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Clear filtersConcessional 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 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 DetailsDirect Lending Scheme
The Direct Lending Scheme is run by the Punjab Scheduled Castes Land Development & Finance Corporation (PSCLDFC) under the Punjab government. This scheme provides direct loans to help members of Scheduled Castes and persons with disabilities improve their economic situation. The loans are meant to support business, agriculture, and other income-generating activities in Punjab.
View DetailsPunjab Farm Tourism Scheme
The Punjab Farm Tourism Scheme provides clean, comfortable, and hygienic accommodation for tourists in farmhouses across Punjab. It is run by the Punjab government to promote rural and agricultural tourism. The scheme aims to give domestic and foreign tourists an authentic experience of village life and Punjab's farming culture while providing income opportunities to farm owners.
View DetailsAshirwad
The Punjab Ashirwad Scheme is a financial assistance program run by the Punjab Government to support families during a girl's marriage. This scheme aims to ease the financial burden on families and promote the welfare and dignity of girls. The program provides monetary support as a gift (shagun) to help cover marriage-related expenses.
View DetailsPost Matric Scholarship For Scheduled Caste
This is a scholarship scheme run by the Punjab government to help Scheduled Caste (SC) students continue their studies after high school. The scheme provides financial help to SC students from poor families who want to pursue higher education. The goal is to increase the number of SC students enrolled in colleges and universities across Punjab.
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