Government Schemes in Punjab 2025
Central and Punjab state schemes — eligibility, benefits, and how to apply
Punjab provides Atta-Dal scheme (subsidised food grains), Ashirwad scheme (marriage assistance for girls), and free electricity up to 300 units/month for domestic consumers.
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View all 41+Mentally Retarded Children Benefit Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B)
This scheme is run by the Building and Other Construction Workers (BOCW) Welfare Board under Punjab's Department of Labour. It provides financial assistance to help construction workers care for their mentally retarded (intellectually disabled) children. The scheme aims to reduce the financial burden on construction worker families who have children with intellectual disabilities.
View DetailsBalri Birth Gift Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B)
The Balri Birth Gift Scheme is a welfare program run by the Building and Other Construction Workers (BOCW) Welfare Board under Punjab's Department of Labour. It provides financial assistance to construction workers and building workers when a female child is born in their family. The assistance is given as a Fixed Deposit Receipt that can be withdrawn only when the daughter gets married, helping families save for their daughter's future.
View DetailsLeave Travelling Concession Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B)
The Leave Travelling Concession Scheme is a welfare program run by the Building and Other Construction Workers (BOCW) Welfare Board under Punjab's Department of Labour. It helps registered construction workers travel to religious and historical places within India or visit their hometowns by providing travel cost assistance. This scheme recognizes the need for workers to take leave and travel while reducing their financial burden.
View DetailsSkill Upgradation and Vocational Education Scheme: For Worker (P.B.O.C.W.W.B)
This is a skill development scheme run by the Building and Other Construction Workers (BOCW) Welfare Board under Punjab's Department of Labour. It helps registered construction and building workers improve their skills by offering financial support for vocational training courses. The scheme covers course fees, boarding, and lodging costs so workers can access quality technical education.
View DetailsBed & Breakfast/Homestay Scheme- Punjab
This scheme, run by the Department of Tourism & Cultural Affairs in Punjab, helps homeowners and small businesses offer Bed & Breakfast and homestay facilities to tourists. It aims to increase comfortable and affordable places to stay across Punjab while creating income opportunities for local families. The scheme supports tourism growth by making quality accommodation more available in the state.
View DetailsConcessional Bus Travel Facility to Women above 60 years of age- Punjab
This Punjab state scheme provides a travel concession to senior women citizens. All women aged 60 years and above living in Punjab are eligible for a 50% discount on bus fares when traveling on Punjab Roadways and Pepsu Road Transport Corporation buses. The scheme has been active since November 12, 1999, and is managed by the Punjab government's transport department.
View DetailsMai Bhago Vidya Scheme
The Mai Bhago Vidya Scheme is a girl education initiative launched by the Punjab government in 2011-12. It aims to encourage girls from economically weaker backgrounds to continue their education. The scheme focuses on removing financial barriers to education for girls across Punjab. It is named after Mai Bhago, a historical female warrior, to inspire girls toward empowerment through education.
View DetailsBebe Nanki Laadli Beti Kalyan Scheme
The Bebe Nanki Laadli Beti Kalyan Scheme is a Punjab state government initiative launched in 2011-12 to improve the gender ratio and support the welfare of girls in the state. Funded under the 13th Finance Commission, this scheme aims to promote the well-being and development of girl children. The scheme is administered by the Punjab State Government.
View DetailsIndira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme (Punjab)
The Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme (IGNDPS) is a social security pension program run by the Punjab state government. It provides monthly financial assistance to persons with disabilities to help meet their basic needs. The scheme aims to support disabled individuals aged 18 and above, ensuring they have a regular income for their living expenses.
View DetailsIndira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (Punjab)
The Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme is a social security program run by the Punjab government to provide monthly financial support to elderly citizens. It is designed to help senior citizens aged 60 years and above who live below the poverty line. The scheme aims to reduce poverty and ensure basic livelihood security for vulnerable senior citizens in Punjab.
View DetailsPopular Central Schemes for Punjab Residents
View allPradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY)
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana is a central government housing scheme run by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. It aims to provide affordable pucca (permanent) houses to poor families in both cities and villages. The scheme offers financial help and loan subsidies to enable low-income families to build or buy their own homes.
View DetailsPM Mudra Yojana
PM Mudra Yojana is a central government scheme run by the Ministry of Finance that provides collateral-free micro loans to help individuals start or expand small and micro businesses. The scheme is designed for non-corporate, non-farm entrepreneurs who want to become self-employed. Loans up to ₹10 lakh are available without requiring any collateral or security.
View DetailsPradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana
The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana is a central government scheme run by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. It provides free LPG (cooking gas) connections to women from poor households. The scheme aims to give families access to clean cooking fuel, reduce indoor air pollution, and improve the health of women and children.
View DetailsPM Kisan Samman Nidhi
PM Kisan Samman Nidhi is a central government scheme run by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare. It provides direct cash support to small and marginal farmers across India to help with their farming needs. Every eligible farmer receives ₹6,000 per year, paid directly into their bank account in three equal payments.
View DetailsNational Scholarship Portal – Central Schemes
The National Scholarship Portal is a single online platform run by the Ministry of Education where students across India can apply for various Central Government scholarships. It offers scholarships at different education levels — from school (Pre-Matric) to college (Post-Matric) — as well as merit-based awards. The portal helps deserving students from SC, ST, OBC, and minority communities access financial support to continue their studies.
View DetailsAyushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana
Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) is India's largest health insurance scheme run by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. It provides free health coverage up to ₹5 lakh per family per year for hospital treatment. The scheme covers secondary and tertiary care at empanelled public and private hospitals across the country.
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