhyamantri Vivah Shagun | 2005 (revised) | Rs 71,000 for SC/BPL girl's marriage | | Ayushman Bharat Chirayu | 2021 | Free treatment up to Rs 5 lakh per family per year | | Atal Pension Yojana (state push) | 2015 | Pension of Rs 1,000-5,000 after age 60 | | Old Age Samman Allowance | Ongoing | Rs 2,500/month for persons above 60 years | | Widow Pension | Ongoing | Rs 2,500/month for widows | | Haryana Kaushal Rozgar Nigam | 2021 | Transparent contractual hiring, EPF/ESI benefits |
**BBBP District Selection**: Initially 12 districts of Haryana with CSR below 900 were selected—Mahendragarh, Rewari, Jhajjar, Ambala, Kurukshetra, Sonipat, Rohtak, Bhiwani, Karnal, Kaithal, Panipat, Yamunanagar.
**Saksham Eligibility**: Age 21-35 years, domicile of Haryana, registered with Employment Exchange, family income below Rs 3 lakh per annum.
**Ladli Eligibility**: Second daughter born on or after 20 August 2005, family income below Rs 2 lakh per annum (revised over time).
Worked Examples
**Example 1**: A graduate from Haryana, aged 24, is unemployed and his family income is Rs 2.5 lakh annually. What monthly allowance can he receive under Saksham Yuva Yojana?
*Solution*:
Check eligibility: Age 21-35 ✓, Graduate ✓, Family income below Rs 3 lakh ✓
For graduates, the allowance is Rs 3,000 per month
He must register at Employment Exchange and apply through official portal
Answer: Rs 3,000 per month
**Example 2**: Under which scheme was Haryana's Panipat chosen as the launch site, and what was the main objective?
*Solution*:
Scheme: Beti Bachao Beti Padhao
Launch: 22 January 2015
Why Panipat: Haryana had poor sex ratio; symbolic launch from the state
Objectives: (1) Prevention of gender-biased sex selection (2) Survival and protection of girl child (3) Education and participation of girl child
Answer: BBBP, launched to improve Child Sex Ratio and ensure survival, protection, and education of girls
**Example 3**: A BPL family in Haryana needs financial help for their daughter's marriage. Which scheme applies and what amount?
*Solution*:
Scheme: Mukhyamantri Vivah Shagun Yojana
For BPL families: Rs 71,000 (amount revised periodically)
Conditions: Bride must be 18+ years, groom 21+ years, one-time benefit per daughter
Answer: Rs 71,000 under Vivah Shagun Yojana
Common Mistakes
**Confusing Ladli with BBBP**: Ladli is a cash transfer scheme specifically for the second daughter; BBBP is an awareness and multisectoral convergence programme for all girls. Fix: Remember Ladli = cash for second girl, BBBP = awareness campaign.
**Wrong launch year/place for BBBP**: Students often cite Delhi or wrong year. Fix: BBBP was launched on 22 January 2015 from Panipat, Haryana—remember "Panipat-Padhao" association.
**Mixing up Saksham allowance amounts**: Different amounts for different education levels. Fix: Memorise the pattern—Matric (Rs 900), 10+2 (Rs 1,500), Graduate+ (Rs 3,000).
**Ignoring Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP)**: Many schemes now require PPP for verification. Fix: Remember PPP is the gateway document for most Haryana welfare schemes since 2021.
**Outdated pension/allowance amounts**: These are revised frequently. Fix: Focus on current amounts (Rs 2,500 for old age/widow pension) but note that exact figures may change—understand the scheme structure rather than memorising outdated numbers.