Good news for women in Punjab! ₹1,000 will be credited to accounts starting July 1; find out who is eligible for the benefit...

There is great news for the women of Punjab. Starting July 1st, financial assistance of ₹1,000 will be provided to women under the 'Mukhyamantri Mawan Dhiyan Satkar Yojana'. Additionally, Dalit women will receive ₹1,500. This scheme is set to benefit 52 lakh women every month, and cards have already been issued to 35 lakh beneficiaries. Let us learn more about it in detail...

What is the Mukhyamantri Mawan Dhiyan Satkar Yojana?
The Mukhyamantri Mawan Dhiyan Satkar Yojana is a significant women's welfare scheme launched by the Punjab government. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced this scheme during the Punjab Budget 2026–27. The primary objective of the scheme is to empower women in the state financially by providing them with monetary assistance. Under this scheme, eligible women will receive ₹1,000 per month, while Dalit women will receive ₹1,500. The assistance amount will be transferred directly to the women's bank accounts via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

Who is eligible for the scheme, and who will benefit?
To be eligible for the Mukhyamantri Mawan Dhiyan Satkar Yojana, a woman must be a resident of Punjab. Furthermore, only women aged 18 years or older are eligible. Additionally, to receive the financial assistance, the applicant's Aadhaar card must be linked to her bank account.

Required Documents
To apply for the Mukhyamantri Mawan Dhiyan Satkar Yojana, a woman must possess an Aadhaar card, a bank passbook (photocopy), a Punjab residence proof (such as a Voter ID or Ration Card), and a mobile number registered with Aadhaar.

How to Apply?
Applications for the Mukhyamantri Mawan Dhiyan Satkar Yojana can be submitted offline. Eligible women can apply by visiting Anganwadi centers, Sewa Kendras, or Municipal Corporation offices. For further information, you can visit the scheme's official website: https://mukhyamantrimawandhiyansatkaryojana.com/

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