# Punjab expands women's cash aid and social welfare > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/punjab-boosts-sports-funding-as-it-prepares-to-host-the-asian-hockey-champions-trophy > Updated: 2026-08-28T06:11:41.000Z. Sources: 25. Developments: 16. Punjab’s flagship women‑welfare programme, launched as the “Chief Minister Mavaan‑Dhiyaan Satkar” scheme in June 2026, provides monthly transfers of ₹1,000 for general‑category women and ₹1,500 for Scheduled‑Caste women. Funded by a ₹9,300 crore allocation, the scheme aims to reach nearly 90 lakh women. By mid-2026, the state expanded its social safety net through the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna, a cashless health scheme providing up to ₹10 lakh per family, which has issued over 47 lakh health cards. Parallel efforts to support women include the establishment of Women Help Desks in all 424 police stations and the “Saanjh Rahat Kendra” network, offering counseling and rehabilitation for victims of domestic violence. During the 80th Independence Day celebrations in Ferozepur on August 15, 2026, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann reaffirmed his declaration of 2026 as a “year of economic freedom for women.” He noted that the Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna allows mothers and daughters the freedom to manage their own finances according to their wishes. He also highlighted broader achievements, including providing jobs to 69,093 youths and ensuring canal water reaches 88 percent of the state's fields. As of late August 2026, registration for the cash aid has reached 7.605 million women. To date, ₹2,274.42 crore has been transferred as Satkar Raashi to the bank accounts of 6.562 million beneficiaries. In conjunction with the women's scheme, the government reported that over ₹1,044 crore has been utilized for free medical treatments under the state's health scheme. ## Claims - Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann released financial assistance under the Mukh Mantri Mawan‑Dhiyan Satkar Yojana in Pathankot. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The release added 35.5 lakh women beneficiaries, bringing the total to 68.5 lakh women in Punjab. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Eligible general‑category women receive ₹1,000 per month; Scheduled Caste women receive ₹1,500 per month. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Payments are transferred directly to beneficiaries’ bank accounts via Direct Benefit Transfer. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The scheme was announced on 8 March 2026, coinciding with International Women’s Day, as part of the Punjab Budget 2026‑27. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Punjab Government allocated ₹9,300 crore for the initiative, aiming to benefit nearly 90 lakh women. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-28: Punjab Government releases funds under Mawan-Dhiyan Satkar Yojana Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is releasing monthly honorarium payments to women under the ‘Mawan-Dhiyan Satkar Yojana’ to promote financial empowerment and gender equality. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/punjab-government-releases-funds-under-mawan-dhiyan-satkar-yojana ### 2026-08-15: Punjab CM announces 2026 as year of economic freedom for women Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann declared 2026 the year of economic freedom for women, noting that over 65 lakh women have received financial aid through the Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna scheme. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/punjab-cm-announces-2026-as-year-of-economic-freedom-for-women ### 2026-08-15: Bhagwant Mann marks Independence Day with focus on Punjab women's economic freedom Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann marked Independence Day by highlighting women's economic empowerment through the Mawan Dhiyan Satkar Yojana and announcing a new heritage complex in Hussainiwala. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bhagwant-mann-marks-independence-day-with-focus-on-punjab-womens-economic-freedom ### 2026-08-02: Punjab government deposits aid for 3.55 million women under welfare scheme Punjab’s chief minister announced that 3.55 million women received monthly aid under the Mawan‑Dhiyan Satkar Yojana, raising total beneficiaries to 6.85 million; additional 5 lakh women registered in the past 7 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/punjab-government-deposits-aid-for-355-million-women-under-welfare-scheme ### 2026-07-30: Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann releases funds for women's welfare scheme Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann released funds for the Mukh Mantri Mawan‑Dhiyan Satkar Yojana, adding 35.5 lakh women to reach 68.5 lakh beneficiaries, with monthly ₹1,000‑₹1,500 assistance transferred via DBT. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/punjab-governments-sacrilege-law-draws-rejection-from-akal-takht ### 2026-07-26: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann rolls out women cash aid and education reforms Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann announced cash transfers for 37 lakh women on Aug 1 and said education reforms have made the state India's top performer in school education. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/punjab-chief-minister-bhagwant-mann-rolls-out-women-cash-aid-and-education-reforms ### 2026-07-14: Punjab Police launches Saanjh Rahat Kendra network to protect women Punjab Police's Saanjh Rahat Kendra centres provide rapid aid, counseling and rehab for women facing abuse, linking them to legal and social support. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/punjab-police-launches-saanjh-rahat-kendra-network-to-protect-women ### 2026-07-11: Punjab launches massive financial aid and police help desks for women Punjab disbursed ₹1,147 crore to 3.3 million women via a new cash‑transfer scheme and expanded Women Help Desks across all police stations, handling over 2.3 lakh gender‑based crime complaints. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/punjab-launches-massive-financial-aid-and-police-help-desks-for-women ### 2026-06-30: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann launches women's cash scheme Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann launched a cash scheme giving ₹1,000 monthly to all women and ₹1,500 to SC women, covering 97% of the female population, amid a clash with the Akal Takht ahead of the 2027 state e‑ 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/punjab-chief-minister-bhagwant-singh-mann-launches-womens-cash-scheme ### 2026-06-30: Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann launches cash aid for 40 Lakh women and Olympic‑standard swimming pool Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann rolled out a cash‑aid scheme for 40 million women and opened a 9.5 crore Olympic‑standard swimming pool in Sangrur to boost sports talent. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/punjab-cm-bhagwant-mann-launches-cash-aid-for-40-lakh-women-and-olympicstandard-swimming-pool ### 2026-06-24: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann denounces fake video and announces 68,268 new government jobs Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann denounced a fabricated video targeting him and highlighted the creation of 68,268 government jobs in the past 4.5 years. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/punjab-chief-minister-bhagwant-singh-mann-denounces-fake-video-and-announces-68268-new-government-jo ### 2026-06-09: Punjab Minister Harjot Singh Bains Launches AI-Driven Cleanliness Drive Punjab Minister Harjot Singh Bains unveiled a hybrid cleaning system in Patiala and a state‑wide “Mission Clean Punjab” that uses AI, daily field checks and surprise inspections to improve sanitation. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/punjab-minister-harjot-singh-bains-launches-ai-driven-cleanliness-drive ### 2026-06-08: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann adds 355 merit‑based government jobs Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann handed 355 appointment letters, bringing merit‑based government jobs to 67,037, and underscored zero paper leaks since 2022 alongside new skill‑development measures. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/punjab-chief-minister-bhagwant-mann-adds-355-meritbased-government-jobs ### 2026-06-08: Punjab launches Mission Clean Punjab sanitation drive Punjab’s government, under Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, launched “Mission Clean Punjab,” a daily‑inspection sanitation drive using AI monitoring and video‑call oversight to improve city cleanliness. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/punjab-launches-mission-clean-punjab-sanitation-drive ### 2026-06-06: Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann reviews Mukhyamantri Swasthya Yojana, cites benefits for millions Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann reviewed the Mukhyamantri Swasthya Yojana, noting 3.79 million patients benefited with 654 crore rupees of cash‑free treatment and 47.27 lakh health cards issued. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/punjab-cm-bhagwant-singh-mann-reviews-mukhyamantri-swasthya-yojana-cites-benefits-for-millions ### 2026-06-05: Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann reviews health scheme and women's cash assistance program Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann reviewed the cashless health scheme (MMSY) reaching 47 lakh families and announced a women's cash assistance programme (Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna) to start on 1 July, covering 97 % of a 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/punjab-cm-bhagwant-mann-reviews-health-scheme-and-womens-cash-assistance-program --- Cite as: Punjab expands women's cash aid and social welfare. 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