How much money will I receive — ₹1,000 or ₹1,500?

General category eligible women receive ₹1,000 per month. SC (Scheduled Caste) women receive ₹1,500 per month. The payment is via Direct Benefit Transfer to your Aadhaar-linked bank account.

What is Phase 2 of the Mawan Dhiyan Satkar Yojana?

Phase 2 began on May 5, 2026 and expanded registration to all 117 constituencies of Punjab. Phase 1 was a pilot. In Phase 2, both online and government camp-based registration are available across the entire state.

What is the age requirement?

Women must be 18 years of age or older. There is no upper age limit mentioned — all adult women who meet the other eligibility criteria qualify.

How many women will benefit from this scheme?

The Punjab government has set a target of 90 lakh (9 million) women beneficiaries, with a total budget of ₹9,300 crore allocated for the scheme.

Government of Punjab

Mukhyamantri Mawan Dhiyan Satkar Yojana Punjab 2026 – ₹1,000–₹1,500/Month for Women

women-and-childpunjabPublished on 3 June 2026

Launched by Bhagwant Mann, Chief Minister of Punjab

Objective

The Mukhyamantri Mawan Dhiyan Satkar Yojana (Respect for Mothers and Daughters) provides monthly direct financial assistance to eligible women across all 117 constituencies of Punjab. The AAP government allocated ₹9,300 crore for the scheme targeting 90 lakh women — providing ₹1,000/month to general category women and ₹1,500/month to SC women, paid directly to their Aadhaar-linked bank accounts.

Eligibility Criteria

Women who are permanent residents of Punjab aged 18 years and above
General category women who are not income taxpayers
SC (Scheduled Caste) women receive a higher monthly benefit of ₹1,500
Must hold Aadhaar registered with a Punjab address
Must not be a government employee or drawing government pension
Phase 2 registration open from May 5, 2026 across all 117 constituencies

Benefits & Features

1₹1,000 per month for general category eligible women
2₹1,500 per month for SC (Scheduled Caste) women
3Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to Aadhaar-linked bank account
4Scheme targets 90 lakh women across Punjab
5Total budget of ₹9,300 crore allocated by the Punjab AAP government

Required Documents

Aadhaar card (with Punjab address)
Proof of residence in Punjab
Caste certificate (for SC women claiming ₹1,500 benefit)
Bank account passbook (Aadhaar-linked)
Self-declaration of not being a government employee
Passport-size photograph

How to Apply

Step 1: Confirm your eligibility — women aged 18+ who are permanent residents of Punjab. Step 2: Visit punjab.gov.in for the official application link. Step 3: Registration is being done through designated government camps across all 117 constituencies — visit your nearest camp with Aadhaar and bank passbook. Step 4: Alternatively, register online at the Punjab government portal with Aadhaar OTP. Step 5: SC women must bring their caste certificate to claim the ₹1,500/month benefit. Step 6: Phase 2 began on May 5, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much money will I receive — ₹1,000 or ₹1,500?	General category eligible women receive ₹1,000 per month. SC (Scheduled Caste) women receive ₹1,500 per month. The payment is via Direct Benefit Transfer to your Aadhaar-linked bank account.
What is Phase 2 of the Mawan Dhiyan Satkar Yojana?	Phase 2 began on May 5, 2026 and expanded registration to all 117 constituencies of Punjab. Phase 1 was a pilot. In Phase 2, both online and government camp-based registration are available across the entire state.
What is the age requirement?	Women must be 18 years of age or older. There is no upper age limit mentioned — all adult women who meet the other eligibility criteria qualify.
How many women will benefit from this scheme?	The Punjab government has set a target of 90 lakh (9 million) women beneficiaries, with a total budget of ₹9,300 crore allocated for the scheme.

Official Portal & Helpline

Official Portalpunjab.gov.in

Helpline Number1100

1What Is Mawan Dhiyan Satkar Yojana?

Mawan Dhiyan Satkar — which translates to Respect for Mothers and Daughters — is the Punjab AAP government's flagship women's financial empowerment scheme. Launched by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, it provides monthly direct cash assistance to eligible women across all 117 constituencies of Punjab.

Phase 2 began on May 5, 2026, opening registration to all 117 constituencies statewide — up from the initial pilot phase.

Category	Monthly Amount
General category women	₹1,000/month
SC (Scheduled Caste) women	₹1,500/month

2Scale of the Scheme

The Punjab government has backed this scheme with serious numbers:

Target beneficiaries: 90 lakh women
Total budget allocated: ₹9,300 crore
Coverage: All 117 assembly constituencies
Payment mode: Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to Aadhaar-linked bank account

3Who Is Eligible?

You qualify if you meet all of these:

Age: 18 years or older (no upper age cap)
Residence: Permanent resident of Punjab (Aadhaar with Punjab address)
Employment: Not a government employee or drawing a government pension
Tax: Not an income taxpayer

SC women who meet the above criteria receive ₹1,500/month (higher category). Others receive ₹1,000/month.

4How to Register

At a Government Camp (Easiest):

Watch for camp announcements in your block/ward (most camps run constituency-wise)
Bring Aadhaar card + bank passbook
SC women — bring caste certificate for the ₹1,500 benefit
Fill the form with the camp operator
Collect your acknowledgement slip

Online:

Visit punjab.gov.in → Women & Child Development section
Find the Mawan Dhiyan Satkar Yojana link
Register using Aadhaar OTP
Fill and submit the form online

5Phase 2 — Why It Matters

Phase 1 was limited. Phase 2 (from May 5, 2026) covers all 117 constituencies of Punjab — meaning women in every corner of the state can now register. If you missed Phase 1, Phase 2 is your window.

6Helpline

For camp schedules, eligibility queries, or registration help: 1100 (Punjab Government helpline).

Local AAP ward offices and MLA offices also share camp schedules in advance.