Chandigarh, Nov 1
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday said the government has made unprecedented progress in youth employment, providing 300,000 young people with government job opportunities over the past 11 years in a transparent manner.
Of these, 180,000 have been appointed to regular government positions, while 120,000 have secured employment through the Haryana Kaushal Rozgar Nigam (HKRN).
The Chief Minister was addressing the media here after transferring over Rs 109.65 crore to the accounts of 5,22,162 eligible women under the first instalment of the Deendayal Lado Laxmi Yojana.
Over the past 11 years, 12,20,872 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) have been registered in Haryana, attracting investments worth Rs 28,377.59 crore.
Highlighting initiatives for women empowerment, 14.50 lakh women from poor families are provided with gas cylinders at Rs 500 per month.