Punjab News: of Punjab Government Widow and Destitute Women Financial Assistance Scheme Under this, more than 7 lakh women of the state are getting financial assistance. The government has approved this scheme till July in the current financial year. Rs 518.81 crore Have been issued. Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr. Baljeet Kaur said that the aim of the government is to help eligible women to live a life with economic security and dignity.
Getting help of Rs 1,500 every month
Eligible widows and destitute women under the scheme Rs 1,500 every month Financial assistance is being provided. According to the government, this amount is helping women to meet their daily essential needs. Along with this, they are also getting help in making them financially strong and increasing their self-confidence.
Dr. Baljeet Kaur said that this scheme is not just a medium to provide financial assistance. It also aims to support women who face difficult circumstances after the departure of the main earning member of the family. The government says that economic and social strengthening of women is necessary for inclusive development.
Budget of Rs 1,200.97 crore in 2026-27
Punjab government financial year 2026-27 For effective operation of this scheme in Rs 1,200.97 crore Budget provision has been made. Its objective is to provide social security benefits to all eligible widows and destitute women of the state.
According to the government, special attention is being paid to timely delivery of benefits of social security schemes to the needy women, so that no eligible woman is deprived of a respectable life due to financial difficulties.
Which women can avail the benefits of the scheme?
under this scheme Widows and destitute women below 58 years of age Can take benefit. Other than this Unmarried women aged 30 years or above Also come under the scope of the scheme. For this, the annual income of the applicant's family Should not exceed Rs 60,000.
Emphasis on making women self-reliant
According to Dr. Baljeet Kaur, the government is trying to provide timely social security to weak and needy women. He says that progress can be made towards sustainable development only by making women economically strong and socially empowered.
Punjab government says that a large number of women are getting regular financial assistance through the scheme. In the coming times also, the emphasis will continue on extending the benefits of social security schemes to the eligible and needy people.