Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has started a new scheme in Punjab. This is called the Punjab Rashan Card Scheme 2025. It is made for poor and deserving families. The scheme will help them buy food every month. The government has started a door-to-door survey to collect data. This survey is run by PSER and BISP teams. You do not need to go anywhere. The team will come to your house. You do not need internet or visit offices. This makes it easy for everyone.
📌 Important Info
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Punjab Rashan Card Scheme 2025 |
| Launched By | Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz |
| Start Date | May 2025 |
| Monthly Support | Rs 3000 |
| Total Budget | Rs 40 Billion |
| Survey Type | Door-to-Door by PSER and BISP |
| Eligibility Income | Less than Rs 50000 per month |
| Property Ownership Allowed | No |
| Government Job in Family | Not allowed |
| Biometric Check Required | Yes |
| How Many Families Helped So Far | 12.5 lakh (1.25 million) |
What is Punjab Rashan Card Scheme
This card helps low-income families. They will get Rs 3000 every month. They can use it to buy food. The food can be taken from utility stores. Some families will get money in cash. It depends on where they live. The card is for people who are poor and cannot buy food easily due to high prices.
Survey by PSER and BISP
The teams are collecting information from each house. They ask about:
- Family members
- Income
- Poverty score
- Property details
- Work status
They also do biometric checks. This makes sure only eligible people get the card.
Eligibility Criteria
You must live in Punjab. Your CNIC should be valid. Your income should be less than Rs 50000. You must be in the PSER system. Or your data should be added during the home survey. Your poverty score must be below 32. You must not own land or property. No one in your family should be a government worker. No one should have traveled abroad. Only one person from each house can apply.
How to Apply
You can apply in three easy ways:
1. Online Registration
- Go to https://pser.punjab.gov.pk
- Enter your CNIC and mobile number
- Add family details
- Submit the form
- Wait for SMS
2. Union Council Office
- Go to your nearest UC office
- Take your CNIC and your SIM card
- Staff will help you fill the form
- Your data will be added
3. Home Survey
- PSER and BISP teams will visit homes
- They will take your data
- They will verify using a biometric device
- This method is best if you don’t know how to use a computer
Launch Timeline and Budget
The scheme started in May 2025. In the first phase, it helped 12.5 lakh families. Now the second phase has started. It will help more families. The total budget is Rs 40 billion.
Benefits of Punjab Rashan Card
- You get Rs 3000 every month
- You can buy food at cheap rates
- You get direct help from the government
- There is no agent or middleman
- Biometric checks make it fair and clean
- Your data will be checked again to keep it correct
- Widows and jobless people will get help regularly
People Who Should Apply
- Widows
- Orphans
- Unemployed youth
- Daily workers
- People with no fixed income
FAQs
1. Who can get the Punjab Rashan Card 2025?
Poor families in Punjab with income less than Rs 50000 per month.
2. Is there any fee for registration?
No. It is free. Do not pay anyone.
3. Can I apply online?
Yes. You can visit the PSER website.
4. What if I do not have internet?
You can wait for the door-to-door survey or go to the Union Council office.
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