What is Mukh Mantri Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana
Know Eligibility, Benefits and Payment Details
5 Dariya News
Chandigarh 25-Jun-2026
The Punjab Government has launched the Mukh Mantri Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana,one of its flagship social welfare initiatives aimed at empowering women by providing direct financial assistance. Under the scheme, eligible women will receive monthly financial support through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system, ensuring that the money is credited directly to their Aadhaar-linked bank accounts.
Financial Assistance
The scheme offers financial assistance based on the beneficiary's category:
General, Other Backward Classes (OBC) and Backward Classes (BC): ₹1,000 per month.
Scheduled Caste (SC) Women: ₹1,500 per month.
First Instalment
The financial assistance will be released on a quarterly basis. Eligible beneficiaries will receive the first instalment covering three months in a single payment.
General, OBC and BC women will receive ₹3,000.
Scheduled Caste (SC) women will receive ₹4,500.
The amount will be transferred directly into the beneficiaries' Aadhaar-linked bank accounts through the DBT system.
Eligibility Criteria
To avail the benefits of the scheme, applicants must:
Be a woman aged 18 years or above.
Be a permanent resident of Punjab.
Be a registered voter in Punjab.
Who is Not Eligible?
The following categories are not eligible under the scheme:
Women employed in government jobs, whether on a regular or contractual basis.
Women belonging to income tax-paying households.
Other Pension Beneficiaries Also Eligible
Women who are already receiving other Punjab Government social security pensions, including widow pension or old-age pension, will continue to receive those benefits and will also be eligible for financial assistance under the Mukh Mantri Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana, provided they meet the prescribed eligibility conditions.
The scheme is expected to strengthen women's financial independence, enhance their social security and improve their participation in household and economic decision-making across Punjab.
STARTING FROM 1st JULY 2026
Addressing the Lok Milni, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said that his government has taken several historic decisions for the welfare of the common people and the progress of the state. “The traditional political parties, which never cared for the common people, are unable to digest these achievements.
They are continuously spitting venom against the Punjab Government and me. They have no agenda for the people and their sole objective is to malign the government by making baseless statements.”Making a major announcement, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said that after five days, from July 1, women across Punjab will begin receiving financial assistance under the Maavan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna.
“Women beneficiaries above the age of 18 years will receive notifications on their mobile phones regarding the financial assistance. Every woman in Punjab will receive ₹1,000, while SC women will receive ₹1,500. The amount will be transferred directly into their bank accounts. Women who are already receiving social security pensions will also be eligible for the scheme.”
He said that nearly 97% of women in Punjab are expected to benefit from the scheme and the Punjab Government has allocated ₹9,300 crore in the Budget for its implementation.Emphasising the broader social significance of the scheme, the Chief Minister said, “This financial assistance may not make women rich, but it will certainly give them dignity and self-respect.
Women deserve the highest respect because they are the source of life itself. The blessings of mothers and sisters help overcome every challenge. Strengthening women’s financial autonomy is essential for improving household welfare, promoting gender equality, and increasing women’s participation in social and economic decision-making.”