The Punjab government has so far deposited an amount of ₹ 1,147 crore directly into the bank accounts of about 33 lakh women of the state through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) under the Chief Minister Mawan Dhian Satkar Yojana. A total amount of ₹ 4,500 was provided to the eligible women of the Scheduled Caste (SC) category at the rate of ₹ 1,500 per month in three monthly installments, while eligible women of all other categories were provided the amount in three monthly installments. A total amount of ₹ 3,000 was given at the rate of ₹ 1,000 per month.
This amount has been released to those eligible beneficiaries whose registration was done by June 25, 2026. Under the Chief Minister Maawan Dhian Satkar Yojana, the registration process is going on continuously throughout Punjab and till now more than 66 lakh women have got themselves registered. The women who are registering now will get the amount in the next instalment.
Distribution of funds with transparency-Baljeet Kaur
social security of punjabWomen and Child Development Minister Dr. Baljeet Kaur said that the successful disbursement of the first installment proves that the Punjab Government is firm on its resolve to provide financial assistance to every eligible woman directly and with complete transparency. He said, Chief Minister Maawan Dhiyaan Satkar Yojana has been started with the aim of providing economic security and respect to women. We are committed to ensuring that every eligible beneficiary receives assistance in a transparent and timely manner. No eligible woman will be deprived of this scheme.
Dr. Baljeet Kaur said that this scheme is providing direct financial assistance to women and it will not have any impact on their existing social security schemes. Women who are already receiving widow pension, disabled pension or old age pension will continue to get all those benefits as before. The Chief Minister Maawan Dhiyaan Satkar Yojana will act as an additional layer of social security for them.
What did women say all over Punjab
Women across Punjab who received the first installment described it as a proud moment of their lives. Many women said that this is the first time that money has been deposited directly into their bank accounts.
Kuldeep Kaur, a resident of Mustaba Jatta village in Gurdaspur district, said receiving the first installment was one of the most emotional moments of her life. After ₹4,500 came into his account, he experienced financial freedom for the first time. He said, I am very happy that my own earnings have come into my own bank account. First of all, I have not seen the earning till now. When the message of three installments came on my mobile, there was no limit to my happiness. I wholeheartedly thank the Punjab Government and our Chief Minister for giving us this feeling of self-respect.
Kuldeep Kaur said that this amount is much more than financial assistance. She said, earlier people used to give more importance to sons than daughters, but now this thinking is gradually changing. Families that have daughters now feel more secure because the women have their own financial support. I am convinced that you have taken a husband.
Harmeet Kaur, another beneficiary of Ghummankalan village, said that she got information about this scheme during the awareness camp organized in the village. She said, I will buy a suit for myself with this money and will spend some amount on household expenses. I am very happy. Main Vi Hun Kama Rahi Yes (I am also earning now)
Harmeet Kaur said that this scheme also gives an important message to the society. She said, a daughter is not a burden but the pride of the family. This amount will help in the education and empowerment of daughters. When we educate and empower a daughter, the future of the entire family and society becomes bright. Yes, I have become wise.
Bank’s ringing message on mobile
Kiran, a widow resident of Dhuri in Sangrur district, said that this financial assistance will prove to be a great help in the difficult times of her life. She said, this is a huge amount for me. Yes, I am a widow and very poor. There is no one in command in my house. I am Chief Minister Maan Ji, I am very wealthy. Yes. (This is a huge amount for me. I am a widow and very poor. There is no one in my family to earn. This assistance will prove to be a great help for me. I thank the Chief Minister.)
Similarly, Rita, a daily wage laborer from a village in Gurdaspur district, said that this financial assistance has reduced many of the worries of her family. He said, I got information about this scheme from the Anganwadi center and with the help of there I filled the application. Both I and my husband are daily wage labourers. This amount is a great help for us. Now I will be able to use this money for my needs.
He had tears of joy in his eyes when he saw the payment confirmation SMS on his mobile. Smiling, he said, The notification tone of my mobile changed our life.
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