Haryana CM Saini honours Lala Jagat Narayan, grants ₹11 lakh to Sewa Society
Synopsis
At the 346th consecutive monthly widow-relief distribution in Ludhiana, Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini honoured martyr Lala Jagat Narayan and handed the Gyan Sthal Mandir Sewa Society a ₹11 lakh grant — spotlighting a civil society network that has quietly served 1.65 lakh widow families, dispatched 64 relief trucks to J&K, and equipped over 1.15 lakh women with sewing machines since 1997.
Key Takeaways
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini addressed the 346th Masik Vidhwa Rashan Evam Sahayata Vitran Samaroh in Ludhiana on 14 June .
He announced a grant of ₹11 lakh for the Gyan Sthal Mandir Sewa Society .
The society has distributed rations to more than 1.65 lakh widow families and sewing machines to over 1.15 lakh women since 1997 .
It has provided tricycles to 385 people with disabilities and computer education to over 25,000 children .
Haryana offers widow women a monthly pension of ₹3,200 and LPG cylinders at ₹500 under state welfare schemes.
The state has opened 81 new colleges , including 31 exclusively for girls , with free education up to postgraduate level.
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday, 14 June paid tribute to martyr Lala Jagat Narayan, stating that he dedicated his entire life to patriotism, social harmony, and service to humanity, while addressing the 346th Masik Vidhwa Rashan Evam Sahayata Vitran Samaroh held in Ludhiana, Punjab. The Chief Minister also announced a grant of ₹11 lakh for the Gyan Sthal Mandir Sewa Society.
Tribute to Lala Jagat Narayan
Chief Minister Saini said Lala Jagat Narayan made the supreme sacrifice to safeguard the unity and integrity of the nation. He noted that the legacy of service, dedication, and commitment to national interest exemplified by Jagat Narayan is being carried forward today by the Gyan Sthal Mandir Sewa Society and the Lala Jagat Narayan Nishkam Sewa Samiti.
Saini also observed that the service initiative started in 1997 by the late Jagdish Bajaj has evolved into a large-scale public welfare movement, describing 346 consecutive months of assistance to widowed women as a remarkable achievement.
Scale of the Organisation's Work
The Chief Minister highlighted the breadth of the society's outreach. The organisation has distributed rations to more than 1.65 lakh needy widow families to date. During the COVID-19 pandemic, volunteers delivered assistance door-to-door. Saini also appreciated the dispatch of the 64th relief truck carrying aid for families affected by terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir.
Beyond ration distribution, the society has provided tricycles to 385 people with disabilities, distributed sewing machines to more than 1.15 lakh women, and imparted computer education to over 25,000 children.
What the Government Said on Social Progress
Saini said the greatness of any society is not measured by its economic prosperity, but by how it treats its weak, helpless, and underprivileged sections. 'A society that cares for its deprived and needy citizens is truly progressive and compassionate,' he stated.
He added that the organisation's efforts go beyond distributing assistance — it is actively working to make women and youth self-reliant through skill development and self-employment initiatives.
Haryana Government's Welfare Schemes for Women
The Chief Minister outlined several state-run welfare measures. Widow women in Haryana receive a monthly pension of ₹3,200. Under the Deendayal Lado Lakshmi Yojana, eligible women receive ₹2,100 per month, while under the Har Ghar-Har Grihini Yojana, LPG cylinders are available at ₹500.
Additional empowerment programmes include the Mukhyamantri Vivah Shagun Yojana, the Lakhpati Didi Campaign, and strengthened Self-Help Groups. The state has also established 81 new colleges, including 31 exclusively for girls, and provides free education to girls up to the postgraduate level.
As the society marks its 346th monthly distribution, the convergence of state welfare schemes and civil society outreach signals a broader push toward sustainable social security in Haryana and beyond.
Point of View
Not his home state — is a deliberate optic: aligning Haryana's Bharatiya Janata Party government with a cross-border civil society network that commands grassroots respect among widow communities. The ₹11 lakh grant is modest by government standards but the political symbolism of standing alongside an organisation that has run uninterrupted for 346 months is considerable. What the address sidesteps is any accountability metric for Haryana's own widow pension — at ₹3,200 a month, it remains below the cost-of-living threshold in most urban districts. Welfare optics and welfare outcomes are not always the same column.
NationPress
13 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Lala Jagat Narayan and why is he remembered?
Lala Jagat Narayan was a martyr who, according to Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini, dedicated his life to patriotism, social harmony, and service to humanity, making the supreme sacrifice to safeguard national unity and integrity. His legacy is carried forward by the Gyan Sthal Mandir Sewa Society and the Lala Jagat Narayan Nishkam Sewa Samiti.
What is the Masik Vidhwa Rashan Evam Sahayata Vitran Samaroh?
It is a monthly widow-relief distribution programme started in 1997 by the late Jagdish Bajaj, which has now completed 346 consecutive monthly distributions. The initiative provides rations and assistance to widowed women in need and has grown into a large-scale public welfare movement.
What grant did CM Saini announce at the Ludhiana event?
Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced a grant of ₹11 lakh for the Gyan Sthal Mandir Sewa Society at the 346th Masik Vidhwa Rashan Evam Sahayata Vitran Samaroh held in Ludhiana on 14 June.
What welfare schemes does the Haryana government offer to widow women?
Haryana provides widow women a monthly pension of ₹3,200. Under the Deendayal Lado Lakshmi Yojana, eligible women receive ₹2,100 per month, and under the Har Ghar-Har Grihini Yojana, LPG cylinders are available at ₹500. Additional programmes include the Mukhyamantri Vivah Shagun Yojana and the Lakhpati Didi Campaign.
How many families has the Gyan Sthal Mandir Sewa Society helped so far?
The society has distributed rations to more than 1.65 lakh needy widow families, provided sewing machines to over 1.15 lakh women, tricycles to 385 people with disabilities, and computer education to over 25,000 children. It has also dispatched 64 relief trucks to families affected by terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir.
