Chandigarh- “Welfare and empowerment of ladies is the foremost precedence of our authorities,” stated Social Safety, Girls and Little one Improvement Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur. She knowledgeable that underneath the management of CM Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Authorities is offering monetary help to make sure the well being and well-being of pregnant girls and lactating moms.
Dr. Baljit Kaur stated that from the monetary yr 2023-24 to 2025-26, a complete quantity of ₹127.95 crore has been transferred straight into the financial institution accounts of beneficiaries by way of Direct Profit Switch (DBT), guaranteeing hassle-free and clear supply of advantages.
Dr. Baljit Kaur additional highlighted that greater than 2.89 lakh girls have benefited from this monetary help initiative throughout this era. “This help will not be merely monetary assist however a powerful protecting defend for the well being of moms and newborns,” she stated, including that the initiative has introduced a way of safety, belief and well-being to hundreds of households.
Below this initiative, eligible girls obtain ₹5,000 for the primary youngster in two instalments (₹3,000 + ₹2,000) by way of DBT. Moreover, if the second youngster is a lady, a one-time monetary help of ₹6,000 is offered to encourage the start of the woman youngster.
Sharing year-wise particulars, Dr. Baljit Kaur knowledgeable that in the course of the monetary yr 2023-24, an quantity of ₹38.11 crore was disbursed to 76,478 girls. In 2024-25, the quantity elevated to ₹63.78 crore, benefiting 1,43,418 girls. Equally, within the monetary yr 2025-26 (until January 31, 2026), ₹26.06 crore has already been disbursed to 69,110 girls.
She additional added that the federal government is making centered efforts to cowl extra girls underneath the scheme. Throughout 2023-24, over 1.32 lakh girls have been registered, whereas in 2024-25, greater than 1.14 lakh registrations have been recorded. For 2025-26, a goal of registering at the very least 1.14 lakh girls has been set, out of which 1.05 lakh girls have already been registered as of February 11, 2026. Efforts are underway to realize the remaining goal.
The Minister clarified that together with registration, eligible beneficiaries are being offered funds in instalments as per norms, and remaining circumstances are processed for launch of funds upon completion of formalities.
“Our aim is obvious—no eligible girl ought to be disadvantaged of this help,” stated Dr. Baljit Kaur, reiterating that the Punjab Authorities stays dedicated to strengthening such welfare initiatives to make sure the well being, security and empowerment of ladies throughout the state.
