The Punjab Rashan Card 2025 has officially been launched by CM Maryam Nawaz to help low-income families facing food insecurity and rising inflation. Unlike previous schemes, this program introduces a door-to-door PSER survey, so citizens don’t have to visit offices or struggle with online forms.
Here’s everything you need to know about eligibility, registration process, program budget, and monthly benefits.
What is the Punjab Rashan Card 2025?
The Punjab Rashan Card Scheme provides monthly subsidies to deserving households so they can buy essential food items. Support is given either as:
- Rs. 3,000 cash subsidy, or
- Discounted groceries at utility stores.
The scheme mainly targets widows, daily wage earners, unemployed youth, orphans, and low-income families struggling with inflation.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the Punjab Rashan Card 2025, you must meet these requirements:
- Must be a Punjab resident with a valid CNIC.
- Monthly household income below Rs. 50,000.
- Registered in the PSER database (or ready for survey).
- Poverty score (PMT) under 32.
- No government employee in the household.
- Family should not own land, property, or commercial plots.
- No family member should have traveled abroad for Hajj, Umrah, or personal trips.
- Only one application per household is allowed.
Registration Methods
There are three easy ways to register:
- Online Registration
- Visit pser.punjab.gov.pk
- Enter CNIC + mobile number
- Fill in household details and wait for SMS confirmation
- Union Council Registration
- Visit your nearest UC office with CNIC and SIM card
- Staff will submit your details to PSER
- Door-to-Door PSER Survey
- Teams will collect family data at your home
- Biometric verification included
- No internet or smartphone required
Program Budget & Coverage
- Launch Phase (May 2025): 1.25 million families included
- Expansion Plan: Targeting millions of households in rural and urban areas
- Total Budget: Rs. 40 billion
- Rs. 20 billion by Punjab Govt
- Rs. 10.10 billion from Labour & Social Welfare
- Remaining via grants and partnerships
Benefits of Punjab Rashan Card 2025
Families registered under this scheme will receive:
| Benefit Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Monthly Subsidy | Rs. 3,000 in cash or subsidized food |
| Utility Store Access | Discounts on essential groceries |
| Transparency | Biometric verification to prevent fraud |
| Target Groups | Widows, orphans, unemployed workers, poor families |
This direct government support removes middlemen and ensures that aid reaches only the most deserving households.
Conclusion
The Punjab Rashan Card 2025 is a game-changer for food security in Punjab. With its door-to-door survey and digital verification, the program ensures that relief reaches the right people without hassle. This initiative not only reduces hunger but also strengthens the government’s commitment to transparency and fairness.
FAQs
Q1: Can I apply if my monthly income is Rs. 55,000?
No. The maximum income limit is Rs. 50,000 per household.
Q2: Will rural families without internet be included?
Yes. The door-to-door PSER survey covers families without smartphones or internet.
Q3: How will I know if my registration is approved?
You will receive an SMS confirmation once verified in the PSER system.
Q4: Is this a one-time subsidy or ongoing support?
It is an ongoing monthly benefit, not a one-time payment.
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