Step-by-Step Guide to Punjab Ration Card Scheme

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has launched the Digital Ration Card Scheme to assist low-income families struggling with financial hardship caused by rising inflation.

The scheme provides Rs3,000 in monthly assistance through a digital card that can be used at authorized grocery and utility stores across Punjab.

It aims to empower vulnerable families, particularly those affected by recent floods, by ensuring access to essential food items through a secure and transparent system.

The initiative reflects the commitment of Punjab government to modernizing welfare delivery and enhancing food security for economically challenged and marginalized citizens.

Under this program, deserving families will receive monthly financial aid through smart cards, reducing corruption and ensuring support reaches verified beneficiaries efficiently.

The system encourages digital inclusion and reduces dependency on outdated, cash-based welfare programs by introducing a transparent, technology-driven model of assistance.

In its first phase, the program targets industrial and daily wage workers, enabling them to purchase basic food items conveniently from registered stores.

This innovative digital welfare model simplifies financial transactions and strengthens accountability in the distribution of aid across the province.

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The government has introduced a simple and transparent online process for citizens applying to the Punjab CM Digital Ration Card Scheme.

Eligible applicants are encouraged to follow the official registration procedure provided on the government’s online portal to access monthly financial assistance.

How to Apply for Punjab CM Digital Ration Card Scheme

• Visit the Punjab Socio-Economic Registry (PSER) portal online and complete the registration form with accurate personal and family details.
• Ensure you have a valid CNIC linked to your active mobile number to verify identity and eligibility for the digital smart card.
• Applicants may also visit their nearest Union Council Office or e-Khidmat Markaz for assisted registration and document submission.
• Only one person per family can apply, and both men and women from eligible families are encouraged to register for the program.
• Once verified, approved applicants will receive confirmation and later collect their digital card from the designated distribution point.

To qualify, applicants must be permanent residents of Punjab with a monthly household income below Rs50,000 and a Poverty Means Test score under 35.

Government employees and beneficiaries of the Benazir Income Support Programme are ineligible, while non-tax filers and families without property can submit their applications.