Chandigarh- The Punjab Authorities, below the visionary management of CM Bhagwant Singh Mann, is working with unwavering dedication and sensitivity to make sure the welfare of marginalised, poor and economically weaker sections of society. This was said by Social Safety, Girls and Youngster Improvement Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur.
Sharing particulars, Dr. Baljit Kaur knowledgeable that below numerous social safety schemes, the Punjab Authorities has launched greater than Rs. 5,748 crore as much as January 2026 (through the monetary 12 months 2025–26), guaranteeing direct monetary help to eligible beneficiaries throughout the state.
She stated that over 35.70 Lakhs beneficiaries are receiving common and uninterrupted monetary assist below these schemes, thereby strengthening the financial safety of the poor, senior residents, ladies, kids and individuals with disabilities.
The Cupboard Minister additional said that an quantity of Rs. 3,806.43 crore has been disbursed below the Outdated Age Pension Scheme, Rs. 1,099.97 crore for widows and destitute ladies, ₹385.94 crore for orphaned and dependent kids, whereas ₹456.03 crore has been launched as monetary help to individuals with disabilities.
Dr. Baljit Kaur emphasised that social safety schemes usually are not merely monetary assist mechanisms, however characterize hope, dignity and safety for lakhs of households. “When a senior citizen receives previous age pension, a widow positive factors monetary independence, or an individual with incapacity turns into self-reliant, it displays the true success of governance,” she stated. She added that the federal government is dedicated to making sure that no needy individual feels uncared for and that authorities help reaches each deserving family with dignity, sensitivity and transparency.
Reiterating the state authorities’s agency dedication in the direction of the welfare of marginalised and economically weaker sections, Dr. Baljit Kaur stated that according to the instructions of CM Mann, the Punjab Authorities goals to make sure social safety, dignity and monetary empowerment for each needy citizen. To attain this goal, a finances provision of ₹6,175 crore has been earmarked for social safety schemes through the monetary 12 months 2025–26.
