Punjab Rashan Card Program 2025 is started by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz. This program is only for poor women living in Punjab. Women who are already registered in the Punjab Socio Economic Registry (PSER) will get help. Each woman will get 3000 rupees every month. This money is only for buying food items. They can buy atta rice daal ghee and oil. The program starts from May 1 2025. It will help more than 15 lakh families in Punjab.
🔸 Important Information
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Program Name | Punjab Rashan Card Program 2025 |
| Launched By | CM Maryam Nawaz |
| Start Date | 1st May 2025 |
| Monthly Amount | Rs 3000 |
| Target Group | Poor PSER-registered women |
| Use of Money | Food items like atta rice daal oil |
| Registration Website | pser.punjab.gov.pk |
| SMS Eligibility Check | Send CNIC to 8070 |
| Contact Number | 0800-02345 |
What is Punjab Rashan Card?
Punjab Rashan Card 2025 is a new relief scheme. It gives monthly support to low-income women. These women can buy basic food from special utility stores. The money is sent through a digital card. This card will track and record all purchases.
Who Can Get the Card?
Women must live in Punjab. They need to have a valid CNIC. Their family income must be less than Rs 50000 per month. They should not have cars land or government jobs. Special focus is given to widows and disabled women.
Why This Program Helps
This program is good for many poor families. It gives direct money to women. This helps them manage kitchen and house needs. Women can choose what to buy. This also builds their confidence. They can shop without asking others. It also reduces stress caused by high food prices.
How Rashan Card Works
- Women get Rs 3000 per month
- They use a smart card for buying food
- The card works only at approved shops
- Shops have POS systems to accept the card
How to Apply
You can check if you are in PSER list. Visit the website pser.punjab.gov.pk. Or go to your Union Council office. You can also visit one of 5000 PSER centers. You can send your CNIC to 8070 to check if you qualify. If you are eligible you will get your Rashan card by May 15 2025.
Why Focus on Women
Women run the home budget. Giving money to them means the family will use it well. It also helps women feel strong and respected. They can make better decisions for their homes. This also ensures that the money is not wasted.
More Help for the People
Punjab government is also running other schemes. These include:
- Dhee Rani Program: Women can get dowry packages for marriage
- BISP Saving Bonus: Poor people can get 40 percent bonus in savings
- Insaf Rozgar Scheme: Young people can get loan of 5 lakh without interest
All these initiatives help the people live a better life.
Why It Matters
The Rashan Card scheme is very important. It cuts food problems in poor homes. It gives help to those who need it most. It also saves money for the government by stopping fraud and misuse. It makes Punjab more fair and caring.
❓FAQs
Q1: How to check if I am eligible?
Send your CNIC number to 8070 by SMS.
Q2: When will I get the card?
Cards will be given by 15 May 2025 to eligible women.
Q3: Can I buy anything with the card?
No. You can only buy food items like flour daal rice and oil.
Q4: Is this help only one time?
No. You will get Rs 3000 every month till the program ends.