Punjab Mukh Mantri Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana: Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,500 a Month for Women

Who qualifies, what you receive, which documents to carry, how to register offline, and how to check your payment status.

The Punjab Government’s Mukh Mantri Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana is a monthly income support scheme for adult women in the state. The name means respect for mothers and daughters. This post explains the benefits, eligibility rules, exclusions, registration process, and the ways to track your application and payment.

What Is the Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana?

The scheme gives eligible women direct monthly financial assistance through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). It was announced in the State Budget presentation on 8 March 2026, International Women’s Day, and is implemented by the Department of Social Security and Women & Child Development, Punjab. Registration began on 15 April 2026 in selected Assembly constituencies and was later extended across the state.

According to the scheme’s stated objectives, it aims to strengthen women’s financial security and independence, improve household welfare, increase women’s participation in household financial decisions, and give vulnerable families predictable support. The government has estimated that nearly 97 per cent of adult women in Punjab may become eligible and has proposed an allocation of around Rs 9,300 crore.

Scheme at a Glance

• Scheme name: Punjab Mukh Mantri Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana
• Benefit: Rs 1,500 per month for eligible Scheduled Caste (SC) women, and Rs 1,000 per month for other eligible women
• Beneficiaries: Women aged 18 or above who are registered voters of Punjab
• Payment mode: DBT into the beneficiary’s Aadhaar-linked bank account
• Nodal department: Department of Social Security and Women & Child Development, Punjab
• Mode of application: Offline, at designated registration centres
• Help: The District Social Welfare Officer of your district

Latest Update

The Punjab Government released the latest instalment on 1 November 2026. At a state-level programme in Abohar, Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann transferred Rs 1,291 crore to more than 37.43 lakh eligible women through DBT.

This followed an instalment released on 1 October 2026, covering three months of assistance, which reached 36,87,677 women with a total of over Rs 1,260 crore. You can confirm a credit by checking your bank statement, passbook, or bank SMS.

Key Benefits

• Rs 1,500 per month for SC women and Rs 1,000 per month for other eligible women.
• Direct payment to your Aadhaar-linked bank account.
• No limit on the number of eligible women per family. Every eligible woman in a household can benefit.
• Pension holders can apply too. Women who receive old age, widow, or disability pension can receive this assistance in addition to their pension.
• Free registration. There is no fee to register.

Who Is Eligible?

• A woman aged 18 years or above.
• A registered resident voter of Punjab.
• She must hold a valid Aadhaar card and Punjab Voter ID card.
• Women already receiving Punjab social security pensions (old age, widow, disability) are eligible to apply.

Who Is Not Eligible?

• Regular (permanent) or retired employees of the Punjab Government, the Central Government, or any other State or UT Government.
• Regular or retired employees receiving a pension from any PSU, statutory board, corporation, commission, committee, directorate, cooperative institution, or tribunal established under the Central or State Government.
• Women who paid income tax of Rs 1 or more in the previous financial year.
• Serving or former Ministers, MPs, and MLAs.
• Spouses of serving Ministers, MPs, and MLAs.

Documents You Will Need

• Punjab residence proof
• Age proof of the woman applicant
• Aadhaar card
• Punjab Voter ID
• Bank account details
• Mobile number
• SC certificate, for Scheduled Caste applicants

How to Register

At present, there is no official online application portal for this scheme. Registration is offline, at more than 26,000 centres across Punjab, including Sewa Kendras, Anganwadi Centres, and the offices of Municipal Corporations, Councils, and Committees. Registration is free of cost, so submit your details only through government-authorised centres or designated Mahila Satkar Sakhis.

Option 1: Anganwadi Centre or Sewa Kendra

1. Visit the nearest designated Anganwadi Centre or Sewa Kendra.
2. Carry your Aadhaar card, Punjab Voter ID, bank account details, and other applicable documents.
3. Give your personal and bank details to the registration official.
4. Submit the documents for verification.
5. After verification, the application is processed under the scheme.
6. Once approved, the assistance is credited to your Aadhaar-linked bank account through DBT.

Option 2: Through a Mahila Satkar Sakhi

1. If you cannot visit a registration centre, ask the Mahila Satkar Sakhi working in your locality.
2. She explains the scheme requirements and helps you complete the registration.
3. You provide the required documents and personal details.
4. The details are forwarded to the concerned authorities for verification and approval.
5. If needed, she can also guide you on Aadhaar seeding and DBT readiness of your bank account.
6. After approval, the benefit is paid to your bank account through DBT.

How to Check Your Application Status

If you have already applied, you can track your application on the Punjab e Seva portal.

1. Visit the official Punjab e Seva portal.
2. On the homepage, click Seva Kendra.
3. Select Track Services.
4. Click Track Citizen Services, then Proceed.
5. Enter your Application Number and the captcha code.
6. Click Submit to see whether your application is accepted, under processing, or at another stage.

How to Check Your Payment Status

You can check whether your payment has been processed on the PFMS (Public Financial Management System) portal.

1. Visit the official PFMS portal.
2. Under Payment Status, click DBT Tracker Status.
3. Select WCD Punjab from the category list.
4. Choose to search by Application ID or Beneficiary Code and enter it.
5. Enter the verification code shown on screen.
6. Click Search to see your payment status.

Tips for Applicants

• Make sure your bank account is Aadhaar-seeded and ready to receive DBT. A Mahila Satkar Sakhi can help.
• Carry both Aadhaar and Voter ID. The scheme requires both.
• Keep your application number safe. You need it to track your status.
• Do not pay anyone. Registration is free.
• Give accurate information. Wrong details can cause problems with your application.
• Check your bank SMS and passbook after each instalment is announced.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the scheme pay? Rs 1,500 per month for SC women, and Rs 1,000 per month for other eligible women.

Who can apply? Women aged 18 or above who are registered voters of Punjab and hold an Aadhaar card and Punjab Voter ID.

Can more than one woman in a family apply? Yes. There is no limit on the number of eligible women per family.

Can pension holders apply? Yes. Women receiving old age, widow, or disability pension can also apply and keep their pension.

Who is not eligible? Government employees and pensioners, income tax payers, and serving or former Ministers, MPs, MLAs, and the spouses of serving ones.

Is there an online application? Not at present. Registration is offline at authorised centres.

Is there any registration fee? No. Registration is free.

How is the money paid? Through DBT into your Aadhaar-linked bank account.

Where can I get help? Contact the District Social Welfare Officer of your district.